Hi guys
Not an owner (yet), but we're considering buying either the 1.2 auto or Kia Sportage. We like that Sportage is supposed to be safer, but we don't like the fact that it's more expensive and that we can't afford the auto.
We're in Cyprus and still haven't gone for a test drive yet, as there aren't any 1.2 auto available at the moment. However, we've been reading reviews, and apparently the 1.2 auto isn't that recommended for the highway. We'll be using it both in the city and on the highway sometimes, e.g. for distances of 80 km each way, going at 120 km/h. We've read reviews saying the handling is very bad in such cases, and it's not economical at all either (the auto has a four speed semiautomatic gearbox???) and that we should wait for the turbo 1.2, but does anyone know when will that be released?
Also, does anyone know if we should expect the turbo to cost more?
Thank you
We're in Cyprus and still haven't gone for a test drive yet, as there aren't any 1.2 auto available at the moment. However, we've been reading reviews, and apparently the 1.2 auto isn't that recommended for the highway. We'll be using it both in the city and on the highway sometimes, e.g. for distances of 80 km each way, going at 120 km/h. We've read reviews saying the handling is very bad in such cases, and it's not economical at all either (the auto has a four speed semiautomatic gearbox???) and that we should wait for the turbo 1.2, but does anyone know when will that be released?
Also, does anyone know if we should expect the turbo to cost more?
Thank you