2011 KIA Sportage (GEN 3)

[Vertigo]

Planning to get one this March. Sorry if this was asked before. how's the suspension on the 2wd version? Did some research and it says that it has quite a stiff ride? I'm using a 2006 Honda crv now and I love the ride.

My other choices are the Subaru xv or the Mazda cx5.

More power to you all!:-)

[Whiteysporty]

Pag nagkataon po ba Sir ano po ang remedy pag nangyari yung pagnipis ng brake lining ko, thanks po.

[wahzai_swy]

Pag nagkataon po ba Sir ano po ang remedy pag nangyari yung pagnipis ng brake lining ko, thanks po.

Pag gaya pa iadjust adjust lang, pag hindi change parking brake shoe/lining.

[IceT]

Hi,

Regarding doon sa brake noise/groan, sa Australia may fix sila at under warranty.

Noisy brakes - Kia Forum

Ang tanong, pwede ba natin gamitin ito sa warranty claim natin din?

[Whiteysporty]

Sir regarding the suspension, so far naman po para sa akin ok ang suspension ng 2wd Sportage, based sa gamit ko sa kanya. di ko lang po alam dun sa 2 CUV na pinagpipiliian nyo.

[Vertigo]

Sir regarding the suspension, so far naman po para sa akin ok ang suspension ng 2wd Sportage, based sa gamit ko sa kanya. di ko lang po alam dun sa 2 CUV na pinagpipiliian nyo.

salamat!!! Sana kasing lambot ng ride ng crv ko.

[av8or5]

Regarding parking brake issue: Forgetting to release it, I've experienced this a few times, but every time I forget to release it, once I place it in reverse or drive, it wouldnt move, so automatically, it alerts me to release the foot parking brake. For me, the foot parking brake is quite strong and alerts the driver that they still haven't released the foot brakes.

The issue regarding brake noise, sana nga mawala na yung noise na yun...its really irritating at times. Especially in stop and go traffic. I think the pads they use is just to sticky. I hope after a few hundreds km, mawala na yung noise.

Regarding FC, my FC meter still reads average of 13.5km/ 100 liters...its still not good, but wala choice, just enjoy your ride. btw, my Sporty is AWD and rolling on 20's.

[IceT]

Regarding parking brake issue: Forgetting to release it, I've experienced this a few times, but every time I forget to release it, once I place it in reverse or drive, it wouldnt move, so automatically, it alerts me to release the foot parking brake. For me, the foot parking brake is quite strong and alerts the driver that they still haven't released the foot brakes.

I agree. If you were able to drive off with it engaged, then either your foot brake is not fully-engaged or there's something wrong with the locking mechanism in the first place.

[c",)tots]

Hi guys.

Semi-OT, pero sana mag share na rin kayo ng experience niyo...
1. Need pa ba na i-break in o i test drive ng malayo ang Sportage para malaman kung may problem o wala? May benefits ba? May desired speed ba o driving condition when doing the break in?
2. 1 month to 1.5 months daw bago ma release ang new LTO License Plate? Ano ang policy ng MMDA sa mga vehicles na naghihintay ng release ng License Plate? Saang places sa Metro Manila safe mag drive habang dealer plate pa lang nakakabit sa Sportage mo? TIA.

[IceT]

^ #1. Eto yung recommendation ng Manual. Personally, gusto ko i-long drive not only to test the unit, but to let the engine run on higher rpm. Sabi nga ng mga old school, para makahinga ng maganda yung makina. Plus, it's probably just me, when I go on highway drives, I notice an improved FC when I return to the city driving.

No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for long
periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to
properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies,
to allow the brakes to seat properly.
• Don't let the engine idle longer than 3
minutes at one time.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000
km (1,200 miles) of operation.

#2 May nabasa ako weeks lang nakuha na nila, at mayroon din more than 2 months. Depende yata sa dealer yun eh. By-batch yata nila nilalakad ang plates, baka para tipid siguro sa "ehem" money ng LTO. Regarding doon sa MMDA, I think it's just a week. That's why dealers provide a "work-around" . Eitherway, depende yan sa crocodiles sa daan, at time of the day(merienda o lunch). Best to keep your ride clean, and looking new, para maniwala na less than a week old pa lang.

[c",)tots]

^ #1. Eto yung recommendation ng Manual. Personally, gusto ko i-long drive not only to test the unit, but to let the engine run on higher rpm. Sabi nga ng mga old school, para makahinga ng maganda yung makina. Plus, it's probably just me, when I go on highway drives, I notice an improved FC when I return to the city driving.

No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for long
periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to
properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies,
to allow the brakes to seat properly.
• Don't let the engine idle longer than 3
minutes at one time.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000
km (1,200 miles) of operation.

#2 May nabasa ako weeks lang nakuha na nila, at mayroon din more than 2 months. Depende yata sa dealer yun eh. By-batch yata nila nilalakad ang plates, baka para tipid siguro sa "ehem" money ng LTO. Regarding doon sa MMDA, I think it's just a week. That's why dealers provide a "work-around" . Eitherway, depende yan sa crocodiles sa daan, at time of the day(merienda o lunch). Best to keep your ride clean, and looking new, para maniwala na less than a week old pa lang.

Thanks a lot IceT.
Malaking tulong tong reply mo.

[chefcook]

Mga sirs! Finally nag-decide na akong umorder ng Sporty! Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat. I've read the forum from first to last page at nagustuhan ko yung mga comments and advices na binigay niyo see you guys on the road soon thank you uli sirs!

[Whiteysporty]

Hi po mga Ka sporty, regarding the footbrake, bakit po kahit di ko irelease yung footbrake, umaandar ako pag nilagay q s D or R, pero mabigat ang takbo den suddenly tutunog na lang ung alarm, so un ung time na irerelease ko sya agad.

[Walter]

Hi po mga Ka sporty, regarding the footbrake, bakit po kahit di ko irelease yung footbrake, umaandar ako pag nilagay q s D or R, pero mabigat ang takbo den suddenly tutunog na lang ung alarm, so un ung time na irerelease ko sya agad.

Type properly.

[Whiteysporty]

Regarding the parking brake issue, Sir Av5or8 is also experincing the same condition that i have,that is sometimes forgetting to release the footbrake BUT on my part ung unit ko umaandar when engaged to Drive or Reverse at tsaka po nagwawarning, while kay SirAv5or8 hindi sya aandar kahit na nasa Drive or Reverse, bakit po kaya ganun? Thanks po.

[wahzai_swy]

Possible cause: hindi "fully" engage ang parking brake mo, let say hindi sakat sa pag step mo sa parking brake, so may allowance pa, or medyo malaki ang free allowance na nag set sa parking brake mo, last malipis na ang parking brake lining mo, nag bawasan na effectiveness niya.

Nangyari na rin sa akin na nag patakbo ko ang sporty kahit full engage ang parking brake. Wala sinabi ang parking brake sa lakas ng Crdi engine

[ratchet23]

Possible cause: hindi "fully" engage ang parking brake mo, let say hindi sakat sa pag step mo sa parking brake, so may allowance pa, or medyo malaki ang free allowance na nag set sa parking brake mo, last malipis na ang parking brake lining mo, nag bawasan na effectiveness niya.

Nangyari na rin sa akin na nag patakbo ko ang sporty kahit full engage ang parking brake. Wala sinabi ang parking brake sa lakas ng Crdi engine

ganyan din daw nangyari sa dad ko.hehe. lumabas ng CASA naka parking brake. hinahanap nya kung san nanggagaling yung alarm na tumutunog. kala nya seatbelt. yun pala naka parking brake di nya napansin umaandar naman kasi. pag release ng parking brake ayun. nalaman na nya meaning ng R-eVGT.hehe.

[Whiteysporty]

Ung sa akin po sir, hindi naman sya gumagalaw unless tapakan ko yung gas pedal, pero ang experiecnce ko naka footbrake ako, i engaged to Drive mode and tapak sa gas pedal, natural lang po na aandar sya ng konti and then magwawarning na. Pero pag nakapark naman po and tinapakan ko ung foot brake di naman sya gumagalaw.

[wahzai_swy]

Parking brake lang yan Whitey, kaya may certain limit lang ang braking power niya no matter what. If you still worry, better bring your sporty to casa and pa open brake mo para macheck ang lining niya, have it adjust if necessary, para na rin mawala ang worry mo

[IceT]

Hi,

I'm not sure if higher models have it, but I was reading the manual and saw the feature "Auto Light" of tailights and headlights. It said that when the headlight switch is in this position, the taillights and headlights will turn on automatically, depending on the light outside. It also said that the sensor (which is in the middle of the dashboard, near the windshield) shouldn't be covered with anything to ensure proper function. I assume the sensor is a light sensitivity sensor. I don't have the "Auto" position in my headlight switch, but I notice the sensor. I suspect that the sensor that I see is just a housing, because I felt around it (smooth all around), and it doesn't have any holes or gaps to function as a sensor. My question is if my analysis is correct. Do the higher models have this feature? Can somebody provide some additional information? If the sensor I see is really a sensor, can I just replace the headlight switch to gain the "Auto Lights" feature? TIA.