2011 KIA Sportage (GEN 3)

[MayG]

kasya kaya 10" or 12" subs in the same place? Sir MayG, did you upgrade your head unit as well?

I think only 8" subs could fit. Re my HU, no - i did not change it. My HU is still the one that's stock.

[wahzai_swy]

I think only 8" subs could fit. Re my HU, no - i did not change it. My HU is still the one that's stock.

May saksakan na ang stock HU natin for subs? o need pa add amplifier?

[spencer101173]

thanks sir sg.

mas mabigat pala yun EX 4x2 kay sa tucson gls 4x2.

[Starex_Gold]

thanks sir sg.

mas mabigat pala yun EX 4x2 kay sa tucson gls 4x2.

No problem. Factor na rin siguro yung medyo mabigat paa namin ng bro in law ko...

[MayG]

May saksakan na ang stock HU natin for subs? o need pa add amplifier?

honestly, i had jedi do his magic he might be in a better position to answer this... im not at all techie hehehe... but i got an amp for my set up

[Datsun180B]

Philips Xtreme Vision ang palit ko sa highbeam H7, parang stock color lang siya pero mas malakas ang light output and range.

ayos, will check it out. Thanks!!

[Datsun180B]

I think only 8" subs could fit. Re my HU, no - i did not change it. My HU is still the one that's stock.

Thanks MayG, planning to set up my audio soon.

[IceT]

mas mabigat pala yun EX 4x2 kay sa tucson gls 4x2.

Hindi ba pareho lang? Well, based doon sa brochure.....

[Starex_Gold]

Hindi ba pareho lang? Well, based doon sa brochure.....

Mas bigatin yung features?

[ArarroM37]

...upgraded stat of Sportage 2012

Sportage - LX, EX
# Exterior: Standard 17-inch alloy wheels (LX; previously optional)

Interior
# Available UVO in-car hands-free entertainment and communication system package (optional EX and SX)
# New YES-Essentials seat treatment (integrated new anti-soiling, anti-static, and antibacterial fabric properties)
# Added low washer fluid warning (with Supervision meter cluster only)
# Added standard floor console and cup holder rubber mat
# Added folding key (with keyless entry vehicles only)

[Starex_Gold]

^ US Specs yan eh

[wahzai_swy]

Mahirap talaga sa web lang mag base. Tingnan kasi ang actual offer...

[bruno787]

i have a few questions about the new sportage, i hope current owners can chime in....

1. how is the FWD, does it slip going uphill on parking ramps when the tires are wet?
2. is it true that both AWD and FWD 2.0L ex variants are underpowered and are sluggish going uphill?
3. is the interior rattle free? How is Noise, Harshness, Vibration?
4. is the transmission responsive during aggressive driving? or is it slow like a CVT? does it downshift quickly? is it smooth?
5. any electronic bugs with your car?
6. how does the interior wear over time? seat upholstery? plastics? dash? etc.....
7. after a few months, any complaints with the car? anything the kia engineers should have thought of?

[wahzai_swy]

i have a few questions about the new sportage, i hope current owners can chime in....

1. how is the FWD, does it slip going uphill on parking ramps when the tires are wet?
2. is it true that both AWD and FWD 2.0L ex variants are underpowered and are sluggish going uphill?
3. is the interior rattle free? How is Noise, Harshness, Vibration?
4. is the transmission responsive during aggressive driving? or is it slow like a CVT? does it downshift quickly? is it smooth?
5. any electronic bugs with your car?
6. how does the interior wear over time? seat upholstery? plastics? dash? etc.....
7. after a few months, any complaints with the car? anything the kia engineers should have thought of?

1. No, aactivate ang ESC/VDC yan to prevent tire slipping.
2. Not in the position to answer, diesel kasi sa akin kaya sobra sobra sa power
3. No. Pero acceptable consider the price.
4. Absolutely YES, lalo na pag imanual sport mode +/-
5. Korean speaking KDM unit kasi
6. Still too early to tell.
7. Auto Drive? Auto brake?

[azureswift]

Just chiming in:-) I have btw, a local EX(gas) FWD version.

1. One time, I did experienced some slippage going uphill in a slippery concrete road, but i think you just need to proceed more carefully rather than apply more throttle, which I did and caused the slippage. I think this is true for most FWD vehicles though.

2. It does not feel more underpowered as other 2.0L gas CUVs out there. I do wish that I have the diesel variant like wahzai's for more torque/power, but the gas variant is adequate for most driving conditions. Reaching 190kph at the SCTEX is not a problem. For uphill driving, using the manual mode of the sportmatic tranny really helps a lot It also handles great.

3. So far no rattles. Noise, Harshness and Vibration is not an issue for me, compared to other vehicles within the same price range. Of course it is no Lexus. Suspension when it was new, was on the firm side, but after adjusting the tire pressures, the ride became more comfortable. Brake noise could be rather loud though, depending on how you control the brakes.

4. Transmission is silky smooth. The fully automatic mode is geared for better fuel economy rather than sporty driving. For more aggressive driving, use the manual mode.

5. Aside from the software bugs of my OEM like head unit (China), I did experienced some inaccurate AVERAGE FC readings on the trip computer right after I fill up the gas tank. I just reset it every time I fill it up with fuel.

6. Interior feels like it will last many years, although mostly hard plastic, fit and finish is high. Just don't scratch the front horizontal dashboard panel.

7. Except for some minor complaints on the brake noise/brake dust issue and some visibility issues, no major complaints. Great car so far. Kia engineers have thought of mostly everything, except that they are only available in the DLX version, he, he. For the price it is being offered, only the Tucson is the close alternative. My only other choice was the 2.0XS forester, which admittedly is a better handling vehicle.

Cheers!

[Starex_Gold]

i have a few questions about the new sportage, i hope current owners can chime in....

1. how is the FWD, does it slip going uphill on parking ramps when the tires are wet?

So far wala pa ako experience kahit sa ramp ng garage namin.

2. is it true that both AWD and FWD 2.0L ex variants are underpowered and are sluggish going uphill?

Hindi naman underpowered. Okay ang response at mabilis naman para sa 2.0L gasoline engine. Unless meron kang Tucson at Santa Fe R-eVGT na sobrang lakas kaya may "underpowered" feeling.

3. is the interior rattle free? How is Noise, Harshness, Vibration?

So far rattle free. NVH is fine. Wala ako problema.

4. is the transmission responsive during aggressive driving? or is it slow like a CVT? does it downshift quickly? is it smooth?

Yup. Sa gasoline engine responsive talaga yung transmission. Once na i-floor mo downshift agad. Unlike sa diesel minsan nag-iisip pa kahit pareho ng transmission. Smooth shifting naman.

5. any electronic bugs with your car?

Wala.

6. how does the interior wear over time? seat upholstery? plastics? dash? etc.....

Masyado pa maaga para mag-comment ako para dito. Naka-plastic pa nga yung ibang part sa interior ng Sportage namin.

7. after a few months, any complaints with the car? anything the kia engineers should have thought of?

Hmm. Bigger rear window sana.

4. Transmission is silky smooth. The fully automatic mode is geared for better fuel economy rather than sporty driving. For more aggressive driving, use the manual mode.

In my case baliktad. Better yung FC ko when I use the sportronic mode. Di lang sa Sportage, pati sa Tucson at Santa Fe.

[marcs]

Pretty much same comments as above. Engine is more than adequate for me on flats, though of course when you floor it medyo lalaban yung steering siguro. When i took it up to Baguio, you do need help from the Sportronic mode to overtake while going up.

Overall my wife and I are pretty happy with it. No shift shock, suspension is quite comfy, though fairly stable on those tight turns. Medyo tumutulin nga mag drive ang wife ko dahil hindi nya nararamdaman na matulin na. In fact, she even felt it was slower than our old Everest ... ayun kaskasero tuloy

Yung visibility lang nga ang medyo what will take getting used to. The front and rear pillars do take up quite some space. yung rear ok lang kasi may sensor naman and the side mirrors are more than enough, pero yung sa front medyo kaialangan maingat ka especialy pag paliko. Very easy to miss a pedestrian ... mataas din ang beltline so medyo kailang as di mo kita yung gilid.

though i kinda like the feel though of these narrower windows. mas car ang feel ba, and parang 'protected' ka inside I kinda feel exposed na nga when riding another SUV.

ayun no complaints so far. the design is great, the overall handling is good, the stock sound system is also really nice, saksakan lang ng USB ok ka na.

[bruno787]

thanks for the feedbacks ppl!

im leaning towards the AWD EX variant over the FWD, perhaps it can climb steep ramps better than a FWD. ived driven a CVT Xtrail FWD and it did slip with wet tires on a steep ramp. my HRV and RAV4 AWD before didnt have a problem climbing.

just wondering, why do you need to shift to manual mode when overtaking? the xtrail cvt i drove was sluggish during hard acceleration though.

so does the new sportage drive like a rav4???? i want a sporty mini suv for city errands.

will it fit a mountain bike in the trunk? it seemed to have a high rear floor.

[Starex_Gold]

just wondering, why do you need to shift to manual mode when overtaking? the xtrail cvt i drove was sluggish during hard acceleration though.

I don't have to. But sometimes kapag paakyat kailangan mo talaga gawin yun para hindi mag-upshift sa Drive mode.

so does the new sportage drive like a rav4???? i want a sporty mini suv for city errands.

Di pa naman ako naka drive ng Rav 4. So hindi ako maka-comment sa comparison.

Basta ok ang handling ng Sportage, minsan umaabot ako ng 70km/h sa curve. Tapos 100km/h sa mga slight curves.

will it fit a mountain bike in the trunk? it seemed to have a high rear floor.

Kasya naman, kung i-fold mo yung rear seats.

[bruno787]

now to the bottomline of all my questions........

how much cash discount did you get?