2019 Kia Sportage test drive

**sparc179** · July 23rd, 2019 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by bloowolf

It’s an emerging segment along with the Merc GLC Coupe.
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Interesting for sure sir Bloo. But I guess the practical-person in me would always wonder why one would remove the extra luggage space from the original design? This seems more like just jumping into the bandwagon.

It's a no for me, Simon.

**bloowolf** · July 23rd, 2019 08:55 AM

My guess is, this is for the American market. Hyundai sales in China slumped & they are trying to recover in America. It looks like a shape Americanos will like.

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**sparc179** · July 23rd, 2019 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by bloowolf

My guess is, this is for the American market. Hyundai sales in China slumped & they are trying to recover in America. It looks like a shape Americanos will like.

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Agreed. Not all markets will get it, if they even plan on making it.

How's yours during this year's rainy season sir Bloo?

Nakakainis lang maglinis almost each time I come home but it's still so worth driving in cooler weather. Sarap sa highway!

**bloowolf** · July 23rd, 2019 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by sparc179

Agreed. Not all markets will get it, if they even plan on making it.

How's yours during this year's rainy season sir Bloo?

Nakakainis lang maglinis almost each time I come home but it's still so worth driving in cooler weather. Sarap sa highway!

My car’s color is Burnt Copper so it hides the dirt well. I haven’t had it cleaned in 2 months. I don’t even dry it after a rain, a sure formula for scratching the paint. Fyi, I am kinda wierd. I love the rain. I love driving in the rain. I love seeing how the water beads.

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**sparc179** · July 24th, 2019 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by bloowolf

My car’s color is Burnt Copper so it hides the dirt well. I haven’t had it cleaned in 2 months. I don’t even dry it after a rain, a sure formula for scratching the paint. Fyi, I am kinda wierd. I love the rain. I love driving in the rain. I love seeing how the water beads.

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I envy your car's ability to disguise the dirt sir B. White really does have its disadvantages, I don't mind too much though as it gives me an excuse to exercise whenever I need to clean my Sporty. Number plates arrived last week and people asked me if I paid extra for them because they seem requested. Pure luck on our part.

Driving in the rain is a joy for me too, it just feels smoother and more relaxed for some reason. And I know the extra water hitting the radiator helps to keep the engine cooler faster and longer.

Still haven't been able to order mud flaps, though. The Lazada seller you referred still doesn't have any in stock. Sucks.

**bloowolf** · July 25th, 2019 07:12 AM

I’ve had mine since 2018 & I havn’t gotten the plates yet

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**sparc179** · July 25th, 2019 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by bloowolf

I’ve had mine since 2018 & I havn’t gotten the plates yet

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I was told by the SA that 2018 plates are delayed while 2019 plates are being printed out faster than usual.

The mind-boggling system that is the "L.T.O"

On topic, the intermittent mode of the rain sensing automatic wipers on my unit don't change speeds no matter which setting I put them on. But they are sensitive to even a bit of rain when they start. I will have that checked out next time.

**yapoy86** · July 25th, 2019 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by sparc179

I was told by the SA that 2018 plates are delayed while 2019 plates are being printed out faster than usual.

The mind-boggling system that is the "L.T.O"

On topic, the intermittent mode of the rain sensing automatic wipers on my unit don't change speeds no matter which setting I put them on. But they are sensitive to even a bit of rain when they start. I will have that checked out next time.

Best to check with LTO online plate database.. to see if your plate is already available

**chronicle** · July 25th, 2019 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by yapoy86

Best to check with LTO online plate database.. to see if your plate is already available

Di updated ang db.
Checked mine and wala pa daw.
Pero tumawag at pumunta ako sa dealer nandon na daw sa kanila.

This is 2018 model though.

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**sparc179** · July 25th, 2019 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by yapoy86

Best to check with LTO online plate database.. to see if your plate is already available

I already have mine good sir, released just 5 weeks after I got my unit.

'was pleasantly surprised that the plate started with the letters: CAR

Ideal, right? I would've also liked it if it read CUV. That would be appropriate as well, imho.