Why you shouldn’t buy a used Kia Sportage
- February 7, 2023
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The fourth-generation Kia Sportage was a sought-after model and was in constant demand. And that is why there are quite a few such crossovers on the secondary market
The fourth-generation Kia Sportage was a sought-after model and was in constant demand. And that is why there are quite a few such crossovers on the secondary market – and quite new ones. But you should not rush to buy a “Korean”, if an option has popped up. About what sores a “second-hand” car can hide, the AvtoVzglyad portal tells.
The fourth generation Sportage appeared in 2015. In 2018 it survived the restyling and in 2021 it made way for the next generation. Now prices for five- and six-year-old cars start at 1,700,000 rubles. Let’s find out if it’s worth giving that kind of money.
To begin with, we note that the quality of the paintwork of the Kia Sportage is not bad. However, it is better to choose a metallic painted SUV – ordinary paint is less resistant to chipping.
What about engines? A two-liter gasoline unit with a return of 150 forces has undergone improvements more than once, so many problems have been solved. This way, turning the earbuds is no longer a problem. But it was not possible to cure the marked “pain” to the end. These are attacks in the cylinders that appear as a result of the destruction of the neutralizing cells. The debris is sucked in and they begin to act as an abrasive. If the “heart” is completely on its last legs, the repair will be very expensive – it is easier to buy a contract engine.
The diesel engine has a capacity of 185 liters. Of. The main problem can be considered fuel equipment. Often after 100,000 km, the nozzles become clogged with chips due to wear of the injection pump (high pressure fuel pump).
“Sportage” sold with us with manual transmission, “automatic” and “robot”. The latter is quite rare, and versions with “mechanics” were not bought that often. As a rule, all cars come with a hydromechanical transmission, which is very difficult to “kill”. Only faults in the electronic control unit are possible and most of the time they are fixed by flashing the software.
As for the suspension, it is generally reliable, but there are still weaknesses. For example, springs sag and crack in the back. This can happen even on short journeys (60,000 – 80,000 km).
The anthers of the front shock absorbers are destroyed. They begin to vibrate on the bars, the driver of which feels a rattling somewhere below. There was even a recall on this occasion. So before you buy, check that the previous owner has gone to the dealer to solve problems.
If the car has four-wheel drive, then you should know: the center clutch does not tolerate forced weirs. If water gets in, it will finish the expensive knot. But you don’t have to worry about the gearbox.
In general, the Korean crossover will not upset you with serious problems, but you need to know its weaknesses. Otherwise, you can go out of business on repairs.
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The fourth generation Sportage appeared in 2015. In 2018 it survived the restyling and in 2021 it made way for the next generation. Now prices for five- and six-year-old cars start at 1,700,000 rubles. Let’s find out if it’s worth giving that kind of money.
To begin with, we note that the quality of the paintwork of the Kia Sportage is not bad. However, it is better to choose a metallic painted SUV – ordinary paint is less resistant to chipping.
What about engines? A two-liter gasoline unit with a return of 150 forces has undergone improvements more than once, so many problems have been solved. This way, turning the earbuds is no longer a problem. But it was not possible to cure the marked “pain” to the end. These are attacks in the cylinders that appear as a result of the destruction of the neutralizing cells. The debris is sucked in and they begin to act as an abrasive. If the “heart” is completely on its last legs, the repair will be very expensive – it is easier to buy a contract engine.
The diesel engine has a capacity of 185 liters. Of. The main problem can be considered fuel equipment. Often after 100,000 km, the nozzles become clogged with chips due to wear of the injection pump (high pressure fuel pump).
“Sportage” sold with us with manual transmission, “automatic” and “robot”. The latter is quite rare, and versions with “mechanics” were not bought that often. As a rule, all cars come with a hydromechanical transmission, which is very difficult to “kill”. Only faults in the electronic control unit are possible and most of the time they are fixed by flashing the software.
As for the suspension, it is generally reliable, but there are still weaknesses. For example, springs sag and crack in the back. This can happen even on short journeys (60,000 – 80,000 km).
The anthers of the front shock absorbers are destroyed. They begin to vibrate on the bars, the driver of which feels a rattling somewhere below. There was even a recall on this occasion. So before you buy, check that the previous owner has gone to the dealer to solve problems.
If the car has four-wheel drive, then you should know: the center clutch does not tolerate forced weirs. If water gets in, it will finish the expensive knot. But you don’t have to worry about the gearbox.
In general, the Korean crossover will not upset you with serious problems, but you need to know its weaknesses. Otherwise, you can go out of business on repairs.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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