Kia sportage

paulxglinys replied on 03/02/2021 16:14

Posted on 03/02/2021 16:14

Hello wondering if anyone on here tows with a Kia sportage 1.6 diesel automatic as I'm looking to purchase a new one but not sure on two things that is automatic and 1.6 litre diesel  . Thanks any advice greatly received. Paul

EmilysDad replied on 03/02/2021 18:13

Posted on 03/02/2021 18:13

depends on what you're planning on towing 😉 I'd only ever consider an auto ('proper' slush box auto) whether towing or not

 

JVB66 replied on 03/02/2021 18:56

Posted on 03/02/2021 18:56

We Have an 8yr old 2ltr diesel Sportage Auto and it is a very fine tow car 

not sure about later Sportage with the 1.6 engine or the later gear boxes,   the dealer has given up trying to convince met they are as good?

mylosdad replied on 03/02/2021 19:53

Posted on 03/02/2021 19:53

I had a 13 reg Sportage CRDI 2.0 Diesel and towed my 1500kg Lunar Clubman to Northern Spain and back twice a year.

it was an excellent tow car even on the inclines in Southern France.

I don’t think I would have considered towing that caravan with a 1.6 Diesel.

I changed it for a Sorento three years ago.

You can use one of the Tow car matching sites to get some more information

John.

 

 

 

 

Hja replied on 03/02/2021 21:29

Posted on 03/02/2021 21:29

Depends what you are towing.  Our last couple of tow cars were Sportage Diesel Automatics.  Dont have one now so cant tell you what engine it was.  We had a 2 berth Bailey caravan (2 single beds, good end washroom)

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