Kia SPORTAGE "QL" ; Dedicated Discussion, Owner/ Fan Club Thread

[shapeesh]

Atleast the first line aint correct. The AWD is mostly for tarmac or somewhat slippery/ uneven surface, for offroading u need a part time 4WD or full time 4WD. 4WD is not equal to AWD. Both can be called 4x4 but they are not at all equals.
AWD normally have lower fuel evonomy than FWD.
E.g.
RAV4 has AWD, LC is full time 4WD.
Plz dnt take your AWDs offroading or you will be calling a 60 series to pull you out.

[pwuser151608723370]

Traditional
4-wheel drive systems were intended for off-road conditions and generally not very fuel efficient. Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel drive system is designed to combine the capabilities of a 4WD system with the
performance and full efficiency of front-wheel drive. While the AWD system is always engaged drivers have the option of selecting one of three driving modes:

Comfort - Power is split approximately 70/30 between the front and rear wheels for stable control is all weather conditions.

Smart or Eco - Majority of power is sent to the front wheels for improved fuel efficiency.

Sport - Up to 50% of the torque is sent to the rear wheels for dynamic control and greater agility.

Plus you have the added confidence of knowing if slippery conditions are sensed the system will automatically distribute power to all four wheels automatically, no matter what mode you are in. If two of your wheels are stuck in the snow, AWD means the other two can still work to get you un-stuck.

[bmuqtadir]

Marketing material.
These vehicles have awd for traction on wet/snow roads. At best gravel. People forget that you can do a lot of off-road with 2wd if you have a suspension designed to take the beating. Rest assured, aportsge and tuscon's suspensions won't survive off-road tracks and people should avoid taking them off road . There is no comparison between a dedicated truck or truck based vehicle designed for of road with a 4x4 system and these compact crossovers.

[fazalwahab11375]

If it is Crossover/ SUV and AWD , does this mean it has an OFF-ROAD capabilities ??

Absolutely NOT <<

AWD feature in most of Crossovers and also available in number of sedans and even hatchbacks does not necessarily mean they are off road performers. The AWD feature is there to provide traction in case of mud, snow on paved / unpaved roads BUT these vehicles are NOT appropriate to use on unpaved surfaces with undulations.

As per official KIA specifications, Sportage is not designed for an OFF ROAD activity. Doing so, can damage undercarriage components. Same will go for Tucson and any vehicle in this category.

Keep in mind, any undercarriage damage will not be covered under warranty. Ground clearance of Sportage is 172mm.

[waleed80]

So, I finally booked Sportage FWD in White colour yesterday, so I'm officially a part of Sportage family. I'll keep bothering you all for guidance and necessary information from time to time

In the same context, I was exploring few groups on Facebook where I found this posted by one of the members. It's a tik tik sound from engine bay after you switch off the car. In the comments below the video, few other members posted the exact same sound and shared their car videos citing it as normal. Well I drove an AWD last week and didn't notice any such sound. So, what about you guys. Did you guys ever noticed this? And if yes, what was the diagnosis??

https://www.facebook.com/bilal.naseer.3532/videos/10159097950419470/

[pwuser159259702854]

Congrats brother I’ll happily assist you I hope you get it soon I have also heard about the tiktik problem but don’t know much about it but there are four Sportages in my family and none have had any issues in particular

[shapeesh]

That is normal sound of differebt materials cooling down etc.
Congrats on your purchase. Mabrook

[lalacars]

Normally 4-wheel drive systems were intended for off-road conditions and generally not very fuel efficient.

Sportage HTRAC all-wheel drive system is designed to combine the capabilities of AWD system with the performance and full efficiency of FWD (front-wheel drive).

[Oblivion]

Brother im also looking to book Sportage FWD in white what is the delivery time given to you

[waleed80]

Brother im also looking to book Sportage FWD in white what is the delivery time given to you

May 2021

[Oblivion]

Thank you and any idea which showroom is good reputed in Lahore to book it from nowadays?

[waleed80]

Thank you and any idea which showroom is good reputed in Lahore to book it from nowadays

You are welcome. Sir I'm not from Lahore (till April at least) therefore I have no idea at all to be honest. However, if you get to know, do share with me as well. I might have to get my delivery in Lahore

[emzee92]

Get it from Kia Township, company operated dealership!

[Oblivion]

What about the Alpha version that looks cheaper to get

[waleed80]

What about the Alpha version that looks cheaper to get

Delivery within a month

[Oblivion]

Whats the difference? Is it worth it to buy?

[waleed80]

Whats the difference? Is it worth it to buy?

[Oblivion]

thank you, i hope there is no price increase on the cards

[ajazahadkhan]

I have a problem with the horn of Sportage, probably one is gone. Any recommendation for an after market because the service by SSS Showroom is very poor. In any case if and when they would replace (may take few weeks) it would still be of the same poor quality.

[pwuser159259702854]

The horn of Sportage is of very bad quality one of the two horns in my Sportage got busted but I took it to the dealership and got it replaced for free within warranty I won’t recommend the cheap quality China horns but you can take an original used horn from some other car like corolla aftermarket a friend of mine did it with his Sportage and it works brilliantly