Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    guides

    adventureguide

    evguide

    familyguide

    tradieguide

    urbanguide

    0 Logout

    Browse over 9,000 car reviews

    Sportage or Tucson for city family?

    Kia Kia Advice Kia Sportage Kia Sportage Advice Kia Sportage 2016 Hyundai Hyundai Advice Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Tucson Advice Hyundai Tucson 2016

    Our family needs an SUV as my son has a physical disability, so it is easier for him to get in and out of the front seat without too much difficulty. The budget is limited and we have narrowed it down to two 2.0-litre petrol autos, the Kia Sportage Si and the Hyundai Tucson Active. A bit of haggling can get either for just under $30,000 but having checked the pluses and minuses we can't split them. Kia's warranty is better but servicing costs are higher. Fuel economy is a consideration but not the clincher. Our driving will be 80 per cent metro, 10 per cent freeways and 10 per cent open road. I have heard that the Kia can be a bit busier at highway speeds and not as pleasant to drive on undulating and hilly roads. What's your call?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    9 May 2016
    Paul Gover

    Both get The Tick from me but I rate the Sportage as best in the compact SUV class today and that means it would be my pick. As for the ride, you are being misled — I find it's a great drive in all conditions thanks to local tuning by suspension guru Graeme Gambold.

    Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Carsguide is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers.
    Other Kia Sportage Problems
    SELL ALL KIA SPORTAGE PROBLEMS
    Related cars for sale on CarsGuide
    See more Kia Sportages for sale

    Comments

    Have a new question for the CarsGuide team?
    More than 9,000 questions asked and answered.
    Ask now
    Complete guide to Kia Sportage 2016
    Complete guide to Kia Sportage 2016 CarsGuide Logo
    Reviews, price, specs and more