2019 Kia Sportage test drive

[sparc179]

When I bought mine, I didn’t do a test drive. I have driven my sisters Sta. fe a couple of times & I own an Accent diesel. I knew what I wanted. Why not try this: since the Hyundai Tucson is a fraternal twin of the Sportage, why not make arrangements for a test drive of the TOTL Tucson na lang?


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Thanks for the great suggestion sir Bloo. I might try that. Both dealerships in my area are almost right beside each other anyway.

Still, I can't help feeling a bit discouraged.

[sparc179]

They sure sound like a Toyota sales agent. When we inquired for a RAV4 before, most dealerships we visited had no display unit or test drive unit. They said if we want a RAV4, we should order one and pay for it. We get to drive it when it arrives.

I didn't tell the agent that I am not that stupid to do that. Wahahaha

My thoughts exactly Master E. What if it just doesn't "fit" so to speak?

Now I'm thinking, what about the after sales support if I buy a unit? If there aren't that many on the roads, will there be parts available or will it be like Hyundai where you'd have to wait 45 days for them to import it?

I can't exactly have it done outside, that would void the warranty.

Pa-assemble na lang ako ng owner-type, pa-aircon ko at palagyan ko ng Eyesight at Blind Spot Camera. Mwahahaha!

[bloowolf]

Thanks for the great suggestion sir Bloo. I might try that. Both dealerships in my area are almost right beside each other anyway.

Still, I can't help feeling a bit discouraged.

In case you do, put the transmission in either Normal or Sport mode. In Eco mode, the engine is restrained so you might get the impression that the engine is underpowered. It is usually used in heavy traffic. Sport mode, on the other hand, makes the car very jumpy, the pedal very sensitive.


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[sparc179]

In case you do, put the transmission in either Normal or Sport mode. In Eco mode, the engine is restrained so you might get the impression that the engine is underpowered. It is usually used in heavy traffic. Sport mode, on the other hand, makes the car very jumpy, the pedal very sensitive.


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Great suggestion again. A thousand thanks sir Bloo, you really are the KIA guru around here. Much respect.

I'm still keen on getting one, it's just kind of discouraging when SAs tell you different things and can't even schedule a test drive.

It's not like there are droves of people lining up at the place.

[bloowolf]

I was up in Kia Carmona yesterday for my 15k pms. Apparently, there are some dealers who are now now disenfranchised by ACI, hence are not accredited dealers anymore. This means they can’t get units or parts from ACI & worst of all, warranties will not be honored. Kia Sucat & Alabang are two of them. This can also be the reason why a dealer is having a hard time acquiring new units to sell. Kia Carmona, in their display, has the New Sportage GT line, Salutos, a Carnival & a Stinger. So apparently, the supply is there.


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[sparc179]

I was up in Kia Carmona yesterday for my 15k pms. Apparently, there are some dealers who are now now disenfranchised by ACI, hence are not accredited dealers anymore. This means they can’t get units or parts from ACI & worst of all, warranties will not be honored. Kia Sucat & Alabang are two of them. This can also be the reason why a dealer is having a hard time acquiring new units to sell. Kia Carmona, in their display, has the New Sportage GT line, Salutos, a Carnival & a Stinger. So apparently, the supply is there.


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Yikes! That does not bode well for the brand, does it? Are they trying to strong arm one another into giving in?

Here I thought ACI being the new distributor would mean better over-all for KIA in the Philippines.

I hope they resolve their issues, many owners will be affected by this.

[bloowolf]

Yikes! That does not bode well for the brand, does it? Are they trying to strong arm one another into giving in?

Here I thought ACI being the new distributor would mean better over-all for KIA in the Philippines.

I hope they resolve their issues, many owners will be affected by this.

I think, in the long run it will. Maraming pasaway. ACI is trying to set the standards & dealers have to accept the changes. Either “shape up or ship out”.
One clue to look for if you want to find out if the dealer is accredited is if that particular one has a lot of promos & new units.


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[sparc179]

I think, in the long run it will. Maraming pasaway. ACI is trying to set the standards & dealers have to accept the changes. Either “shape up or ship out”.
One clue to look for if you want to find out if the dealer is accredited is if that particular one has a lot of promos & new units.


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The local dealerships, all owned by one company BTW (Laus Group), has the Stinger and the Soluto always on display, plus they did state that they could get me a GT-Line as long as I'm willing to make a reservation for one. I guess that's a good sign.

[sparc179]

O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!





Finally saw it in the metal, right after the test drive of the LX variant.

Needless to say, I've made my deposit.

Thanks again sir Bloo for all the advice.

[bloowolf]

O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!





Finally saw it in the metal, right after the test drive of the LX variant.

Needless to say, I've made my deposit.

Thanks again sir Bloo for all the advice.

Congratulations! A few days shy of your deadline!!! How was the test drive? Which dealer was this?


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