2019 Kia Sportage test drive

**bloowolf** · March 18th, 2019 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by sparc179

I was actually offered a 2018 GT-Line sir Bloo, I might also consider it if the specs are actually better than the 2019 EX variant. I've asked the SA to update me as soon as their 2019 unit comes so I can see them both in person and compare.

Care to join me at KIA-Kalookan? I would value your opinion on this. Sagot ko na po yung pang Jollibee, haha, just kidding. Landers tayo, malapit lang dun.

I live all the way in Parañaque near Alabang bro. I always dread driving up there, but thanks for the trust. Fyi, with the 2018 GT-line, pluses are the enhanced suspension & the Harmann Kardon speakers (they upgrade the stock, if it’s not. Not too sure about the HU if touch screen). It should also be auto light, rain sensing wipers, down & uphill assist, paddle shifter, glove box cooler, driver’s side courtesy light in the handle & mirror & many others. If you have an Apple gadget, Kia has an app in their App Store that tells everything about the Sportage & the features you will look for. It will be a lot of help.

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**sparc179** · March 19th, 2019 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by bloowolf

I live all the way in Parañaque near Alabang bro. I always dread driving up there, but thanks for the trust. Fyi, with the 2018 GT-line, pluses are the enhanced suspension & the Harmann Kardon speakers (they upgrade the stock, if it’s not. Not too sure about the HU if touch screen). It should also be auto light, rain sensing wipers, down & uphill assist, paddle shifter, glove box cooler, driver’s side courtesy light in the handle & mirror & many others. If you have an Apple gadget, Kia has an app in their App Store that tells everything about the Sportage & the features you will look for. It will be a lot of help.

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I will actually be coming all the way from Pampanga, I imagine the travel time for you will be just about the same. Haha. I have a brother in Sucat as well. Thanks for the list of features I'm should be looking for. I just hope they haven't removed them yet.

Yesterday I spotted one of the few Sportys I know living in our area, owned by a doctor, it seems. It had the 19-inch rims and the dark blue color. Napapatingin talaga ako everytime I see it.

Will update as soon as I go on that test drive.

**bloowolf** · March 19th, 2019 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by sparc179

I will actually be coming all the way from Pampanga, I imagine the travel time for you will be just about the same. Haha. I have a brother in Sucat as well. Thanks for the list of features I'm should be looking for. I just hope they haven't removed them yet.

Yesterday I spotted one of the few Sportys I know living in our area, owned by a doctor, it seems. It had the 19-inch rims and the dark blue color. Napapatingin talaga ako everytime I see it.

Will update as soon as I go on that test drive.

Good luck bro & take your time.

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**sparc179** · March 24th, 2019 11:13 AM

So I asked my older brother what he thought of the upcoming 2019 model. He asked for a picture and then sent me back this.

Does anybody see the difference?

I don't know if this is an improvement on the stock front fascia or just looks like another 'Lexus-esque' copy? LoL.

What are your thoughts?

PS: forgive the poor editing of the pic, he's in sales, it's not his forte, unfortunately. :P

**bloowolf** · March 24th, 2019 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by sparc179

So I asked my older brother what he thought of the upcoming 2019 model. He asked for a picture and then sent me back this.

Does anybody see the difference?

I don't know if this is an improvement on the stock front fascia or just looks like another 'Lexus-esque' copy? LoL.

What are your thoughts?

PS: forgive the poor editing of the pic, he's in sales, it's not his forte, unfortunately. :P

That’s the Australian Open Edition. I doubt if it will be offered here. Or is it?

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**sparc179** · March 24th, 2019 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by bloowolf

That’s the Australian Open Edition. I doubt if it will be offered here. Or is it?

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The unedited pic was sent to me by the agent in Caloocan sir Bloo. She swears that this same configuration will be sold here as the EX model.

**sparc179** · March 24th, 2019 01:37 PM

Except for the blacked-out lower part of the grill, of course. That's my brother's handiwork.

**bloowolf** · March 24th, 2019 01:40 PM

Kia Sportage Australian Open Special Edition | Kia Australia
Looks similar

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**sparc179** · March 24th, 2019 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by bloowolf

Kia Sportage Australian Open Special Edition | Kia Australia
Looks similar

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Different rims and fog lamps sir Bloo.

Even if it the local version doesn't look exactly like this though, I would be happy if they kept all of the features listed in the brochure they sent me as well.

**bloowolf** · March 24th, 2019 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by sparc179

Different rims and fog lamps sir Bloo.

Even if it the local version doesn't look exactly like this though, I would be happy if they kept all of the features listed in the brochure they sent me as well.

Most likely those are the standard features of the model. AC Ind. is not CACC.

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