its nice to see a review that isnt always on the top spec model that hardly anyone buys so good job guys.
@CarSauce Жыл бұрын
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@1969cmp Жыл бұрын
Hooray for analogue aircon dials. You know exactly where they are without being distracted and searching on a screen.
@markscott2215 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately there are only 4 fan speeds, so really hard to get the flow you want.
@1969cmp Жыл бұрын
@@markscott2215 ...but can you get it nice and cold. That's the ice breaker for summers in central Oz.
@markscott2215 Жыл бұрын
Had the base model with the 2.0 L petrol as a rental in Adelaide for 2 weeks. Absolutely the most comfortable compliant suspension I have experienced. More so than the higher spec models on larger wheels (with thinner sidewalls). I think for predominantly city driving, the petrol is fine. I was getting 7.4L/100 km and never felt like it was underpowered. Certainly the diesel would be better for country driving but it would take me 15 years to break even at the bowser on the higher upfront cost. Plus diesel particulate filters and city driving are not friends.
@letsseeif Жыл бұрын
A radio personality was on Melbourne ABC774 this morning, and they went to great lengths to tell listeners that 'particulate filters' are really bad if it's not driven at speed regularly. They even suggested driving up the Calder Freeway on a weekly basis to clear the particulate filter. How realisic is that? Not at all!
@markscott2215 Жыл бұрын
@@letsseeifyep, pretty inconvenient and not something the car salesman ( or car reviewers) will tell you before you buy the car. I’m a diesel mechanic and would not recommend a modern diesel for urban duties.
@letsseeif Жыл бұрын
@@markscott2215 exactly.
@ffxtms29703 ай бұрын
Base model 2l fwd is awful to drive windy roads ..
@maxd4968 Жыл бұрын
Look at one of these last year. Drove the turbo petrol and the diesel. The diesel was leaps and bounds better to drive because it didn’t have a dual clutch. Ended up buying a forester s 2.5 it’s actually quicker and more comfy. Saved some money too. Also the quality was a bit nicer in the Subaru but I was expecting it to be so.
@user-gi8kr8hu4h4 ай бұрын
How about the manual version ?
@AussieDazza Жыл бұрын
Funny how KIA still advertise the GT Line diesel but you cant actually order one as it has a massive wait time.
@cloudo3884 Жыл бұрын
yes get told 18 months 😂. I have to settle down for sx+ trim instead. The dealer treats me as if they do me a favor by selling their car to me. Crazy time that we live in
@ifillam7511 Жыл бұрын
Still better than RAV4 and corolla cross. Had been told 30months wait time. I think would have a facelift already.
@elyse6688 Жыл бұрын
@@ifillam751130 months!? That’s wild!
@Rq16309 ай бұрын
@@elyse6688THEY TOLD ME 30 Years🤡
@CarSauce Жыл бұрын
What do you think about base model cars? Are they better value always? 🤔
@wedgett1 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! After a while you realise you don't need every bell and whistle.
@Rally4Life1982 Жыл бұрын
It was with the Ford Escape..... It would chop this thing as a base.
@rahul20061982 Жыл бұрын
your right. but the only thing which stopped me was the screens. base models have those two screens fixed on that same plastic .ould which looks far too cheap n makes you realise that you are driving base model. They should have just given the analog screen or two individual cut outs
@markscott2215 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t call the car reviewed a “ base model”, with the $7000.00 dearer power train vs the actual base model (2.0L petrol). Having said that, the cushy ride on the 17 inch wheels coupled with the punchier engine is a compelling combination.
@theodociocozanitis5437 Жыл бұрын
Only need a car to take u from point A to point B u not going to live in the car , luxury is wast on money
@uvebern6441Ай бұрын
Good review thank you. The only thing I can't find out about the 2.0L 4cyl petrol engine in Australia, is whether the engine has a timing belt or timing chain?
@danielsmith6007 Жыл бұрын
I am planning on buying a brand new Kia picanto. It’s going to be the base model . It’s going to be a massive upgrade from my current car ( 1991 Toyota Camry )
@theodociocozanitis5437 Жыл бұрын
Place the microphone under his chin will look part of his beard. Love the funny car reviews
@sinisterrrr5 ай бұрын
ffs finally found a test with base model, thanks mate :)))
@markdale5076 Жыл бұрын
Great review test drove the 2lt petrol and them the diesel can't believe the difference only thing is my wife will only be driving short distances and diesels don't like that any other suggestions on what to look at
@CarSauce Жыл бұрын
Thanks! The Nissan Qashqai is a good alternative for small petrol SUV!
@markdale5076 Жыл бұрын
@@CarSauce how about a mid size suv
@JeffNuts Жыл бұрын
@@CarSauce What a dumb reply. Clearly talking about mid size and you reply with that hahaha. CarSauce sucks.
@maxd4968 Жыл бұрын
The 1.6 turbo was garbage too. It wasn’t slow but the dualclutch was disgusting to drive
@markscott2215 Жыл бұрын
You certainly won’t save much on fuel with short commutes. Plus the diesel particulate filter will likely block up more frequently. Aside from the extra power, it’s hard to justify a diesel if you don’t do a lot of country driving.
@thyliamm8158 Жыл бұрын
Hey guys! I just bought a hyundai i30 base model and was wondering if you could do a review on one?
@matt482511 ай бұрын
Went and test drove one on the weekend. Thought you guys were playing it up, but it drove really nice! Probably nicer than my Mazda 6, which is saying something. Also really like the look of it, but a bit worried its gonna suffer the mazda effect. You know when you LOVE the mazda 3, looks amazing, looks great, then they release the new model and suddenly the old one that you loved now looks like garbage? Strong suspect the next Sportage is gonna shit all over this one.
@birreboi Жыл бұрын
As of March 2023, the wait time for a Sportage is around 6 months. Boy you still need a lot of patience for new cars. For the price of this model reviewed, I guess it aint too shabby.
@CarSauce Жыл бұрын
It’s getting better tho! Hopefully back to normal supplies within 2 years
@birreboi Жыл бұрын
@@CarSauce Lol yeah, once again - patience!
@AshleyPikaahu Жыл бұрын
Can you review the Kia sorento v6 next please 🙏🏽
@tomskellern6128 Жыл бұрын
this kia diesel has more power and torque than my triton
@CarSauce Жыл бұрын
😅
@teddym2808 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I mean it's decently equipped but I'd spend either 3 grand less and get an MG HS excite AWD which has more equipment including auto climate/power boot etc and just has the best interior period for the price range or 2 grand more and get the MG essence X awd which is the fully equipped model with 360 cam, electric seats, genuine leather, heated seats, pan roof etc. I mean a truly luxurious car is within the same price bracket and although a petrol 2 litre turbo about the same performance to 100. Just personal preference of course. MG is having a major makeover later in the year which brings the interior quality up to look better than 100K Audis with gorgeous two tone leather and some other touches. But if you want a Kia, this one is a nice safe family car, sure, with a reasonable engine. One thing I can say about the MG is that taller drivers can fit, I am 193cm with long legs. Haven't sat in the current sportage so don't know.
@asingularbowlofsoup8816 Жыл бұрын
The Sportage is much longer than the HS
@teddym2808 Жыл бұрын
@@asingularbowlofsoup8816 100mm is not that much considering the rear legroom in the MG is just as good or better. I am 6ft4 and people can sit behind me in the HS, so.
@wapaaay192110 ай бұрын
I would definitely buy a MG HS, but getting MG spare parts in my country is a hassle and expensive
@pauld6556 Жыл бұрын
The infotainment plastic bezel around the screens looks absolutely nasty. And the array of blank buttons definitely screams base model.
@pofrof4910 Жыл бұрын
Why a total different interior design model is going to Australia? Why sending garbage there? Very curious the different infotainment, cluster and A/C and sound features. Even the seats and the USB plugins in them . OMG, what a difference. And don't come with base model, because it seems that in the rest of the world, the base model is more complete and better than in Australia. But, what the hell, its their problem. Buy whatever they want.
@ColinKlupiec Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the close up view on the instrument cluster. Those digits look like an oversized Casio calculator. What a dud. I wouldn't buy the base model for that reason alone.
@user-gi8kr8hu4h4 ай бұрын
Manual is the real base model and the cheapest
@Nae395 Жыл бұрын
Buy a Skoda peoples, plenty of Oz stock
@videos1332 Жыл бұрын
Will be great for Uber drivers
@hotelphotography4 ай бұрын
Don't buy it.
@David_medium22 Жыл бұрын
Got to be honest Kia has really fucked up when they designed this model 🤦♂️ it looks horrific the previous model is far better looking inside and out