Can a Kia Sportage tow a twin axle caravan?
Kia Sportage Go for the 2.0-litre CRDI and it’ll have plenty of grunt to tow a caravan, while four-wheel drive will help, too. Officially it can tow up to 2200kg, or around 1450kg following the 85 per cent rule. This produces 176PS and is available with two- or four-wheel drive, and can tow up to 1900kg.
Can Kia Sportage tow caravan?
The Kia Sportage is one of the most popular small 4×4 cars on the market. The Kia Sportage is a favourite car amongst caravan owners and people who need to tow a horse trailer. Due to its intermediate size, the Towing Capacity of the Kia Sportage ranges from 1600kg up to 2200kg depending on the model and year.
What are the problems with a 2008 Kia Sportage?
1 Esc Traction Light On 2008 Sportage Average Cost to Fix: $2,000 Average Mileage: 110,000 mi 2 Car Stalls Out/Battery Light On When Driving Thru Water 2008 Sportage Average Cost to Fix: N/A Average Mileage: 56,000 mi 3 ABS Shorted Out 2008 Sportage
How do you replace a CV axle on a Kia Sportage?
This video and discussion show you how to remove and replace the right (passenger side) CV axle on a Kia Sportage. A nylon strap or rope can be used to “snap out” the axle from the transmission. This repair can also be performed on a Hyundai Tuscon (2005-2007).
Where can I Donate my 2008 Kia Sportage?
Donate your old car in minutes through the CarTalk Vehicle Donation Program. Click on a category below for details. Help? Loading Curious how the 2008 Sportage compares to other years?
What’s the towing limit on a Kia Sportage?
That’s well within the 2200kg legal towing limit. If you prefer an automatic gearbox to a manual, the kerbweight range increases to 1690-1859kg, although the legal towing limit drops to 1900kg. Either way, the noseweight limit is a reassuringly high 100kg.
Is the Kia Sportage good for a caravan?
The lane-change test proved a tougher challenge, but the Sportage coped reasonably well. At times it seemed as if the Sportage had to bully the Swift into changing direction, and we could feel the caravan tugging at the back of the car. But the Kia always won the argument and we didn’t feel on the edge of control.
1 Esc Traction Light On 2008 Sportage Average Cost to Fix: $2,000 Average Mileage: 110,000 mi 2 Car Stalls Out/Battery Light On When Driving Thru Water 2008 Sportage Average Cost to Fix: N/A Average Mileage: 56,000 mi 3 ABS Shorted Out 2008 Sportage
Is the Ford Sportage a good tow car?
We’ll take stability over speed any day, and this is the Sportage’s hallmark as a tow car. At motorway speeds it tows with great composure. Yes, towing a twin-axle tourer will have helped, but we also tested a Sportage at the Tow Car Awards last year – that car was pulling a single-axle tourer and was similarly unflustered at high speeds.