Kia Sportage models

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edited November 2021 in Towcars & Towing #1

Howdy. Thinking on buying Kia Sportage for towing Bailey Pegasus 1450 MTPLM any advise/experience on 1.6 diesel 136 bhp - enough power or any views on 2.0 diesel 185bhp plenty of power but economy might be worry !

Any advise/ experience welcome

 

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  • Tinwheeler
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    edited November 2021 #2

    I’d not contemplate the smaller 136, personally, as I know I’d regret it’s lack of power. In terms of MPG, I doubt the 2.0 185 will be any thirstier as the smaller engine version will need to work harder and change gear more often.

    Actually, I’d go for the Sorento…🤷🏻‍♂️

  • ScreenName60FFC29571
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    edited November 2021 #3

    Thanks for advice will have a look at Sorento

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited November 2021 #4

    It’s a very popular tow car well up to the job.

  • JVB66
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    edited November 2021 #5

    We tow  a Pegasus Genoa with an eight year old sportage 185bhp 2ltr auto, and it needs a light foot to keep it within  speed limits

  • EmilysDad
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    edited November 2021 #6

     ..... I agree .... 😲😲 🙄😉

  • EmilysDad
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    edited November 2021 #7

    You don't buy tow cars for their economy.😉 As Tinny says, the smaller engine will be working harder generally, so the bigger 2.0 won't be that dis-similar in terms of mpg. Buy the 2.0! 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited November 2021 #8

    Woo-hoo!🤣🤣🤣

  • EmilysDad
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    edited November 2021 #9

    .. 😂😂

  • Wanderer19TB
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    edited November 2021 #10

    I have just bought the 136bhp mild hybrid diesel 2021 AWD auto towing a 1500 kg Coachman Vision. Having towed with. 170 bop Mercedes C class I was a bit cautious on bhp drop. The sportage is lovely, plenty of power , even on hills. Sometimes forget the caravan is on the back. Sport mode is good at roundabouts to stop lag. So smooth and comfortable and stable. Thoroughly recommend it, and I am getting 30 mpg towing. Bought a seven year service plan that equals one Mercedes’ main dealer service 

  • cyberyacht
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    edited November 2021 #11

    Different rig but I had a 136BHP 2009 Euro 4 Kuga, albeit 2L towing 1350Kg. An additional 100Kg wouldn't make much difference, it's air drag that really affects performance. More modern engines give a much improved "bag for your buck". How much of a hurry are you in?

  • EmilysDad
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    edited November 2021 #12

    It's not the speed of how you get there but the ease in how you do it 😉

  • ScreenName60FFC29571
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    edited November 2021 #13

    Hi thanks for info- very interesting didn't realise awd was an option on newer 1.6 models

  • ScreenName60FFC29571
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    edited November 2021 #14

    Hi what kind of mpg do you get with your sportage  towing & not towing !

  • Wanderer19TB
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    edited November 2021 #15

    towing with sportage 28-32mpg. solo tends to average 45-50. so comparible with the merc, but nowhere run in yet. Solo not done a steady run, and then checked it, merc could get up to 60mpg. if you can find a 2 litre try one to compare it to the 1.6, but i was nicely surprised how good 1.6 is . the AWD and auto push the kerbside weight up to 1700kg

  • ScreenName60FFC29571
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    edited November 2021 #16

    Have a Bailey Pegasus 1460 mtplm sounds like the 1.6 diesel 136bhp may be ok then - would you recommend didn't realise 1.6 had awd option !

  • xtrailman
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    edited November 2021 #17

    I've towed 1700kg with 171bhp with no problem, you certainly dont need a 2Ton towcar for  towing 1450kg.

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