Hyundai IX35 vs Kia Sportage vs VW Tiguan
Hi,
Hoping some would be willing to share their experience of these cars, fuel consumption, having problems when bought new and after sales. I live in the Cape Town area. Looking at these due to budget and cannot go higher than the R 300,000 mark.
IX35 2.0 GLS 4X2 MANUAL R 294,900.00
2.0 2WD AUTO R 293,995.00
1.4 TSI 90kW Trend & Fun 4x2 R 278,000
Also not planning to do off-road, just city driving.
Much appreciated.
Go test drive all them and choose the one you like best. I don't believe any of those is a bad choice.Originally Posted by Dryad
I did my test drive and investigations a month ago.
1. ix35 Bigger car but drives comfortably. A bit "cheap" looking inside compared to the Tiguan, but still a good car. Engine (petrol) isn't that strong and according to other forum members, heavy on fuel. service plan (not maintenance) + 5 year warranty.
2. Kia. Basically the same as the ix35, but they did bring out a 2012 model, which is a good upgrade
3. Tiguan. Low power, Small boot, hard seats but quality inide
My wife has just been through the Hyundai IX35 (manual) vs Kia Sportage (manual) dilemma.
In the end, she chose the IX35. The Hyundai came with more things standard than the Kia Sportage did e.g. Cruise control, reverse camera, leather seats etc.
The maintenance plan cost was about R8000, smash & grab about R2500, nudge bar about R4500.
Total cost for the delivery of the vehicle was just under R330000.
Both the cars come out of the same factory. The Hyundai looks more aggressive and the Kia is more sleek.
In the end it comes down to personal choice, but I agree with @Qwikslver, go test drive all the vehicles first & then decide.
The IX35 is giving about 9.6 l/100 50% highway, 50% city driving & one has to learn not to be too heavy with the foot.
Just be aware of after sales service & support with the Hyundai, Kia & Dihatsu brands:
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthre...t=#post8450929
Last edited by Zarathustra; 12-07-2012 at 10:01 AM.
The IX and the KIA are both good cars. The biggest advantage that the Tiguan has is it's ground clearance, but since you won't do any off-road it won't matter. Also the Tiguan with a turbo is actually faster on the highveld than the IX & KIA, but since you are in Cape Town again that won't matter. Personally I think the IX35 "look" aged very quickly. The KIA still impresses visually.
The biggest question is why would you get an SUV if it's only for city driving? You can get an excellent sedan with better fuel economy, driving pleasure and features at that price IMO.
Soos 'n choppie op die vuur.
Brenden_E makes a very valid point....however, for 329 all in have a look at this...
http://dieseldrivemag.co.za/2012/03/...ru-xv-2012/#en
The TSI is an amazing engine, especially in a Tiguan, had the privileged of driving one some time ago. But price wise its a bad buy, like any other VW.
Hyundai IX35 is the best of the lot.
You can do something for love, you can do something for money, but there is nothing as satisfying as doing something out of spite - Jeremy Clarkson, 1993
Thanks, really appreciate the replays!
The reason I am looking at a SUV is becuase I am looking for something bigger and higher than a normal sedan / hatchback. Looking at 2wd not 4wd speciffically due to only city driving.
I tried booking a test drive for Tiguan and Sportage but oi nobody seems to have a demo availableThe Kia people does not seem very friendly to start of with, this is already a bad sign if you ask me. At least VW is trying to find a demo. Dealers that make an effort is a more positive sign for me.
The thing I like about the VW the price includes a 5 year / 60 000 km maintenace plan and not just a service plan. This would last me the 5 years as I drive about 12 000 km a year.
Fazda the link says page not find, can you maybe give me an idea of what it was
Let's try again http://dieseldrivemag.co.za/2012/03/...ru-xv-2012/#en
This one has 220mm ground clearance, plus Full Maintenance for 75 000km
All for 329000 - absolutely full house, no extras needed - only extras available are leather @ 7500 and satnav @ 9500
Fortuner ftw! Will run for years..
Totally different price range.
The Fortuner 3.0 D4D starts at R455K.
Fortuner will hold its value for sure, but the horror stories of the roll over tuna's.....is very fresh in my head. But then again u will be traveling mostly on tar roads so u should be fine, id take the Tiguan out of all of them, you cant beat german engineering as well as interior build quality, TSI motor, need i say more
The best of everything out there is the Subaru Forester....thats what i would buy
nuff said
I would also look at the Mitsu ASX and new Jeep Compass...
You can spec the Jeep with satnav and sunroof for around R300k. Comes with 100 000km/3year maintenance plan. Worth a look.
Just for satnav
the XV
amen
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