Sportage Update;
At 1618hrs today, Motability sent a bulletin to all Kia dealerships to inform them that all SportGe models have been removed from the scheme. We had an appointment on Monday to test drive and then continue to order.
According to the dealership, Kia UK have informed Motability that orders cannot be fulfilled within 12months.
This means there is very little choice in the Mid-sized SUV segment (or Large SUVS according to Motability).
If you don’t need to carry 4 to 5 adults, there is the Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate. It was too small with a 6ft driver to get anyone over 5ft 4 in the back.
There is also the MG HS. However woeful mpg accorsing to the dealership salesman – his wife owns one and gets 25mpg at best.
After this there is the Peugeot 3008. Very economical but a myriad of trim and optional extras. Top Spec Model not available so looking £3799 to get an Auto Diesel with heated/electric seats.
Then you’re going way up the price range. Nissan Qashkai Tekna is £3999 AP, although a small boot for the market at 503litres. There is the Citroen C5 Aircross but that starts at around £3499 AP for something suited to the majority. Then the 5008s from about the £3799 mark for a basic model.
Honestly, Motability are asking people way too much, and they set the APs. With the Kia Sportage gone, to get the same specs as the 4 model, in Auto, you’re looking at £5599 for the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The non-hybrid only being offered in a manual for £2699.
Makes no sense.