Kia Sportage 4 / QL

Kia Sportage 4 was shown to the public in 2015, and at the end of the same year began its serial production. In European salons, the crossover appeared in early 2016, and in Russia sales began on April 1, 2016.

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Kia Sportage 4 was shown to the public in 2015, and at the end of the same year began its serial production. In European salons, the crossover appeared in early 2016, and in Russia sales began on April 1, 2016. The assembly of the model for the domestic Russian market was organized at the Kaliningrad “Autotor”. The basis of the Kia Sportage 4 was the modernized platform of its predecessor. In the power structure of the body, the proportion of high-strength steels was increased. Compared to the third generation, the Sportage 4 is 40 mm (4480 mm) longer and 10 mm (1655 mm) higher. The wheelbase has increased by 30 mm (2670 mm). The rut has widened a little. The width remained the same – 1855 mm. Inside, all the same 1520 mm in the area of the elbows in the front and 1500 mm in the rear. The three of us in the back row are a little cramped. The basic volume of the luggage compartment is 491 liters, which is 26 liters more than its predecessor. With the second row seats folded down, the car is ready to accommodate 1,480 liters. Standard equipment included 6 airbags, ABS and stabilization system, air conditioning. The pseudo-sports version of the GT-Line can be externally recognized by the LED fog lamps in the style of “ice cubes”, metallized linings under the front and rear bumper, chrome molding on the trunk door and bottom of the side doors, as well as two holes under the exhaust pipes. In the design of the cabin, a black and gray leather finish is used, aluminum linings are installed on the pedals, and the steering wheel from below is truncated in a sports manner. The restyling of Kia Sportage 4 was held in 2018.

Engines

In Russia, three engines were initially available: a gasoline atmospheric 2.0/150 hp (G4NA), a gasoline turbo engine 1.6/177 hp (G4FJ) and a 2-liter turbodiesel family R recoil 185 hp (D4HA).

After restyling, the gasoline lineup was replenished with an atmospheric engine with direct injection of 2.4 GDI from the Theta II family, developing 184 hp (G4KJ). The turbocharged 1.6/177 hp was removed from the list of available due to low demand.

The range abroad

In Europe, the basic version was equipped with a more modest 1.6 series Gamma, developing 132 hp. In addition, abroad, depending on the market, under the hood it was possible to find 2 gasoline turbo engines: 1.6 liters (177 hp) and 2.0 l (240-243 hp).

In the range of North Americans was present atmospheric unit volume of 2.4 liters (184 hp).

Of the diesel engines, foreigners got options with a volume of 1.7 liters (115-141 hp) and 2.0 l (136-186 hp).

In Europe, after restyling 1.7 CRDi gave way to the new turbodiesel 1.6 CRDi series U3 (115-136 hp). In addition, in the West, an economical diesel-electric modification with a 2-liter turbodiesel became available.

Petrol engines

The most widespread in our market were 2-liter atmospheric gasoline engines of the Nu family with the index G4NA. valve timing drive is chain drive. Problems with it are currently not observed even on specimens that have passed more than 200,000 km. But oil and bully on the walls of cylinders are sometimes detected closer to 100-150 thousand km of mileage. The disease affects, first of all, cars of 2016-2017 release. It can also be a snail and a snail. The cost of major repairs is about 100-200 thousand rubles. In 2017, the manufacturer carried out a number of engine improvements. Among other things, additional oil nozzles cooling pistons have been installed and the oil pump has been updated. It is worth admitting that no serious incidents have been noticed yet. There is an opinion that the destroyed catalytic converter could contribute to the bullies, which sometimes began to crumble after 50-100 thousand km. It should be noted that the problem of self-destruction of the catalyst affects machines with 2.4 GDI, but it does not come to major repairs. At least for now. The damaged catalyst must be removed. The new one is only in the original and costs about 100,000 rubles. In addition, after the removal of the catalyst, oil consumption often increases significantly. Avoid oil and gas can be after installing a universal or sports analogue. A flame suppressor from increasing oil consumption does not save. The rest of the gasoline engines do not cause any problems. Among the common faults can be noted ignition coils.

2.0 CRDi / D4HA

The diesel engine is not a problem. Only after 100-150 thousand km should be ready to replace the worn damper pulley crankshaft (5-7 thousand rubles).

Transmissions

The basic versions of Kia Sportage 4 with atmospheric 2.0 were aggregated with 6-speed mechanics.

The 1.6 T-GDI and two small diesels were combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission with a dual clutch D7UF1. The remaining engines were paired with a 6-speed classic hydromechanical automatic A6LF of its own design Hyundai-Kia.

After restyling, the 2-liter turbodiesel was equipped with an 8-band automatic.

There are no serious problems with the boxes. Single cases of repairs in the account is not necessary yet, since the patterns are not traced.

Only owners of the Sportage 4 with a classic machine periodically complain of tremors when switching. The disease is characteristic, first of all, for 6-speed automatic transmissions. Dealers sometimes solved the problem by updating the software or replacing the ECU.

All-wheel drive system

Among the officially sold Sportage 4 front-wheel drive could only be variations with a 2-liter gasoline atmospheric. The rest were all-wheel drive.

All-wheel drive versions use a multi-disc electro-hydraulic coupling Dynamax AWD from Magna Powertain.

Unfortunately, there is a risk of wear of the slate connection of the box and the dispensing unit (angular gearbox). In any case, during a preventive inspection, traces of corrosion are detected after 50-80 thousand km. Fortunately, there are no incidents with the rolling of the sliz so far.

To avoid problems will help, the so-called prevention of all-wheel drive, which consists in undocking the slate connection, updating the lubricant and oil oils. The cost of the procedure is about 5-8 thousand rubles. Prevention should be carried out every 40-60 thousand km of run.

There is also a well-known in the past break-up of the all-wheel drive coupling basket. While the disease is subject only cars of 2016 release, as a rule, with a mileage of over 100,000 km. The new coupling in the collection costs about 65 000 rubles, for restoration repairs will ask about 20 000 rubles.

After 100-150 thousand km of mileage, as usual, you have to change the torn solar block of the rear differential (300-800 rubles per detail).

Walking

On the front axle are installed McPherson struts. Regardless of the type of drive, a four-lever circuit is used at the rear.

Ball supports of the front levers are updated after 100-150 thousand km of run (from 800 rubles for an analog or 2500 rubles for the original).

Silent blocks on the front axle attract attention only after 150,000 km of run.

Silent blocks of the rear suspension can wear after 80-120 thousand km of run (1-2 thousand rubles plus 1500 rubles for work).

In Sportage 2016 after 50-100 thousand km often had to change the Silentblock pressed in the bottom of the shock absorber (500 rubles for an analog or 2200 rubles for the original). The problem was later resolved and the owners are not concerned.

The shock absorbers themselves serve more than 100-150 thousand km. The original front shock rack is available for 20,000 rubles, and analogues start at 5000 rubles. Rear shock absorber is cheaper - from 2000 rubles for an analog or 5000 rubles for the original.

Support bearings of front shock absorbers could make noise after 100-150 thousand km (1-2 thousand rubles plus 1500 rubles for work).

The landing bearings fail after 100-150 thousand km. They change with the whole hub. The cost of the hub is 3-6 thousand rubles, and replacement works are 1000-2000 rubles.

Steering control

An electric powertrain is used in steering.

After 50-100,000 km, some owners had to face knocks in the steering wheel. There are several reasons: the damper of the power clutch (200 rubles) or backlash in the slash connection of the steering shaft (8,000 rubles plus 2000 rubles for work on replacing the steering cardinal).

In some cases, the steering rack began to knock (from 19 000 rubles for an analog or 30,000 rubles for the original).

Other problems and malfunctions

With age, paint is wiped under the support platform of the trunk cover shock absorber bracket. As a result, corrosion develops, giving itself rusty underbrackets. During the warranty period, dealers often repainted problem areas.

Owners often notice fogging of the front optics. To get rid of the unpleasant phenomenon helps the original moisture absorber (1400 rubles).

A number of owners of restyled Sportage 4 with climate control complain about the inadequate operation of the ADS windshield anti-fogging function. The manufacturer subsequently released a software update to fix the problem. Under the service campaign were cars 2018-2022 year of release.

There are often complaints about the effectiveness of the heater. In winter, drivers notice that the left leg freezes. On the Internet you can find a scheme of simple modification of the duct, eliminating discomfort.

In some cases, after 100-150 thousand km, it was possible to update the faulty front sensor of the ABS system (from 1500 rubles).

Technical specifications

petrol-powered direct fuel injection and turbocharging

Petrol engines

• Problems with it are currently not observed even on specimens that have passed more than 200,000 km.
• It can also be a snail and a snail.
• The cost of major repairs is about 100-200 thousand rubles.
• It should be noted that the problem of self-destruction of the catalyst affects the machines with 2.
• 4 GDI, but it does not come to major repairs. At least for now.
• The rest of the gasoline engines do not cause any problems.
• Among the common faults can be noted ignition coils.

2.0 CRDi / D4HA

• The diesel engine is not a problem. Only after 100,000 to 150,000.
• km should be ready to replace the worn damper pulley crankshaft (5-7 thousand rubles).

Transmissions

• There are no serious problems with the boxes.
• Single cases of repairs in the account is not necessary yet, since the patterns are not traced.
• Dealers sometimes solved the problem by updating the software or replacing the ECU.

All-wheel drive system

• Unfortunately, there is a risk of wear of the slate connection of the box and the dispensing unit (angular gearbox).
• In any case, during a preventive inspection, traces of corrosion are detected after 50-80 thousand km.
• To avoid problems will help, the so-called prevention of all-wheel drive, which consists in undocking the slate connection, updating the lubricant and oil oils. The cost of the procedure is about 5-8 thousand rubles.
• Prevention should be carried out every 40-60 thousand km of run.
• The new coupling in the collection costs about 65 000 rubles, for restoration repairs will ask about 20 000 rubles.

Walking

• Silent blocks of the rear suspension can wear after 80-120 thousand km of run (1-2 thousand rubles plus 1500 rubles for work).
• The problem was later resolved and the owners are not concerned.

Steering control

• Some owners had to face knocks in the helm.
• There are several reasons: the damper of the power clutch (200 rubles) or backlash in the slash connection of the steering shaft (8,000 rubles plus 2000 rubles for work on replacing the steering cardinal).

Other problems and malfunctions

• As a result, corrosion develops, giving itself rusty underbrackets.
• During the warranty period, dealers often repainted problem areas.
• Owners often notice fogging of the front optics.
• A number of owners of restyled Sportage 4 with climate control complain about the inadequate operation of the ADS windshield anti-fogging function.
• The manufacturer subsequently released a software update to fix the problem.

Kia Sportage 4 is worth considering and does not raise serious concerns about possible malfunctions. It is best to avoid versions with a 2-liter petrol atmosphere assembled before 2018. And in the presence of all-wheel drive, do not forget about the regular prevention of slit joints of transmission elements.

• Kia Sportage 4 was shown to the public in 2015, and at the end of the same year began its serial production.
• Engines: In Russia, three engines were initially available: a gasoline atmospheric 2.0/150 hp (G4NA), a gasoline turbo engine 1.6/177 hp.
• Transmissions: No serious mass problems with the boxes were observed.
• All-wheel drive system: Unfortunately, there is a risk of wear of the slash connection of the box and the dispensing unit (angular gearbox).
• Chasing: Silent blocks of the rear suspension can wear after 80-120 thousand km of run (1-2 thousand rubles plus 1500 rubles for work). In Sportage 2016 after 50-100 thousand
• Steering: km some owners had to face knocks in the steering wheel.
• Other problems and malfunctions: As a result, corrosion develops, giving itself rusty underbrackets.
• Technical characteristics: gasoline with direct fuel injection and turbocharging

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