Last Car Running 2014: Kia Sportage Platinum

To be honest, I actually pessimistic Korean SUV can record a good result at the Last Car Running 2014. Okay he may be handsome, even won awards in international design. But in terms of technology, Korea is not too plugging image. Moreover, although the bases with the Hyundai Tucson, the Sportage has a dimension of 30 mm longer and 35 mm wider.

But in fact this car is able to record the best result to-4 at the same time more than 100 miles ahead of his brother. Though the base frame, transmission, up to the capacity of the tank is exactly the same.

Note this can be achieved surprising for several reasons. The first most significant is how to drive undertaken. I apply all eco driving techniques. From start to accelerate smooth, maintaining a constant speed under 90 km / h to reduce the rate in gradual.Sementara Ivan Herman, Tucson driving normally and sometimes a bit aggressive.

Then Sportage also has another advantage, namely the presence of cruise control. That way when on the highway or when there was no traffic, this feature can be activated to maintain a constant speed while minimizing human error.

On the other hand, the ability to walk almost 800 km with a single tank of fuel should be appreciated. It also could not be separated from the new engine is more powerful though small but has a better efficiency.

Automatic transmissions also play a role. He may be a conventional type using a torque converter, but with the 6 speed, the ratio becomes sufficiently tight. This certainly affects the computer's ability to keep the engine rev while diberagam road conditions. Moreover, the Sportage can also be moved manually via a gear position of the transmission lever.

Torque is now obtained in the lower rounds on the new machine also sustain-efficient driving. You do not need to step on the gas too deep to get the desired rate in the normal way.

So stunning achievement can be achieved. He only lost 2 large German car and sedan Mazda bertangki technologically advanced machines.

Total Distance: 776.1 miles
Fuel consumption: 14.1 km / l. Tank Capacity: 55 liters


KIA motto 'The Power To Surprise' not making it up. Not only flawless cool, Sportage also quite efficient and can go very far with the fuel tank. The new engine and cruise control to help achieve better fuel consumption when driven gently.

Posted by : Edy santoso