Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI [AWD] Sterling Eccles Sport 524
Performance
Weight
The Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI [AWD] with a Sterling Eccles Sport 524 with an actual weight of 1415 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Kia is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Sterling with a User Payload (150 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
207
233
Mountains
Risk of snaking
223
145
Weight ratio: 79% (88% of kerbweight)
1415 kg
1800 kg
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Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI [AWD] Sterling Eccles Sport 524
Actual Weights
Sterling Eccles Sport 524: 1415 kg.
Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI [AWD]: 1800 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 79%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 207 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (115 km/h) to 78 mph (125 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 233 points).
Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 22.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 223 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 16%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 61 mph (98 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Kia is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 79%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 88%.
There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 145 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is fairly good.
If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.