Evoque/Kia Sportage, is it just me?

[CraigVmax]

Similar, no?

[Stig]

No.

[Codswallop]

Similar in so much that they are both white and have four wheels.

I think they look very different in terms of proportions, window lines, everything basically. Maybe the headlights are a similar shape, but that's about it imo.

[Shaw Tarse]

It has been mentioned before.

[Ozzie Osmond]

RR fans want to believe they look different but I reckon Kia will be shifting a lot of Sportages off the back of the similarity. Who knows, perhaps there will be an aftermarket RR badge and grille kit for the Kia -not unlike all the Chrysler 300s you see running around with a "Bentley" grille!

[CraigVmax]

on the road the Kia looks a nice car in its own right I think

[Traveller]

Ozzie Osmond said:

RR fans want to believe they look different but I reckon Kia will be shifting a lot of Sportages off the back of the similarity. Who knows, perhaps there will be an aftermarket RR badge and grille kit for the Kia -not unlike all the Chrysler 300s you see running around with a "Bentley" grille!

This.

[Stig]

CraigVmax said:

on the road the Kia looks a nice car in its own right I think

It is a good car, borne out by decent sales figures. So, if anything, the Evoque will be riding on the back of the Sportage's success

A Sportage is certainly a more affordable proposition with a mid spec Evoque in the region of £40k!

I drove the 3 door Evoque the other week, very impressive. Have driven the Sportage too - also pretty good. Interior quality obviously not at the same level - but 1/2 the RR budget buys you the top spec Sportage!

I also think the Sportage won't suffer from the same image issues that the Evoque will (WAGs car etc.).

So, both a good crossover proposition - but one half the price of the other.

[Beyond Rational]

Pretty much the same car.

I can only see differences in the roof, A and C pillars, bonnet/door shutlines, rear over hang, boot, waistline, sill and wheel arch details and the grill and lights.

[CraigVmax]

Yep exactly, same.

[frosted]

The KIA would probably last longer though Seriously , I rather buy that sportage over the misrable frowning evoque rear

[Bet2502]

I personally think the Sportage is the best looking car in its class and a top package
As mentioned before, the KX3 top model sportage has almost everything you would want spec wise, as much if not more than the Evoque, for close to 50% less

[LukeSi]

Out of the two it would be the Kia any day. In my eyes a much better looking car, and for the price.

[DavidHM]

Hard to believe they were still pushing this crap not even two years ago:

[LukeSi]

DavidHM said:

Hard to believe they were still pushing this crap not even two years ago:

Then they hired the guy who designed the Audi TT, and it dam well shows.

[busta]

[cptsideways]

Beyond Rational said:

Pretty much the same car.

I can only see differences in the roof, A and C pillars, bonnet/door shutlines, rear over hang, boot, waistline, sill and wheel arch details and the grill and lights.

Except one will actually get you where you want to go every time & one might not on a regular basis

[Bet2502]

cptsideways said:

Except one will actually get you where you want to go every time & one might not on a regular basis

I do hope you mean the one that wont get you there on a Regular basis is the Evoque!
Apparently reliability gremlins are showing already, JLR eh!

[U T]

Yes, they both look the same. The way to tell the difference is that the Evoque will be the one on the back of the recovery truck.

[cptsideways]

Bet2502 said:

cptsideways said:

Except one will actually get you where you want to go every time & one might not on a regular basis

I do hope you mean the one that wont get you there on a Regular basis is the Evoque!
Apparently reliability gremlins are showing already, JLR eh!

I toot & at people in LR product cars on the side of the motorway if I'm in my Landcruiser

Is that wrong