Surely every motorist is familiar with such a machine as the Kia Sid. This model of the C-segment has been published since 2006, and during this time she managed to fall in love with many. The car is produced in two bodies - a hatchback and a station wagon. The latest version is liked by motorists more.
And now just the reviews of the owners left about the Kia Sid station wagon will be studied. It is their comments that can help to understand whether this car is really good as the manufacturer talks about it.
First Generation: Pros
It will be logical to start with it. If you pay attention to the reviews of the owners left about the Kia Sid station wagon in 2008, 2009, 2007 and 2006 (when the first generation was produced), you will notice that most often they refer the following points to the pluses:
- Comfortable and large lounge.
- Huge trunk.
- A high-torque, “chain” engine, the power of which is enough for quick acceleration and overtaking.
- Great handling.
- Great brakes.
- Decent soundproofing. Of course, studded tires in the rear arches will add noise, but this will not be critical.
- Comfortable seats.
- Large heated mirrors.
- Curtains and airbags are available, which adds confidence in the reliability of the machine.
- High-quality body. It doesn’t “bloom” even if it is kept for many years on the street.
- Native music sounds quite worthy.
- There is a convenient function - adjusting the brightness of the backlight devices.
- There is a 3-level heated front seats.
What about automatic transmission? In their reviews about the Kia Sid station wagon, the owners say that at first the box really seems "tight." But over time, it is possible to learn how to quickly switch gears with the gas pedal, independently determining the acceleration.
First Generation: Cons
The owners of the reviews also write about the shortcomings of the Kia Sid wagon. Here are some cons:
- The battery of the car is rather weak, it is often necessary to change, since the car is decently equipped with electronics.
- The suspension is harsh. On a smooth road surface, the car is perfect, but driving along pits, bumps and bumps is accompanied by tremors.
- The front side struts are too wide, obscuring the view.
- The headlights shine well, but after 4-5 years after use, the plastic dims.
- To fold the back row, you have to raise the seats and remove the head restraints. It takes some time.
- The front passenger seat does not fold forward.
- The clearance is not bad, but it’s better not to ride this Kia into the forest.
- Wipers with their mounts are installed on the model, and therefore they cannot be replaced with standard ones. If you put new ones, then buy only from the dealer.
Motorists do not notice any special breakdowns and malfunctions during operation - the car is reliable, but, like any other vehicle, it always requires investments.
First Generation: Restyling
Advanced models of the station wagon came out in the period from 2009 to 2012. What do motorists say about this model? You can try to figure it out by looking at the reviews of the owners of 2010 from the Kia Sid station wagon (for an example). Here are the most common comments:
- Great start assist system on the rise. Quickly “bites” the pads until the moment of confident traction. Rollbacks do not occur.
- ESC is confidently paired with ABS. The tandem shows itself from the best side in the winter.
- A convenient feature is an integrated active management system. Significantly increases the force on the steering wheel if the driver suddenly begins to rotate it in the wrong direction.
- In the restyled version, the battery "lives" longer. The light goes out automatically after removing the key and opening the door, the radio turns off after an hour itself, etc.
- The bottom is made of high quality: first there is a subframe, and therefore all units are hidden.
- Well done the 5th door, shifting the hinges deep into the roof.
- The dynamics are decent, even by car with an engine of 122 liters. from.
- Very nice lounge with good plastic. There are lots of nice additions: lights in the glove compartment, an ashtray, even in sun visors.
- Under the boot floor is a plastic box. There you can put a cable, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, etc.
In general, when compared with pre-styling versions, the car turned out to be much better in terms of technical equipment.
Second generation
Now you can pay attention to the reviews of the owners about the Kia Sid station wagon in 2013. This is just the 2nd generation model. And here are its features:
- Both engines (100 and 129 hp) are good. Reliable motors, work quietly. There are enough speakers with them for the city.
- The suspension is moderately stiff. In the corners heels, but occasionally, and the management is intelligible. Although irregularities lack energy intensity.
- The salon is chic, everything inside is in its place, at hand. And the seats are excellent, with pronounced lateral support. The plastic is soft, no “crickets” are observed.
- Electrical equipment is simply indecent a lot. And this is good! And even better is that his work is not satisfactory.
The remaining points (handling, automatic transmission operation, behavior on the road, etc.) are described in the same way as in previous reviews of the owners. The 2nd generation Kia Sid station wagon is as good in technical performance as its predecessors.
Second generation: restyling
You can not ignore these models. About upgraded versions, there are also many reviews from the owners. Wagon "Kia Sid" in 2015 appeared before motorists in an updated form. Many acquired it and during operation revealed the following features:
- The design is modern, but also traditional at the same time. Recognizable features of the “Kia” in the exterior are preserved.
- The traditional automatic transmission still forms a decent tandem with an atmospheric engine.
- The trunk is still impressive in its volume. The rear seats are already easier to lay out on a flat floor.
- There is a mass of niches for storing small items and a functional organizer.
- A reliable multi-link suspension is installed at the rear, as a result of which the car feels confident that it is on bumps and on the track.
Cons 2nd Generation
Do owners report any flaws in the reviews? The Kia Sid station wagon, according to some, is not well-armed. Many people want to see at least a 1.8-liter engine on it.
Also, of the minuses, a low overhang of the front lip and problems with the ceramic catalyst are noted. Many more are unhappy that the manufacturer decided to cut down on the configuration.
Third generation
Finally about him. So far, little has been left about the new Kia Sid station wagon from the owners, since it was released recently. But in those that are available, motorists do not list the shortcomings.
They only say that the car is perfect in terms of price and quality. In terms of electronics, the functionality is impressive, controllability is still at the level - the car runs tightly, without making any extraneous sounds. And the automatic transmission works perfectly, although there is a “Sport” button, with which switching is even more exciting.
In general, it is difficult to name any drawbacks, because this modern car, released just a couple of months ago, has everything from good sound insulation to a high-torque motor.