Car financing: 2021 Kia Sportage EX Tech in Farmbrook

The 2021 Kia Sportage EX Tech for buyers

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Kia Sportage EX Tech for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is what to know about the 2021 Kia Sportage EX Tech before buying one.

Before you sign for the Sportage

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.

Reading the spec sheet

The 2.4L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

A combined rating of 9.1 L/100 km works out to about 27 litres per 300 km. That works out to about $14.11 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

The Sportage in everyday use

Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.

Best uses

It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

Try before you buy

Rent the Sportage for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.

Running costs

The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $141.10 at our price setting.

Which one to look for

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

The Sportage and Farmbrook

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Farmbrook starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 544 km from Farmbrook, and does not deliver there.

Talk to a person

Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.