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Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi
Elddis Odyssey 524

Elddis
Performance
Weight

The Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi with a Elddis Odyssey 524 with an actual weight of 1443 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 Elddis with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
227
246

Mountains
Risk of snaking
241
189

Weight ratio: 64% (70% of kerbweight) 1443 kg 2256 kg

Payloads

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Kia

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi
Elddis Odyssey 524

Elddis

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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 64%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 70%.
  • 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 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 189 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.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi
2004-2006

Power
140 PS (103 kW)
Torque
343 Nm @ 1850 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Elddis Odyssey 524

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

peter reviewed a Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi:

"on my second sorento, had this one for 5 years. I used to tow an elldis crusader weighing 1900kg with no problem now tow a buccaneer at 1800kg with no problems. the wife quite often hooks up and picks me up from work and had never had an issue even in windy conditions. I have put on spring assisters as the nose weight is right on the cars limit with the recent van change. economy not as good as kia claim, have managed 27 towing but normally 24mpg and around 30/32 solo"

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