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Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi
Coachman Laser 590/4

Coachman
Performance
Weight

The Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi with a Coachman Laser 590/4 with an actual weight of 1755 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. But the weight of the Coachman with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
211
203

Mountains
Risk of snaking
203
140

Weight ratio: 78% (85% of kerbweight) 1755 kg 2256 kg

Payloads

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Kia

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi
Coachman Laser 590/4

Coachman

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 driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 78%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 85%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 95 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 140 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.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • 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
2001-2004

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

Coachman Laser 590/4

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


User Reviews

Jeff H reviewed a Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi:

"Just came back from a 2000+ mile round trip through France, Switzerland and Lake Garda in Italy.
The outfit was fully loaded on the way out and coped very well with all the uphill gradients in Switzerland. At the Gotthard tunnel approaches, we had to do many first gear hill starts and the car did struggle a little, but then most cars would towing all that weight.
Cruised at motorway speeds no problem and we averaged about 400 miles on a tank (25-28mpg). Kept up with friends towing smaller vans.
We kept the awning in the car and it was a very stable tow all the way.
Overall, I was very satisfied with the way the car behaved."

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