 | Kia Sorento 3.5 V6 aut.
Abbey Aventura 318 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Kia Sorento 3.5 V6 aut. with a Abbey Aventura 318 with an actual weight of 1404 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 good. And also the weight of the Abbey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
244
274
Mountains
Risk of snaking
274
207
Weight ratio: 63% (70% of kerbweight)
1404 kg
2217 kg
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| Kia Sorento 3.5 V6 aut.
Abbey Aventura 318 | |
Actual Weights
- Abbey Aventura 318: 1404 kg.
- Kia Sorento 3.5 V6 aut.: 2217 kg.
- Noseweight: 80 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 63%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 244 points).
- Speeds of 78 mph (126 km/h) to 83 mph (134 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 274 points).
- Higher revs (2000 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 18.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 274 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 16%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3200 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 68 mph (109 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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 63%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 70%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 207 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 good.
- 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.
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