Bush Buggy- Tracker (Vitata) or even a Kia Sportage?

[floden]

Hi Guys,
This question is...Is a Kia Sportage comparabel to the GMC Tracker?

backstory- I had a 91 Hardtop GMC Tracker and i loved it ( same as the Asuna Sunrunner, Samurai, etc). Ive sold it because the body repairs were way beyond my duct taping skills.

But- I loved that thing! it went everywhere. Since you cant legally use quads for the morning hunt where we go, I like these street legal mini SUVs better.

Heres what I need in a hunting Rig

• Tow Behind size
• I only need a 2 door
• Same size as the Tracker so I can get into tight spots
• Easy to find parts, easy to repair at "Zippermouth Creek Roadside Gas and Diner"!

I was looking for another Tracker and someone suggested the Kia Sportage ( ??? )

Anyone out there actually use a Sportage the same way we see Trackers, Vitara's and Sammys get used??
Love to hear your thoughts, ( good, bad, opinions, PICS!!)
thanks!

[Buckmeister]

I think a few people have used Sportage's like the other vehicles you mention, but I have no idea how they hold up or handle. But the general size, build and design of it suggests that is could be a decent run about. In the more hardcore offroad crowd, some people where swapping in solid axle components from old toyotas and such, seeing as how the Kia has an independent boxed frame. So, the vehicle may have some merit.

[REMINGTON JIM]

Not even close - a KIA sprtage is a CAR - POOR ground clearance - no LOW gearing - tires too Small ! Etc Etc jmo RJ

[GEF]

No aftermarket parts .Stick to Suzuki (GMC,Chevy).Lots of cheep parts ,very reliable vehicle to start with.

[ruby]

I’m into older suzuki LJ series, owned a number of them over the years. I am building a pickup version, know where there is a very nice soft top one for sale in Kamloops. I used to own it and built it. Message me if interested.

[Salty]

Kia- its a unibody. its a car. it has all wheel drive not actual 4 wheel drive

Vitara- better, its got a frame and an actual 4 wheel drive system with low range. But I don't think they have any locker at all or posi trac or capability to add, I could be wrong there, but they're not quite as capable as the first gen Sidekicks/Trackers.

[twoSevenO]

I'll sell you my TJ ... perfect tow behind size. Selectable air Lockers front and rear. Will go anywhere

[REMINGTON JIM]

I'll sell you my TJ ... perfect tow behind size. Selectable air Lockers front and rear. Will go anywhere

Ive had Trackers - Samarais and a Jeep TJ . I like my TJ BEST ! jmo RJ

[BC Cruiser]

My thoughts. Spend a little more money get a land cruiser. Cost more for good reasons.

[Squamch]

My thoughts. Spend a little more money get a land cruiser. Cost more for good reasons.

A cruiser weighs 3 times what a zuk does.
Sidekicks and samuairs are not the same. At all. No parts interchange.
I'd go sidekick/tracker/vitara if I was you. Or a Toyota pickup. All the jap stuff will have rust issues though. Nice thing about zukis and Toyota's is the aftermarket. Try to find a bumper or a tcase upgrade for a Kia.