Ordered GT S-line HEV 08/03, still only vague information regarding delivery, anyone having a similar experience or can share any information

 

Ordered exactly the same 7/7. Been told 4 to 6 months.

 

Plenty of people ordered the same spec still waiting from Feb and even the odd one from Jan if the old thread is to be belived.

Mine was ordered 17th Feb and nothing as of yet where as somoene else with the same spec and order date has been told build date of 1st August. I can only hope mine is being done at the same time but the system hasn't been updated.

 

Plenty of people ordered the same spec still waiting from Feb and even the odd one from Jan if the old thread is to be belived.

Mine was ordered 17th Feb and nothing as of yet where as somoene else with the same spec and order date has been told build date of 1st August. I can only hope mine is being done at the same time but the system hasn't been updated.

Order placed 25th February, was quoted 8 weeks delivery, 31 weeks later, no news, dealer has suggested I cancel and have my deposit back! What makes it double annoying is KIA are again running TV adverts. I gather they have orders for 150,000 units, but only able to produce 100,00 annually

 

Yes that was me, still no more news other than the 1st August build date.

 

Yeah ive got the exact same on order (GT-Line S HEV 2wd in two tone Dark Penta Metal) ordered on 03rd of March. I keep asking the dealer, and he said there's no update on mine but they are coming through a bit quicker now, he did think sometime in July a while back, but I guess that ship has sailed. Who knows - fingers crossed.

 

Ordered GT-Line S HEV 2WD Penta Metal in March (22/03) and haven't heard anything yet. Last update was that it should be here sometime in September. Fingers crossed its that or sooner.

 

Ordered the same spec but in White two tone 14/03. Last update was to expect it in Sept? No further updates

 

Ordered a PHEV GTLine-S in Experience Green on April 8th. Last update I had (last week) was to adjust to my expectations. No build date yet on the system.

 

Order 8th Feb GT Line S HEV AWD, just had a call from the dealer, still no build date and saying know between august and December eta on delivery, Doubt very much will be august as no build date in the system yet, so maybe a early Xmas present to me 😂😂😂

 

Same for me same spec ordered 11 feb. No build date no eta. Looks like I’ll have to put mine through service and mot. I’ll need new tires new brake pads and disks all round going to cost me an estimated £1050.00 really miffed at that.

 

I order a GT-Line S 2wd Experience Green - black roof on the 11 Feb and I got an update from the dealership last week.
He said nothing showing up on his system yet but I’m third in line ( O Good 🙄 ) - the two customers who ordered before me ( one 2/Feb the other 5/Feb ) have ordered the same car but AWD but absolutely no update on the system 🙈😡

 

Ordered gt line s HEV lunar silver 14 April, spoke to dealer few weeks ago and told no build date and kia only starting to build. That version in Oct, that doesn't make sense as others are showing theirs has been delivered, when I questioned this, he then said some are starting to come through !! He then changed view and said should be between August and November, it is like welcome to confused.com , and told we will contact you when we have an update, that will be a first as never heard from them till I called into I to the showroom couple of weeks ago, will contact again end of the month and see what answer version I get then, moan over

 

I honestly think anyone from March/April needs to assume at best September.

There’s the odd exception but as I’ve said earlier in the thread, there’s plenty of us from Jan and Feb waiting on build dates. I’ll be shocked to see anything other than a 72 plate on my order

 

I ordered GT LINE S HEV 2WD white and black on 19th Feb no build date or estimate other than being told by the dealer I was 4th in their list 2 weeks ago.

 

My order is a GT Line S, HEV 2 WD, blue with black roof, ordered 22nd Feb. Phoned the dealer last weekend, still nowt on the system for mine. He did say that the issue with the microchip supply seems to be improving, but no clue as to which specs are being prioritised. Supply chain still saying September to December.

 

What it seems like to me (could be completely wrong) is that instead of getting a planned build week X weeks ahead, the first the dealer gets to know about it is when it is built and on its way. So it can go from not having a build week, to on its way pretty quick. But who knows!

 

That does seem to be the way of things.

I think that people are giving their dealers a hard time (rightly so in some cases) when they really dont have anything new to tell people.

 

Ordered a 4 spec HEV on 21st February. Still no build date on system. I'm hoping as you say it's already built and dealer has no idea as that seems to he happening alot!

 

Hi I ordered HEV 4 on 3/2. Dealer has been A1. However, 1st update to dealer was 10 days ago saying it was on the ship and delivery by last week July. They are coming through much quicker - often without warning ⚠ Dealers are as frustrated as us all with updates.

 

They do provide a idea. But covers around 3 months as a rule. (Been covered in old thread) The issue is parts supply. The factory in SlovaKIA also produces Ceed & ProCeed. Many who have been waiting a lot longer than Sportage owners for their cars.
Once dealers get VIN & build date they have a accurate date to be delivered. Prior to that it is guess work.
Remember this factory builds these for the whole of Europe. UK is a tiny part of their production.

 

I wouldn’t say th UK is a tiny part of Kia sales for the sportage. To date they have sold 47000 sportage in Europe of which 16000 were in the uk alone. That’s about a third of their sales. Just hoping I’m not number 16000 on the back order list 😂😂

 

Its clear its not only Kia and i do feel for them somewhat as with just in time and global supply chains as they are, nobody cold have prepared for the past six months - however from a customer point of view Ive cancelled my order. Desperately sad about it as have been wanting this car for nearly a year now since it was first shown on the car sites but not knowing if im waiting3, 6 or 9 months is not doable any more. I know its hard to give information but 'maybe december' or 'asap' aren't customer updates. Will look to buy second hand in September and hopefully by the 23 plate there will be more certainty as to what is being built. Best of luck to everyone waiting and whoever has ordered a diesel gt-line in Penta grey, you are up 1 in the Queue now!! Always a silver lining

 

Mmmmm….. my dealer said something similar….

 

thats still 5 out of 6 cars going elsewhere though...

 

But I’m sure you won’t find any vehicle manufacturer that doesn‘t consider a market in which it sells over 17% of its output as anything other than a major and significant market.

 

From the data in the acea report linked by @tickedon Hyundai have DROPPED their production in 2022 compared to 2021 whereas Kia have slightly increased production. This hints that Hyundai is manufacturing mainly in Korea and therefore needs to have long distance car carriers to transport to Europe. With the parts and chip shortages, even though Hyundai are investing in making their own chips, it shows that Kia with its European plant can supply vehicles more easily to Europe by NOT needing car carriers, but rely on rail and road deliveries.
Perhaps the delays in Sporty's etc arriving in UK is due to the lack of space in car carriers and why not all Kias are apparently delivered by Glovis fleet vessels.
Maybe Kia UK should consider using Eurotunnel for car deliveries, rather than via sea?
Whilst the UK seems to be about 16% of Kia sales, the remaining 84% in Europe don't seem to have suffered delivery delays anywhere near those of us in the UK, suggesting it's easier for Kia to deliver on mainland Europe with land deliveries.
That may be the bottleneck, car carrier capacity, not production per se, but possibly Zilina only produces RHD UK deliveries if capacity on carriers will be available.

 

Made in Europe

Throughout the past three decades, Hyundai has expanded its presence in Europe, constructing facilities from R&D and Design centres to production plants.

www.hyundai.com

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Hyundai make cars in Europe. They have a engine plant very close to the SlovaKIA factory.

Some ships can carry 6,000 cars. A train will be nowhere near that.

But can we get back on track of this thread. Please rather than this drift

 

Global manufacturers see chip shortage easing

Hyundai Motor Co , factory robot builder ABB and Swedish fridge maker Electrolux see the semi-conductor chip shortage easing, executives said Thursday, in a boost for manufacturers after a long struggle for components.

www.reuters.com

Good news for all of us still waiting?

 

I am in Wales at the moment on hols and I have never seen so many new Sportages in one week, I think all the Sportage orders have been delivered to Wales 🤔🤔

 

Hi lindyB I wish that was true as I live in wales and there’s no sign of mine. Hope your enjoying your holiday 😁😁

 

Funnily enough, I’m from Immingham and I’m actually back for the weekend for a wedding.

Haven’t seen a single one since getting here yesterday, ironic considering the ship docks here!!

 

Its clear its not only Kia and i do feel for them somewhat as with just in time and global supply chains as they are, nobody cold have prepared for the past six months - however from a customer point of view Ive cancelled my order. Desperately sad about it as have been wanting this car for nearly a year now since it was first shown on the car sites but not knowing if im waiting3, 6 or 9 months is not doable any more. I know its hard to give information but 'maybe december' or 'asap' aren't customer updates. Will look to buy second hand in September and hopefully by the 23 plate there will be more certainty as to what is being built. Best of luck to everyone waiting and whoever has ordered a diesel gt-line in Penta grey, you are up 1 in the Queue now!! Always a silver lining

Hi I ordered a GTline Diesel in White on the 4-2-22 and was told end of March, then end of April, May June & today phoned the dealer to query where my invisible car was. Surprise surprise, I was informed after them checking the data base that it is being shipped and due to arrive on the 19th August. Sorry to here you have cancelled your order but just letting people know that the Diesels are eventually arriving in the UK.

 

Ordered a Sportage GT-Line S HEV 2WD blue flame with black roof on May 18th, dealer initially said delivery probably in March, latest update was possibly Nov/Dec/Jan 'but don't hold your breath'.

Was in Barcelona last week and the place is crawling with them!