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Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV Test Results

Tested 2024 to 2025 1 publication

Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV averages a finish of 5th.

  • 2Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 5thAverage finish
  • 57%Field beaten on average
  • 1Publications
Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV

2 tests, 2024 to 2025

The latest test

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test P6 of 10

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV delivers good overall performance at a more accessible price point. It offers decent handling on wet and dry surfaces with respectable braking distances. Demonstrates good off-road performance, particularly in sand traction tests. Average in terms of rolling resistance and noise levels. Presents a balanced package with no major weaknesses but lacks the outstanding qualities of the top performers. Good value for money for SUV owners seeking reliable performance without the premium price.

Weak: Grass Traction Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Record by discipline

Where the Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 2 P5 of 10.5 58% -
Dry Handling 2 P5.5 of 10.5 52% -
Wet
Wet Braking 2 P5 of 10.5 58% -
Wet Handling 2 P4 of 10.5 68% -
Wet Circle 2 P5.5 of 10.5 53% -
Straight Aqua 2 P5 of 10.5 57% -
Curved Aquaplaning 2 P4 of 10.5 67% -
Off road
Gravel Handling 2 P5 of 10.5 58% -
Gravel Traction 2 P5.5 of 10.5 52% -
Sand Traction 2 P2.5 of 10.5 84% -
Grass Traction 2 P8 of 10.5 26% -
Mud Traction 1 P5 of 11 60% -
Comfort
Noise 2 P9.5 of 10.5 11% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 2 P8 of 10.5 27% -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 2 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV has two Auto Bild Allrad summer tests, with sand traction and short braking distances the most consistent positives. It finished fourth of eleven in 2024 and sixth of ten in 2025. Sand traction was second in 2024 and third in 2025, while wet braking was fifth in both, only 3.2% and 4.7% longer than best. Dry stops of 34.9m in 2024 and 34.8m in 2025 also drew favorable tester comments, despite sixth- and fourth-place finishes respectively.

Wet handling was third of eleven in 2024 and fifth of ten in 2025. Aquaplaning results were unusually less competitive in the later test: second for curved and third for straight aquaplaning in 2024 became sixth and seventh in 2025, in a different size and field. Off-road ability is not equally strong everywhere, with grass traction seventh and ninth. Noise was last at 72.8dB in 2024 and eighth at 64.4dB in 2025; those separate measurements should not be read as a direct noise reduction. Rolling resistance was below midfield in both tests, and comfort drew criticism in 2024. The testers nevertheless regarded its overall behavior as safe and its pricing as moderate, with sand grip stronger than refinement or efficiency.

Performance Strengths

  • Off-road traction Strong in 2 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Second of eleven for sand traction, 10,525N, 2024 Auto Bild Allrad Summer SUV Tire Test
    • Third of ten for sand traction, 10,260N, 2025 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test; grass results were weaker
  • Dry braking Moderate in 2 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Sixth of eleven at 34.9m, 4.5% longer than best, 2024 Auto Bild Allrad; short stops praised
    • Fourth of ten at 34.8m, 4.8% longer than best, 2025 Auto Bild Allrad
  • Wet handling Moderate in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Third of eleven at 82.2km/h, 2024 Auto Bild Allrad
    • Fifth of ten at 85.7km/h, 2025 Auto Bild Allrad
  • Value for money Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Moderate price praised, 2024 Auto Bild Allrad
    • Good value noted in the verdict, 2025 Auto Bild Allrad

Performance Weaknesses

  • Road noise Strong in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Last of eleven at 72.8dB, 2024 Auto Bild Allrad
    • Eighth of ten at 64.4dB, 2025 Auto Bild Allrad; different test measurements
  • Rolling resistance Moderate
    Details
    • Ninth of eleven at 8.55kg/t, 2024 Auto Bild Allrad
    • Seventh of ten at 8.04kg/t, 2025 Auto Bild Allrad
  • Ride comfort Minor in 1 of 2 tests
    Details
    • Moderate comfort criticised, 2024 Auto Bild Allrad

Every test, newest first 2

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test
P6 of 10 Beat 44% of the field

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test

Auto Bild Allrad 255/55 R18

The Kumho Ecsta PS71 SUV delivers good overall performance at a more accessible price point. It offers decent handling on wet and dry surfaces with respectable braking distances. Demonstrates good off-road performance, particularly in sand traction tests. Average in terms of rolling resistance and noise levels. Presents a balanced package with no major weaknesses but lacks the outstanding qualities of the top performers. Good value for money for SUV owners seeking reliable performance without the premium price.

WeakGrass Traction WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2024 1 test
P4 of 11 Beat 70% of the field

2024 Summer SUV Tire Test

Auto Bild Allrad 235/55 R19

StrongCurved AquaplaningSand Traction WeakNoise WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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