My husband and I just recently bought the 2024 Kia Sportage XLine, Black on Black and we love it! First, it’s only the two of us and it’s not a poor man’s car. It’s a nice luxury compact SUV without luxury prices. It has all the amenities that I asked for, and everything we need without paying BMW prices and BMW maintenance. We love our KiKi. I would recommend it. ❤🙅🏽♀️
it is a beautiful lil suv, BUT the big drawback.....that direct injection engine. the carbon build up is big no no for me. should have multiport for a worry free ride. but thats just my educated 5 cents
@@derekgaliee4351 that does nothing for the intake valve direct injection may be fuel efficient, but the trade off is loss of performance and noticeable engine changes due to the build up of carbon on the intake valve and any residual that lingers and build up over time after you shut off the engine.
I've owned a Toyota RAV4 & recently traded my HONDA CR-V EX 2020 for 2024 KIA Sportage SX in Wolf Gray, I'm Amazed!! Best I've ever driven, smooth ride, 12.3 digital screen. Harman Kardon Premium Audio System, 8 Speakers, USB-C / Wireless charging, Memory seats, Driving modes, ETC.... has the same luxury features as my sister's BMW SUV but at a lower price, KIA also gave me free Maintenace, Oil changes, etc for 5 years.. I'm in LOVE!!!
The BMW X3 is a much better driving experience and is way faster. Thats where a lot of the price difference comes in. The actual features and technology are very similar between BMW and Kia/Hyundai
I just bought one yesterday! I had a 2022 and loved it but this one is soooo much better! I'm absolutely in love with it! It's actually significantly larger than my 22 was also. It's wonderful
30 years ago, When I was 8 years old in KR, my dad bought 1st generation sportage. Can not forget my dad’s happy smiling at the first time driving. The 5th generation sportage(NQ5), Looks good and reasonable price, It ranked 4th in KR sales last month(September)
Had a 2011 Kia and had like zero issues with it. Just did regular maintenance. Had over 130k on it and still felt brand new. Will buy another one for sure!
My Dad was gifted a new 2008 Sportage by my mother. But he wasn't able to drive it much. Eventually my mum asked me to take it. I just replaced it with a 2025.
I have an x-line in blue with couple options as a daily and absolutely love it. Speaking of those useless corner vents on front bumper I replaced them with drl turn + signal for 65$ from Amazon and it’s just so much better
Joe, Im very glad you pointed out the amount of engine noise in the cabin. That kind of honesty really helps me in my shopping. Thanks for all the great videos.
Ii ordered my X Line in September. It should arrive in November. I really liked the CX5, i drove it, i just couldn't get comfortable in it. The feel of the Sportage was good right away. Keep cranking out the great content.
That’s too bad you had that experience. I had an amazing and easy buying experience with my local Kia dealership. I’m sure it is different from dealership to dealership.
Leasing a 2024 Sportage . My 4th Kia. 2 Sorentos, 1 Seltos ( cute but didn't like )...and now the Sportage. Taking delivery in November 2023. KIA.....IS ...KING
I own the hybrid version, which does have the rotary shifter. Much cleaner. The environmental controls share the same panel as the stereo, which can be a little distracting while driving and trying to control one or the other. Also, I wish the stereo was a bit better in sound quality. I know you don't test that, but I think it is worth mentioning. The hybrid has a storage area in the cargo bay, where the spare was in the car you reviewed. Overall, for the price point, it is a great car. The hybrid is knocking down 32 mph in mixed driving. Much better than my car. I don't regret purchasing it as a daily driver or for long trips. Great review!
On my Kia EV6, if you long press the stereo/hvac toggle for 5+ seconds, it will then allow you to select a default. I made hvac controls the default. So then, if you switch it to stereo controls, it will automatically go back to HVAC controls after 5 seconds. Since this control looks nearly the same as my EV6, I'm guessing that this will work in the Sportage as well.
I like the traditional shifters. I think it gives you a good control, feeling the knobs and the buttons they cool and modern but I like to rest my hands on the shifter
a key note I'd like to add. In All of the new Kia refresh models, the doors are reinforced with Baron Steel for safety. Baron steel is the material used to build roll cages for sports cars. Huge point for customers that are looking for Safety as their priority.
I love the shifter and am really happy with it. In the winter it is handy to pop it down to first gear to get help control on slippery descents in town. Makes a great hand rest. The transmission I’m not keen on at all, it’s ok but it hunts for gears which is probably why it seems sluggish. The vehicle exceeds its EPA ratings, mileage is so much better than advertised.
@@jasoncraig4683 on Average 6.4 l/100km = 36.75 mpg highway and 8.9 l/100km = 26.43 mpg city on an average day, if you’re stuck there n traffic then it’s much worse obviously. But it’s been exceeding expectations.
In my opinion, if the fake vents make it look more put together it's fine.... but the Stinger fake hood vents and the Atlas huge fake hole exhaust MAJOR zonks lol
Gravity Gray with Sage Green 2024 X-Line, bought it Saturday and love everything about it. I'm curious if the auto-start/stop feature will actually save any gas money. I am completely impressed with how quickly it can start the engine and get me through the intersections though. It's also my fist sunroof. I have to say, not bad at all for a first one. I love being able to glance up at the night sky knowing the car is going to stay perfectly centered in the lane. Auto high beams are just freaking awesome too. The smart power liftgate option is also worth it, just make sure you turn it on in the settings if you want to use it. This is the droid I've been looking for. No doubts.
I bought the KIA NIRO in 2017 -- when they had only been in GA for ~3 weeks. I didn't MEAN to buy a new car, just to look the NIRO over: I was dubious about a car built on a subcompact chassis (ex-ambulance worker, scraped a couple folks up off the highway with a teaspoon: so, small cars = bad!) But, oh! test drove the lovely blue one and bought it! That makes it running up on 7 years old! Brilliant brilliant brilliant car! I ADORE it! Delight to drive! I can get 20 bags of mulch in the back, and I average 57 mpg! (Traded a great 3-yr-old Sonata Sport in the deal!) I am VERY unhappily looking around at ICE cars... the end of the world is coming, the next ice age began about 8-10 years ago, and will essentially move Chicago weather down here to GA. Plus, KIA warranty on the EV batts is only ten years... Figure I need to get an ICE, 4DW, heavier baby-SUV to last me the next ten+ years... (I'm old; dunno if I'll make it through the oncoming hell!) Thanks for the good reviews Raiti! They're the right kind of info! Will also look at the Corolla Cross, cause I like Toys, but not the RAV...
We just bought a 2024 Sportage SX,Wolf Gray exterior, carmine red syntex interior. Got a great deal on it and our trade, and I think this is going to be our last car purchase for a very long time. I like how it rides and handles, the safety features are excellent, and it’s a well built SUV.
@@bobbygilmore2076 hello. If you’re a race car driver then yes, the acceleration could be a problem. If it’s for family driving around town or traveling then no, it’s not. It has plenty of power for what the SUV is. We had a 2023 Kia Forte GT we traded in for two reasons. As “ senior citizens” now, it was a pain to get in and out of, and two, it was a turbo charged engine and I was afraid my wife ( who drove it the most) would get into trouble. Plus the Sportage is much bigger and heavier, it has additional safety features to help her driving, and it’s just better for us. Besides, we are not in a hurry to get anywhere. It’s basically her vehicle to daily drive and I feel more comfortable with her driving it. I chose the Sportage because it’s overall size still fits in our garage next to my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup, so we can keep both inside. We are real happy with the SUV and going on a trip this weekend in it.
Love Raiti’s Rides! My Granddaughter loves watching with me, she likes to zonk things wherever we go lol! So glad Steven is here on earth with us and not on Saturn! Remember the Saturn, I had a Saturn! 🪐 Love you all! ❤🎉
I have exact same trim and color but in a 2023 I bought over the summer. Great so far, my only complaint is the acceleration off the line is pretty slow. I'm glad he highlighted the magic 'switchblade' cup holders though! Those have been very useful to carry my slightly larger coffee cup in the morning. The cargo space in the trunk is what sold me, loads of room for things.
How is it? Mileage? Maintenance? Oil changes? I’m a little scared, I heard after a certain amount of miles. It just goes to shit… not sure if it’s factual or not but……
@@IVvOOvVIoh, so much. Smooth, quiet ride. Great mpg’s. Great, comfortable interior. Dependable ride. Great cargo space. I absolutely have no regrets with this car. I got the red and with the black trim and wheels, just sharp.
I'm going to be picking up my 2025 Sportage EX Premium with Carmine Red interior in a week or so. Our canadian models have memory seats which is great when you have multiple drivers. I'm turning I'm my 2022 Sorento SX, which in Canada is the top trim. This will be my 6th Kia with a grand total of zero problems. Loved your review it was informative .
I think Raiti's Riders videos are the best out there. That being said, the biggest problem with these videos is that you pose a question asking if one vehicle is better than the other and you never answer that question. We never get your professional opinion on which vehicle is better. You leave it up to the comments section.
Hyundai Tucson and KIA Sportage are tied for best exterior and interior with reliability being the wild card. If you lease (as everyone should be doing) it won’t matter. Stay on top of appropriate maintenance and do your research. They offer exceptional design aesthetics, top notch fit and finish, and the best value tech packages. CX-50 is a blend of potentially higher quality and also boasts some impressive styling. Particularly in terms of the exterior, whereas the CX-5 has gotten rather tired. It was definitely time for Mazda to update the outgoing CX-5 by introducing the CX-50. Next up would be the Honda CR-V which also has the reputation of engine/transmission quality, but is that still true in these times? The CR-V has been hideous looking for years, up until the current generation. It’s finally a nice looking vehicle and can be considered a modern eye catching design. Unfortunately, the only thing impressive about the interior is the space. Then of course we have the Toyota RAV-4 that still rides the coattails of reliability that seems more prevalent in former other models/vehicles. The exterior is not going to impress anyone, and the body cladding is very flimsy. The interior isn’t any better as cheap plastic dominates the space. The knobs, as well as entire center console seem very subject to breakage. The RAV-4 would be my absolute last choice of the big 4 best compact SUVs.
@@gllsbcdkdmdmsjjjsbbbh No offense, but you definitely need some help with this. Those are both a HUGE no. Like forget that you even know the names of those vehicles. Absolutely anything but those!
@@SuperFitness12 Yeah, I love my 2023 Tucson, but I also pee myself a little bit every time I see the Sportage. When I see it, I can’t help but think that after all these years, KIA figured out the exact lines and proportions to make the perfect looking SUV. Meanwhile, the Tucson is more edgy/bold/aggressive, and to some possibly a bit offensive. Which I definitely like as well…haha!
I just bought a 2023 Acura RDX which I adore, but I did consider the Sportage as well. I still think it would have made a pretty nice cheaper alternative.
Sportage is very pretty but when you buy a Honda/Acura you pay for a premium and reliable Engine not just the interior, there is no comparison between a Hyundai/Kia with Honda and Toyota in that aspect.
Nice but a panoramic sunroof with a totally manual passenger seat? Weird to me... but I dig it if the rear turn signals were led. Cool they hid the rear wiper too. Interesting. Thanks Joe for the scoop!
I bought an x- line Sportage later last fall. I really like it. Had an Outback but was having problems so traded it in. So far no troubles with Kia, although there is a recall coming, just to fix a piece of molding that might come off on the highway.
CRV all day every day of the year, im very happy with my 2023 CRV sport touring the best part is I will get good money when I sell it for sure, can not say the same with Kia's so the decision was easy for me willing to buy a Pilot in the future, love Honda Brand!!!!!
Looking at the sportage again. I value your opinion. Do you prefer this vehicle or a Cadillac XT4? I know the Caddy is more money but I dont see much difference otherwise except the turbo.
I've always driven Honda...Civic's...CRV...now I drive Nissan Rogue Sport...😎...but these KIA's are doing their thing in technology, style and performance...💯...now I have one doubt...will it be worth changing brands...? 😨For now all the KIAs are amazing...💪but I love this Sportage...❤️...it will be a good decision...🤷♂️...may some owner advise me...please... .😉👍
I traded in my 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz for one of these in dark green. I'm blown away by it so far only had it a few days now. Everything is just nice inside and out. Nothing over the top, only complaint is it slow acceleration.
Love the shifter. Can’t stand any turn knobs or buttons for shifting the transmission and I don’t like all the touch screen stuff , that’s where the knobs and buttons should be. Touch screens take your eyes off the road and distract the drivers attention for to long I’ve used them before and it felt dangerous
Thanks Joe, always enjoy your very informative reviews and humor. I am awaiting the 2025 plug in to see what changes occur in either the Sportage or rav4.
DONT BUY GARBAGE CARS. YOU WILL REGRET IT. MY WIFE SPORTAGE ITS ALREADY BURNING ENGINE OIL SO BAD AT 61,000 MILES. HEADLIGHTS ISSUES & AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS. EVEN KIA MECHANICS CAN FIX IT. THEY PUT A TREATMENT ON MY WIFE SPORTAGE TO STOP THE BURNING ENGINE OIL, GUESS WHAT? STILL BURNING ENGINE OIL. HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS GET BURNS DUE TO ELECTRICAL ISSUES , THAT KIA CANT FIX IT.
@@DJust_Me thats a cool attempt to ruin a companies name lol. and if ever it is true, your wife just cant take care of her car LOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOL
Heck no to the rotary shifter idea! I got a Telluride and one of the selling points was the old fashioned stick shifter. It’s so intuitive. I’ve driven cars with rotary shifters, piano key shifters (Lincoln Aviator), and electronic bump shifter (BMW x5) and I hated them all. Nothing as easy and intuitive as an old fashioned stick shifter.
I agree, I've had Honda for decades, Kia Sportage design does look better thus far, however, in my opinion, Honda is best overall & never loses it's resale value. I currently have the 2020 CR-V patiently awaiting the 2025 Hybrid options..
Bought a 2023 sportage hybrid lx for sticker price in August 2022. At time every Kia dealer I checked in NYC area was getting at least $2000 above msrp. One morning at about 2am a had a notion to check the website of a dealer who had asked for the $2000 uncharged. Advertised the hybrid lx at msrp with no dealer add on! Took a buss from brooklyn and got there at 9:00 am to be told the car had been sold. No surprise . Told dealer that this was not proper because internet vehicle did not carry vin or stock niumber. He asked for a few thousand deposit and a 5 or 6 week wait until another hybrid lx was due in. In August 2022 I paid balance in cash and drove car home. Was even in the dark Grey which I wanted. Amazing room , teriffic safety features,great acceleration and mileage at or near 40 mag.
I have to say I'm impressed. But imo (which dont count for much) id stick with mazda with either the cx 5 or 50. Thanks Joe as always for the superb review!
I have CX5 and the Sportage and the Mazda has a smoother, quieter engine. Other than that the Kia has far better handling and acceleration. The cabin controls including tech controls and screen quality is miles better on the Kia. The Mazda rotary is ridiculously stupid compared to Kia controls. Kia just has smarter design throughout whereas the Mazda feels anachronistic. Kia's achilles is the GDI. The fuel injectors make a noise. It's silenced well inside the cabin but the GDI has a noise to it instead of the smooth purr of the Mazda engine. Doesn't reflect on engine performance but it's noticeable between the two. However imo the old poor design of the infotainment and cabin controls along with better handling wins out. I'm not buying these cars for racing performance. I also don't plan on driving these for 15 years. I'll sell it and get a new car before then. Considering all above, the Kia wins out.
@@trex1448 Well said. I love it how people buy lesser grade vehicles than the Sportage and Tucson based upon a notion of engine reliability. 90% of such people won’t have the same vehicle in 10 years or far less regardless of what brand they buy.
I have a shorter European 2022 Sportage with 1.6 L Turbo 180 HP 48V Mild Hybrid, 7 speed DCT and I must say it´s a really good Car, 0 - 60 mph in 7 sec. and the MPG is also very good, City 28 - 30 MPG and on the Highway over 40 MPG.
Does the Sportage engine shut down at stoplights, and then start up again when the accelerator is applied? That is one thing we had on some rental cars when we were on vacation. It is just annoying to me, all the stopping an restarting. That would stop me from purchasing a vehicle, if I was forced to have this option.
I bought the Kia Sportage X-Line I have found if I drive 65 MPH I can get 31.5 MPG, anything faster drops to 24 to 25 MPG wish I had done more homework on this vehicle
If i didn't have so much problems with my 2023 sportage, i probably would've love it and upgraded to 2024 but, there's just too much problems with them. The x-line & x-line plus has a better fitting with performance 😢 i had a gls [EX] I believe it was
@@MikeKayK 1st after pulling off the lot, I realise there were electrical problems because the chargers both wireless and wired would be flickering when i put on my phone, it lights up then drops off like every 2secs, i had to take it back and they put in a brand new charging port system. Then, the car would go into neutral before it accelerates. So, if I'm trying to pull out of a roundabout when it's suppose to say go from 1st to 2nd gear, it neutrals revs out at least 3secs have me idling in the middle of the street before dragging then, shifts into 3rd. I didn't know what was going on so I just always brought it back saying its stalling but, my son who is studying engineering technology who drives with me almost every morning saw what was going on and explained it to their technician, they did something [reteach transmission] they said but, that didn't go for too long before it slipped right back and almost got me killed pulling out of a roundabout. Then, the engine started making these clanging noise like when you're driving a wagon 😳 I had to take a video of that session, because that was crazy. I couldn't take it anymore 😪 I just got a non starter but, I realised just 2days ago I speak now, 2 of my insurance agents has issues with theirs and the female sold her brand new vehicle after only 2mths and its also a 2023. The male, was asking us if we think he should do the same, we just said, you're a man, men are tough maybe that's why he's so holding on because he said his car drags like a wagon.. it's crazy. They swapped out convenience and technology for quality and reliability, that's what kia did 2023 2024. I will go for reliability and quality any day over technology and convenience. Yes I miss the fact that both Apple carplay and Android auto were wireless and my heated steering wheel but, hey I still have Apple carplay play wirelesslu and android auto plugged in. I still have heated seats and mirrors plus a 180 front and back camera with memory seats, still full panoramic sunroof with boost sound system and a 8 way with 4 way power and lumbar support system, yes for 5,500 more! But, I must say 1 more thing I got in that package I didn't get in my kia, I just didn't feel that safety I was praying for and I couldn't take it 🙏🏽 😔 I do miss my large spaceship looking dashboard and boomerang daytime running lights but, I still have sexy futuristic daytime running lights now too 🙃😊
My husband and I just recently bought the 2024 Kia Sportage XLine, Black on Black and we love it! First, it’s only the two of us and it’s not a poor man’s car. It’s a nice luxury compact SUV without luxury prices. It has all the amenities that I asked for, and everything we need without paying BMW prices and BMW maintenance. We love our KiKi. I would recommend it. ❤🙅🏽♀️
That is so wonderful to hear Genell!
I just bought this same model for my daughter. She loves it
it is a beautiful lil suv, BUT the big drawback.....that direct injection engine. the carbon build up is big no no for me. should have multiport for a worry free ride. but thats just my educated 5 cents
@@crvdudecrossoverr6367use Red Line Synthetic oil and Their S I Fuel System cleaner
@@derekgaliee4351 that does nothing for the intake valve direct injection may be fuel efficient, but the trade off is loss of performance and noticeable engine changes due to the build up of carbon on the intake valve and any residual that lingers and build up over time after you shut off the engine.
I've owned a Toyota RAV4 & recently traded my HONDA CR-V EX 2020 for 2024 KIA Sportage SX in Wolf Gray, I'm Amazed!! Best I've ever driven, smooth ride, 12.3 digital screen. Harman Kardon Premium Audio System, 8 Speakers, USB-C / Wireless charging, Memory seats, Driving modes, ETC.... has the same luxury features as my sister's BMW SUV but at a lower price, KIA also gave me free Maintenace, Oil changes, etc for 5 years.. I'm in LOVE!!!
Geez how did you negotiate free oil changes and maintenance?!?
It comes with a free oil change with a new car. Cadillac has a similar benefit for their SUVs like that.
@@IVvOOvVI yes but for 5 years is crazy good!
How did you get those perks? I'm looking to buy one soon.
The BMW X3 is a much better driving experience and is way faster. Thats where a lot of the price difference comes in. The actual features and technology are very similar between BMW and Kia/Hyundai
I just bought one yesterday! I had a 2022 and loved it but this one is soooo much better! I'm absolutely in love with it! It's actually significantly larger than my 22 was also. It's wonderful
30 years ago, When I was 8 years old in KR, my dad bought 1st generation sportage. Can not forget my dad’s happy smiling at the first time driving. The 5th generation sportage(NQ5), Looks good and reasonable price, It ranked 4th in KR sales last month(September)
Had a 2011 Kia and had like zero issues with it. Just did regular maintenance. Had over 130k on it and still felt brand new. Will buy another one for sure!
My Dad was gifted a new 2008 Sportage by my mother. But he wasn't able to drive it much. Eventually my mum asked me to take it. I just replaced it with a 2025.
I have an x-line in blue with couple options as a daily and absolutely love it. Speaking of those useless corner vents on front bumper I replaced them with drl turn + signal for 65$ from Amazon and it’s just so much better
We've had 4 kia's in our family, great bang for your buck. Low low maintenance, twice the car for 2/3 the cost of others.
For how long? I just want a time reference differential
@@Metalpazallteway It has a 100k/10yr drivetrain warranty. So you've got a decade of use out of it
@@spartanswilldecade? Lol I put 53k miles on little under 2 years in my explorer and 23k in a year in my 6.4 392
@brandonUwanawich954 everyone uses their vehicle for various reasons. Stop acting like everyone else shares your same driving routine.
@brandonUwanawich954 not really the average driver then,ate you?
Just bought a Kia Sportage LX 2025! Had the same car 2016. It worked great!
Joe, Im very glad you pointed out the amount of engine noise in the cabin. That kind of honesty really helps me in my shopping. Thanks for all the great videos.
Joe has the best intro from all the other car reviews.
Ii ordered my X Line in September. It should arrive in November. I really liked the CX5, i drove it, i just couldn't get comfortable in it. The feel of the Sportage was good right away. Keep cranking out the great content.
Good luck with a crappy Kia.
“Rubbing your wood” is crazy 😂
😂😂😂😂 I was looking for this 😂😂😂😂
Their dealers are super shady with all sorts of delivery dramas and hidden charges, hence i gave up buying a Telluride
Good for you. My wife telluride is a garbage car. Too many issues.
Yes..I won't buy locally. The manufacturer/ dealers add 1300-1500 worth of (unnecessary)add- ons along with charging full msrp.
That’s too bad you had that experience. I had an amazing and easy buying experience with my local Kia dealership. I’m sure it is different from dealership to dealership.
Leasing a 2024 Sportage .
My 4th Kia. 2 Sorentos, 1 Seltos ( cute but didn't like )...and now the Sportage. Taking delivery in November 2023.
KIA.....IS ...KING
Planning on either leasing or buying a 2024 Sportage. It’s really that good huh ?
Just got mine today and love it. Mine have the red seats!!
I own the hybrid version, which does have the rotary shifter. Much cleaner. The environmental controls share the same panel as the stereo, which can be a little distracting while driving and trying to control one or the other. Also, I wish the stereo was a bit better in sound quality. I know you don't test that, but I think it is worth mentioning. The hybrid has a storage area in the cargo bay, where the spare was in the car you reviewed. Overall, for the price point, it is a great car. The hybrid is knocking down 32 mph in mixed driving. Much better than my car. I don't regret purchasing it as a daily driver or for long trips. Great review!
On my Kia EV6, if you long press the stereo/hvac toggle for 5+ seconds, it will then allow you to select a default. I made hvac controls the default. So then, if you switch it to stereo controls, it will automatically go back to HVAC controls after 5 seconds. Since this control looks nearly the same as my EV6, I'm guessing that this will work in the Sportage as well.
Thanks, I'll try that.
@@TrisHopkins
Rotary dial shifter should be in all models. That shift knob is so dated.
do you have the harmen kardon though?
I like the traditional shifters. I think it gives you a good control, feeling the knobs and the buttons they cool and modern but I like to rest my hands on the shifter
I agree. I have the 2023 Sportage SX Presige and prefer the look and feel of the shifter over the knob.
No, the rotary dial shifter is a must.
I'm torn between cause I do miss that place to put my hand, but I love the space gained by losing the shifter and the aesthetic of it.
a key note I'd like to add. In All of the new Kia refresh models, the doors are reinforced with Baron Steel for safety. Baron steel is the material used to build roll cages for sports cars. Huge point for customers that are looking for Safety as their priority.
I love the shifter and am really happy with it. In the winter it is handy to pop it down to first gear to get help control on slippery descents in town. Makes a great hand rest.
The transmission I’m not keen on at all, it’s ok but it hunts for gears which is probably why it seems sluggish. The vehicle exceeds its EPA ratings, mileage is so much better than advertised.
I agree about the shifter. Those dials are crap.
What kinda mileage you getting? We just bought this today. Same wold grey as in the video.
I love both the stick shift and the auto transmission, no need to worry about crappy CVT's slipping all the time.
@@jasoncraig4683 on Average 6.4 l/100km = 36.75 mpg highway and 8.9 l/100km = 26.43 mpg city on an average day, if you’re stuck there n traffic then it’s much worse obviously. But it’s been exceeding expectations.
Rotary shifter should be in all models.
In my opinion, if the fake vents make it look more put together it's fine.... but the Stinger fake hood vents and the Atlas huge fake hole exhaust MAJOR zonks lol
I saw your video for the 2023 and I ended up buying it and I love it
The design looks great on this suv
I’m so glad that you approve
Wish you could find a hybrid without a $4000+ markup. 😢
I found one last week after searching for sooo long. They were allll marked up. But I managed to find a dealer with no mark up.
Now my 1st new Kia Sportage SUV I can buy.
I traded my Honda for the Kia and I like the Sportage so much better!!! Awesome vehicle.
Erm... what?
What? A Honda for a kia..?
Oh yes! And I will do it again in a heartbeat!! Love my Kia.
@@jonathanmolina3529 oh I also have the CRV I am trading in for a sporage. The CRV feel like a car very low for me 5ft
Gravity Gray with Sage Green 2024 X-Line, bought it Saturday and love everything about it. I'm curious if the auto-start/stop feature will actually save any gas money. I am completely impressed with how quickly it can start the engine and get me through the intersections though. It's also my fist sunroof. I have to say, not bad at all for a first one. I love being able to glance up at the night sky knowing the car is going to stay perfectly centered in the lane. Auto high beams are just freaking awesome too. The smart power liftgate option is also worth it, just make sure you turn it on in the settings if you want to use it. This is the droid I've been looking for. No doubts.
Can that auto stop-start feature be turned off?
@@jimh4005 it turns back on each time you start the car. It's annoying that way.
@@mattmurray1081 Thanks for getting back to me.👍
I bought the KIA NIRO in 2017 -- when they had only been in GA for ~3 weeks. I didn't MEAN to buy a new car, just to look the NIRO over: I was dubious about a car built on a subcompact chassis (ex-ambulance worker, scraped a couple folks up off the highway with a teaspoon: so, small cars = bad!) But, oh! test drove the lovely blue one and bought it! That makes it running up on 7 years old! Brilliant brilliant brilliant car! I ADORE it! Delight to drive! I can get 20 bags of mulch in the back, and I average 57 mpg! (Traded a great 3-yr-old Sonata Sport in the deal!)
I am VERY unhappily looking around at ICE cars... the end of the world is coming, the next ice age began about 8-10 years ago, and will essentially move Chicago weather down here to GA. Plus, KIA warranty on the EV batts is only ten years... Figure I need to get an ICE, 4DW, heavier baby-SUV to last me the next ten+ years... (I'm old; dunno if I'll make it through the oncoming hell!) Thanks for the good reviews Raiti! They're the right kind of info!
Will also look at the Corolla Cross, cause I like Toys, but not the RAV...
I just bought a 2024 EX a couple of weeks ago, and it is great so far.
We just bought a 2024 Sportage SX,Wolf Gray exterior, carmine red syntex interior. Got a great deal on it and our trade, and I think this is going to be our last car purchase for a very long time. I like how it rides and handles, the safety features are excellent, and it’s a well built SUV.
Oh wow! That is so awesome to hear! Congrats!
I'm thinking about buying this exact model. Is the slow acceleration a big deal?
@@bobbygilmore2076 hello. If you’re a race car driver then yes, the acceleration could be a problem. If it’s for family driving around town or traveling then no, it’s not. It has plenty of power for what the SUV is. We had a 2023 Kia Forte GT we traded in for two reasons. As “ senior citizens” now, it was a pain to get in and out of, and two, it was a turbo charged engine and I was afraid my wife ( who drove it the most) would get into trouble. Plus the Sportage is much bigger and heavier, it has additional safety features to help her driving, and it’s just better for us. Besides, we are not in a hurry to get anywhere. It’s basically her vehicle to daily drive and I feel more comfortable with her driving it. I chose the Sportage because it’s overall size still fits in our garage next to my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup, so we can keep both inside. We are real happy with the SUV and going on a trip this weekend in it.
Love Raiti’s Rides! My Granddaughter loves watching with me, she likes to zonk things wherever we go lol!
So glad Steven is here on earth with us and not on Saturn! Remember the Saturn, I had a Saturn! 🪐
Love you all! ❤🎉
Awesome review joe, you're always killing it. Beautiful suv tho and well laidout.
I have exact same trim and color but in a 2023 I bought over the summer. Great so far, my only complaint is the acceleration off the line is pretty slow. I'm glad he highlighted the magic 'switchblade' cup holders though! Those have been very useful to carry my slightly larger coffee cup in the morning. The cargo space in the trunk is what sold me, loads of room for things.
I have sportage 2023 and man i'm in love
I am getting ready to buy my next Kia Sportage, I absolutely love this car. I bought my first one in 2009 and have never found a car I like better
How is it? Mileage? Maintenance? Oil changes? I’m a little scared, I heard after a certain amount of miles. It just goes to shit… not sure if it’s factual or not but……
I’m starting to see more of these on the road. I do admit they are nice! Wolf grey color is nice! Good job Raiti!
a comparison of 2021 mazda cx 30 and 5 gave a glimpse of the Kia's screen glad finding you. unbiased and accurate.
Bought a Touring Honda CRV hybrid..absolutely love it.
Congrats! What do you like most about it?
@@IVvOOvVIoh, so much. Smooth, quiet ride. Great mpg’s. Great, comfortable interior. Dependable ride. Great cargo space. I absolutely have no regrets with this car. I got the red and with the black trim and wheels, just sharp.
Just brought one home tonight and really happy with it, juat an LX as we have a top of the range Telluride and don't need another height end package
Yes, I will buy a new 2024 Kia Sportage Joe.
Sounds like a plan my man!
We just bought this exact one,same color in the Wolf Grey. It's loaded!!! We are super happy.
@@jasoncraig4683how it is doing so far?
@RaitisRides
How does an automatic shifter make a driving experience bad or good? Its a shifter. Smh...
Good luck, you're going to need it
Throwing up the X like you are at a DMX show Joe! 😂 that is a nice ride though!
I was thinking that too along with WWE D-Generation X. .. I got 2 words for ya... On Throttle.. yeahhh boyyeeee
Props to Kia for having a naturally aspirated engine and a transmission with gears.
Joe keep up the good work real true and I love the video real true
Thank you Dominick for having my back!
The SX-Prestige Hybrid trim version of this vehicle is probably the best compact SUV out there right now.
I love the t shifter
I'm going to be picking up my 2025 Sportage EX Premium with Carmine Red interior in a week or so. Our canadian models have memory seats which is great when you have multiple drivers. I'm turning I'm my 2022 Sorento SX, which in Canada is the top trim. This will be my 6th Kia with a grand total of zero problems. Loved your review it was informative .
I think Raiti's Riders videos are the best out there. That being said, the biggest problem with these videos is that you pose a question asking if one vehicle is better than the other and you never answer that question. We never get your professional opinion on which vehicle is better. You leave it up to the comments section.
It looks fine, not a fan of the headlights design, the rest is OK. 👍
agreed..hate the front boomerang running lights.
Hyundai Tucson and KIA Sportage are tied for best exterior and interior with reliability being the wild card. If you lease (as everyone should be doing) it won’t matter. Stay on top of appropriate maintenance and do your research. They offer exceptional design aesthetics, top notch fit and finish, and the best value tech packages.
CX-50 is a blend of potentially higher quality and also boasts some impressive styling. Particularly in terms of the exterior, whereas the CX-5 has gotten rather tired. It was definitely time for Mazda to update the outgoing CX-5 by introducing the CX-50.
Next up would be the Honda CR-V which also has the reputation of engine/transmission quality, but is that still true in these times? The CR-V has been hideous looking for years, up until the current generation. It’s finally a nice looking vehicle and can be considered a modern eye catching design. Unfortunately, the only thing impressive about the interior is the space.
Then of course we have the Toyota RAV-4 that still rides the coattails of reliability that seems more prevalent in former other models/vehicles. The exterior is not going to impress anyone, and the body cladding is very flimsy. The interior isn’t any better as cheap plastic dominates the space. The knobs, as well as entire center console seem very subject to breakage. The RAV-4 would be my absolute last choice of the big 4 best compact SUVs.
Very good summary, agreed.
What about GMC Terrain / Chevy Equinox?
@@gllsbcdkdmdmsjjjsbbbh No offense, but you definitely need some help with this. Those are both a HUGE no. Like forget that you even know the names of those vehicles. Absolutely anything but those!
I’m a Honda fan . But have to admit Kia/ Hyundai vehicles are really growing on me. They are and look fantastic!!
@@SuperFitness12 Yeah, I love my 2023 Tucson, but I also pee myself a little bit every time I see the Sportage. When I see it, I can’t help but think that after all these years, KIA figured out the exact lines and proportions to make the perfect looking SUV. Meanwhile, the Tucson is more edgy/bold/aggressive, and to some possibly a bit offensive. Which I definitely like as well…haha!
Really enjoy your reviews .. keep up the great job
07:27 I thought he was gonna hit the camera 🎥 💥🚙
Close but no cigar
How appealing are the close-ups of the headlights and grill? It makes me feel like I'm on the set! Agree?
I love my dash, I do miss my side camera that I had on my 21 Sorento
The Sportage SX-Prestige comes with all of the bells and whistles.
Just bought one 4 days ago. It's excellent. 2:06 2:09
I’ve been looking for an SUV I have been thinking of a Toyota RAV4 or the Chevy Blazer RS. Kinda need some assistance with that decision
Im right there with u but love Chevy's design but Toyotas reliability
R4 Prime
KIA sportage beats all of them easily. Avoid rav4 a lot of problems on that vehicle
@@jonatandehnisch202 2019 was a horrendous year for the RAV-4. The vehicle everyone thinks is so wonderful had 8 recalls.
@@dukewaldsmith2132 that’s my exact thought process
Good to see my initials on it but opposite direction KN (NK)
Out of towners and had both our VW's serviced at Lokey VW. I have to say a great dealership experience.
I just bought a 2023 Acura RDX which I adore, but I did consider the Sportage as well. I still think it would have made a pretty nice cheaper alternative.
congrats on your new RDX : )
Sportage is very pretty but when you buy a Honda/Acura you pay for a premium and reliable Engine not just the interior, there is no comparison between a Hyundai/Kia with Honda and Toyota in that aspect.
@@Itoldyou771depends on the specific Toyota or Honda you buy. Some are more reliable than others (naturally aspirated 4 cylinders)
No comparison. 272hp from a de-tuned Civic Type R turbo 4 vs this slow poke.
@@kerry1383 very true + the 10-gear transmission.
great review as always👍
Needs a more exciting nonhybrid engine option. Would be more likely to buy with a 2.0T.
Nice but a panoramic sunroof with a totally manual passenger seat? Weird to me... but I dig it if the rear turn signals were led. Cool they hid the rear wiper too. Interesting. Thanks Joe for the scoop!
I have the SX prestige and the passenger seat is powered
is it gdi or port injection ?
Both
@@fibonaccisequence2891 like toyota...do you think honda will grasp onto this?
Honda is on its own way with small engines and turbos supported with CVT's.
@@fibonaccisequence2891 oil dilution dirty engines
Low tension piston rings, oil consumption but better gas mileage.
I bought an x- line Sportage later last fall. I really like it. Had an Outback but was having problems so traded it in. So far no troubles with Kia, although there is a recall coming, just to fix a piece of molding that might come off on the highway.
I do love the auto wipers and bright lights. Lots of rear seat room too.
Hope your car doesn’t start on fire
I just bought the 2024 Kia Sportage X PRO , it’s great.
CRV all day every day of the year, im very happy with my 2023 CRV sport touring the best part is I will get good money when I sell it for sure, can not say the same with Kia's so the decision was easy for me willing to buy a Pilot in the future, love Honda Brand!!!!!
same!
How do you get the color to turn on the screen because mine stays white 😫
Looking at the sportage again. I value your opinion. Do you prefer this vehicle or a Cadillac XT4? I know the Caddy is more money but I dont see much difference otherwise except the turbo.
Love the grill design ! The only drawback , it is a pain to polish . lol
I've always driven Honda...Civic's...CRV...now I drive Nissan Rogue Sport...😎...but these KIA's are doing their thing in technology, style and performance...💯...now I have one doubt...will it be worth changing brands...? 😨For now all the KIAs are amazing...💪but I love this Sportage...❤️...it will be a good decision...🤷♂️...may some owner advise me...please... .😉👍
I traded in my 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz for one of these in dark green. I'm blown away by it so far only had it a few days now. Everything is just nice inside and out. Nothing over the top, only complaint is it slow acceleration.
Even in sport mode?
@jamesandersonreviews for the most part is not quick in any mode
Got a gas only sportage, has a traditional shifter, cant get behind buttons/dials/etc to shift.
Me too! I just bought a 2024 EX a couple of weeks ago with the 2.5L 4 cylinder engine. So far, so good.
I have one. Zero problems so far. ❤
Fantastic to hear!
Love the shifter. Can’t stand any turn knobs or buttons for shifting the transmission and I don’t like all the touch screen stuff , that’s where the knobs and buttons should be. Touch screens take your eyes off the road and distract the drivers attention for to long I’ve used them before and it felt dangerous
Joe, you have me cackling! 😂
I am so glad that I can share the cars and the laughs with you!
Thanks Joe, always enjoy your very informative reviews and humor. I am awaiting the 2025 plug in to see what changes occur in either the Sportage or rav4.
That styling is eye grabbing 🌚
Gr8 for the $$ but Kia has to shake or change the reliability issues in order to truly compete with the market leaders CRV/RAV4.
Kia is is among the leaders in the JD Power dependability study for about 5 years now. The number one main stream brand for 3 of them.
Exactly. Constant engine replacements and in general poor build quality in long term ownership
That is the history but not the present for sure. They have made great strides. They are really kicking ass now!@@joshs.1161
JD Power is a scam they don't own or drive the cars-who ever pays them the most money is who gets the thumbs up@@gregkramer5588
@@gregkramer5588With that engine problem they having I doubt that.
This is definitely on my radar as a potential next SUV. I love the Sx Prestige trim the best. Hybrid or fuel version. 🥰❤️
i dont think theres hybrid for 2024 sportage, but 2023 sportage hybrid sx prestige is still the go-to one!
Good luck these cars catch on fire leak oil
@@ThePmiller32 do you have proof? or do you just drive a ford?
DONT BUY GARBAGE CARS. YOU WILL REGRET IT. MY WIFE SPORTAGE ITS ALREADY BURNING ENGINE OIL SO BAD AT 61,000 MILES. HEADLIGHTS ISSUES & AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS. EVEN KIA MECHANICS CAN FIX IT. THEY PUT A TREATMENT ON MY WIFE SPORTAGE TO STOP THE BURNING ENGINE OIL, GUESS WHAT? STILL BURNING ENGINE OIL. HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS GET BURNS DUE TO ELECTRICAL ISSUES , THAT KIA CANT FIX IT.
@@DJust_Me thats a cool attempt to ruin a companies name lol. and if ever it is true, your wife just cant take care of her car LOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOL
Why the X line? What does it bring to the table the other lines don’t? Or vice-versa?
I really do like when you measure things in Twinkies.
Heck no to the rotary shifter idea! I got a Telluride and one of the selling points was the old fashioned stick shifter. It’s so intuitive. I’ve driven cars with rotary shifters, piano key shifters (Lincoln Aviator), and electronic bump shifter (BMW x5) and I hated them all. Nothing as easy and intuitive as an old fashioned stick shifter.
Waiting for the hybrid 2024 model. No word when they'll be released.
What up Joe? I say I choose the CR-V over the Sportage, the design just looks more sporty.
Hey big Tom!
@@RaitisRides Yo Yo big J!
@@stellantistom6881heck yeah!
@@RaitisRides ;D
I agree, I've had Honda for decades, Kia Sportage design does look better thus far, however, in my opinion, Honda is best overall & never loses it's resale value. I currently have the 2020 CR-V patiently awaiting the 2025 Hybrid options..
I'm getting the 2023 Sportage x pro prestige with Glacier White Pearl with Ebony black roof.
What is the fuel economy of this engine?
Alright Joe let’s see what Kia having on mind with this car
Let’s do this
The seats looks like dark Vader front the back 😂 13:00
Bought a 2023 sportage hybrid lx for sticker price in August 2022. At time every Kia dealer I checked in NYC area was getting at least $2000 above msrp. One morning at about 2am a had a notion to check the website of a dealer who had asked for the $2000 uncharged. Advertised the hybrid lx at msrp with no dealer add on! Took a buss from brooklyn and got there at 9:00 am to be told the car had been sold. No surprise . Told dealer that this was not proper because internet vehicle did not carry vin or stock niumber. He asked for a few thousand deposit and a 5 or 6 week wait until another hybrid lx was due in. In August 2022 I paid balance in cash and drove car home. Was even in the dark Grey which I wanted. Amazing room , teriffic safety features,great acceleration and mileage at or near 40 mag.
Oh wow that is crazy Drew! Thank you for sharing that experienece!
I have to say I'm impressed. But imo (which dont count for much) id stick with mazda with either the cx 5 or 50. Thanks Joe as always for the superb review!
I have CX5 and the Sportage and the Mazda has a smoother, quieter engine. Other than that the Kia has far better handling and acceleration. The cabin controls including tech controls and screen quality is miles better on the Kia. The Mazda rotary is ridiculously stupid compared to Kia controls. Kia just has smarter design throughout whereas the Mazda feels anachronistic. Kia's achilles is the GDI. The fuel injectors make a noise. It's silenced well inside the cabin but the GDI has a noise to it instead of the smooth purr of the Mazda engine. Doesn't reflect on engine performance but it's noticeable between the two. However imo the old poor design of the infotainment and cabin controls along with better handling wins out. I'm not buying these cars for racing performance. I also don't plan on driving these for 15 years. I'll sell it and get a new car before then. Considering all above, the Kia wins out.
Facts. The inside cabin is beautiful on the Kia,the Mazda seems outdated from 2012.
I love our daughter’s Mazda! Drives like my way more expensive German babies. All I think with all the touchscreen is FINGERPRINTS EVERYWHERE!
@factsmatter8258 you should try driving a Sportage if you think Mazda is similar to German cars. My CX5 drives like a boat compared to my Sportage.
@@trex1448 Well said. I love it how people buy lesser grade vehicles than the Sportage and Tucson based upon a notion of engine reliability. 90% of such people won’t have the same vehicle in 10 years or far less regardless of what brand they buy.
Best compact SUV in the market today
I have a shorter European 2022 Sportage with 1.6 L Turbo 180 HP 48V Mild Hybrid, 7 speed DCT and I must say it´s a really good Car, 0 - 60 mph in 7 sec. and the MPG is also very good, City 28 - 30 MPG and on the Highway over 40 MPG.
Does it cost extra money for the manufacturer to install functional air vents?
Good question ... Who has the answer 😮
Nice review as always. I don’t know if I heard 35k? This is too much for any brand from this segment.
Does the Sportage engine shut down at stoplights, and then start up again when the accelerator is applied? That is one thing we had on some rental cars when we were on vacation. It is just annoying to me, all the stopping an restarting. That would stop me from purchasing a vehicle, if I was forced to have this option.
Yes it has auto start stop
KIA’s Tiger nose grill is a definite trade mark to keep.
Is this a good car to buy? I’m tired of my 2018 Nissan rogue sport
I bought the Kia Sportage X-Line
I have found if I drive 65 MPH I can get 31.5 MPG, anything faster drops to 24 to 25 MPG
wish I had done more homework on this vehicle
You’re an idiot every car is like that. 55 to 65 is where every vehicle is most fuel efficient. Common sense is needed for your home work.
So you mean , if you had done more research would you have still bought the car or not
Is the car giving any issue to you?
Damn i Love the Honda CRV, just wish they would get rid of the CVT Transmission.
Unlike a CTV, this does not have a CMT. 😀 This should make it to the bloopers video at the end of the year. Thanks for another great video.
If i didn't have so much problems with my 2023 sportage, i probably would've love it and upgraded to 2024 but, there's just too much problems with them. The x-line & x-line plus has a better fitting with performance 😢 i had a gls [EX] I believe it was
What kind of problems?
@@MikeKayK 1st after pulling off the lot, I realise there were electrical problems because the chargers both wireless and wired would be flickering when i put on my phone, it lights up then drops off like every 2secs, i had to take it back and they put in a brand new charging port system. Then, the car would go into neutral before it accelerates. So, if I'm trying to pull out of a roundabout when it's suppose to say go from 1st to 2nd gear, it neutrals revs out at least 3secs have me idling in the middle of the street before dragging then, shifts into 3rd. I didn't know what was going on so I just always brought it back saying its stalling but, my son who is studying engineering technology who drives with me almost every morning saw what was going on and explained it to their technician, they did something [reteach transmission] they said but, that didn't go for too long before it slipped right back and almost got me killed pulling out of a roundabout. Then, the engine started making these clanging noise like when you're driving a wagon 😳 I had to take a video of that session, because that was crazy. I couldn't take it anymore 😪 I just got a non starter but, I realised just 2days ago I speak now, 2 of my insurance agents has issues with theirs and the female sold her brand new vehicle after only 2mths and its also a 2023. The male, was asking us if we think he should do the same, we just said, you're a man, men are tough maybe that's why he's so holding on because he said his car drags like a wagon.. it's crazy. They swapped out convenience and technology for quality and reliability, that's what kia did 2023 2024. I will go for reliability and quality any day over technology and convenience. Yes I miss the fact that both Apple carplay and Android auto were wireless and my heated steering wheel but, hey I still have Apple carplay play wirelesslu and android auto plugged in. I still have heated seats and mirrors plus a 180 front and back camera with memory seats, still full panoramic sunroof with boost sound system and a 8 way with 4 way power and lumbar support system, yes for 5,500 more! But, I must say 1 more thing I got in that package I didn't get in my kia, I just didn't feel that safety I was praying for and I couldn't take it 🙏🏽 😔 I do miss my large spaceship looking dashboard and boomerang daytime running lights but, I still have sexy futuristic daytime running lights now too 🙃😊