New Kia Sportage 2022 review
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
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This is the all-new Kia Sportage!
Mat’s got his hands on this all-new family-friendly SUV to see if it has what it takes to compete with class leaders like the Volkswagen Tiguan!
So what’s new with the Sportage? Well for starters, it’s definitely more striking than its predecessor! Around the back, you’ll find taillights and looks which are similar to the EV6, while upfront you’ll find a striking grille and some more aggressive bits of trim in the bumper (at least, you will if you choose the GT Line trim).
It looks good once you take a step inside, too. There’s a large infotainment & dials screen up front, along with plush feeling, high-quality materials throughout.
When it comes to performance, you’ve got a choice of diesel, petrol and hybrid engines. The top-of-the-range is the plug-in hybrid, where the 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine combines with an electric motor to deliver 265hp! What’s more, it’s not exactly that expensive either, with the price starting at around £27,000!
So what do you think - is it worth it? You’ll have to stick with Mat to find out!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:37 Price
01:13 Exterior Design
02:24 Interior
05:08 Back Seats
07:17 Boot
08:08 5 Annoying Things
09:58 5 Cool Things
12:18 Engines
13:21 Town Driving
15:21 Motorway Driving
16:51 0-60mph
17:23 Verdict
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Yass love the more “normal” reviews just as much as the fancy cars. Thank you Mat.
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@@Tomoyo0827 I don’t understand this haha
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Yass?
This is why I love Carwow. They review exotic cars that other couldn't get their hands on, do amazing drag races, and still they review cars that others can actually afford. Matt's hella fun, he reviews spot-on, no bias and stuff. If he got something to say bad about that car then he says it. Probably one of the best car channel here in UA-cam.
I wish they don’t hand drag cars to random buffoons that completely screw up the quarter mile times. Joe Achilles needs to appear in those more often.
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why the replies are all bots
Some of us joined for the regular car reviews. I used Mats review to buy an Audi A3 in 2016 and then my current Hyundai Sanra Fe since 2019.
You must be a noob that just started watching in the last 2 years since the drag-races started.
@@dnajournal4321 Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. Hell isn't fun. GOD loves you soo much unconditionally.😍❤😇❤☺❤
I am not sure if anyone explained the brake thing and I am a bit late here, but it is literally called creep groan (so your description was perfect). What is going on is the static coefficient of friction and the dynamic are different. The static friction coefficient along with the force on the pads determines when something can brake free and start moving while the dynamic coefficient determines the braking force when the surface of the rotor is moving. At specific forces from your caliper, typically when creeping forward, you are hitting the point where it can brake free and move, but then the dynamic forces kick in which are higher and stop the movement. Then they brake free again, then they stop, and so on. It is called stick slip. The constant stopping and starting causes a vibration which sounds like a groan. This kind of thing is often exacerbated by low temps or humidity as they affect the friction coefficients of the pads which can then make creep groan worse. Some cars also exhibit this phenomenon near the end of a regular braking stop and we often call that graunch.
There's essentially two solutions, change the pad material or try to dampen the vibration. Of course a different pad material can cause other issues and dampening the vibration often leads to more weight and cost.
I don't think Tuscon and Sportage are ugly at all, I really like the way it looks. Kia didn't go for the traditional looks and I appreciate it.
Sportage is cool, but the Tucson... They killed it compared to last gen, looks horrible in the front.
@@turbaresubjective opinions. Not fond of the Sportage front at all and prefer the Tucson. Also see more Tucson’s around than the Sportage, so they’re doing something right.
I used to work for Kia around 18 years ago when lots of their cars felt like they came from North not South Korea. It’s really impressive how far they’ve come.
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Yeah there was a while where Kia's design was stuck in the 90's. They’ve gotten a lot better lately.
The spam bots are killing the tube man
They hired European designers
They are still catching on fire, so some things are still the same
Finally a review of a normal car. That people can actually afford. A family car also with no need for a drag race. Welcome back Mat we've missed you.
Yes..but its highest specs..if you dont spec it to highest you dont get anything and car look totally different
Can afford ? Yes, to drive? No, not in Sweden atleast.
@@dzonikg still cheap
Lol, most people cant afford a car, not to mention a new car.
@@tsmatthx2 Cheap my ass. I don't shit money. This thing costs around €30,000 where I am.
Still want the car, and work my ass off to get what I want, but no... It ain't cheap.
This is the best car review I watched so far! I love it how real you were and how you didn't sugarcoat anything!
I' ve tried one of these few days ago and the gearbox is so much smoother than the Tiguans DSG.
Yes, we are back to normal everyday car reviews! Love all the fast powerful expensive stuff. However it's nice to see Mat and carwow back doing proper affordable reviews. For a wee while there we didn't see many of them.
I had a 2006 kia sportage LX, bought new right before going to college. Sold it locally with 260,000 miles four years ago. I still see it putting around town to this day.
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The first 5 comments man are bots 😂
Had an 07 bought brand new and it's been through some very long trips it's whole life and it made it to 240,000 miles, just got it hauled off the other day, such a sad sight!
KIA has really upped their game over the past few years. I remember my dad had a 2006 Sportage back in the day and seeing how much it has changed over the year is insane. They’re such good cars when you take care of them. We had ours for 10 years? And it was still in excellent shape when we ended up selling it. And the way they look now, inside and out, im actually considering buying one myself when i get the money together. This Sportage is beautiful.
mpg not got much better tho shite way behind ford and Vauxhall etc....
@@edwilko8819 ford is crap. I don't know about Vauxhall as they don't sell those here in north America.
@Ed Wilko fords r robbing bastards ive had nothing but problems with a 70 plate top spec kuga can't go wrong with a 7 year warranty I'd gladly swap and give Kia a try
Hello Matt! Love your videos!
Would you consider making a part in your video reviews where you show how the external lights (and maybe the interior ones too) look at night e.g. back tailgate lights, front daily running lights + headlights and lastly the turn indicator lights? Would be nice to see that as some of the cars have some great designs!
8:17 The brake pads and rotors are glazed. This causes the groaning noise because the car is trying to move against the brakes. Seen this happen in almost all cars when holding with the brakes on a downgrade and the pressure on the brakes is released slightly. But I thought most clutchless cars overcame this problem these days because they don't power the wheels to move unless the brake is released completely. You can't help it on a downgrade though.
I had to scroll way too far to find someone talking about the brakes, but thank you very much for the information!
How we go from crashing a 2m Nevera Yesterday To Cruising A Sportage Today 😂😂😂
I've had mine (HEV 3) for a couple of months now and done just over 1200mls, mainly on motorway. The consumption shows a healthy 50-55mpg on the motorway and around 40-42mpg in town (I'm not ma very fast driver, I enjoy the car very much so don't rush around often and always drive in Eco mode). It is pretty fast when I put my foot down if I need to get out of trouble, however the revving drives me mad, I honestly thought that there might be something wrong with the gearbox but now seeing your review I realise it's something I have to live with. Doesn't happen very often that I notice it, it's just something I could do without. Other than that, I am exceptionally pleased that I went for this Kia after researching different makes for around 6 months - Very luxurious inside, lots of space front and back, great look with the large screens, easy to use and manouvre. The mid range is perfect if you're after something a bit extra but without the hefty price tag.
50-55 mpg on motorway is great but 40-42 mpg in town..supposed to be more economical in town.. I have honda hybrid which is better fuel economy in town than motorway? Can you please tell me how many miles you can run per tank ?
Hi, what motor do you have ? Hybrid?
. Hi ..I have honda jazz hybrid..very very economical..60 to 70 mpg
The Sportage was Matt's first car review on Carwow back in 2016(or 2017🤔). Glad to say that I watched that review in the same hour that it came out🔥
Now here we are with the new one🔥
Mat is the English Doug Demuro, every video starts with ''This'' 😂👌
But it's always short, it doesn't get longer and longer over the years 😁
No, Mat is good and well documented. Doug DeMuro is on my "do not suggest" list.
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Mat these videos are everything you could ask for, simply talking about everyday use. Things that will actually affect people, brilliant car journalists !
Got this car few weeks ago and am proud to say i wont get sick of it for the next 10 years!
Did you pick the hybrid version? Still free on ULEZ? lol :)
Great review and after originally looking at the Tuscon, I really like the new Sportage. Frustratingly though I'm still no closer to knowing whether to go for the plug in hybrid or the self charging hybrid!
I am soo impressed with Kia's and Hyundai's design language these days! Really well designed cars!
Hmhh dont agree. Kia's are looking a bit like a fat cat
same also puegeot and citroen
Hyundai, Kia, and Santa Fe. Tucson. About 480,000 Sportage vehicles are advised to park outside due to fire concerns. Don't park inside the building and burn other people's cars. Park outside and burn yourself..😂😂😂
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@@Antichrist324 what is better than driving a fat cat
At last they have moved the rear indicators, how they got away with low indicators in previous models is beyond me.I used to drive Hgv 1 and many times seen the older model with dirty rear indicators much safer kIA about time.
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Hyundai, Kia, and Santa Fe. Tucson. About 480,000 Sportage vehicles are advised to park outside due to fire concerns. Don't park inside the building and burn other people's cars. Park outside and burn yourself..😂😂😂
@@tmeisenmann3285 pretty sure that’s only in the USA not Europe.
@grace i
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Saw this in a dark green colour on the launch weekend in Sweden, absolutely love the front styling!
Always Love these reviews you do . You cover everything & your honest with it . Love it . It is a beautiful SUV Stunning in white . Must say I do actually quite like the watch your wearing in this review , please would you mind sharing the specs on that too ?
Many thanks. Nicola 😁
Damn the regen diff effect and the blind spot cameras are genuinely cool!
New Tucson looks great too! Both of the korean twins are absolutely smashing in terms of Looks
Pity that Hyundai Santa Cruz do not sell in Europe otherwise i would be one of the owners.. Kia Sportage is nice but the white color is dull so i recommend a blue or green with 2 tone color interior in which case the new Sorento is not just bigger but better just like Telluride which again pity did not sell in Europe.. So my pick would be Sorento or EV6 GT..
Love the way. How Mat Explain each and every thing of Cars...
Hello bro, I'm Bilge Tonyukuk from Turkey. I've been watching his tests since 2008 with liking. You are definitely the best test editor I know. I hope you don't quit this job.
I really like the new lights on the Sportage, especially in comparison with the old model :) Thanks for the review Mat
2:44 It's way better than Hyundai/Kia years ago
It doesn't wobbles anymore
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lol but they still catch on fire
@@imperial9953 Ok?
@@miyeonluvies Ok?
Your videos are amazing!!! I saw most of it and I had the ioniq hybrid 2022 on motability and it is exactly as you spoke about it.
I had my decision from your videos.
Many thanks 🌹🌹🌹
Thoughtful review. I appreciate small details considerations. I agree, they’re differentiators. Thank you.
This is like the best UA-cam channel about cars this is amazing keep it up
Jeep it up? What about Kia it up!
No it's not
Enjoy watching matt do these reviews, almost feels like I'm watching Alan Partridge!
Just got the GT Line S Sportage 2022 Model......I have driven M5's, 530's, A6's, etc......the equipment list on this thing is ridiculous compared to any other car I have had. I am not after speed anymore, just comfort, convenience, tech and easy ownership....Sportage delivers in spades.
I’ve done pretty much exactly the same, got one on order for same reasons and I can’t wait
The way i feel so ecstatic waiting/ viewing carwow car reviews everyday even when i don't own a bicycle 😅.
Only 13 minutes and already 11k views!! Amazing, simply amazing. Love Carwow
Good video enjoyed the review, hope you also review the kia Niro and show us the difference and which one do you prefer.
Thanks
I saw this KIA recently in a teal color and I totally loved how it looks. I wish I could say the same about the Alfa Romeo Tonale I was waiting for...
Good review Matt. I really like the front design, it's futuristic and pretty cool. Overall a vast improvement on the last Sportage.
Had ours for 1 month so far in Australia, very clean smooth comfortable car, small speed humps or potholes are felt through the car really aggressive, very clever with the lane assistance and steering assistance, very roomy. Silly little thing but ive never felt a head rest as comfy as this car!
You have the LWB version and it is supposed to ride more comfortably.
How about the style of the head and back lights ?. I think it is ugly
Do you still like it ?
@@jaffarbaqi the Australian suspension is also tuned locally
Great review Mat! How do you compare the 2022 Kia Sportage with the Volvo XC40? Which one is better in terms of practicality, driving experience, fuel consumption, and infotainment system?
Can you can make a side-by-side comparison of the two vehicles in another video ?
If the Kia shares the "frame" with the sister car, I think many wanna see vs. offroad and vs dragrace? I wanna see it! Always awesome videos! Thanks Matt/Carwow
Mat, I have to take you to task on the two top hybrids (hybrid and PHEV). You said at 13.03 that both come as automatics with AWD, but you failed to mention that they are also available in 2wd, which is why I ordered the GT-Line S in 2wd as it kept the price below the £40,000 tax threshold. Excellent review as usual!
Great job. I want the GT line S 2wd also as I do not think 4wd is necessary for my driving, thought it would be nice to have. Now need to save a few quids up 😂
Yeah nothing like paying 40k on something that has to drag its hind legs about
There is a difference between what a car is allowed to tow and what is wise to tow. Generally speaking a maximum of 75% of the vehicle weight is advised. As such this KIA might be a better tow car than something else with a lower curb weight but a higher allowed towing capacity.
Thank you!! The advert of this has come up everywhere
Great detailed video Matt & Carwow team! Really enjoyed this
Kia Sportage was best selling car in UK in January 22.
Go right ahead and buy it!
Great review. Interesting to see at 10:22 that the 3-D view of the car on-screen shows a long wheelbase version of the car, even though the car itself is short wheelbase. Makes me wonder if Kia are selling the LWB version in Europe. I think the simple hooks and the USBc charging points high up on the back of the front seats are such simple but clever ideas - all cars should copy them.
I have the Sportage X-PRO Prestige and the wheelbase is much longer than the one shown in this video.
Trunk space is very spacious, love it!
love this car. love the looks, love the internals, love the dash, i just think its got everything that some much higher priced brands have in additional to a 7-year warranty!! I've owned both Porsche's, Audi's and Jeep Wranglers and now i've opted for this Kia Sportage 1.6T GDi Hybrid - GT Luxury ('S' in UK). I ordered 3rd February 2023 and still await my car - i've been told December, but we shall see won't we. I so love the 'Boomerang' daily running lights oh and colour - mine is the deluxe pearlescent white and black two tone with panaramic roof. It can park on its own as well!!! Can't wait!
Great review, i would really like to know what's your opinion on the cruise control. Does it make the right gear choices?
Love ittt!!!
KIA are killing it recently and seriously considering it at my next car!
Almost killing people. They are telling people to park their cars outside since they are catching on fire
@@imperial9953 really?? Had no idea about that! Where in the UK?
@@imperial9953 🤣👋
@@rg6982 Not sure, but they sent a memo out to owners. US government is investigating Hyundai/Kia for trying to hide the fires
@@imperial9953 So does the any other brands! Typical Hyundai/Kia hater like you should be banned from the UA-cam.
Loving the 5th generation Sportage and it’s at the top of my list for replacing my 4th gen car.
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@@alunesh12345 i didn't know Jesus drove cars 🤣
Yes..but its highest specs..if you dont spec it to highest you dont get anything and car look totally different
@Ray Magrey Maybe there's something to this Jesus fella after all.
Yeah, somehow I tend to miss all the fancy car reviews and have an absolute pleasure watching "people's" cars reviews. Thank you, sir.
It looks incredible. Think ill treat myself Christmas time to one. Thanks for the review Mat.
Those "handles" at the back of the headrest is an excellent idea. You can hang shopping bags/missus handbag or whatever on them.
I’m sure they are for iPads or tablets for the kids in the back to watch on a long trip? My guess anyway!
Love the look of the car especially from the front!
currently looking for a family car. its a nice car. That blind spot camera is clever. Thanks matt
How do you feel this drives compared to the Ford Kuga? Is it more stiff over bumps? Does it corner better or worse than the Kuga? Also how does the gearbox compare to the eCVT from the Kuga? I know the powertrain is a bit more powerful on the Kia but aside from that how does it compare? Thanks.
Matt you are the best car reviewer ever ❤️
Personally, the new designs from Hyundai/Kia have started to grow on me. Whenever the K5 first came out to replace the Optima, I was quite upset because I liked the Optima, and really didn’t like the look of the K5, but it slowly grew on me and now I am comparing it with the new Soul whenever I do decide to trade in my 13 Kia Soul for a new car. I will most likely go for a new Kia or Hyundai, as the new Toyotas and Hondas are out of my price range, plus, you can’t beat Kia’s warranty.
I do prefer the look of the new Sportage (we pronounce it here in the states as sport-AGE, but I think you pronounce it very well, better than us Americans.) the outgoing Kia Sportage design was really kind of… meh… to me. It just seemed too vanilla, too boring. I do have to prefer the new Sportage to the old one.
I like the design of this SUV, except that bit of the dark roof trim that comes down low by the side of the rear windows.
I wish we had The option of the shorter Kia Sportage also in the US
Thanks for reviewing. That was perfect. you covered all the details. 💙💙❤❤
Another excellent review, I’m about to replace my 17 plate Sportage, it’s done 63k miles and I haven’t had to change so much as a bulb…this will definitely be on my shopping list.
I always enjoy Matt's fun reviews in Japan.
Sorry my English is not good enough.
I feel that Kia is as good as any premium brand when it comes to exterior appearance alone. The interior is not as quintessential, but it's still definitely better than before.
Hyundai is entering the Japanese market for the first time in a long time, and I would like to see Kia as well.
You have great English.
You have better English than many whose first language is English; as is often with bilinguals!
제국주의의 언어는 잘할 필요가 없지만 매우 잘하네요 영어로 인해 사라진 언어가 수백여개~
Really? Glad to see Korean cars entering Japanese market after many years of absence. Hopefully they are able to capture Japanese people interest.
@@anchoi8354 so more people speaking the same language, and that’s a bad thing?
8:15 all automatics do that. its when you hit the fine line between stopping and the car trying to get moving. Even my 7series does it.
Love the ‘normal’ car reviews, can you do the new fiesta / focus soon please? :)
Another good review and entertaining as ever.
Love the look of this Sportage.
Big lights give it a more muscular and tough look.
I've got the last version 2.0AWD with the panoramic sunroof. Fingers X'd I haven't even changed a bulb in 4.5 years. I've always liked the Marmite front myself. Mine spends most of its time with the seats folded down, my nice fast well equipped van. Kia have me in a dilemma now, I like this new Sportage but I'd get better use out of the new Sorento. (£55k) Then there's the EV6 for playing the new game which is just a dream. Don't get the Hyundai versions only having 5 year warranties though. I had new brake pads last year and they groan when cold. Never before.
Great review. Especially with the Djent music!
I'm a private hire driver and the company car I've been given is a 22 plate sportage. GT line spec with 1.6 turbo petrol, awd and auto box. Nice to drive although the auto box is so so at times. Comfortable even for riding on 19" wheels. It's only got a little over 5k miles on it, but not the best on fuel. 35mpg at most which is less than the book figure. The engine only puts out around 150hp and a higher torque figure, but is quick for type of car. I wouldn't mind a sportage, but the car I got given prior was a 22 plate sorento which was the self charge hybrid, auto box, awd, basically over 50k worth of car. That thing was so lovely to drive and despite having 226hp and a lot higher torque figure it was very quick for a tank of a thing being a 7 seater. Being hybrid it did 40 plus mpg.. Oddly enough I assume it has the same 7 speed auto used in the sportage, but it felt better in the sorento than the sportage. Sorento better than sportage. One thing I like about the new kias is the fact they have heated steering wheels but also a cold mode on the heated seats.
Love how kia where a low budget crap brand and now one of the biggest and best,a real success story
What do you mean best? They are still catching on fire. They are literally telling people to park their cars outside so they dont burn their house down
@@imperial9953 only in the US. In Europe they are having a bit of a surge in sales and brand identity. In the UK, Kia were the best selling brand for January.
@@imperial9953 So does the any other brands lmao. You are saying as if other brands doesn't have any issues. Typical Kia hater.
@@imperial9953 the recall for kia is mostly on older gen Sportages, 2014-2016. So like 8 year old tech
@@jamiebhx Not only the US, European models use a similar engine. There are cases of Korean models catching on fire as well
The car makes that sound when you hit the “brakes” because it’s cold as hell, when you drive it and it gets a bit warmer it doesn’t make that sound, most cars does the same thing when it’s cold 😂
Ordered the GT Line in Hybrid couple weeks back, can't wait 😁
Oh wow I have been waiting for carwow to review this car as I am getting my GT sportage next month!
Hi Matt, Great review as always, regarding the brake noise most Auto cars will make this noise and more so when the Discs are cold.
Kia’s designs are just….. WOWWWWW!!! 🤩😮
Looked at one last week. That interior and big central screen is superb. All those 'two dials and a separate screen' layouts are going to look very old fashioned very soon.
Just ordered my Sportage. Was the first SUV I test drove, and the competition never quite beat it. I enjoyed your review. The only gripe I have is that the electronic tailgate on the 2w petrol hybrids is only available on the GT Line S. For the money, I'd have expected the tailgate option to be on the Sportage 3 and above maybe... certainly on the Sportage 4. Didnt notice the brake noise...... will have to listen out for that!!!
How much you bought it ?
I’ve seen a lot of these on the roads here in Ireland and that front has really grown on me. The more I see it, the more I like it
I'd say this car has the ugliest front on any new car currently. It's just horrible.
Futuristic car in affordable price. Love it!
Great review style, I will check more from Matt
Regarding Brakes its related to all the cars with automatic, and specially when the brake disks and pads are new, this happens on not full contact of the pad and disk
They are back on track! Both new Sorento and Sportage look great again ..previous ones not so much 🤢
I actually enjoyed the previous sportage especially the rear I still think the previous rear design looks better than the new.
The old Sportage was better looking.
I am surprised that Matt is not very enthusiastic about this new sportage. i ve tested the car and found it brilliant in terms of design, driving and of course its price. I would love to know more about the plug in hybrid version.
"I am surprised that Matt is not very enthusiastic about this new sportage." well, he was very neutral during the test, it's a good thing. Final result is shortlist so it's quite good :D
Nice honest review with a bit of humour added which is quite welcomed. Btw, noticed your shiny watch as well, is that a Samsung smart watch? Which model and year is it? Cheers!
Because of your advices i get my first car and i really thank you Guy's !!!
11:15 I drive the previous model and I *do* use it off road. So yeah, Mat, a SUV should always be measured by it's off road capabilities as well. BTW the Sportage does a good job. It just took me out of deep mud in the forest on Saturday. But consider an underbody protection. You can get it for around 300 € plus installing it. Then the Sportage doesn't perform miracles, but it works. Even better than I thought it would. Lovely greetings from Germany. And now start wörking on the off road testing of those SUVs, Mat!
I’m in Australia it’s crazy to see the differences between the UK model and the Australian model I feel like we get so much more (such as full sized spare)
we have shite eu regs still that let them give us crap. no spare wheel at all should be illegal
It's crazy they released this model and not the LX in Sweden. Shame on KIA! Could have been the most sold car in Sweden, now it will sadly only do for the 1-kid family and people will go for XC60/Rav4 instead.
Just got mine today and I love it!
it will be a sad sad day when Matt retires love the reviews theh tought me a lot when looking for a car
I love the new front look, especially in the dark grey they do and the GT Line black trim. Doesn't look that great in white so can see why you might not like it
Honestly, Hyundai Tucson looks more appealing than this new Kia Sportage from the outside. Though from the inside, both are equally impressive.
And equally reliable!
@TDI for Life Had a Kia Sorento from 2010 till 2019 and it didn't fail on me so during my ownership, I guess it depends on the car and how you take care of it. However, I own a Mazda 6 now as the interior is really great for the price it offers.
@@diegoyuiop Hyundai reliability doesnt mean much when the car catches on fire
@@mohammadhadi344 It has nothing to do with how you take care of it. It has a design flaw that leads to engine fires. Hyundai tried to hide this, so now the US government is involved and investigating them
@TDI for Life maybe I've just been lucky
I love the look of this car can't wait to pick mine up on Wednesday!!!!
Great review, Mat. Thanks!
Good review and I really like this car. I quite liked the previous model too. The front is not too bad either. I love the large curved screen on the dash. I nearly bought a Kia, a few years back, but settled for the Peugeot 3008 instead. I'm very happy with that car, but Kia continue to impress.
But the Peugeot does not have 7 year warranty. Part of the reason I bought Sportage.
@@barryharding1842 I didn’t consider that. I mostly made my choice on styling and that it got European car of the year in 2017. I still might buy a Kia though. I was keen on the Sorrento, but I like the previous version more than the current one. I like the new sportage though.
hows the fuel economy ?
@@epicwalker1 It's very good. I hardly ever have to fill it. Still very happy with the 3008.
Quite a good review. It highlights the points which sold it for me. The panoramic sun roof makes the car so light and airy. The infotainment screen is outstanding, especially with Apple CarPlay. It drives well too and AWD is available on most versions. I finally decided on the GT line-S AWD petrol mild hybrid and am very much looking forward to delivery. It comes in under the all important £40k too. The AWD really requires All Weather tyres to make the most of it. Why are U.K. cars only sold with summer tyres? Nonsense really. I will have mine fitted with All Weather Goodyears when delivered.
I’m thinking of ordering one myself (probably leasing) out of interest when did you order it and what is your lead time? Many thanks
@@Strengthoftenmen I ordered 4 February and was told to expect delivery in April. Faster than many other SUVs I looked at which were not as good to my mind. Kia are reported to have given U.K. orders priority even though they are made in Slovakia.
@@barryharding1842 that’s really good in these uncertain microchip shortage times, thank you for your reply. I rang a leasing company just an hour ago and was quoted June/July for delivery which I think is great. Happy motoring
Great point, especially over here in Canada I wish every new car came with all-weather tires. I've gone through a couple sets of Nokians and my current car has some BF Goodrich all weather tires. Better traction in the wet, almost as good as full snow tires in the winter. No real downside the rest of the year except that they tend to become noisy as they wear, and being unidirectional you can't switch them to the other side to even out the wear. I'm going to ask my dealer to try and source some all weather tires to replace the stock tires before I take possession of my new Sportage.
@@ryancraig2795 yes I take delivery of my new Sportage next Friday morning and have it booked in to change to Goodyear All Weather Friday afternoon. The tyre dealer has given me a good deal on condition the original tyres have no more than 100 miles on them.
Thank you so much for recommending me this car!
I drove this as a rental recently, absolutely recommend.