I have a seltos that I have driven for the last two years and I stepped down from a merc GLC... lets just say KIA has surprised me in every aspect. The 1.4T engine is smooth , super punchy and oozes torque. The vehicle has solid build quality and I have taken it off road many times as well,one of the more comfortable vehicles to be in both on road and off road. When I am looking to upgrade once more I will definately test drive this sportage, beautiful vehicle.
Great review, again. You ladies and gents are putting together some great informative videos. Thank you. Kia definitely coming into their own. I actually think an ex-Audi designer moved over to KIA. You can see some influence in the latest Rio etc… nice design on this Sportage. Sad to say, but us South African’s are slowly getting priced out of the car market. All going to have to start looking at bicycles soon, with the way pricing is going. Thanks again for the rad video. Really enjoying the content. Cheers
In Europe, we have AWD versions of the Sportage. With AWD, you can get either a petrol, a diesel, a hybrid and a PHEV. However, the petrol, diesel and hybrid are also offered as FWD. The hybrids are very popular here in Europe.
Don't worry Ciro, been watching alot of overseas reviews of this car, and they too can't find anything to fault with this car, so your'e not alone. A truly excellent product by Kia and quite arguably their best car ever.
How’s that service plan! That’s amazing! It’s so cool to see how far the Sportage has come since the very first model from way back when. Thanks for the video, Ciro!
It’s a good car and so are it’s rivals. But it’s very hard to ignore the fact that something like a Haval outclasses the Kia and it’s rivals in almost every regard and costs almost R200k less…
Great video as always Ciro. I was just wondering, at what point does a car go from compact SUV to SUV. This new Sportage looks quite big. The price range of the top of the range GT - S is more on a SUV price point and not a compact SUV. What are your thoughts on this Ciro? Thanks
I live in Prague. I ordered a Sportage from the dealer, paid the deposit. Delay after delay and an uncertain delivery date of 2023, I finally got my money back and got a Peugeot 3008.
From many of the reviews I have seen, it looks like the diesel is the sweet spot in the range. I'm hoping to see it launch locally next year, and perhaps the hybrids will make it here too. The trouble of course is always the price point and whether Kia believe there would be sufficient demand for a R800k Sportage locally.... One gripe.... why o why is South Africa always short-changed in terms of some specs. For example, the global Sportage GT Line-S gets a blacked out roof. It also gets the image from the wing mirrors in the dash (similar to the Sorento) - we just get a turning arrow icon. Surely those features could have made it to our shores without it upping the price - they roll off the same production line after all. Still a fantastic product although I would have preferred a normal gearbox instead of the dual clutch system (personal preference).
How is the noise insulation? I used to own a Kia Optima (brilliant car) and the road noise was high. I didn't know at the time until I bought an Audi A4 (same year model) and realised how quiet cars can be inside.
Such a shame that they don't offer a premium sedan anymore. My dad had one. That thing had space for days and great power under the bonnet. He went from that to a CX-5 and I have to say the quality of materials in the Mazda is night and day compared to the Optima. That being said, it seems as if Kia improved on that aspect (which is expected with the massive price increase recently).
This car is absolutely stunning and will age well.hopefully Kia has fixed that gearbox…I think many South Africans problem is not the price but rather the badge their paying that amount for! I would rather take any car built in Korea/Japan as their now taking their fight towards the Germans in luxury at a more affordable price. And for those who are saying that a Haval is a cheaper 👀 well your brand just released a car that is essentially a H6 and slapped two non-functional “spoilers” with “race mode” and called it a GT for R680k…and for some reason that’s not expensive?… 😅 we live in a word were a 900k Tiguan is glorified but a R700k Kia sportage with all the bells and whistles tech wise,a better service plan, better reliability, safer (not on high-jackers list) is too much money 😂 c’mon guys
@@TycoonRR bad fuel economy, bad sound system, digital infotainment system that will surely age very quickly and become expensive to fix/no physical buttons, very unresponsive and weird dct gearbox which is horrible in bumper to bumper traffic, very poor after sales department. Do you see what your R500k gets you? I’d rather buy a used CX-5 that is proven… and take the change and go on a holiday with you 😉
Sat in the GT model the other day. Wow, probably the nicest interior in its price range. The only problem could you go for a cheaper spec model once you experience the interior of the GT model.
That looks great, but I agree. I don’t know if it’s just myself or the market, but I’m yearning for something that’s more value for money without the competing electronics and frills. Opel is a great option but feels clumsy and awkward when driving. These brands need a model that slots in lower, competing with options like Haval, but maintaining their drivetrain, refinement and warranty
Ciro hi great review by the way I’m a huge fan of yours and love your reviews, but please could you do a review for the current Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.0 bi turbo 🙏as the next generation Ranger is approaching 😭
The New Kia Sportage has moved upmarket and has gone up in price. It's now playing in the premium segment. I'm surprised at the omission of SAT NAV. The Sportage is great looker and is full of the latest technology.
So what was the real world fuel consumption in town driving and on the open road? I don't know why car journalists quote manufacturers claimed fuel consumption figures. Those claimed fuel consumption figures are just pie in the sky.
I’ve grown accustomed to using my phone’s satnav apps (Google Maps). As long as a vehicle has Apple CarPlay, I’m fine. Most Car OEM’s have poor Satnav implementations in any case.
Had the GT Line S for a week, still learning the car, its quite big and I am surprised they have not launched with smart park assist which would have been a great feature as this is now a lot bigger than last gen and window visibility isnt great, the cameras and sensors are good, but self park would be a go to in a city for me. The interior is just wow, the wrap round screens and general solidity and 2022 vibe is A1. I have the Hybrid HEV and its smooth as butter, not a fast car but comfy, responsive and the suspension set up is perfect in my opinion. My only 2 grumbles would be andoid auto should be wireless and the lack of smart park assist.
I just like how Haval came along and kicked everyone's backside. Vehicle brands were forced to look up and take notice, and as a result of that we're seeing a lot of improvements. They just need to match Haval pricing. 🤔
Everyone is more expensive than they were, it'll only be a matter of time before the Chinese increase their prices as well. I remember when Kia used to be a cheap alternative, now South Korean auto makers are the staple.
This car is actually Less expensive than its rivals, the Tiguan is like R800k+, The CX-5 is R750k+, the CRV is also R800k+ and the RAV 4 is also R750k+ and this Kia is R735k so it’s cheaper actually.
An interesting review, but a few comments. Firstly according to the brochure the service plan is 6 yrs / 90000 kms, not 150000 kms as you said. Secondly why is the top of the range model often the one put up for test? The reason I ask is that there is a R 200k difference between the top and bottom of the range. Of course you do loose out on quite a few things, but I think the entry level is the best buy in the range. Go and compare the specs and tell me if the extra 200k odd is justified. Thirdly Ciro you mentioned ACC as an do we need it option? IMHO for sure. For the safety that it gives me I would take this long before leather seats or a sun roof as an example, yet this is often only offered on the top of the range model. Kudos to VW who offer it as an option on many of their lower ranges cars too (I think in the range of 5 / 6k). In my ideal world any car above budget range / city type car should have this as a standard feature. Finally as to the German, Korean, Japanese and China debate. I do think you pay a major premium for German cars that personally I can’t justify; I do think the Korean cars have come leaps and bounds but are now starting to be a bit of a push price wise; Japanese cars are great and they know how to build a solid, reliable car that retains its value and then Chinese cars - think I might still have a bit of the rooi gevaar in me 😅
Great review, nice car, Only issue I have is they do not retain their value and depreciate a lot in the first two years , this is just my opinion. Other then that it’s a great looking car.Happy motoring.
Sounds a little subjective this review however I trust that it’s tough in this segment and you did your best Bar the Haval as a more fair comparison? 😊 Thanks for your passion and enthusiasm Always contagious
The Mercedes A200 hatch back is R730,000 and it comes with a 1.4L engine. It was 130kW of power and certainly not a slouch. If you want the big 3.0L engines, you have to spend north of R1 Million.
Took the T-Roc, Corolla Cross, Sportage, H6 GT and Mokka for a test drive today. Corolla Cross was the most disappointing (awful foot pedal parking brake amongst others) and the Sportage was my favourite, even before taking it for a drive. Just wish it had tyre pressure monitoring.
classy car Have you confidence that Nissan have finally sorted out their CVT issues and as it is a mid size SUV it would be unfair to compare it to the Vovo XC 40 Essential but I would rather have theXC 40 Essential dark with a few extras
The German cars are getting some stiff competition from the Asians. In fact, that Asian makes are offering better features for the money, and honestly, these cars are so much better than they used to be that there’s not a whole lot in it as far as everyday driving goes between these and the Europeans. The Koreans are really making some amazing vehicles, compared to the Japanese makes which are getting kind of stale, except for Mazda. If you want value for money these days, it basically leaves the Chinese as the only affordable vehicles with all the features you want. Great review!
Seems to me that the vehicle is worth the money and everything is standard on this vehicle..problem is for R700k surely you can get demo of a German car or slightly preowned but highly specced😮😢. Question is new or preowned? In SA we very open to used cars now because prices are insane. However if I had cash this certainly makes a german car look basic 😅 Nice one Cirro🎉
Yes...great and all, but is KIA SA still run and managed by AMH? If yes then i`d rather walk than give them my money...just take a gander at the HelloPeter pages for KIA and Hyundai SA to see why all the best features in the world in a car and a competitive price sometimes just aren`t enough to make you give them your hard earned cash!
KIA makes great Cars. Check what they provide to the European market. Even their sedans are amazing. They're just used to giving South Africa kaak cars
We are still enjoying our 2013 Nissan Xtrail. Super smooth ride, very smooth and quiet revving engine, superb interior space and view and it rides very well on bad roads. It is probably worth just over R100 000. So won't spend R700 000 on a new SUV
The car is nice and everything but one can't ignore the price. Is it really superior to its rivals? Probably not and they cost less. They VW'd this car with the extras and pricing.
Surprised South Africa got the short wheelbase European model and not the long wheelbase sold in Asia/Nth America and Australia. Is it cheaper to import from Europe and not South Korea? I would imagine the South Korean model would be cheaper and also bigger
My boet had a sorrento. Best car ever. Solid. Well build, reliability, the big three that people are looking for. No bullshit, but.... The Haval is taking the market and soon the Germans are going to close their companies because of this excellent, well specced vehicles. Watch this space
Haval beats it in value but, then again, Haval beats everything in value (and in features, usually). I think the Sportage offers is a great car compared to the usual competition and even compared to the Germans which, imo, are overpriced compared to the Sportage. Way better value than the Germans. But of course, Haval is currently the most sensible option in the grand scheme of things.
@@struanbarnard2425 Had the new Haval H6 for 7 month, sold ot for R10k less than I bought it and bought the H6 HEV. Great decision and still R60k cheaper than the Kia while being at least on par with it.
@@tkburn1439 a new h6 cost R389,000 in 2019 they are now selling for a lightly used one for about R200 000 rand meaning in 3 year of light use 30 000km you lose half the value meaning and you telling me that that's a good deal now lets say you didn't buy the car with cash meaning you you would of have to pay interest meaning the true coze is 70k more meaning the car cost you R450000 assuming that its a 3 year term and if its a 4 year you looking at 100k in interest meaning your lose in value of the car is closer to 60% in the 3 years of owning it then when stuff brake on the car and cost to fix plz look up the long list of problem clients have and the fights they had to go though to get fix in short that dose not seem like a good deal to me
@@nielp93 if its on pra with it y would you be selling it so soon after what were you so unhappy about that car that you swap it so soon after and i would be intressed to know what you bought in replace of it
Spec Level is Crazy !! Pitty you have to take such a Vehicle to a Multi Franchise set-up.....being Part a Merc Set-up ( P.E.....you will Always get the Low-Down Level )...Pitty. Won't spend that Money and not get the Proper Service. Great Vehicle, but will go for the RAV - Service, Re-sale just Tops. As for the German's, well, will give them a Strong Pass, Low Spec, Unreliable and Worth Nothing in 2 Years. Great Review !
I think Kia no longer wants to the be the "cheap" brand....they are aiming to be the less expensive option to German brands. I think they can give it a shot due to Hyundai sticking to its guns as a affordable car maker...so its no use having sister brands competing against each other. I like what I see so far from the Sportage. Kia is really making some great vehicles. My 2 favourite models are the Carnival and Sorento....least great talked about cars in this country!!!
Cars prices are getting out off control 😒
Yea and it will get worse with the electric entries in years to come.
The rand and the govt's taxes are what are doing this.
Duties and taxes are out of control
Wish we had better public transportation here in Sa
Nope. We just stayed broke 😮
The designers deserve a raise , they went above and beyond , this car looks amazing.
I have a seltos that I have driven for the last two years and I stepped down from a merc GLC... lets just say KIA has surprised me in every aspect. The 1.4T engine is smooth , super punchy and oozes torque. The vehicle has solid build quality and I have taken it off road many times as well,one of the more comfortable vehicles to be in both on road and off road. When I am looking to upgrade once more I will definately test drive this sportage, beautiful vehicle.
It's the longevity here as well. Still happy with a 10+ years Sorento. Joined by another a couple of months ago.
As you were rattling off the features, I kept wondering where the over 200k value is on this car over a Haval H6 SuperLux/Ultra.
Value is branding, Kia.
Nowhere, there's no longer value in Kia, they have gone snobbish. We are running out of cars to buy essentially
Great review, again. You ladies and gents are putting together some great informative videos. Thank you.
Kia definitely coming into their own. I actually think an ex-Audi designer moved over to KIA. You can see some influence in the latest Rio etc… nice design on this Sportage.
Sad to say, but us South African’s are slowly getting priced out of the car market. All going to have to start looking at bicycles soon, with the way pricing is going.
Thanks again for the rad video. Really enjoying the content. Cheers
In Europe, we have AWD versions of the Sportage. With AWD, you can get either a petrol, a diesel, a hybrid and a PHEV. However, the petrol, diesel and hybrid are also offered as FWD.
The hybrids are very popular here in Europe.
Don't worry Ciro, been watching alot of overseas reviews of this car, and they too can't find anything to fault with this car, so your'e not alone.
A truly excellent product by Kia and quite arguably their best car ever.
How’s that service plan! That’s amazing! It’s so cool to see how far the Sportage has come since the very first model from way back when. Thanks for the video, Ciro!
Service plan is 6 yrs / 90000 kms - as per the Sportage brochure.
Still pretty good, don’t get me wrong.
I see…thanks for clearing that up, @@MrCharlie1710 😊
@ Cero, I thought one of its rivals is the Haval H6 HEV??
It’s a good car and so are it’s rivals. But it’s very hard to ignore the fact that something like a Haval outclasses the Kia and it’s rivals in almost every regard and costs almost R200k less…
Havals have some critical flaws for me so I had to pass on it
@@SupreemTeam like what? The Haval H6 GT is incredible value, beautiful and filled with tech. Feel it’s a direct competitor to the Nissan and the Kia.
Outclass is a very strong word to use here...
R200k is R200k
@@SupreemTeam what are the flaws? I couldn't find any
Come a long way from my 2010 sportage. Bit weird they don't offer 3d camera setup which fairly common for premium SUV's these days
Actually the European model gets a 3D camera mode. Wonder why it isnt offered everywhere with the same equipment
It's very helpful too. I love it in my Baleno. It's a great thing to show off to your friends too haha
When you say no Nav, does it have Android Auto or Apple Car Play functionality?
I just confirmed on the KIA website, the model does support the two mobile apps.
well some of us dont like to display my entire phone on a giant screen in front of my wife..
@@MrModikoe 😂😂
need this in a 2.0D please.
Good review. Stunning vehicle, I had the privilege to drive the Tucson Elite and I must say the Sportage is a much better looking SUV. Well done Kia!
If they had put the Kona Ns engine in this thing. That would be Epic!
Great video as always Ciro. I was just wondering, at what point does a car go from compact SUV to SUV. This new Sportage looks quite big. The price range of the top of the range GT - S is more on a SUV price point and not a compact SUV. What are your thoughts on this Ciro? Thanks
Hi Ciro. How is this in comparison to the Chery Tiggo 8 exec which is R560k? That's a massive price difference
I live in Prague. I ordered a Sportage from the dealer, paid the deposit. Delay after delay and an uncertain delivery date of 2023, I finally got my money back and got a Peugeot 3008.
From many of the reviews I have seen, it looks like the diesel is the sweet spot in the range. I'm hoping to see it launch locally next year, and perhaps the hybrids will make it here too. The trouble of course is always the price point and whether Kia believe there would be sufficient demand for a R800k Sportage locally....
One gripe.... why o why is South Africa always short-changed in terms of some specs. For example, the global Sportage GT Line-S gets a blacked out roof. It also gets the image from the wing mirrors in the dash (similar to the Sorento) - we just get a turning arrow icon. Surely those features could have made it to our shores without it upping the price - they roll off the same production line after all.
Still a fantastic product although I would have preferred a normal gearbox instead of the dual clutch system (personal preference).
The global version also has a slightly longer wheelbase..
@@0703659x quite correct. We get the European version whereas the Aussies get the longer wheelbase
How is the noise insulation? I used to own a Kia Optima (brilliant car) and the road noise was high. I didn't know at the time until I bought an Audi A4 (same year model) and realised how quiet cars can be inside.
Such a shame that they don't offer a premium sedan anymore. My dad had one. That thing had space for days and great power under the bonnet.
He went from that to a CX-5 and I have to say the quality of materials in the Mazda is night and day compared to the Optima. That being said, it seems as if Kia improved on that aspect (which is expected with the massive price increase recently).
Audi, BMW and Merc always quite on the road..
This car is absolutely stunning and will age well.hopefully Kia has fixed that gearbox…I think many South Africans problem is not the price but rather the badge their paying that amount for! I would rather take any car built in Korea/Japan as their now taking their fight towards the Germans in luxury at a more affordable price. And for those who are saying that a Haval is a cheaper 👀 well your brand just released a car that is essentially a H6 and slapped two non-functional “spoilers” with “race mode” and called it a GT for R680k…and for some reason that’s not expensive?… 😅 we live in a word were a 900k Tiguan is glorified but a R700k Kia sportage with all the bells and whistles tech wise,a better service plan, better reliability, safer (not on high-jackers list) is too much money 😂 c’mon guys
Buy the normal H6. Less than 500k😊
@@TycoonRR bad fuel economy, bad sound system, digital infotainment system that will surely age very quickly and become expensive to fix/no physical buttons, very unresponsive and weird dct gearbox which is horrible in bumper to bumper traffic, very poor after sales department. Do you see what your R500k gets you? I’d rather buy a used CX-5 that is proven… and take the change and go on a holiday with you 😉
@@shadeurmhlanga5528 I heard allot of good things about the CX-5. Suppose Haval still has a long way to go to build trust. …
This got to be the best family car right now...the pricing is just the concern
Sat in the GT model the other day. Wow, probably the nicest interior in its price range. The only problem could you go for a cheaper spec model once you experience the interior of the GT model.
I think you forgot to cover the fuel consumption (claimed vs achieved)
I see inspiration from the DBX on that rear end
I think inspired by the EV6 rather.
That looks great, but I agree. I don’t know if it’s just myself or the market, but I’m yearning for something that’s more value for money without the competing electronics and frills. Opel is a great option but feels clumsy and awkward when driving. These brands need a model that slots in lower, competing with options like Haval, but maintaining their drivetrain, refinement and warranty
Just tested this car and i'm very impressed!
Ciro hi great review by the way I’m a huge fan of yours and love your reviews, but please could you do a review for the current Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.0 bi turbo 🙏as the next generation Ranger is approaching 😭
The New Kia Sportage has moved upmarket and has gone up in price. It's now playing in the premium segment. I'm surprised at the omission of SAT NAV. The Sportage is great looker and is full of the latest technology.
they gettin spoiled with the inclusion of android-auto & carplay
@@MrModikoe correct android auto is way way better than any sat NAV car companies install
So what was the real world fuel consumption in town driving and on the open road? I don't know why car journalists quote manufacturers claimed fuel consumption figures. Those claimed fuel consumption figures are just pie in the sky.
The strangest thing about this car is with all that technology it does not have satnav. What a demmet
I also share the same sentiments... even entry level cars have satnav
I’ve grown accustomed to using my phone’s satnav apps (Google Maps). As long as a vehicle has Apple CarPlay, I’m fine. Most Car OEM’s have poor Satnav implementations in any case.
This was all I needed to confirm that I am getting old... R700k+ for a Korean mid size SUV? Great if you can afford it right?
Ciro what figures did you get for fuel consumption ? I want to know the figures you got on your test not the claimed ones
I noticed 9.4 L / 100 on the screen ..
Had the GT Line S for a week, still learning the car, its quite big and I am surprised they have not launched with smart park assist which would have been a great feature as this is now a lot bigger than last gen and window visibility isnt great, the cameras and sensors are good, but self park would be a go to in a city for me.
The interior is just wow, the wrap round screens and general solidity and 2022 vibe is A1.
I have the Hybrid HEV and its smooth as butter, not a fast car but comfy, responsive and the suspension set up is perfect in my opinion.
My only 2 grumbles would be andoid auto should be wireless and the lack of smart park assist.
This car is nice but sounds expensive if you compare to other new brands that have the same if not more specs for R200 000,
So this or the haval H6 hev?
I just like how Haval came along and kicked everyone's backside. Vehicle brands were forced to look up and take notice, and as a result of that we're seeing a lot of improvements. They just need to match Haval pricing. 🤔
Everyone is more expensive than they were, it'll only be a matter of time before the Chinese increase their prices as well. I remember when Kia used to be a cheap alternative, now South Korean auto makers are the staple.
Oh boy the looks will give me sleepless nights.
Always looking forward your reviews 😉 especially the cooler box tests. Pricing though 🥺
This car is actually Less expensive than its rivals, the Tiguan is like R800k+, The CX-5 is R750k+, the CRV is also R800k+ and the RAV 4 is also R750k+ and this Kia is R735k so it’s cheaper actually.
How about the sound system? Harman kardon? Does it sounds good?
How much is very decent torque?
740K is Kia shooting itself on the foot, with the likes of T8 Pro and new Haval also well specced at very much lower price
Mos Def...
Does this car have the isg stop/go technology?
An interesting review, but a few comments.
Firstly according to the brochure the service plan is 6 yrs / 90000 kms, not 150000 kms as you said.
Secondly why is the top of the range model often the one put up for test? The reason I ask is that there is a R 200k difference between the top and bottom of the range. Of course you do loose out on quite a few things, but I think the entry level is the best buy in the range. Go and compare the specs and tell me if the extra 200k odd is justified.
Thirdly Ciro you mentioned ACC as an do we need it option? IMHO for sure. For the safety that it gives me I would take this long before leather seats or a sun roof as an example, yet this is often only offered on the top of the range model. Kudos to VW who offer it as an option on many of their lower ranges cars too (I think in the range of 5 / 6k). In my ideal world any car above budget range / city type car should have this as a standard feature.
Finally as to the German, Korean, Japanese and China debate. I do think you pay a major premium for German cars that personally I can’t justify; I do think the Korean cars have come leaps and bounds but are now starting to be a bit of a push price wise; Japanese cars are great and they know how to build a solid, reliable car that retains its value and then Chinese cars - think I might still have a bit of the rooi gevaar in me 😅
hahahaha you must apply for this job as you analys quite well
@@tshephangsithole750 thank you Sir! Very kind of you to say that.
Great review, nice car, Only issue I have is they do not retain their value and depreciate a lot in the first two years , this is just my opinion. Other then that it’s a great looking car.Happy motoring.
Love it but worried about how all that piano black on the exterior is going to hold up after a few washes
Sounds like a car of the year
Ciro why does SA refuse to bring the AWD cars? We only bring in the FWD cars into SA :/
Sounds a little subjective this review however I trust that it’s tough in this segment and you did your best
Bar the Haval as a more fair comparison? 😊
Thanks for your passion and enthusiasm
Always contagious
Hi, great review, how about test driving the diesel now? Especially since it's significantly cheaper than the BMW X1, albeit less powerful.
Does it come in automatic transmission only
And yet no hybrid option for SA :(
Despite what seems to be a reasonable list of distractions......700 000 ish for a 1,6 engine......😬
The Mercedes A200 hatch back is R730,000 and it comes with a 1.4L engine. It was 130kW of power and certainly not a slouch.
If you want the big 3.0L engines, you have to spend north of R1 Million.
Took the T-Roc, Corolla Cross, Sportage, H6 GT and Mokka for a test drive today. Corolla Cross was the most disappointing (awful foot pedal parking brake amongst others) and the Sportage was my favourite, even before taking it for a drive. Just wish it had tyre pressure monitoring.
corolla cross is not in the same class. really quite a poor car
Is there 7 seat aportage?
This car is awesome. Thank u for bringing it to South Africa
Can you get the quality without the tech at a reasonable price?
classy car Have you confidence that Nissan have finally sorted out their CVT issues and as it is a mid size SUV it would be unfair to compare it to the Vovo XC 40 Essential but I would rather have theXC 40 Essential dark with a few extras
Can you please check BAIC X55 recently launched in SA
Great presentation see ir. Did i hear you right? The Kia does NOT have sat nav?
I just bought one love it ❤ the only thing I'm disappointed in is the android auto is not wireless 😢
Kw and Nm figures please?
KIA have done well here
what a premium and modern beautiful SUV.
absolutely love the interior
The German cars are getting some stiff competition from the Asians. In fact, that Asian makes are offering better features for the money, and honestly, these cars are so much better than they used to be that there’s not a whole lot in it as far as everyday driving goes between these and the Europeans. The Koreans are really making some amazing vehicles, compared to the Japanese makes which are getting kind of stale, except for Mazda. If you want value for money these days, it basically leaves the Chinese as the only affordable vehicles with all the features you want. Great review!
Seems to me that the vehicle is worth the money and everything is standard on this vehicle..problem is for R700k surely you can get demo of a German car or slightly preowned but highly specced😮😢. Question is new or preowned?
In SA we very open to used cars now because prices are insane.
However if I had cash this certainly makes a german car look basic 😅
Nice one Cirro🎉
Does it have AWD?
Nice Review bro!
Great review, please review Biac x55
Yes...great and all, but is KIA SA still run and managed by AMH?
If yes then i`d rather walk than give them my money...just take a gander at the HelloPeter pages for KIA and Hyundai SA to see why all the best features in the world in a car and a competitive price sometimes just aren`t enough to make you give them your hard earned cash!
Pity they did not use the 2.0d like previous model with 8 speed auto.
$734,000 Ran is $62,000 Aus … we have had this car for almost a year and for way less $49,370 plus on road cost (registration and insurance etc).
We have a 25% 'ANC cadre import tax' hence the pricing add that and it puts you bang on $61000 Ozzie dollar's. Don't you just love corruption.
This top of the range model now shows as R823,995 ie almost R100,000 more!!!!
Why does the lower spec models have a 1980's gearlever.
maybe.... the down size again is the low power output. at least if they offer an engine with lets say 150kw and somewhere around 300-450 toque
I hope Renault release a new Koleos in 2-3 years time. That for me often comes with the best value, tech and quality apart from the Chinese stuff.
Great review. Love it. Price though still makes me lean towards the Germans.
The GT Line @650k looks like a good pick
KIA makes great Cars. Check what they provide to the European market. Even their sedans are amazing. They're just used to giving South Africa kaak cars
Very reliable car's from kia you will never go wrong 15 year's driving it. No problem what so ever 🎉
Great car!!! Waiting for the Nissan qashqai review.
Awesome review
Sportage is awesome but Kia Ev3 is the one I am waiting for. Will win car of the year this year.
Excellent review 👏 wd
We are still enjoying our 2013 Nissan Xtrail. Super smooth ride, very smooth and quiet revving engine, superb interior space and view and it rides very well on bad roads. It is probably worth just over R100 000. So won't spend R700 000 on a new SUV
That cooler box test is very important😂
Can you please show MAHINDRA XUV700
The car is nice and everything but one can't ignore the price. Is it really superior to its rivals? Probably not and they cost less. They VW'd this car with the extras and pricing.
Surprised South Africa got the short wheelbase European model and not the long wheelbase sold in Asia/Nth America and Australia. Is it cheaper to import from Europe and not South Korea? I would imagine the South Korean model would be cheaper and also bigger
What's not to like is the price. We're being fleeced in SA.
Car prices must fall! This is ridiculous
KIA are making some very pretty cars for sure.
My boet had a sorrento. Best car ever. Solid. Well build, reliability, the big three that people are looking for. No bullshit, but.... The Haval is taking the market and soon the Germans are going to close their companies because of this excellent, well specced vehicles. Watch this space
Not nearly as cool looking as the Sportage, but a Forester may be a consideration at a slightly lower price point?
Interesting point.
I think sadly the engine in the Forester is the big let down. IMHO the Forester with a more powerful engine would be hard to beat
Wow more expensive than a AWD Rav4. Madness.
Haval beats it in value but, then again, Haval beats everything in value (and in features, usually). I think the Sportage offers is a great car compared to the usual competition and even compared to the Germans which, imo, are overpriced compared to the Sportage. Way better value than the Germans. But of course, Haval is currently the most sensible option in the grand scheme of things.
But what is the resale of a havel they drop in value like crazy
@@struanbarnard2425 75% retention after 3yrs on the previous not so popular generation.
@@struanbarnard2425 Had the new Haval H6 for 7 month, sold ot for R10k less than I bought it and bought the H6 HEV. Great decision and still R60k cheaper than the Kia while being at least on par with it.
@@tkburn1439 a new h6 cost R389,000 in 2019 they are now selling for a lightly used one for about R200 000 rand meaning in 3 year of light use 30 000km you lose half the value meaning and you telling me that that's a good deal now lets say you didn't buy the car with cash meaning you you would of have to pay interest meaning the true coze is 70k more meaning the car cost you R450000 assuming that its a 3 year term and if its a 4 year you looking at 100k in interest meaning your lose in value of the car is closer to 60% in the 3 years of owning it then when stuff brake on the car and cost to fix plz look up the long list of problem clients have and the fights they had to go though to get fix in short that dose not seem like a good deal to me
@@nielp93 if its on pra with it y would you be selling it so soon after what were you so unhappy about that car that you swap it so soon after
and i would be intressed to know what you bought in replace of it
Spec Level is Crazy !!
Pitty you have to take such a Vehicle to a Multi Franchise set-up.....being Part a Merc Set-up ( P.E.....you will Always get the Low-Down Level )...Pitty.
Won't spend that Money and not get the Proper Service.
Great Vehicle, but will go for the RAV - Service, Re-sale just Tops.
As for the German's, well, will give them a Strong Pass, Low Spec, Unreliable and Worth Nothing in 2 Years.
Great Review !
I think Kia no longer wants to the be the "cheap" brand....they are aiming to be the less expensive option to German brands.
I think they can give it a shot due to Hyundai sticking to its guns as a affordable car maker...so its no use having sister brands competing against each other.
I like what I see so far from the Sportage. Kia is really making some great vehicles. My 2 favourite models are the Carnival and Sorento....least great talked about cars in this country!!!
I have one its nice great review