What a immpecable review you guys've put together here. Props to the entire CarAdvise team, especially the lad reviewing the car. Such a joy to witness him introducing us to this great car. Glad to report it'll be my first :]
Beautiful! Just seen in the skin and immediately ordered one. Neg comments are thought to be from disgruntled previous model owners who are now outclassed both in looks and quality. Kia lead the game with 7 year warranty, looks and affordable quality. Get used to the looks, others will follow.
Love the new look. See it in the showroom and the GT line is stunning. Driving wise, the newer model beats the previous model BY FAR! I know I have owned both. 7 years warranty .....no brainer!
Here is my Kia experience. Anyone in my position has encountered the same thing from Kia. If you cannot supply them with up to date maintenance records on your vehicle they will not cover it. So for instance, if you change your own oil you're screwed. Might work if you saved all your receipts but very few people are in the habit of saving receipts of them doing their own oil changes. This ploy Kia uses is well documented if you want to look it up, I have, and it’s out there. Also my car would be covered under the SC147 recall as the symptoms of my engine seizing up (engine needs replaced) followed the exact same symptomology as those the manufacturing defect notes in the recall. The recall notice even appears on my Carfax report. Again you can find all the recall information online. The reason my car isn't part of the SC147 recall according to Kia is because it is MPI instead of GDI. All the rest of the engine is the exact same, 2.4L theta II. Kia says that because my car uses a different kind of fuel injection method that it cannot be affected by the metal filings left in the engine block which is what the SC147 recall is all about. That's totally absurd on its face but that's Kia's position. The vehicles Kia did recall was done after many government threats as well as numerous lawsuits brought by disgruntled Kia owners for which there are many. Kia's mother company, Hyundai actually recalled their vehicles for the same problem immediately when the issue was discovered. It took Kia several years later to admit to the problem and issue a recall even though they were well aware of the problem. Where was Kia's concern for people being killed due to this manufacturing defect? A car having its engine seize up on the interstate would be something that would concern most companies immediately but not Kia. Unless Kia completely changes the way it does business they will continue to cost consumers thousands of dollars for defective cars and probably end up killing people due to their own negligence. I had to argue, write emails, file complaints with various entities, etc just to get Kia to actually LOOK at my engine at no cost to me to determine the how and why of the engine failure. Kia refused to cover my car even though it is under warranty and furthermore refused to even LOOK at my car to see what caused the failure. I'm still waiting for a callback from Kia with their assessment. Kia actually agreed to take my valve cover off to take a look at my car once I complained as high up as I could to Kia. This was after several months of my car sitting dead on the Auffenberg Kia lot in Metro east St Louis. Kia actually told me I'd have to pay $1500 up front to have my engine failure looked into initially. My constant pressure on Kia finally got them to say they would take my valve cover off for no fee which costs Kia less than $50 in labor. Kia had no desire whatsoever to know what caused my engine to seize up. Their ONLY concern was to avoid any acknowledgement of any responsibility or liability. Kia already knew what caused the engine to fail. The same thing that happened to hundreds of thousands of the same engines made by Kia and Hyundai. It was the exact same problem as the Kia SC147 recall. Taking the valve cover off will not help. There was no oil leak. No oil smell. Never any indication of any problem with the valve cover. It's simply a ploy for Kia to say we looked at your engine and it's your fault. Who would trust their assessment at this point anyway? I'm out thousands of dollars I still owe on a car without a working engine. Don't you think any car maker worth a darn would want to know why one of their vehicles engines just seized up on the highway? Kia's been super lucky so far no one has died due to their negligence. Additionally a co-worker of mine had a problem with his Kia and will not buy one again either. For his Kia the car required a specific oil filter made and installed by Kia and if that was not used the engine fails. He was never told this when he purchased the vehicle. His insurance successfully sued Kia for over $7,000 for his engine failure. Unfortunately my insurance doesn't cover mechanical issues. Ever wonder why your Kia never quite gets the gas mileage it was rated to get? Kia has also paid out for a class action lawsuit because they lied about the MPG of many of their models. The very MPG rating that many people base a large percentage of their purchase decision on. Yeah, Kia lied about that too but kept it hush hush. You can find the information online if you look for it. I had my car into the dealership (Auffenberg) several times before the engine failure telling them something is bad wrong with the car. The Kia service department ran every kind of computer diagnostic and could find no reason for the problems which included knocking, major loss of power, major loss of fuel economy and car dying at both idle and speed. Check engine light was always on and every sensor it said was malfunctioning was replaced and it didn't help. Unfortunately I could not leave my car with Kia. Kia wouldn't supply me with a free rental. They said it was against company policy. My step daughter was dying needing a second liver transplant as all this was going on and I couldn't be without that vehicle. With only one vehicle (other than the Kia) I wouldn't be able to get to work or my step daughter wouldn't be able to be cared for properly. I told Kia this and still they refused to get me a rental while they actually got to the root of my car problem and addressed it. Instead they said sorry to hear that, we can't find any problem with your car. They actually let me leave with a car they KNEW was dangerous and about to fail. They didn't care that my family was going through a serious medical situation with my step daughter and the car behaving as it was only increased the stress on my entire family during this time. Fortunately my step daughter got her transplant just in time and is doing ok now. Not only did Kia sell me a defective product but all this happened as our family is going through the stress of a child being deathly ill, lots of additional costs for medical related expenses and Kia was told this and didn't care. Kia added thousands of dollars to my already stressed finances by selling me a defective vehicle. But it gets even better. The Kia rep in Arizona named Steve that handles my case and many others actually told me on the phone that some of Kia's cars die early and that's just the way it is. He insisted all other car manufacturers have the same problem and also refuse to repair the vehicles leaving their customers screwed too. That's certainly not my experience nor that of anyone I know. Steve at Kia flat out told me Kia isn't going to pay and I'm out of luck because I got a bad Kia and have to eat it. That's what he said. That's Kia’s customer service that said that to me. I have to shake my head and laugh every time I call Kia and their recording says "Rated #1 in initial quality 2 years in a row!" Yeah, and dies in 78,000 miles and Kia refuses to make a full recall or honor it's warranty. You won't see Kia winning any customer service awards or vehicle longevity awards. My advice to anyone that has a Kia (ESPECIALLY if it's a 2.4L) is to trade it in and get something other than a Kia before it dies and your left paying off a car that doesn't run. I liked Kia at one time or I wouldn't have bought one. What I've found out since has opened my eyes to the quality of their vehicles and their denials of their own manufacturing defects even if it could cost lives or severely screw consumers over financially. Buying a Kia might make you think you're getting more quality for less money but it's all based upon lies and cover-ups. That is my Kia experience and it's the WORST experience I've had with any company on any level at any time in my 31 (47 - 16) years of driving cars.
i think Mazdas are the most beautiful the kodo design is a home run, check the new cx9, it is jaw dropping and one of the best looking suvs out period. New KIA sorento, again very beautiful.
+TheRealBajan i agree. I havent driven or read many reviews on the cx9 engine yet. I think its a 2.5 ltr turbo??? Im not sure if it will put too much pressure on the engine for such a heavy car. A v6 would of been perfect.. Then people will complain about petrol usage.
The rear end of this car is one of the best I have ever seen on any automobile. It rivals the Macan, maybe even beats it. Shame the front is such an abomination.
Looks good! In fact it's close Brother the Tucson looks good too! People will definitely be torn between the 2 brothers! The Japanese, you guys better buck up!
Usually Korean cars come with tons of cool features but when it comes to driving experience and responsiveness usually non of the reviewers are satisfied.
+Kareem Abd El Qawii - both are good cars. The Kia is newer and has a better (7-year) warranty, but you can get a sharp deal on the Ford. We suggest to drive them both and see what works best for you... or stay tuned as we'll do a detailed comparison in the coming weeks!
It looks like shit in the video and on pictures but if you look at it in person it looks great. I sat in one the other day, a GT LINE version and it looks and feels fantastic. Its a great car.
+SteveGisthebest80 okay will do that! I remember the first time I saw the previous model in person it was literally love and first sight and so I bought it a year later. When I see it will let you know if my mind has changed.
he's getting nearly double the claimed 8.5l fuel figure???? and it's sluggish? that is very disappointing. no amount of 'running in' can justify a fuel figure like that.
bloody hell that shit looks ugly I have a 2014 model diesel don't think I'll trade for that look at all......if you block out the grill it will look like a porche cayenne
What the fuck have they done with the front end on this car? Why have they gone "Bug Eyed"? It looks downright awful! What the hell are the Kia designers thinking? They must all be high on drugs or something? The previous model Sportage had a reasonable looking front end - but now this? It must be a joke with that big wide open bi-toothed gaping mouth with bug eyes sitting atop? Kia only needed to tidy up the rear end to make it look something like a scaled down Sorrento and they would have been on a winner. But this? This is plain ugly! Kia I need a new car and the Sportage was on my shortlist - not any more!!!!
What a immpecable review you guys've put together here. Props to the entire CarAdvise team, especially the lad reviewing the car. Such a joy to witness him introducing us to this great car. Glad to report it'll be my first :]
Any report on how you enjoyed it?
Beautiful! Just seen in the skin and immediately ordered one. Neg comments are thought to be from disgruntled previous model owners who are now outclassed both in looks and quality. Kia lead the game with 7 year warranty, looks and affordable quality. Get used to the looks, others will follow.
Nice review. presentable and full of details about the car; space, ride and handling, features.
I seriously want this car and the seats are super comfortable
Kia, Hyundai, Mazda, probably the best cars to buy here in Australia.
Wow I think the Germans and the Japanese are sweating and is in big trouble. Kia is kicking ass right now...
lol
I agree great suv
Love the new look. See it in the showroom and the GT line is stunning. Driving wise, the newer model beats the previous model BY FAR! I know I have owned both. 7 years warranty .....no brainer!
Clearly this is a "hate it" or "love it" exterior design, personally i find it's quite appealing.
KIA sportage motors is the best one, i like it and it has good design
polarizing but it definitely looks better in person.
Here is my Kia experience. Anyone in my position has encountered the same thing from Kia. If you cannot supply them with up to date maintenance records on your vehicle they will not cover it. So for instance, if you change your own oil you're screwed. Might work if you saved all your receipts but very few people are in the habit of saving receipts of them doing their own oil changes. This ploy Kia uses is well documented if you want to look it up, I have, and it’s out there. Also my car would be covered under the SC147 recall as the symptoms of my engine seizing up (engine needs replaced) followed the exact same symptomology as those the manufacturing defect notes in the recall. The recall notice even appears on my Carfax report. Again you can find all the recall information online. The reason my car isn't part of the SC147 recall according to Kia is because it is MPI instead of GDI. All the rest of the engine is the exact same, 2.4L theta II. Kia says that because my car uses a different kind of fuel injection method that it cannot be affected by the metal filings left in the engine block which is what the SC147 recall is all about. That's totally absurd on its face but that's Kia's position. The vehicles Kia did recall was done after many government threats as well as numerous lawsuits brought by disgruntled Kia owners for which there are many. Kia's mother company, Hyundai actually recalled their vehicles for the same problem immediately when the issue was discovered. It took Kia several years later to admit to the problem and issue a recall even though they were well aware of the problem. Where was Kia's concern for people being killed due to this manufacturing defect? A car having its engine seize up on the interstate would be something that would concern most companies immediately but not Kia. Unless Kia completely changes the way it does business they will continue to cost consumers thousands of dollars for defective cars and probably end up killing people due to their own negligence. I had to argue, write emails, file complaints with various entities, etc just to get Kia to actually LOOK at my engine at no cost to me to determine the how and why of the engine failure. Kia refused to cover my car even though it is under warranty and furthermore refused to even LOOK at my car to see what caused the failure. I'm still waiting for a callback from Kia with their assessment. Kia actually agreed to take my valve cover off to take a look at my car once I complained as high up as I could to Kia. This was after several months of my car sitting dead on the Auffenberg Kia lot in Metro east St Louis. Kia actually told me I'd have to pay $1500 up front to have my engine failure looked into initially. My constant pressure on Kia finally got them to say they would take my valve cover off for no fee which costs Kia less than $50 in labor. Kia had no desire whatsoever to know what caused my engine to seize up. Their ONLY concern was to avoid any acknowledgement of any responsibility or liability. Kia already knew what caused the engine to fail. The same thing that happened to hundreds of thousands of the same engines made by Kia and Hyundai. It was the exact same problem as the Kia SC147 recall. Taking the valve cover off will not help. There was no oil leak. No oil smell. Never any indication of any problem with the valve cover. It's simply a ploy for Kia to say we looked at your engine and it's your fault. Who would trust their assessment at this point anyway? I'm out thousands of dollars I still owe on a car without a working engine. Don't you think any car maker worth a darn would want to know why one of their vehicles engines just seized up on the highway? Kia's been super lucky so far no one has died due to their negligence. Additionally a co-worker of mine had a problem with his Kia and will not buy one again either. For his Kia the car required a specific oil filter made and installed by Kia and if that was not used the engine fails. He was never told this when he purchased the vehicle. His insurance successfully sued Kia for over $7,000 for his engine failure. Unfortunately my insurance doesn't cover mechanical issues. Ever wonder why your Kia never quite gets the gas mileage it was rated to get? Kia has also paid out for a class action lawsuit because they lied about the MPG of many of their models. The very MPG rating that many people base a large percentage of their purchase decision on. Yeah, Kia lied about that too but kept it hush hush. You can find the information online if you look for it. I had my car into the dealership (Auffenberg) several times before the engine failure telling them something is bad wrong with the car. The Kia service department ran every kind of computer diagnostic and could find no reason for the problems which included knocking, major loss of power, major loss of fuel economy and car dying at both idle and speed. Check engine light was always on and every sensor it said was malfunctioning was replaced and it didn't help. Unfortunately I could not leave my car with Kia. Kia wouldn't supply me with a free rental. They said it was against company policy. My step daughter was dying needing a second liver transplant as all this was going on and I couldn't be without that vehicle. With only one vehicle (other than the Kia) I wouldn't be able to get to work or my step daughter wouldn't be able to be cared for properly. I told Kia this and still they refused to get me a rental while they actually got to the root of my car problem and addressed it. Instead they said sorry to hear that, we can't find any problem with your car. They actually let me leave with a car they KNEW was dangerous and about to fail. They didn't care that my family was going through a serious medical situation with my step daughter and the car behaving as it was only increased the stress on my entire family during this time. Fortunately my step daughter got her transplant just in time and is doing ok now. Not only did Kia sell me a defective product but all this happened as our family is going through the stress of a child being deathly ill, lots of additional costs for medical related expenses and Kia was told this and didn't care. Kia added thousands of dollars to my already stressed finances by selling me a defective vehicle. But it gets even better. The Kia rep in Arizona named Steve that handles my case and many others actually told me on the phone that some of Kia's cars die early and that's just the way it is. He insisted all other car manufacturers have the same problem and also refuse to repair the vehicles leaving their customers screwed too. That's certainly not my experience nor that of anyone I know. Steve at Kia flat out told me Kia isn't going to pay and I'm out of luck because I got a bad Kia and have to eat it. That's what he said. That's Kia’s customer service that said that to me. I have to shake my head and laugh every time I call Kia and their recording says "Rated #1 in initial quality 2 years in a row!" Yeah, and dies in 78,000 miles and Kia refuses to make a full recall or honor it's warranty. You won't see Kia winning any customer service awards or vehicle longevity awards. My advice to anyone that has a Kia (ESPECIALLY if it's a 2.4L) is to trade it in and get something other than a Kia before it dies and your left paying off a car that doesn't run. I liked Kia at one time or I wouldn't have bought one. What I've found out since has opened my eyes to the quality of their vehicles and their denials of their own manufacturing defects even if it could cost lives or severely screw consumers over financially. Buying a Kia might make you think you're getting more quality for less money but it's all based upon lies and cover-ups. That is my Kia experience and it's the WORST experience I've had with any company on any level at any time in my 31 (47 - 16) years of driving cars.
Great looking car, love the new front. Overall I prefer the look to the previous model which was great too.
Seems like a neat car. I just love the scenery in the background, too :)
That's Hawthorn, a suburb of Melbourne in Australia.
Cool, the trees are really pretty. Australia is on my bucket list to go there someday :)
Kia and hyundai even mazda getting better in design
if only subaru did something about their ancient-looking cars like Forester and WRX
+cybertroy2 thats the only thing stopping me from liking or buying a subaru besides the new 2016 wrx. The bug eye wrx was a fkn shocker.
i think Mazdas are the most beautiful the kodo design is a home run, check the new cx9, it is jaw dropping and one of the best looking suvs out period.
New KIA sorento, again very beautiful.
+TheRealBajan i agree. I havent driven or read many reviews on the cx9 engine yet. I think its a 2.5 ltr turbo??? Im not sure if it will put too much pressure on the engine for such a heavy car. A v6 would of been perfect.. Then people will complain about petrol usage.
you just have to love that australian accent :)
+Peter C - Cheers Peter. We've become quite used to it.
I know it's so sexy mm mmmmm
SING TO ME BABY :D
Love my 2016 Kia Sportage GT Line. It's a great car with lots of nice features.
Does it have drls ?
Trouble with the 1.6 it’s under powered , a lot of gear changes needed
I'm thinking of buying this car thank you for this information 😘
The rear end of this car is one of the best I have ever seen on any automobile. It rivals the Macan, maybe even beats it. Shame the front is such an abomination.
Mark George totally agree! It's a bummer the front is not attractive
CX-5 Mazda and Kia Sportage my fucking dream car
Z wash your mouth out idiot
Good review and a nice car but I think the new VW Tiguan is a much better over all package and the german looks better too.
The seats on this car is comfortable as fuck
They should say that in the brochure
+CarAdvice.com.au Yes and i like the new improved interior
Liban Abdi yet another low life who needs to wash his mouth out.
mel warburton Yet another low life with an unnecessary comment
Love the taillights, the headlamp could be better.
Did Australia get the redesign a year earlier? That design didn't come to the US until 2017.
Looks good! In fact it's close Brother the Tucson looks good too! People will definitely be torn between the 2 brothers! The Japanese, you guys better buck up!
well they dont backup because they are great cars and more relaible:p
well they dont backup because they are great cars and more relaible:p
well they dont backup because they are great cars and more relaible:p
well they dont backup because they are great cars and more relaible
+Armand Kyle Tupino shut the fuck up
6'3"......a real measuring stick 😊
Usually Korean cars come with tons of cool features but when it comes to driving experience and responsiveness usually non of the reviewers are satisfied.
the best car of the word
HELLO EVERYONE. FROM WHERE I CAN FIND THESE SMALL CAR PLATES?? 0:02
Which one is better : ford kuga or this one ?
thanks in advance.
+Kareem Abd El Qawii - both are good cars. The Kia is newer and has a better (7-year) warranty, but you can get a sharp deal on the Ford. We suggest to drive them both and see what works best for you... or stay tuned as we'll do a detailed comparison in the coming weeks!
very nice car
.................. i like this model
When is it coming out because I am not finding it at the delears inventory
I'd go with the diesel
very nice
it looks really nice, the light looks like porsche suv :)
is it better then rav4 and mazda cx5? and more reliable?
I always thought cars should have wireless chargers, lo and behold kia has one! kudos
Yeah but it's only for samsungs and lg's
Gt version should have a turbo or v6
It looks like shit in the video and on pictures but if you look at it in person it looks great. I sat in one the other day, a GT LINE version and it looks and feels fantastic. Its a great car.
thanks for that, it really does not look good on the video. not a fan of the front grill :/
No it doesnt but go and have a look at it in person, you will change your mind.
+SteveGisthebest80 okay will do that! I remember the first time I saw the previous model in person it was literally love and first sight and so I bought it a year later. When I see it will let you know if my mind has changed.
i love this car
my next one 😉
The car is unique, but i feel ill get a face lift soon
is that onslow road
Spotaaage? Didn't know it was pronounced that way. Kinda cute.
is it the gt line One?
Yes - the Platinum in the review has the GT-Line package.
+CarAdvice.com ok, also does it have 12 w cigarette lighter in the trunk?
Love it or hate it look to be honest. I am one that hates the front a lot.
Flying Bigfoot That's because you can't afford to own one
love the accent
Are you sure that this is a 2016,? Otherwise it looks newer like a 2017
Previous model much better looking. Schreyer dropped the ball on this one.
front reminds me of a nissan leaf.
No manuals means no new Kia for me
Why is the driver wheel in the right side of the car
Some countries do that. Hong Kong for example
but this is america the wheel is on the left of the car and the kia Sportage has the wheel on the left maybe the camera made the video reversed.
Australia champ.
Not all countries drive on the left. In my country, the driver's seat is on the right as shown in this video.
Donald Trump! Merica!
hmm
It looks like a Porsche Macan mated with a Mazda MX-5...
...and it's still not as ugly as a Nissan Juke.
he's getting nearly double the claimed 8.5l fuel figure???? and it's sluggish? that is very disappointing. no amount of 'running in' can justify a fuel figure like that.
Sure it can. Brand new car. 40-degree day so lots of aircon on idling etc. Basically we'll leave fuel consumption assessment to a longer test.
need extra contract hahaha
Whats wrong with his right eye?
+John Ferreria - strained from reading too many TH-cam comments
nice kia Besar
sella
tri
frrr
Isn't that 2017 sportage?
2016 looks a bit different, www.kia.ca/sportage?sourceid=hp-dropdown
+Peter K - Australian spec. Given it is 2016, it is the 2016 model. Make sense?
+CarAdvice.com.au Interesting, i would assume 2016 model should look similar(or be the same) in all regions, i guess that is not the case, thanks.
CRAUOCKY
Haw mac praej indeya delhi
It looks like an angry frog.
Lool
a beautiful angry frog
😂
bloody hell that shit looks ugly I have a 2014 model diesel don't think I'll trade for that look at all......if you block out the grill it will look like a porche cayenne
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What the fuck have they done with the front end on this car? Why have they gone "Bug Eyed"? It looks downright awful! What the hell are the Kia designers thinking? They must all be high on drugs or something? The previous model Sportage had a reasonable looking front end - but now this? It must be a joke with that big wide open bi-toothed gaping mouth with bug eyes sitting atop? Kia only needed to tidy up the rear end to make it look something like a scaled down Sorrento and they would have been on a winner. But this? This is plain ugly! Kia I need a new car and the Sportage was on my shortlist - not any more!!!!
N Stilo another low life who needs to wash his mouth out with carbolic
Wow that's one ugly front, it's not funny. Side by side with the Nissan Juke, it makes the Nissan Juke look decent.
Kia is junk
toyota/honda is good
What is that? what the fuck is that
very nice
very nice