so true in 2010 a bought a new Kia Soul- inside of a couple years the drivers arm rest on the door had a three foot split right down the middle- very impressed w this Sportage!
I love how this looks, especially on the inside. I hope it tops off at $35k for the top trim. And as long as the car is quiet and comfortable on the highways, this is it. My next purchase for sure.
*THAT'S THE KIND of panoramic sunrooof I was looking for (in one piece and not movable so I don't have to give maintenance to it), sadly , they didn't stick to it and didn't make it available to the EX trim in USA market, smh...*
Honestly I wish he would take that out of all videos. I don't need to hear 2 mins of the history of the car. Just show me the damn car. I always skip anyway.
I have a KIA ceed and I just want to get the 2021 Toyota Rav4 Prime. its got presence, amazing interior and exterior, reliable and apparently the fastest Toyota on sale lol
The EV6 screen on the Sportage is a lovely design.. a direct fight against its cousin the Tucson Hybrid. Buyers have so many choice options against the Rav4 as well.
Kia and Hyundai are killing it. A year ago I thought my next car would be the new Tucson, now with this and the new Sorento, I actually have options to choose from.
I’m diggin’ the increase in size, the infotainment looks fantastic… etc. Give it rear passenger adjustable climate control and a 2.0 litre turbo… and it would be even better :) Still, very nice
Wow Kia has come a long way. They’re basically way cooler looking and to drive than Hyundai. Love the dual screen side by side look and that it’s fully loaded with more features than most other compact SUVs. Blows away the competition besides maybe reliability but at least they also have a decent warranty. You’d have to keep it til the wheels fell off though to be worth it. Depreciation is still high on Korean cars.
Joe, that is one sexy and wild looing suv. You've reviewed both the new Tuscon and this new Sportage. If you were to buy a new SUV tomorrow, which one would you walk away with? They're both built on the same platform but have their own unique look ( love them both) and feel. Just curious about what you would choose and why. And also which one would hold more twinkies in the center console 😂😂😂 You're the best Joe.
They’ve just released this here in Australia just recently and it’s far better than any other car in it’s class. I drove it and honestly I wouldn’t pay the $50,000 more you have to pay to buy one of the German Big 3 here in Australia. (Mind you here in Australia, Kia and Hyundai do their own local suspension tuning so it’s setup perfectly for Australia and that maybe why it drives so good). Only things lacking are a bigger motor like the CX-5 Turbo and Escape and from what I’ve seen it looks like they may have given too much rear leg space that it’s now impacting the boot and it doesn’t have sliding or reclining rear seats.
I'm going to be looking to buy a new vehicle one day. Now I do love the CRV, but this has me rethinking my choice. It looks beautiful and I love what Kia has done to this Sportage.
Joe, Kia really just proved Hyundai ownership woth the grill like the Elantra, headlights like the Sonata and roof and mirror design that's totally Hyundai no denying! Looks great though!!
Hey joe and Lori, how are yall (because its friday (just reminded be about that song by Rebecca Black FRIDAY) anyways so, I think that kia did a homerun with their new Kia Sportage (and thier lineup seen very well, from the K5 to the Kia Carnival). But if you had to choose this (the kia sportage) or the brother (Hyundai tucson) or what ever suv in this compact category (there is the gorgeous Mazda cx-5, Nissan Rouge, Toyota Rav 4 or even the Honda CR-V) which one will you buy. Edit:what's up with Lori, why she is not filming
They only allowed one person at the event due to Covid restrictions. And he hasn't driven the KIA yet and he obviously can't give it any zonks at the press release event. Personally i find the CR-V and RAV4 drives boring, even with their turbo. I don't think these will be exciting either but based on the looks and the tech, these win hands down. Interior is much more premium than the tacky designs Honda and Toyota have.
toyota and honda better step their game up, because kia is coming so its mazda with the CX50, and the CRV and RAV4 are looking like their stuck in the 2010s
Wow that interior is great, i have a 2021 CR-V I’m leasing. I think I’ll be switching when it’s up, I’ve been disappointed with Honda’s boring interior and small screens
I disagree. Last thing we need is a carbon copy of each line up, like Nissan. I love how Kia and Hyundai don't make their cars scale down version of each other. They give them their own personality.
I need to buy a car by May and this one is on the top of the list. I just hope I can get the hybrid model. I was going to get a Tesla, but not after they raised the prices so much (and the wait list is now until 2023).
The Kia Sportage sold in the US certainly did have its share of problems. In some cases, the engine failures were traced to a faulty batch of engine bearings, in others, a leaking oil sump was blamed for allowing too much oil to escape, leading to oil starvation which destroyed the whole engine.
I would never own or trust a Korean brand . It has a tainted reliability .. Like a nasty girl you would never let meet your mother . Bad reliability , reputation and poor resale are seldom forgotten . Why chance a car that has been know to be a lemon of the worst kind .
Japanese vehicles are SUPERIOR to A Korean brand ! Always have been always will be .. People will roll their eyes a Korean vehicle ... They have a notorious bad reputation ! There are so many jokes made about them as well ..
@@randyjackson347 stop ur BS dude. A friend has had a Hyundai Genesis for over 10 years. I've had my kia for 5. No issues at all. You must be a senior citizen who still thinks Korean cars are bad
Well my wife sportage 2023 have been 10 days at kia..the controls and the screen are frozen...6 days and 100 miles old....still they cant figure out the problem...
I love it my boy Joe keep up the work and I love the video lot real true 💯 👍
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The Korean version has some extra bits in the interior like back seat pockets have a zipper compartment too. Overall been in love with the new Sportage. But I am over SUVs this year and got the 2022 Civic Hatch.
The new 2022 Forte looks so good, especially the GT-Line & GT. Looks like the the 2022 Stinger & 2021+ K5 combined. It has the updated LEDs that the 2022 Stinger GT-Line specifically has, but also has the heartbeat at the ends, except it doesn't light up & is just an alloy material, it's subtle though, because it has an amber turn signal right below, however if you black it out, it's more prominent.
I love everything about this vehicle. Infotainment, hooks on the back of the seats, size, reclining rear seat, just overall design is fabulous. So torn between this and cx50 😤
Can someone please explain to this guy the concept of head room and panoramic sunroof. He keeps talking about there being enough headroom even with the sunroof. The glass roof DOES NOOOOOOOOOOOT intrude into the headroom. There is no insulation or intrusion into the head space of the back seat. The old line about back seats having LESS headroom when the car is equipped with a sunroof was because 40 years ago, they didn't have electric sunroofs that retracted over top and outside the vehicle like they do regularly now. They all used to retract INTO the roof line, which meant that the back seat head room was often less than when there was no sunroof. That is not true anymore. It's not a difficult thing to understand. Zonk
Really like it how they are doing a full redesign instead of a facelift because the current Sportage is super bland and it looks out of place compared to the others
I can't wait until the specs and prices are released, I'm prepared to place an order the day the 23's are available. I was shopping for 2022 SX Turbo but started my search too late in the model year to find what I wanted so I started researching this '23 year model and will now wait, as it is head and shoulders above the '22 yr model. All that remains is what engines/equipment will be available. I hope the SX turbo will still be available. I looked long and hard at the PHEV but decided I would rather have the turbo, gas mileage isn't as important as I only put on 5k miles a year max. The first quarter of '22 starts today, so bring that thing on, I'm ready to order, the sooner the better..
Larry, I think the new sorrento came out last year (and it's not ugly, especially with the "Aruba Green"), but you are right if kia keep up at this rate who will know about the next generation styling. Edit: what do you think about the kia EV9 and Hyundai SEVEN concept
My only gripe would be with the shifter. You have KIA going fully digital in terms of the big dash and infotainment system. USB C, normal USB and wireless charging. So why not an electric shifter like other manufacturers are doing?
They have the rotary shifter in the Korean market. Adding a shifter give KIA that sportier edge. Hyundai, it's twin Tuscon model is more going for the luxury route. Which is why most of their models has button controlled shifter.
Currently have a 2021 Sportage SX Turbo AWD. I don't like the front of this. Rear is fine, interior is nice. Was hoping they'd come out with a a stronger engine ~270hp. Hoping more details emerge with higher trim offerings. Lease is up in 2 years... probably looking at Genesis GV70 at that point (gently used or new lease). Nice review though, looking forward to seeing more.
Yeah, it's a dandy of an SUV! Even though nothings set in stone I think this a great great Kia Sportage. While there's nothing is written in stone when it comes to specs I love this vehicle.
Looks really good Joe. Their designs are bold and somewhat innovative. I like them. They’ve come so far, along with Hyundai over the years. Thanks ! Great review……and video work 👍
I was pretty interested in the Sportage because I thought it was better looking than the Tucson. The new Mazda CX-50 blows this thing away in style though.
Kia totally knocks it out of the park! Kia and Hyundai have stolen the show from aged brands, with bold designs that won't banish the average joe to the poorhouse!
It looks fantastic very futuristic love the new design and the way the design flows also love the increased space on the inside. Will definitely be ordering one when orders open. Will definitely be my next lease.
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Just bought my 2023 kia Sportage ex after owning Hondas all of my life. I am still nervous, but so far, I love it. However, I do not have the heated steering wheel, sunroof, or push button cargo hatch door. Im not sure why, so that disappointments me. If they are important to you, keep that in mind. So far, I love it. It drives and rides very well. Handles well on the roads . im praying it holds up to its warranty and quality standards of 10 yrs/100,000 miles. I plan on keeping it for the long haul!
Hello. Could you please always tell us the name of the TRIM you are reviewing and also on the title. Would be nice to know exactly the trim we are looking at. On All your videos please. Thanks 🙏 😮
I listen to a lot of these reviews and want to know about what I think is important. I love the BMV, the Blind Spot monitor system . It seems like the best thing they have going for them. The TV screen that makes it work is all one unit, no bulbs to burn out, no gauges to go bad, no hands, springs or dials to fall off or fade in color. Easy to replace and fix I think this is their best feature and most spend 5 seconds on it. The little lady from the Kia land videos spends less time on it and says she would probably never use it because she likes to look and check instead :) I need that, and the Adaptive Speed control that matches the speed of the car in front of you. It is the most annoying thing IO do while long distance driving, constantly adjusting my speed control. If I had a self parking car I would never sit and wait for it to do it, they take too long. I had a Mazda truck years ago and the thing I hated about it was that it wound out the engine when you accelerated with such a whine it drove me nuts like it was everything it had. It did that on every small hill on the freeway and would shift down 2 gears and just take off like a bat out of hell. It was very annoying and it felt like it was getting gallons per mile instead of vice versa. If I drive one of these and it's like that, it will be a no go. People like this guy, that spend all this time admiring little pieces of plastic and comparing the cars to BMW's and Range Rover's are wasting my time. I would look at the full frame of a car and just say "that looks nice." and move on. But I guess the dealers love it and that's who hire them.
"The Sportage Hybrid uses a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder paired with a 44 kW permanent magnet electric motor, which draws juice from a 1.49 kWh lithium-ion battery. The combined 226 horsepower is routed through a six-speed automatic, just like in the Tucson. ****************** This is a quote from the Nov.17 issue of Car and Driver for the upcoming 2023 Kia Sportage. This does not jibe with what was reported in this review as I understand it. Would you care to comment on this? Nicely done review, but would appreciate a clarification. This is an outstanding looking unit with head-turning looks and features. It makes my 2019 CR-V Touring look antiquated. I was interested in the, apparently, similarly equipped mechanically 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid in N.E. Wisconsin, but they just aren't in stock and dealers don't know when or if they might be in stock. Some of the dealers are chumming the waters and playing games. Based on the stunning looks and features of this 2023 Kia Sportage, I may just ditch my plans for the 22 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and wait for this Sportage to come onto the scene. I became so obsessed with the HYBRID version that I didn't realize you were not reviewing the Hybrid version. Sorry!
Looks are only skin deep folks. GDI engines are notorious for carbon buildup so unless they introduce an engine with port injection to keep those intake valves clean I’ll not even consider this vehicle. And I sure do hope they have resolved the crank case bearing issue with these vehicles which resulted with many suddenly shutting down and or catching fire. To avoid repairing all these vehicles they were installing knock sensors to alert the driver when the bearings were about to go which is ludicrous.I believe there’s a class action suit against Kia and Hyundai as this affected various model lines since I believe 2017.
Oh come on, really? You want to compare a $37000 (top trim) SUV to an SUV that starts are over $82000. Yeah, at over twice the price, it better be better.....
This is a realy pretty ride like😍 I'm kinda jealous that my mom will have digital gauges and not me please do that on the 23 k5 gt kia and please keep the blue like the 22 k5 has I'm depressed that there is no more k5 gt's let me be first to review a 2023 kia motors thank you 🙏
Kia and Hyundai have really proved themselves they can be better as years goes by.
so true in 2010 a bought a new Kia Soul- inside of a couple years the drivers arm rest on the door had a three foot split right down the middle- very impressed w this Sportage!
I love how this looks, especially on the inside. I hope it tops off at $35k for the top trim. And as long as the car is quiet and comfortable on the highways, this is it. My next purchase for sure.
Same. I wish I could see the color options but can't find those anywhere.
Isn't 35k too much for a small SUV with only 182 HP?
@@porfiriato84 with the markups it will be even worse. Without markups though things get expensive everyday
@@mattmekhaeil well. Here's to hoping 2022 will bring in some markup relief 🥲
@@porfiriato84 how is that expensive
*THAT'S THE KIND of panoramic sunrooof I was looking for (in one piece and not movable so I don't have to give maintenance to it), sadly , they didn't stick to it and didn't make it available to the EX trim in USA market, smh...*
Thanks for letting me bringing it in!
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To the door the panels
"The compact SUV segment is ON FIRE" Actually Joe I'd argue the EV segment is on fire 🔥
Honestly I wish he would take that out of all videos. I don't need to hear 2 mins of the history of the car. Just show me the damn car. I always skip anyway.
I'm thinking about trading in my 2014 Rav4 XLE for this. Man, that's a sharp looking compact SUV.
I have a KIA ceed and I just want to get the 2021 Toyota Rav4 Prime. its got presence, amazing interior and exterior, reliable and apparently the fastest Toyota on sale lol
The EV6 screen on the Sportage is a lovely design.. a direct fight against its cousin the Tucson Hybrid. Buyers have so many choice options against the Rav4 as well.
Kia and Hyundai are killing it. A year ago I thought my next car would be the new Tucson, now with this and the new Sorento, I actually have options to choose from.
I’m diggin’ the increase in size, the infotainment looks fantastic… etc.
Give it rear passenger adjustable climate control and a 2.0 litre turbo… and it would be even better :)
Still, very nice
I'm got one Friday. And the screens are large and the space is amazing. I love my 23 sportage
How's the vehicle so far?
@Margarita Ramos I love it. Almost no hp tho. Should of waited for the hybrid
Wow Kia has come a long way. They’re basically way cooler looking and to drive than Hyundai. Love the dual screen side by side look and that it’s fully loaded with more features than most other compact SUVs. Blows away the competition besides maybe reliability but at least they also have a decent warranty. You’d have to keep it til the wheels fell off though to be worth it. Depreciation is still high on Korean cars.
KIA And Hyundai are the same company. This car is a clone of the Tucson. They just look different exterior and interior.
@@mr.wilson8340 a clone ,, LOOKS IDENTICAL. no EXCEPTS.
Joe, that is one sexy and wild looing suv. You've reviewed both the new Tuscon and this new Sportage. If you were to buy a new SUV tomorrow, which one would you walk away with?
They're both built on the same platform but have their own unique look ( love them both) and feel. Just curious about what you would choose and why. And also which one would hold more twinkies in the center console 😂😂😂
You're the best Joe.
I am going to go Sportage. I simply like the whole package more.
Tucson gets my vote.
@@RaitisRides I agree, Hyundai has stolen my heart but the Sportage is something I didn't expect from kia. Love those DRL'S.
They’ve just released this here in Australia just recently and it’s far better than any other car in it’s class. I drove it and honestly I wouldn’t pay the $50,000 more you have to pay to buy one of the German Big 3 here in Australia. (Mind you here in Australia, Kia and Hyundai do their own local suspension tuning so it’s setup perfectly for Australia and that maybe why it drives so good). Only things lacking are a bigger motor like the CX-5 Turbo and Escape and from what I’ve seen it looks like they may have given too much rear leg space that it’s now impacting the boot and it doesn’t have sliding or reclining rear seats.
I'm going to be looking to buy a new vehicle one day. Now I do love the CRV, but this has me rethinking my choice. It looks beautiful and I love what Kia has done to this Sportage.
I loved the way you highlight the different features of this vehicle, I'm getting it, Kia Sportage EX
I really want one now. I love the interior and exterior of this car.
I'm really liking the new Sportage! Bring the GT model with the turbo and I'm there. Excellent design.
Drive a KIA with a turbo. Turbo lag is horrible. I just traded in a one year old KIA Soul because I couldn’t stand driving it due to the lag.
Your reviews are amazing SIR Lori and JIM Rock also
Joe, Kia really just proved Hyundai ownership woth the grill like the Elantra, headlights like the Sonata and roof and mirror design that's totally Hyundai no denying! Looks great though!!
Nah don’t see it
Hyundai owns Kia
@@6z_v430 I didn't know huyndai own kia. I thought they both were made in Korea so they call them cousin.
@@fakedazzleful they don’t own them, they share stuff, but they are sister brands, look it up
@@HD_Kerino oh ok. Thanks for clarifying that
Hey joe and Lori, how are yall (because its friday (just reminded be about that song by Rebecca Black FRIDAY) anyways so, I think that kia did a homerun with their new Kia Sportage (and thier lineup seen very well, from the K5 to the Kia Carnival).
But if you had to choose this (the kia sportage) or the brother (Hyundai tucson) or what ever suv in this compact category (there is the gorgeous Mazda cx-5, Nissan Rouge, Toyota Rav 4 or even the Honda CR-V) which one will you buy.
Edit:what's up with Lori, why she is not filming
They only allowed one person at the event due to Covid restrictions. And he hasn't driven the KIA yet and he obviously can't give it any zonks at the press release event. Personally i find the CR-V and RAV4 drives boring, even with their turbo. I don't think these will be exciting either but based on the looks and the tech, these win hands down. Interior is much more premium than the tacky designs Honda and Toyota have.
Listen, that is a good looking compact suv. That dash and instrument cluster looks freaking sharp, they did an awesome job on it!!!
toyota and honda better step their game up, because kia is coming so its mazda with the CX50, and the CRV and RAV4 are looking like their stuck in the 2010s
Wow that interior is great, i have a 2021 CR-V I’m leasing. I think I’ll be switching when it’s up, I’ve been disappointed with Honda’s boring interior and small screens
Definitely over the CRV and RAV4. Love it’s interior and exterior. Anxiously waiting for it’s arrival to get rid of my RAV4.
Way too busy of a design. Kia should really just take the Telluride design and roll with it on all their models.
I disagree. Last thing we need is a carbon copy of each line up, like Nissan. I love how Kia and Hyundai don't make their cars scale down version of each other. They give them their own personality.
@@jraheemjefcoat429
Good on you. You're free to disagree but I'm not going to entertain them.
lol I loved the blooper at 11:20 🤣
No, not in the long run until they prove for decades of reliability compared to Honda and Toyota.
They are. Look at Honda and toyota reliability. They have went bad in this decade. Not even reliable anymore.
Kia is way more reliable than Toyota and Honda
@@america6529 proof?
@@porfiriato84 he drives a jeep he doesn't have a say in this. I've argued with this troll before on another video
@@mattmekhaeil ahhh yes. The mighty trolls. Reminded me of that one weirdo "naveenthemachine" who just comments to hate on Lexus.
I need to buy a car by May and this one is on the top of the list. I just hope I can get the hybrid model.
I was going to get a Tesla, but not after they raised the prices so much (and the wait list is now until 2023).
Those Tesla’s have junky build quality
Just saw this in person. It’s beautiful. Not gonna pay the $5K market adjustment though. :(
This just in! Raiti's favorite part is the "back end"!
I love it, especially the inside and I think it looks like a high end version of the Cr-v
The Kia Sportage sold in the US certainly did have its share of problems. In some cases, the engine failures were traced to a faulty batch of engine bearings, in others, a leaking oil sump was blamed for allowing too much oil to escape, leading to oil starvation which destroyed the whole engine.
I would never own or trust a Korean brand . It has a tainted reliability .. Like a nasty girl you would never let meet your mother . Bad reliability , reputation and poor resale are seldom forgotten . Why chance a car that has been know to be a lemon of the worst kind .
Japanese vehicles are SUPERIOR to A Korean brand ! Always have been always will be .. People will roll their eyes a Korean vehicle ... They have a notorious bad reputation ! There are so many jokes made about them as well ..
@@randyjackson347 stop ur BS dude. A friend has had a Hyundai Genesis for over 10 years. I've had my kia for 5. No issues at all. You must be a senior citizen who still thinks Korean cars are bad
Well my wife sportage 2023 have been 10 days at kia..the controls and the screen are frozen...6 days and 100 miles old....still they cant figure out the problem...
No way!!! I’ve been eyeing the 2023 🤦🏽♀️
I love it my boy Joe keep up the work and I love the video lot real true 💯 👍
The Korean version has some extra bits in the interior like back seat pockets have a zipper compartment too. Overall been in love with the new Sportage. But I am over SUVs this year and got the 2022 Civic Hatch.
Nice review! It will be interesting to see how this one sells.
To me, it's a very unusual-looking vehicle. That front end is alien.
“…the CR-V is gonna look like a refrigerator “😂😂😂
The new 2022 Forte looks so good, especially the GT-Line & GT. Looks like the the 2022 Stinger & 2021+ K5 combined. It has the updated LEDs that the 2022 Stinger GT-Line specifically has, but also has the heartbeat at the ends, except it doesn't light up & is just an alloy material, it's subtle though, because it has an amber turn signal right below, however if you black it out, it's more prominent.
I like Kia's designs ! Specially when they have the 8-speed auto transmission.
No CVT is a huge plus!
This is going to be the next car I buy. I like everything about it. Awesome!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I love everything about this vehicle. Infotainment, hooks on the back of the seats, size, reclining rear seat, just overall design is fabulous. So torn between this and cx50 😤
I love my new CX-5
@@2004cyrus I was debating between those two also. I bought the Kia because its cheaper lol
Was convinced to getting the seltos sx turbo, now this is having me reconsider that. Hope its here soon
i would wait for this one.
OmG so beautiful!!! That’s what I waiting for 🤘😱
Can someone please explain to this guy the concept of head room and panoramic sunroof. He keeps talking about there being enough headroom even with the sunroof. The glass roof DOES NOOOOOOOOOOOT intrude into the headroom. There is no insulation or intrusion into the head space of the back seat. The old line about back seats having LESS headroom when the car is equipped with a sunroof was because 40 years ago, they didn't have electric sunroofs that retracted over top and outside the vehicle like they do regularly now. They all used to retract INTO the roof line, which meant that the back seat head room was often less than when there was no sunroof. That is not true anymore. It's not a difficult thing to understand. Zonk
Oh man I'm sold! Gonna buy mine by next summer. Can't wait.
I bought one two weeks ago.
I Love it!
Really like it how they are doing a full redesign instead of a facelift because the current Sportage is super bland and it looks out of place compared to the others
Any chance you gonna review the 2022 kia forte GT?
Can’t wait for the Plug-in Hybrid version of the Kia Sportage.
At least it doesn’t have a cvt, I wonder if you can get the miles out of this one that you can on the rav4, even the crv’s
I can't wait until the specs and prices are released, I'm prepared to place an order the day the 23's are available. I was shopping for 2022 SX Turbo but started my search too late in the model year to find what I wanted so I started researching this '23 year model and will now wait, as it is head and shoulders above the '22 yr model. All that remains is what engines/equipment will be available. I hope the SX turbo will still be available. I looked long and hard at the PHEV but decided I would rather have the turbo, gas mileage isn't as important as I only put on 5k miles a year max. The first quarter of '22 starts today, so bring that thing on, I'm ready to order, the sooner the better..
This looks really good. Every new Kia gets better and better. I suspect the new Sorento will be as well. Thanks Joe. Great job!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Larry, I think the new sorrento came out last year (and it's not ugly, especially with the "Aruba Green"), but you are right if kia keep up at this rate who will know about the next generation styling.
Edit: what do you think about the kia EV9 and Hyundai SEVEN concept
My only gripe would be with the shifter. You have KIA going fully digital in terms of the big dash and infotainment system. USB C, normal USB and wireless charging. So why not an electric shifter like other manufacturers are doing?
Have you used Hyundais electric shifters? Doesn’t inspire confidence like a regular shifter that you can feel engage.
They have the rotary shifter in the Korean market. Adding a shifter give KIA that sportier edge. Hyundai, it's twin Tuscon model is more going for the luxury route. Which is why most of their models has button controlled shifter.
Currently have a 2021 Sportage SX Turbo AWD. I don't like the front of this. Rear is fine, interior is nice. Was hoping they'd come out with a a stronger engine ~270hp. Hoping more details emerge with higher trim offerings. Lease is up in 2 years... probably looking at Genesis GV70 at that point (gently used or new lease). Nice review though, looking forward to seeing more.
Hey Joe! When are you going on throttle with the all-new 2023 Kia Sportage? 👍👍🙂
Rims look great 👍
great review!
Great review! My pick would be the all new Mazda CX-5
rav 4!
@@saadtheman1 no
nah
Do you mean CX-50 perhaps? CX5 looks pretty feminine but CX-50 good job looking more muscular
What all new Mazda CX-5? :)
Hi Joe, love this Kia Sportage and the BZ4X is a dandy! Even though nothings set in stone I love these awesome videos!
Yeah, it's a dandy of an SUV! Even though nothings set in stone I think this a great great Kia Sportage. While there's nothing is written in stone when it comes to specs I love this vehicle.
Looks really good Joe. Their designs are bold and somewhat innovative. I like them. They’ve come so far, along with Hyundai over the years. Thanks ! Great review……and video work 👍
It may very well be, but I will take Toyota reliability over Kia every single time. Kia is killing it in their designs though.
Toyota's reliability is downhill. I like Kia's reliability tho.
I lived in Korea a few years, Kia’s engines & auto trained combos are very reliable if driven reasonably, they also fare well on rough roads
@@maga6319 get ur brain checked toyotas will always be king in reliability
@@saadtheman1 Uh no Matt. You need to get a life and stop creating multiple accounts
Kia`s are going to the junk yard in 5 to 6 years ... They are the worst ...
I was pretty interested in the Sportage because I thought it was better looking than the Tucson. The new Mazda CX-50 blows this thing away in style though.
This particular model isn't exactly the best to compare the new cx50. The X Pro off road model is the better comparison.
Agreed. Mazda vehicles are the best looking in the car business. The CX-50 raise the bar even higher.
The fully loaded top trim might just surprise.
@footballcoreano no
Very subjective
Kia totally knocks it out of the park! Kia and Hyundai have stolen the show from aged brands, with bold designs that won't banish the average joe to the poorhouse!
My neighbor has just bought this vehicle, 2023 Kia Sportage. I was skeptical at first but then it was actually acceptable.
" let's release our new SUV in total darkness!"
Yes it's better than both
There is a car chip glut in the world now in feb 2023 and you still have to wait 6 months for your vehicle to come in.Why?
clean and sweet little ride
You should have a drive with the 2.0 turbo diesel 4wd 8sp auto 2022 ........!!!! I drive it every day ....
My man loves scratching the paint with his hands and fingers
I think that gear shifter got stuck in 1995. Horrible. Annoying and Out of place in such a high tech interior.
First
Seats 💺 are spectacular 👌 🙌
Hyundai better take some notes on design there. Kia went over the top 💯
It looks fantastic very futuristic love the new design and the way the design flows also love the increased space on the inside. Will definitely be ordering one when orders open. Will definitely be my next lease.
It’s too dark inside the car. Take the car outside to review it so we can see wtf you’re talking about.
Interior is fantastic.
Exterior I like previous model
Currently have a 19 Chevy Trax. I don't like any cars/suvs with a turbo. Looking for a better compact suv to buy in the next year.
Any reason why you don't like cars with turbo? maintenance?
@@sugiartoudah8385 because of the extra wear and tear on the engine due to the increased pressures.
When is this expected to be released?
J MIESTER - what would I do without you & Lori? I'd probably change my pronoun from he, him to lame, loser . . . butt thank the cosmos for TEAM RAITI = best auto reports on TH-cam - tony
Do you think this Sportage better than Corolla Cross ? Yes , I do .
Yes, I do as well!
the release date is the first quarter of 2022
It reminds me of Mitsubishi's SUV by exterior design, that headlight and foglight pretty much mitsubishi's
Just bought my 2023 kia Sportage ex after owning Hondas all of my life. I am still nervous, but so far, I love it. However, I do not have the heated steering wheel, sunroof, or push button cargo hatch door. Im not sure why, so that disappointments me. If they are important to you, keep that in mind. So far, I love it. It drives and rides very well. Handles well on the roads . im praying it holds up to its warranty and quality standards of 10 yrs/100,000 miles. I plan on keeping it for the long haul!
Car looks so good. Kia killing it
Very competitive car, gotta appreciate the hard work and dedicated time to come with this beauty 😍
Also so Joe, I'm starting to take you seriously on these "Twenkie" snack pockets...🤣🤣😆😆
When is this dropping? Like when will it be available for purchasing
You had me at “7 inches longer”
Hello. Could you please always tell us the name of the TRIM you are reviewing and also on the title. Would be nice to know exactly the trim we are looking at. On All your videos please. Thanks 🙏 😮
Good info. Looking forward to performance comparisons.
I listen to a lot of these reviews and want to know about what I think is important. I love the BMV, the Blind Spot monitor system . It seems like the best thing they have going for them. The TV screen that makes it work is all one unit, no bulbs to burn out, no gauges to go bad, no hands, springs or dials to fall off or fade in color. Easy to replace and fix I think this is their best feature and most spend 5 seconds on it. The little lady from the Kia land videos spends less time on it and says she would probably never use it because she likes to look and check instead :) I need that, and the Adaptive Speed control that matches the speed of the car in front of you. It is the most annoying thing IO do while long distance driving, constantly adjusting my speed control. If I had a self parking car I would never sit and wait for it to do it, they take too long. I had a Mazda truck years ago and the thing I hated about it was that it wound out the engine when you accelerated with such a whine it drove me nuts like it was everything it had. It did that on every small hill on the freeway and would shift down 2 gears and just take off like a bat out of hell. It was very annoying and it felt like it was getting gallons per mile instead of vice versa. If I drive one of these and it's like that, it will be a no go. People like this guy, that spend all this time admiring little pieces of plastic and comparing the cars to BMW's and Range Rover's are wasting my time. I would look at the full frame of a car and just say "that looks nice." and move on. But I guess the dealers love it and that's who hire them.
Has anyone ever watched Louis Rossmann ride his bike around NYC, lol he would do circles around this SUV while in the traffic...
"The Sportage Hybrid uses a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder paired with a 44 kW permanent magnet electric motor, which draws juice from a 1.49 kWh lithium-ion battery. The combined 226 horsepower is routed through a six-speed automatic, just like in the Tucson.
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This is a quote from the Nov.17 issue of Car and Driver for the upcoming 2023 Kia Sportage. This does not jibe with what was reported in this review as I understand it. Would you care to comment on this? Nicely done review, but would appreciate a clarification.
This is an outstanding looking unit with head-turning looks and features. It makes my 2019 CR-V Touring look antiquated. I was interested in the, apparently, similarly equipped mechanically 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid in N.E. Wisconsin, but they just aren't in stock and dealers don't know when or if they might be in stock. Some of the dealers are chumming the waters and playing games. Based on the stunning looks and features of this 2023 Kia Sportage, I may just ditch my plans for the 22 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and wait for this Sportage to come onto the scene.
I became so obsessed with the HYBRID version that I didn't realize you were not reviewing the Hybrid version. Sorry!
Kia is very reliable..I still drive my 2007 kia spectra..looking to buy this Sportage soon.
Looks are only skin deep folks. GDI engines are notorious for carbon buildup so unless they introduce an engine with port injection to keep those intake valves clean I’ll not even consider this vehicle. And I sure do hope they have resolved the crank case bearing issue with these vehicles which resulted with many suddenly shutting down and or catching fire. To avoid repairing all these vehicles they were installing knock sensors to alert the driver when the bearings were about to go which is ludicrous.I believe there’s a class action suit against Kia and Hyundai as this affected various model lines since I believe 2017.
Of course it’s better than Crv & rav4 those are so expensive I don’t know why , jus for being Toyota or Honda??? Come on 🤨
Not my favorite x7 better 😍
Oh come on, really? You want to compare a $37000 (top trim) SUV to an SUV that starts are over $82000. Yeah, at over twice the price, it better be better.....
This is a realy pretty ride like😍 I'm kinda jealous that my mom will have digital gauges and not me please do that on the 23 k5 gt kia and please keep the blue like the 22 k5 has I'm depressed that there is no more k5 gt's let me be first to review a 2023 kia motors thank you 🙏
That may be the ugliest car ever
like you. LOL
just ordered this exact vehicle in white - hybrid - thanks for the awesome videos! top notch! love the twinkie- yoo-hoo references!! lol