After reading more of the comments I saw that you are a Military family and I want to thank both of you for your service and sacrifice. God Bless America.
Have same car. It can do self parking. It can park between two cars by itself whether I'm inside or outside. Outside, you will need remote control. Inside, you use the parking button on center console just below speed change (sport, smart, Electric, Snow).
My girl just got one of these. It’s pretty nice. All the cameras are very clear and useful. I like the red seats in that. We have the Wolf gray with Black seats. I have a panoramic roof on my Grand Cherokee too and I always keep it closed. I simply don’t like the sun heating up the vehicle. I have a feeling she’ll have hers open more than I do. We really like it so far. People can call the cooled seats whatever you want but they definitely cool your ass almost immediately. I have them in my Jeep too. One of those things you don’t think you need until you have it. Same with the heated wheel.
Nice video. New Sportage hybrid owner here, I pulled the pre-delivery screen protector off right away so the screen will collect fingerprints. We keep a soft cloth wipe in the console!
I just show saw your video about the "self driving " on this car and I want to thank you because now I know how to do it, IT'S AWESOME!!! One thing that I can't find how to do is to get split windows on the display, my Sportage is the Hybrid Plug in version so I want to get the energy flow animation on one side and my bluetooth music information on the other side, how can be done? Thank you again for your help and time.
The screen is cool, but it costs something like $7500 for just the part and this doesn't include labor to replace it. Also the screen isn't covered by bumper to bumper warranty and you have to be careful of the interior from being exposed to temperature extremes, this will prematurely wear out the LCD screen. It is best to keep your screen covered if it is parked outside in the sun. If the LCD screen breaks because of temperature variation or sun exposure this isn't covered by the KIA warranty. So buyers of any wide LCD screens should take precaution to protect them.
The large display is just a casing with 2 displays in it. Like any other car but now put together... About hot temperatures: cars and its electronics are designed and tested to oprerate flawlessy from -25°C up to 125°C... So, don't panic ;-)
@@Jupiter8Boy64 I found that you are correct. I couldn't find the cost of the display online so I went to the KIA dealership and they looked up the monitor replacement cost which was around $500 which isn't too bad. If the time to replace the monitor let's say is 2 to 4 hours and the expected service dealer price per hour cost is $100 to $200 dollar per hour then the service fee should add anywhere from $200 to $800 dollars for service cost above the $500 part cost for a total expected repair of $700 to $1300 dollars, which is far below the $7500 fee I first heard. . The temperature testing is good however the main culprit for electronics is temperature cycling or/and temperature gradients. The temperature testing, -25C to 125C is generally an ambient "bake" temperature test which gives some reliability data for electronic components, but I would argue that most electronic damage, especially for cars and electronic military hardware is temperature cycling/gradients over time. What this means is if you cycle repeatedly, for example a sawtooth, temperature variation let's say from 0C to 80C and back to 0C, where the cyle period is 1 or 2 hours over 2 to 3 days this is much worse than baking at -25C and then baking at 125C. Due to the position of the LCD monitor, it will experience large cycling and temperature gradients. I would still say that the driver should use some type of sun shield protector or/and put a cloth over the whole monitor, back side and front.
Thanks for that great personal video. I have watched several from professional car reviewers and yours is a breath of fresh air. BTW, your car is very unique. All the video reviews I have seen show the car with a dial shifter, Yours is the only one I have seen with a traditional handle shifter. Kia must have changed the model after you obtained yours!
Great videos. Just got mine. Can you create a video on the individual elements of the infotainment console? I have the manual but I'm trying to do simple stuff like turn off the radio, lol And am still figuring it out. 😆 I love my SX Prestige man so I agree with you 110% Thanks guys.
Love your video! We have the exact same car in wolf gray, with the red interior. We've had it 8 months and we love it. We wanted the HEV, but to our surprise, it didn't come in wolf gray! BTW, where is Paulina from?
You should remove the film on the screen, the screen have an anti-glare coating that's not really working with the plastic film. Nice video! Love the interior of your car! 👌
Quiet mode makes the internal audio play only on the front speakers and not the ones in the back. The purpose of this is if you have children sleeping in the back and you’d still like to listen to the radio up front. Sound is relatively low on the highway, and believe it or not there is a setting to adjust the volume the engine produces! Sounds crazy but we’ll show it in a future vid:)
Many thanks for a good video. In Queensland Australia I would be reluctant to use the sunroof because of UV issues and sun cancer risk. What is the fuel economy? Do they make a hybrid version yet? Looks a very nice car.
With the leather interior seats, we tend not to use the sunroof during midday, but it is quite beautiful to use it at dawn, dusk or night. They do make a hybrid version - at least in the States they have a standard hybrid and also a plug-in hybrid. MPG is 25/32 for our fuel version
We are getting ready to take our first trip in our KIA sportage .How do we listen to books ??? No CD player ? Sorry I'm 60 and not to up to date on stuff
Patrick is in the Army stationed in South Korea. In this video we talk more about how we shipped our car here:) th-cam.com/video/eWAm3E5x94o/w-d-xo.html
Just to be clear That is not leather seating - it’s Kia’s version of plastic leather - pleather - or as Kia labels it SynTex - don’t get me wrong it’s nice - but it is not Genuine Leather - aka - the skin of an animal.
It’s inaccurate to say the car is self-driving with the speed control and lane assist buttons, because after 30-60 seconds a warning alert comes on the cluster telling you to get your hands on the wheel.
What a shame!! We’re sorry to hear that. The new car market is pretty tight right now… some will say it has to do with the world microchip shortage of 2021
After reading more of the comments I saw that you are a Military family and I want to thank both of you for your service and sacrifice. God Bless America.
Thank you so much for your support, we appreciate it!🙏
Great video, just purchased an SX Prestige. I got the Wolf Grey with the Red seats. We love it so far. Thanks again for your top 5 likes.
I plan on getting that same color scheme tomorrow 🥰🥰
Have same car. It can do self parking. It can park between two cars by itself whether I'm inside or outside. Outside, you will need remote control. Inside, you use the parking button on center console just below speed change (sport, smart, Electric, Snow).
My girl just got one of these. It’s pretty nice. All the cameras are very clear and useful.
I like the red seats in that. We have the Wolf gray with Black seats.
I have a panoramic roof on my Grand Cherokee too and I always keep it closed. I simply don’t like the sun heating up the vehicle. I have a feeling she’ll have hers open more than I do.
We really like it so far.
People can call the cooled seats whatever you want but they definitely cool your ass almost immediately.
I have them in my Jeep too. One of those things you don’t think you need until you have it. Same with the heated wheel.
Nice video. New Sportage hybrid owner here, I pulled the pre-delivery screen protector off right away so the screen will collect fingerprints. We keep a soft cloth wipe in the console!
That’s an excellent idea!! We will pull it off eventually. How are you enjoying your hybrid?!
Just got mine last night! Trying to learn all the new features. Thanks for helping me discover these.. I love this car as well! ❤🎉
Congratulations!!:) what color did you get? Best of luck and enjoy your lovely new ride!🚗🚙
@@Polina-K Wolf Gray! 🐺 and thank you!
I just show saw your video about the "self driving " on this car and I want to thank you because now I know how to do it, IT'S AWESOME!!!
One thing that I can't find how to do is to get split windows on the display, my Sportage is the Hybrid Plug in version so I want to get the energy flow animation on one side and my bluetooth music information on the other side, how can be done?
Thank you again for your help and time.
Loved your video, loved the car, subscribed.
Thanks for the sub! We appreciate it❤
The screen is cool, but it costs something like $7500 for just the part and this doesn't include labor to replace it. Also the screen isn't covered by bumper to bumper warranty and you have to be careful of the interior from being exposed to temperature extremes, this will prematurely wear out the LCD screen. It is best to keep your screen covered if it is parked outside in the sun. If the LCD screen breaks because of temperature variation or sun exposure this isn't covered by the KIA warranty. So buyers of any wide LCD screens should take precaution to protect them.
The large display is just a casing with 2 displays in it. Like any other car but now put together... About hot temperatures: cars and its electronics are designed and tested to oprerate flawlessy from -25°C up to 125°C... So, don't panic ;-)
@@Jupiter8Boy64 I found that you are correct. I couldn't find the cost of the display online so I went to the KIA dealership and they looked up the monitor replacement cost which was around $500 which isn't too bad. If the time to replace the monitor let's say is 2 to 4 hours and the expected service dealer price per hour cost is $100 to $200 dollar per hour then the service fee should add anywhere from $200 to $800 dollars for service cost above the $500 part cost for a total expected repair of $700 to $1300 dollars, which is far below the $7500 fee I first heard.
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The temperature testing is good however the main culprit for electronics is temperature cycling or/and temperature gradients. The temperature testing, -25C to 125C is generally an ambient "bake" temperature test which gives some reliability data for electronic components, but I would argue that most electronic damage, especially for cars and electronic military hardware is temperature cycling/gradients over time. What this means is if you cycle repeatedly, for example a sawtooth, temperature variation let's say from 0C to 80C and back to 0C, where the cyle period is 1 or 2 hours over 2 to 3 days this is much worse than baking at -25C and then baking at 125C. Due to the position of the LCD monitor, it will experience large cycling and temperature gradients. I would still say that the driver should use some type of sun shield protector or/and put a cloth over the whole monitor, back side and front.
That's a great invite into making people decide wether they do buy a Sportage.
Thanks for that great personal video. I have watched several from professional car reviewers and yours is a breath of fresh air. BTW, your car is very unique. All the video reviews I have seen show the car with a dial shifter, Yours is the only one I have seen with a traditional handle shifter. Kia must have changed the model after you obtained yours!
Hybrid has the dial shifter vs the regular shifters are gas models both are 2023 models
Thank you for your kind words!:) MarieDeBBY1 is spot on, dial shifter is for hybrid and the “jet engine” shifter is for gas models!
I just bought an SX prestige with the red leather. I fell in love with the interior. Kia has really done a good job.
Nice video, very informative.
Thank you!😊
Good video, good work.
Very informative video, hope you both enjoy the three years in Korea.
Thanks so much! 😊 we’re here for two years :)
Great videos. Just got mine. Can you create a video on the individual elements of the infotainment console? I have the manual but I'm trying to do simple stuff like turn off the radio, lol And am still figuring it out. 😆 I love my SX Prestige man so I agree with you 110% Thanks guys.
Love your video! We have the exact same car in wolf gray, with the red interior. We've had it 8 months and we love it. We wanted the HEV, but to our surprise, it didn't come in wolf gray! BTW, where is Paulina from?
Thanks!:) hope you’re enjoying it as much as we are! Wolf gray is an awesome color too! Polina is from Russia 🇷🇺
OMG 😳 wow
Excellent video mate
You should remove the film on the screen, the screen have an anti-glare coating that's not really working with the plastic film. Nice video! Love the interior of your car! 👌
Thanks very much!:) it’s our first new car, we’ve had it a whole year so yes, it’s probably time to take it off😂
Does this specific model have ambient lighting?
i love your video . Korean car are the future rn.
Thank you! Yeah they totally are! 🚗🇰🇷
Noo we need hate comments, they are always sold out😢
What does "quiet mode" do? Wondering how the noise is when you're driving down the road / freeway?
Quiet mode makes the internal audio play only on the front speakers and not the ones in the back. The purpose of this is if you have children sleeping in the back and you’d still like to listen to the radio up front.
Sound is relatively low on the highway, and believe it or not there is a setting to adjust the volume the engine produces! Sounds crazy but we’ll show it in a future vid:)
@@Polina-Khave you shown it ?
I have the exact color scheme and love it, I bought the SX Prestige Hybrid model and love it!!! Good luck with it! 😊
Thank you very much! You too 😊
@@Polina-K Thank you so much!
Many thanks for a good video. In Queensland Australia I would be reluctant to use the sunroof because of UV issues and sun cancer risk. What is the fuel economy? Do they make a hybrid version yet? Looks a very nice car.
With the leather interior seats, we tend not to use the sunroof during midday, but it is quite beautiful to use it at dawn, dusk or night. They do make a hybrid version - at least in the States they have a standard hybrid and also a plug-in hybrid. MPG is 25/32 for our fuel version
What highway did you take to get to Korea
Im looking for a Sportage Hybrid...I live in Phoenix...Where did you purchase yours?
We bought ours in Tucson, at Jim Click!
How much did you pay to have the car shipped to Korea and how long did it take?
Great video. . . just out of interest, how much did I cost to ship your car - I’m about to ship a car from the UK to Texas.
Can yall do a video on all the settings and hidden features?
number13 subscriber, to help your channel grow,lol
Thanks, it’s very nice of you!😁
Great Video. How much was the car?
Thank you! We’ll talk pricing in a future video:)
Does this car have a CVT transmission?
Can i ask how much you bought?
Does sx prestige have the leg support on the drivers side?
No it doesn’t 🤷
where at in Arizona ?
We bought in Tucson!
We are getting ready to take our first trip in our KIA sportage .How do we listen to books ??? No CD player ? Sorry I'm 60 and not to up to date on stuff
I listen to audiobooks with my phone! You can plug it in for Apple car play or listen wirelessly on Bluetooth. There’s no CD player in the vehicle
You can buy a small portable cd player with Bluetooth to listen to your cds as well
Please-a video about the icons on the screen.
Ask and you shall receive! New video in the works!:)
How did you get your car to Korea?😉
Patrick is in the Army stationed in South Korea. In this video we talk more about how we shipped our car here:)
th-cam.com/video/eWAm3E5x94o/w-d-xo.html
How about fuel consumption?
25-32 mpg for the non hybrid model. Pretty standard for SUVs
Just to be clear
That is not leather seating - it’s Kia’s version of plastic leather - pleather - or as Kia labels it SynTex - don’t get me wrong it’s nice - but it is not Genuine Leather - aka - the skin of an animal.
What does phone projection mean
When you connect your phone if it’s an Apple it will show the Apple CarPlay and if you have android it has a different screen too
It’s inaccurate to say the car is self-driving with the speed control and lane assist buttons, because after 30-60 seconds a warning alert comes on the cluster telling you to get your hands on the wheel.
Cute couple
Thank you!😃😇
Ive geard its got remote parking assist.
Only the hybrid SX prestige and x line pro prestige have this feature! The normal SX Prestige doesn’t come with this😢
You still don’t have the great dial type gear selector you still have the old fashioned gear selector why is that ?
In the US, only the hybrid models have the dial gear selector. Fuel versions have the “jet/pilot” shifter
Yes, if sale
I ordered a 2023 KIA Sportage Hybrid more than 1 year ago. No sign of it. Will be cancelling soon.
What a shame!! We’re sorry to hear that. The new car market is pretty tight right now… some will say it has to do with the world microchip shortage of 2021
Man I want to ship a sportage from Korea to the us
Easier said than done! The US has some of the strictest emission import regulations in the world.
Her voice sounds like Jennie from blackpink
😄 interesting!
She should do her own review 😂
6. comes with a free new engine in a few years 🙊
2024 model rear seat floor mat too big and doesn't properly fit.
Oh no!
I see nord vpn sponsorship
It's synthetic leather btw
Sorry but that don't have real leather
Nothing to be sorry about. The interior material is really nice and far easier to take care of than leather.
You gotta love being interrupted 😂
Seats are not leather...
Ah yeah, the seats are synthetic leather. The wheel is authentic leather
You never had leather seats before and you still don't
Was hoping to learn something besides the given when buying one for 35k.