The reason it’s under powered is because it’s meant to be fuel efficient and reliable as a family car, but I feel the power is ample enough most normal people need.
I have been dead set on an SX+ for a long time. Went down to my Kia dealer yesterday to have a chat and potentially order. An SX was parked right next to the SX+ and on closer inspection the SX had everything I wanted and nearly $6k cheaper than the SX+. Now I have an SX in graphite grey on order and for anyone from Aus reading and interested in delivery times at the time of this post I have been quoted 3-5 months but definitely less than 6 for petrol regardless of trim. Diesel apparently you're looking at about 9.
I live in the USA and my wife drives one of these it’s an SX Prestige hybrid model and I drive a 2022 Kia Sorento SX Prestige both amazing cars Kia’s has come along way in the recent years
Dam thing is underpowered sure the old 2.0 na done a ok job on the previous gen Sportage but this gen is bigger and heavier I'd hate to see the power to weight figures probably 65kw p tonn
Hey great review. Just some feedback stop putting in what your kid thinks in the middle of videos it just distracts us. Instead just do it all at the end. Thanks and great review 😊
Kias are JUNK! I've been selling them since 2008, they come off the truck with 4 miles, blown engines wont shift, dashboard not working, worst road noise ever on highway STAY AWAY FROM KIA.
@@janetshabani-qu7hq . My reply was aimed at Joseph M3 . He admits to selling Junk and advices to stay away from them ,yet is more than happy to rip off the unsuspecting customer .
@@davidcartwright5591 Nope if your dumb enough to buy these junk unreliable cars that's on you....left the dealership due to stress from customer complaints
Ample tech ..but with that front end treatment it comes over a bit faceless, with the rear trying a bit too hard. More characterless than the previous version and about as aspirational as an appliance.
Great video. Informative, right amount content, shots, length and presenter excellent 👌
The reason it’s under powered is because it’s meant to be fuel efficient and reliable as a family car, but I feel the power is ample enough most normal people need.
It’s the thirstiest of all the Sportage engines.
We have the SX petrol, it’s a great car, but the engine is a bit shy.
I have been dead set on an SX+ for a long time. Went down to my Kia dealer yesterday to have a chat and potentially order. An SX was parked right next to the SX+ and on closer inspection the SX had everything I wanted and nearly $6k cheaper than the SX+. Now I have an SX in graphite grey on order and for anyone from Aus reading and interested in delivery times at the time of this post I have been quoted 3-5 months but definitely less than 6 for petrol regardless of trim. Diesel apparently you're looking at about 9.
Just ordered the GT line S Hybrid in dark grey and gloss black. We can’t wait for delivery
Congrats bro . How much waiting time for s and sx model here in Australia?
I live in the USA and my wife drives one of these it’s an SX Prestige hybrid model and I drive a 2022 Kia Sorento SX Prestige both amazing cars Kia’s has come along way in the recent years
I wish in Australia if we would be able to get hybrid sportage:(
Expecting delivery of mime in 2 to 3 weeks. Can't wait.
We opted for the next model up (SX Plus-diesel) it comes with just a few more luxuries. I am sad on missing out on the pano roof though!
I have the exact same model. Colour is different though. Love the car, though engine could have been better. Perfect for city driving though
What's wrong with engine ? It's a 4 cyl not 6cyl lol
@@LawlessRaafay It is weak. Performance is extremely lacking. You don't need to be a 6 cylinder to be a spirited engine
@@iamainnocentkid MG for me any day of the week over this Sportage
@@LawlessRaafay I would not go anywhere near any MG car
How much you paid with on road ?
Nice review … thank you
Howmuch it cost with onroad and all pricing
how many L per 100 in the petrol version ?
The SX+ with the 2 litre diesel is IMHO the sweet spot.
✨️Nice review✨️
Headlights are ridiculous…. Kudos on the full size spare tyre
Agree....Looks absolutely faceless.
What is the price range and options
Dam thing is underpowered sure the old 2.0 na done a ok job on the previous gen Sportage but this gen is bigger and heavier I'd hate to see the power to weight figures probably 65kw p tonn
WHY DOES EVERYONE HATE THIS CAR THIS IS LIKE THE KIA EV6
Drove one… one of the worst drivetrains I have experienced in a long time.
Havel and cherry cheaper
Hey great review. Just some feedback stop putting in what your kid thinks in the middle of videos it just distracts us. Instead just do it all at the end. Thanks and great review 😊
Service cost is a rip off. Get real Kia.
Ssangyong korando top off the renge is only ander 40.ooo$end you got 7 years varanty 👍
I'm going for MG HS ESSENCE ANFIELD over this.
Jeez don't have to yell that
@@janetshabani-qu7hq why moron ?
Kias are JUNK! I've been selling them since 2008, they come off the truck with 4 miles, blown engines wont shift, dashboard not working, worst road noise ever on highway STAY AWAY FROM KIA.
Nah my uncle had rented a kia cerato and never blew up and never stay away from kia
So you admit to selling junk ? … Do you tell the customer or keep quiet about it ?
@@davidcartwright5591 what my uncles cerato was a rental
@@janetshabani-qu7hq . My reply was aimed at Joseph M3 . He admits to selling Junk and advices to stay away from them ,yet is more than happy to rip off the unsuspecting customer .
@@davidcartwright5591 Nope if your dumb enough to buy these junk unreliable cars that's on you....left the dealership due to stress from customer complaints
nice car, primitive engine and gear !!!
I prefer the look of the previous gen Sportage. This one is too angular and over-stylised.
IMO this design works better on the e short wheelbase version
Ample tech ..but with that front end treatment it comes over a bit faceless, with the rear trying a bit too hard.
More characterless than the previous version and about as aspirational as an appliance.
It's underpowered you say. Only because you are in it
Hahaha omg
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