Had mine for 3 weeks and could not be happier. Similar to the Q5, but dare I say better tech and more comfortable. Better MPG too, but I do have the HEV. I would recommend this car to anyone interested in an SUV.
Hello, I was made to understand it doesn't come with spare wheels, but tyre mobility/inflation kit is provided; please how does that work? Just a bit concerned from having previous flat tyre issues but not on a nice car like this
@@darea.8959 So no spare wheel. We did get a nail in one of our tyres, which the dashboard actually detected and 'told' us. It gave me a good 30 miles to find a repair shop. Not sure how that works but it was a cool feature. Essentially the car measures the PSI of the tyres in real-time and lets you know when it drops. You can pay for an additional wheel of course, and there is space to put it under the false floor of the boot.
@Lee L Thanks a lot, yet to get the car but not sure where to put the spare wheel if I get one, there seems to be some partitioning board under the floorboard and a battery a little further so not quite sure where it'd fit
@@darea.8959 I just look for you, and yeah, there doesn't seem to be enough space. I would say not to worry to much because the wheels seem to be designed in such a way that unless you get an absolute blowout you will be fine. It is a great car, truly, and drives better than my old Q5 - the technology is next level.
Got mine July 5th , PHEV SX white color here in Quebec, Canada This beauty is a GEM , we love it 😊😊😊😊😊 And yes hybrid and plug in hybrid dont have a spare solely repair kit with a little inflater
Great review Dan. I've had the Kia Sportage HEV 4 for a week now and I'm impressed with the comfort, tech and handling. I previously had a Mercedes A200 (2019) but the Kia handles a lot better and is a faster car. Considering this car weighs in at 1.7 tonnes, that's quite impressive. I should also mention the quietness around town and also on motorways. Kia have built quite a good car
An excellent review (new subscriber). Concise, honest and straight to the point. On the back of listening to several independent reviews (including your very own straightforward and concise review of the GT Line S model), I ordered the GT Line Hybrid. It's all about the delivery time now, which is a few months away, but as they say, good things come to those who wait!
@@ItsDanLatham No problem at all, hence the reason I subscribed to your channel 🙂. A quick question, since you tested it for a long period, how is the MPG on these petrol hybrids? Saving on fuel costs is one of the factors for me. I think the GT Line 1.6 Petrol HEV is enough for me, even though the S model is really nice.
@@ItsDanLatham Wow that's really good. Currently, I have a 2019 1.6L Sportage and only getting 41.5 mpg. Looking forward to the new one as I test driven the S recently and was blown away by the smoothness and less noise from the outside whilst driving compared with the mk4 version. Many thanks for making my decision even more simple.
@@shawnweekes6518 I’m sure you’ll love it. Its been one of the most impressive cars I’ve been in recently and would make the perfect daily driver. I wish I had it for more than a week! Thanks for watching.
Thanks. I have had the Aus. version (GT diesel) since May 2022 - it is as close to the perfect vehicle that can be found. Got rid of my money-pit BMW X6 for the new Sportage, and I am very happy.
Good review, only 2 things wrong. 1) 226bhp HEV don’t have manual option.. 2) Plug-in Hybrid comes with 6 speed auto only same as 226bhp HEV, 7 speed transmission only comes with petrol, diesel and mild hybrid models..
Just bought the Gt s line eV, in green, its amazing, licks the crap out range rover, literally everything is included, if you speced any other car to this level it would cost a fortune, changed my glc premium us for this and its an upgrade
I like this Guy very good breakdown of the car and he cam up about the Radio or should I say the lack of it radio. I’ve had my Sportage. The only other thing I have found is when you are in crews control there’s nowhere to put your right foot.
Looked at the Sportage and Hyundai Tucson videos you have done. I am interested in both but trying to decide which is better. Your video has helped. I think I'm going to go for the Kia (used), although I prefer the look of the Hyundai Tucson. The interior is where you spend time and that is slightly better to use than the Tucson. Just subscribed too. Thanks for the videos, very helpful.
Thanks for the feedback, my thoughts on it are pretty much the same as yours. The Tucson has just been updated with a new interior, and I’ll have a video coming on that soon - but going for used probably makes the most sense financially. Hope you enjoy your new car!
Im moving from my current tiquan and looking at the self charging Sportage gt line s 2023 . I have been looking for a honest review on you tube and I just found it . I'm placing a order tomorrow
Great review Dan! I am looking to buy a 2022 model but shame a year later and the second hand price is about same as when it was new! What was the colour of this one you had? Looks like Panta Metal or Grey
Hello, I was made to understand it doesn't come with spare wheels, but tyre mobility/inflation kit is provided; please how does that work? Just a bit concerned from having previous flat tyre issues although not in a nice car like this
Quite common on modern cars, usually it has some stuff with it to patch up the tyre with the compressor until you can replace it, fairly straightforward although never had experience with it myself (yet!)
Great vid, thank you. I think the only thing holding me back is the lack of manual transmission in the higher spec models. I really want the 360 degrees camera and cooling seats but I can't get on with automatic at all.
I think it sounds pretty good overall especially when using your phone for music. If you use apple carplay/android auto you’ll be satisfied! The DAB is the issue. Every Kia I have tried, the radio is significantly worse sound quality than other audio sources. No idea why!
If your from the US we don’t badge or name our cars that way - it’s a 2022 model because that’s the years we’re in…..we would never refer to a car as the next years model, if that makes sense. Always been curious as to why they do that in the states.
New subscriber - Awesome vid twinned with in depth commentary have to say I'm really tempted with this. This will be a potential new company car renewal but the EV6 is another band up but, it's still great for me in regards to BIK. The model is the hybrid 4x4 gt line S , all the toys....or all the gear and no go go.... hmmmm Have you done a polestar 2? Merc CLA 250e?
Hi Mark thanks for watching. I’m hoping to get hold of an EV6 soon but this car would be enough to tempt me away from all the German rivals for a daily driver. I’ve never driven a polestar but I have driven a CLA. The merc is a nice thing but I found it to have some electric gremlins when it came to the infotainment etc. Sure, you get a nicer badge and some fancy ambient lighting, but I do think the Kia represents better value for money…. As for pace, this hybrid is surprisingly spritely off the line, its up top where it struggles. But honestly I’d have no hesitation in recommending it. I’m just editing my review of the Cupra Ateca (similar size to this and about £7k more) which is a rapid car but the quality and tech is nowhere near that of the Kia!
I test drove one. Drove it sensibly and only achieved just under 40 mpg. Funnily enough it was around the figure shown on the dashboard in this video (38.9mpg for first 20.1mi since refuelling)
I have the HEV 4 Auto 2wd and for the 1,000 miles I’ve done since new I’m averaging 49.5 mpg (UK imperial) this is roughly 60% motorway 40% town & B-roads… for shorter trips around town & B-roads I’m averaging 53-58 mpg. It really is an amazing piece of kit.
Not something that bothers me personally, the massive screens hold more than enough useful info. I’ve found HUD in other cars to be more of a gimmick. Each to their own!
This particular one uses the 6spd auto. But yes some have the DCT which would definitely respond a bit quicker. The 6 is nice and smooth but changes are sluggish.
Compared to a modern dual clutch, even good torque converters feel slower in operation. It’s not slow as in 2010 era slow, and it wouldn’t put me off buying.
Question for KIA?: Why are Sportages designed so that the rear lights do NOT come on even when it is dusk / very dull / bad light / storm + rain weather or even almost dark? Every car has it's lights on (front and rear) in these conditions but Sportages NEVER do. It is such as bad design fault
Had mine for 3 weeks and could not be happier. Similar to the Q5, but dare I say better tech and more comfortable. Better MPG too, but I do have the HEV. I would recommend this car to anyone interested in an SUV.
Hello, I was made to understand it doesn't come with spare wheels, but tyre mobility/inflation kit is provided; please how does that work? Just a bit concerned from having previous flat tyre issues but not on a nice car like this
@@darea.8959 So no spare wheel. We did get a nail in one of our tyres, which the dashboard actually detected and 'told' us. It gave me a good 30 miles to find a repair shop. Not sure how that works but it was a cool feature. Essentially the car measures the PSI of the tyres in real-time and lets you know when it drops. You can pay for an additional wheel of course, and there is space to put it under the false floor of the boot.
@Lee L Thanks a lot, yet to get the car but not sure where to put the spare wheel if I get one, there seems to be some partitioning board under the floorboard and a battery a little further so not quite sure where it'd fit
@@darea.8959 I just look for you, and yeah, there doesn't seem to be enough space. I would say not to worry to much because the wheels seem to be designed in such a way that unless you get an absolute blowout you will be fine. It is a great car, truly, and drives better than my old Q5 - the technology is next level.
Got mine July 5th , PHEV SX white color here in Quebec, Canada
This beauty is a GEM , we love it 😊😊😊😊😊
And yes hybrid and plug in hybrid dont have a spare solely repair kit with a little inflater
Need more subscriber dude youre review is good! Straight to the point
Thanks Marc!
Ordered mine yesterday, thank you for the review, I went for the identical model
No worries, enjoy it!
Great review Dan. I've had the Kia Sportage HEV 4 for a week now and I'm impressed with the comfort, tech and handling. I previously had a Mercedes A200 (2019) but the Kia handles a lot better and is a faster car. Considering this car weighs in at 1.7 tonnes, that's quite impressive. I should also mention the quietness around town and also on motorways. Kia have built quite a good car
Thanks Chris. I was just as impressed with it!
An excellent review (new subscriber). Concise, honest and straight to the point. On the back of listening to several independent reviews (including your very own straightforward and concise review of the GT Line S model), I ordered the GT Line Hybrid. It's all about the delivery time now, which is a few months away, but as they say, good things come to those who wait!
Thanks for the feedback, I think you’ll love it!
@@shawnweekes6518 I averaged about 50mpg mixed driving!
@@ItsDanLatham No problem at all, hence the reason I subscribed to your channel 🙂. A quick question, since you tested it for a long period, how is the MPG on these petrol hybrids? Saving on fuel costs is one of the factors for me. I think the GT Line 1.6 Petrol HEV is enough for me, even though the S model is really nice.
@@ItsDanLatham Wow that's really good. Currently, I have a 2019 1.6L Sportage and only getting 41.5 mpg. Looking forward to the new one as I test driven the S recently and was blown away by the smoothness and less noise from the outside whilst driving compared with the mk4 version. Many thanks for making my decision even more simple.
@@shawnweekes6518 I’m sure you’ll love it. Its been one of the most impressive cars I’ve been in recently and would make the perfect daily driver. I wish I had it for more than a week! Thanks for watching.
The quality of your review is top notch!
You should have many more subscribers!
Very kind of you to say, thanks for watching!
I'm getting a gt version in September looking forward to it
Nice one. Ordered GT Line S HEV back in May 2022. Due to arrive end of April. Dam its been a long wait. Reviews like this keep me going. 👌
Enjoy it!
Thanks. I have had the Aus. version (GT diesel) since May 2022 - it is as close to the perfect vehicle that can be found. Got rid of my money-pit BMW X6 for the new Sportage, and I am very happy.
Thanks for watching from Aus!
Good review, only 2 things wrong.
1) 226bhp HEV don’t have manual option..
2) Plug-in Hybrid comes with 6 speed auto only same as 226bhp HEV, 7 speed transmission only comes with petrol, diesel and mild hybrid models..
My mistake on the transmission, so many different combinations to choose! I think I’d stick with the HEV that I drove.
I just bought a 2019 model, that’s all I can afford, but one day, I’ll have one. Great video.
Thanks Neil, enjoy it!
They are the most HIDEOUS vehicles aver made. Vile and badly-designed
great video , Im buying 1 this weekend👌🏽😉
Just bought the Gt s line eV, in green, its amazing, licks the crap out range rover, literally everything is included, if you speced any other car to this level it would cost a fortune, changed my glc premium us for this and its an upgrade
Congrats mate. Genuinely a great competitor to the high end stuff now!
Is anyone familiar with the reapting GPF module and the need for frequent regeneration? It is related to the DCT models...
I like this Guy very good breakdown of the car and he cam up about the Radio or should I say the lack of it radio. I’ve had my Sportage. The only other thing I have found is when you are in crews control there’s nowhere to put your right foot.
Thanks for watching!
Looked at the Sportage and Hyundai Tucson videos you have done. I am interested in both but trying to decide which is better. Your video has helped. I think I'm going to go for the Kia (used), although I prefer the look of the Hyundai Tucson. The interior is where you spend time and that is slightly better to use than the Tucson. Just subscribed too. Thanks for the videos, very helpful.
Thanks for the feedback, my thoughts on it are pretty much the same as yours. The Tucson has just been updated with a new interior, and I’ll have a video coming on that soon - but going for used probably makes the most sense financially. Hope you enjoy your new car!
@@ItsDanLatham Cheers.
Im moving from my current tiquan and looking at the self charging Sportage gt line s 2023 . I have been looking for a honest review on you tube and I just found it .
I'm placing a order tomorrow
Glad to be of help. You’ll love it!
I'm a new viewer from Australia and really enjoyed your review.
Great review Dan! I am looking to buy a 2022 model but shame a year later and the second hand price is about same as when it was new! What was the colour of this one you had? Looks like Panta Metal or Grey
Such is the market at the moment annoyingly! The spec sheet I was provided doesn’t actually tell me the colour, I would say Panta
Hello, I was made to understand it doesn't come with spare wheels, but tyre mobility/inflation kit is provided; please how does that work? Just a bit concerned from having previous flat tyre issues although not in a nice car like this
Quite common on modern cars, usually it has some stuff with it to patch up the tyre with the compressor until you can replace it, fairly straightforward although never had experience with it myself (yet!)
I just purchased the 2022 gt line, I purchased a space saver wheel online, as I didn’t want to feel stranded so to speak. Love the car though.
@@damianleah6744 Hi, please do you mind sharing the total cost of the spare you got and where you got it from?
Great vid, thank you. I think the only thing holding me back is the lack of manual transmission in the higher spec models. I really want the 360 degrees camera and cooling seats but I can't get on with automatic at all.
Unfortunately you won’t have much choice soon with EV’s. Worth maybe an extended test drive in an auto to see if you adjust to it!
Great review and channel -just subbed 👍
Good, useful review. Thank you.
My gt s arrived this week . Love it . Different wheels though
Great review..So you dont rate the Harman Kardon system?Its the one thing i didn't check on test drive.
I think it sounds pretty good overall especially when using your phone for music. If you use apple carplay/android auto you’ll be satisfied! The DAB is the issue. Every Kia I have tried, the radio is significantly worse sound quality than other audio sources. No idea why!
Is that Pentametal?
There's a known fault with the DAB system unfortunately :( hopefully gets fixed soon
Interesting! Lets hope a software update sorts it because it was the same in the Proceed I reviewed
This is the 2023?
If your from the US we don’t badge or name our cars that way - it’s a 2022 model because that’s the years we’re in…..we would never refer to a car as the next years model, if that makes sense. Always been curious as to why they do that in the states.
Nice review, subscribed.
Does anyone know if the 3 has parking cmaeras?
If you mean the 360° cameras, no it doesn't have them. That system is only on the 4 and the GT-Line S. The 3 does have a rear view camera though.
@AHoundOnAHonda the rear parking camera is what I was looking for, I did however end up ordering the GT line s
New subscriber - Awesome vid twinned with in depth commentary have to say I'm really tempted with this.
This will be a potential new company car renewal but the EV6 is another band up but, it's still great for me in regards to BIK.
The model is the hybrid 4x4 gt line S , all the toys....or all the gear and no go go.... hmmmm
Have you done a polestar 2? Merc CLA 250e?
Hi Mark thanks for watching. I’m hoping to get hold of an EV6 soon but this car would be enough to tempt me away from all the German rivals for a daily driver. I’ve never driven a polestar but I have driven a CLA. The merc is a nice thing but I found it to have some electric gremlins when it came to the infotainment etc. Sure, you get a nicer badge and some fancy ambient lighting, but I do think the Kia represents better value for money…. As for pace, this hybrid is surprisingly spritely off the line, its up top where it struggles. But honestly I’d have no hesitation in recommending it. I’m just editing my review of the Cupra Ateca (similar size to this and about £7k more) which is a rapid car but the quality and tech is nowhere near that of the Kia!
After this video I will go through to buy it I was thinking about between 3008 and this sportage
I read it was only 3 years warranty on info tech screens. That's worry for me as I had 3 navigation systems fail in my previous Sportage.
Consumption?
This is mentioned in the video. This full hybrid model averaged around 50mpg mixed driving during testing.
I test drove one. Drove it sensibly and only achieved just under 40 mpg.
Funnily enough it was around the figure shown on the dashboard in this video (38.9mpg for first 20.1mi since refuelling)
@@peterg4205 I did a long journey which probably helped it creep up!
@@peterg4205 I have this same model done 400 miles from new and averaging 45mpg , so very happy
I have the HEV 4 Auto 2wd and for the 1,000 miles I’ve done since new I’m averaging 49.5 mpg (UK imperial) this is roughly 60% motorway 40% town & B-roads… for shorter trips around town & B-roads I’m averaging 53-58 mpg. It really is an amazing piece of kit.
Great review without the drama
nice reviews ;) next car for test drive the new ev6 ;)
I’ve been asking for it !
EV6 Review is here!
You don't get ' all the tech and gizmos you'll ever need'. £40k plus yet no HUD, baffles me.
Not something that bothers me personally, the massive screens hold more than enough useful info. I’ve found HUD in other cars to be more of a gimmick. Each to their own!
Well fit!
Mines blown it's engine
Kinda stupid that you guys get a DCT compared to us USA peasants that get the 6spd auto. 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
This particular one uses the 6spd auto. But yes some have the DCT which would definitely respond a bit quicker. The 6 is nice and smooth but changes are sluggish.
Too much shiny plastics
Before you do a review, you should learn how to talk properly. Free instead of three? Everyfing? Wills instead of wheels?
Blimey, someone needs a nappy change.
You ok mate?
Ooh one of those PERFECT IN EVERY WAY people around. 😇🤪🤣🤣🤣
In life if you have nothing to add ,say nothing
slow transmission my arse
Compared to a modern dual clutch, even good torque converters feel slower in operation. It’s not slow as in 2010 era slow, and it wouldn’t put me off buying.
Question for KIA?: Why are Sportages designed so that the rear lights do NOT come on even when it is dusk / very dull / bad light / storm + rain weather or even almost dark? Every car has it's lights on (front and rear) in these conditions but Sportages NEVER do. It is such as bad design fault
That can easily be fixed with a software update…