2017 Kia Sportage Review and Road Test - In 4K UHD!
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- Kia completely redesigned the Sportage for 2017 making it one of the most dynamic compact crossovers on the market. Join me as we take a quick first look at their smallest crossover.
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love this vehicle and appreciate they put the 2.oL turbo instead of the 1.6L turbo. Kind of surprised at the 0-60 time though
+Alex on autos you're getting very creative with your cinematography now. The mammoth!!!
Excellent review as always.
Just purchased a used 2017 Ex model with 57k miles and we love it! That panoramic rooftop 🙌🏼
Hey Alex, you are almost at 100k subscribers congrats brother, keep up the great work.
100k, congrats! I thought I would only watch your videos on the Mazda3 and stop watching after I bought it, but I've been watching every single video even though I'm not in the market for a new car anymore. Good job on the consistency and thoroughness on your videos.
Need more car reviewers who do affordable cars. I love seeing all the Supercars but i'll never afford one... keep it up Alex! You're the reason i bought a Forester XT manual babby!
Yay 100,000 subs! I always wait to watch your new videos, they are among the best out there. Congratulations, Alex, you've earned it. Here's to 200k!
Alex-
As of right now, you're at 100,005 subscribers! Congrats on surpassing 100k!
Awesome Review! And I really appreciate the 4K upload. It gives a crisper look at everything inside
The only total comprehensive review channel over the internet, this guy is a rock star whenever comes to car review, keep up the amazing and unique work that you do Alex!
As always Alex, great review and video! You're second to none. I thoroughly enjoy watching your reviews and was really looking forward to this one. Thanks for all your hard work and effort you put into these videos for us to enjoy.
The first thing I thought of when I saw the front end was a Porsche so bravo for that styling choice Kia. Overall, looks like a solid car
Best review for Kia Sportage!!!! I like the way you compare the vehicles from the same category, keep focusing on the kia. Good job!!!
Hi Alex. I am looking forward to your week with this one.
Great review. My first Kia is a 2013 Sportage and I love it. I have a LX and it’s perfect for my needs. My wife had a Kia and I switched from Honda to Kia and will purchase another in a few years. Great vehicle and you get a lot of car for your money. I don’t need all the extra bells and whistles.
excellent reviews, so in depth and informative !
You're so close to 100,000 subs Alex. Great job! :)
Love your reviews! I get more info from 20mins watching you than I do wasting an hour watching 3 others. So is there a "BEST" compact crossover?
This is beautiful. I can't even believe it's in the same category as that hideous Toyota Rav4. Kia/Hyundai has left Toyota and Honda in the dust. Glad to be the owner of my third Kia vehicle.
As a new owner, the look is subjective but I definitely like it, especially over other competitors like you mentioned.
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@Bentlee Remy try flixzone. You can find it by googling :)
@Franco Zayne Definitely, have been watching on Flixzone for months myself :D
@Franco Zayne thanks, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I appreciate it !!
I remember I went to see these when they first came out and most of the models at the dealer had misaligned gas cap covers, how times have changed!!
Bang for your buck champ! @ $35,000 you'll be hard pressed to find another vehicle equally equipped. Panoramic sun roof, heated and vented seats with lumbar adjustments, heated steering wheel, touch screen nav, Harman Kardon sound system, and a 2.0T powering AWD.
Gas consumption concerns about the Kia Sportage put into perspective:
15,000 @ 20 MPG = 750 gallons @ $2.00 = $1500 per year.
Now let's say you buy another "crossover / SUV" that can average 25 mpg:
15,000 miles @ 25 MPG = 600 gallons @ $2.00 = $1200 per year.
That means you're only spending $300 more per year in gas based on 15,000 miles. $300 / 12 months = $25 per month, that's less than the payment different of other vehicles with similar options!
Great point. I'd take the better options and lose approx $300 max per year
the best and the most helpful reviews out there today
Thanks Alex another great review with good information.
excellent reviews as always!!!!!!!!!! greetings from Mexico!!!!!! We have enough video makers in Mexico and i still prefer yours
breath taking design, porsche look alike but still different and original, I must admit KIA has good cars in the recent decade
I'm a Kia fan, but that front end! OMG! I kept thinking that I was seeing it post crash test. I'm caIling it the "punched face look". I like the Tuscan better.
Great review as usual. You have the world waiting on the follow up video. I am really anxious to hear how the Kia handles on your further assessment. You should do a comparison between CX5, Sportage, Tucson.
Subscribed to your channel , great job on reviews
Top notch as always . Thanks Alex
Thank you Alex, you're the first to review the 2017 Sportage in the US. Wish I could see what the EX model has for an interior? Now I have to compare this vehicle with a Hyundai Tucson and believe it or not the Fiat 500X Lounge.
WoW!! 👏👏👏 .. this is the greatest review i ever saw 👌
Excellent review.
Amazing review. Instant sub.
Excellent review!
Very technical, systematic and objective assessment! 👍🏻
Can't wait for the updated review...
I've seen quite a few people review vehicles on youtube, but I have to admit you jam a lot of product information and comparison to other similar vehicles in there with even comparisons of options groups / price points. Great job! Love the mention the of its AWD system which as you point out is a strong advantage of the Kia especially compared to Rav4 and CRV and Escape and most others at that price point. I have an optima SX with the 2.0 turbo and it hauls azz, this thing must be rocket.
Hi Alex, I'm I'm the market for a compact suv, looked at a few and the Kia sportage caught my eye, wasn't sure if I should buy it or not but after looking at your video it's definitely on my shopping list now, thank you Alex.
All other automotive reviewers should take notes of the good job you are doing here or pack their bags and get off TH-cam! Thank you Alex for the consistently great reviews!
Great review
Glad I came across this review. I loved driving my SX Turbo AWD. My 23 Sportage SX Hybrid AWD isn't nearly as much fun on a back country road. However, the gas consumption is about 1/2.
You give the best reviews.
A very complete review. Thanks.
As always, Alex is spot on.
An honest and well explained review.
Love it...great ride too and panoramic roof ....auto closing mirrors too.
Your child car seats reviews are awesome. I didn’t find anything like it on youtube. Could you make a video about the Sportage and car seats?
Great work!
The front has a Porsche Cayenne look and feel to it. I have the 2.0 GT Line model. Very pleased with it, and replaces my 2013 Sportage nicely.
Just traded in my 2014 kia Sorento SX Limited for a 2017 Sportage SX AWD in black. I feel lucky that I am one of the first people driving this car. It is in such high demand, and I think it looks great. In saying that, it was hard to get a good deal but I did my best. I leased, and their first offer was $600 a month before tax. I was like WTF!!!!. I was able to work the lease down to $480 a month. Still would have liked it to be lower, but it is an over $35,000 car. I have had 4 KIAs since 2010, and they are amazing cars that offer luxury at an affordable price. Yes this car is pricey, but the competition doesn't offer anything close for this price.
Amazing looking car! Best in this category
i like that headlight look
Hello Alex, Always love your reviews. I'm trying to compare between this Kia Sportage and the new 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport model. Are you doing a review on the 2016 Outlander Sport anytime soon or any suggestion or opinion you may have? Thank you in advance Alex, Keep up the good work!!
Excellent review Alex. Any addition safety feature? Adaptive cruise control? Lane warning?Can the Sportage be compared to a Jeep Cherokee? I own the new Optima SXL and it's a big improvement from my Optima SX 2013.
Great review.
my choice is Kia sportage thats becuz its a nice car with longer warranty and light price tag.
Great Review! I do agree and still like the Mazda CX-5. I just wished they updated the style of the front end for the model refresh to be more in line with the CX3 and the new CX9, which have a more prominent/aggressive chrome accent.
Alex, another great review, glad to be a subscriber of your channel. Since you've reviewed the Q3, X1 and now the Sportage SX, how does the Sportage stack up against the others? The X1 and Sportage have very similar exterior and interior dimensions, as well as fairly similar engine output, so to me are natural competitors, though the bimmer is considered luxury performance and Kia is not. Prices aren't too far off either (at least not here in Canada). BTW, will you be doing a week long review of the Sportage? Thanks.
Excellent review. Please do a review of Toyota Corolla Fielder hybrid WXB
Very well done !! I am in for a Sportage. I believe this is the first model to beat the Toyota legacy.
I believe this car is growing on me
Maybe on me too
+Nr1 sweds Jeep is better, even in Lulea Sweden.
+Paul Wicklund Lulea say what
Alex,
Can you review the 2016 Sequoia limited? I know it's old but I trust your reviews. Thanks!
I would be helpful if you could do a review of the LX or EX trim since those are what most people would buy.
Wow what an awesome vehicle
nice looking cuv, dislikes are the heavy use of the piano black plastics that look cheap and scratch easily through out the cabin in all Kia's and the fact that you have to use the infotainment system to see the temperature settings for the AC/Heat..the number read out should be on the AC/HVAC knobs or on an integrated screen adjacent to the knobs. This was a problem on the previous gen Lexus IS cars too so when the headunit when bad..your screwed in more ways then one when setting /adjusting the AC/Heat.
do all 4 doors have a sensor unlock? after finding out that this is present with the Ford Edge i realized that this is a must have for any family driver. oddly enough not all car makers specify this as a feature much less and option.
Help me decide... 2017 Kia Sportage premium package or 2016 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID. I drive it mostly city driving/highway. Please reply thanks.
I'm glad they changed those turn indicators in the back to amber instead of red. it was hard to see in broad daylight, this should help a bit.
Hii, I couldn't find any review regarding the new outlander 2016, if you didn't do it, would you review it in a near future??
Alex when it comes to snow and rain sportage or rav4 cause im buying but want the better thanks
Its a good looking car! When is that gonna be released?
Alex. Are you planning to review the 2016 Ford Explorer? Thanks.
What a great looking car....wow!
Great styling although the fog light design seems out of place and detracts from the looks.
Funny, the fog lights are my favorite part of the frontend.
Just FYI, a lot of your links are hidden behind the TH-cam video controls bar that appears when you hover over the video.
And I thought it was just the Forte getting worse mileage with each new generation. Comparing Sportage design with Mazda Kodo design is almost an insult. I've seen wrecked cars with a nicer front than this.
Good review as always!
Are the high beams LED? how come it is split into 3 sections?
+Alex on Autos : If you compare Sportage SX with Grand Touring CX-5 (with all packages), which one would you go for?
I'm coming off a turbocharged car (sedan) and used to 0-60 in about 6.2-6.3 range. I need that initial oomph because I live in a place where it's all highways, so I need to get up to speed exceedingly fast.
I like CX-5 a little bit more at this point, but just hoping I can wait long enough for the 2017 to come out and have them add some more features. I just feel that CX-5 is a little too slow and the Sportage is just not fast enough either (considering the sacrifice in the MPG department).
In any case, I hope you reply with your opinion.
Thanks!
Alex. What are you thoughts on a new small SUV at about the $25K MSRP price point? The models I am considering you have tested in your videos. 2017 Kia Sportage EX, 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan S and 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 Touring. Coming from a large SUV, I'm in my early 50's, no kids, but I want something fun to drive this time around with a comfortable driver's seat that also can carry stuff. What would be your ranking on these three? My thoughts so far? I note that the Mazda CX-5 is currently your most fun to drive winner in the small SUV category. I like the Kudo design of the Mazda. It always looks good. Handles great. Mazda is the driver's inexpensive small SUV. But the Touring trim CX-5 comes with cloth seats compared to the leather and leatherette on the other two. The Sportage EX comes with leather seats, push button start, Apple Car Play/Android Auto and 18" rims. The Volkswagen Tiguan S comes with that nice 2.0 liter turbo, leatherette seats, push button start, rain sensing windshield wipers, auto headlights, Apple Car Play/Android Auto and 4 window auto up/down. Tiguan has less cargo space than the other two. I have driven all three. I think the Tiguan is the most fun to drive of the three and VW seems to have thrown a lot of upscale standard features into their base model for it's final year in this version. The German feel and quality are definitely felt when driving. The Kia looks cool. I like the new design. Comes with real leather vs leatherette or cloth, I believe it has a better ride and more cargo room than the CX-5 and Tiguan. I know I can step up to the Sportage SX and get the 2.0 liter turbo, but trying to stay at about $25K MSRP and at that above $30K price of the SX trim, I would go up a class to an Sorento EX, Outback 3.6R or Acura RDX. So it's a tough decision. All about the same price. All have their highlights. Comments appreciated from other viewers comparing if they happen to read this.
Im looking to buy either sportage or rav4 i dont care about gas saving but i do want a better performance and power so which one will be good for me ? Anyone?
Hey Alex, I have the last generation Kia Sportage with the 2.4L engine, with my 170 round trip commute, I average about 29MPG on 70% highway with pretty heavy traffic since I live in SOCAL. I would imagine with the new Sportage I might be able to get an extra MPG or 2 on my commute.
+Jarrett Moering Yeah I have a 2012 Tucson with a 2.4 AWD and I get usually over 30 HWY and about 23-24 city in summer (in Canada these numbers go out the window in winter...)
Hi Alex. At 1:00, you said "The Sorento this replaces..." Interesting how they squeezed so much vehicle into something an inch shorter than a Mazda3 hatchback. Were you in Borrego Springs in Southern California? Great review.
Darn it! I knew one would slip by me
+cadsux Alex also says Sorento at the 6:40 mark.
to cadsux- this is a Sportage. The 30 cubic ft cargo (Sorento), Alex means Sportage I think.
I caught that too during the cargo segment
The only thing I really might hate is the cheap plastic around the radio and on the dash. In the previous Kia's, cars and SUVs that cheap plastic dash material feels cheap and scratches easy. Also thier is a lot of gloss black trim right around the controls and will drive me nuts with how finger prints will immediately be a problem each and every day. Otherwise seems like a great redesign.
Hi Alex. I don't know if you read my post earlier. I was asking in term of fuel economically, which one is better barring price aside; Kia Sportage 2.4L or Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4L. Response would be great. I am torn between them, but will wait for your analysis review of Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2017.
I drive like a lil ol lady, because I am one. My MPG is better than expected, over 33 mpg. I bought this because of the great deal and the seat is very kind to my arthritis, room to haul things, and it steers like an Audi. I know because I compared them. I had to make a good deal or the kids will put me in "The Home"!
i like the FWD front end better than that of the AWD.. Why did they switch it? FWD front fascia looks more aggressive by a mile.
What is Eco Dynamics?.Are all Kia Sportage 4th Gen 2017 models "Eco Dynamics" certified?.
Thank you
looks good
It's a pity you don't have the 2.0 l turbo diesel as we have in New Zealand , as this is a different story in the power ( 185 HP ) torque and fuel economy .
Kia has many exciting cars for sure.
Alex, if you lived in a town with rough roads/gravel roads would this be a wise choice? I like this and the CX-5 but I feel that the ride won't be any better then my '11 Scion tC (rattle rattle).
+vinceyooo It might be a bit firm. Something like a Cherokee, Rogue, CR-V or Equinox might be better.
My understanding is that you should buy the 2 liter turbo and 4WD (to avoid torque steer).
Alex, you mentioned you would be reviewing the Kia UVO system. Has that been published yet? @Alex_on_autos
Does it have adaptive cruise control
Excellent review. I enjoyed the graphics and side bar info during the video - and split screen during drive. Well produced! Glad you showed the two different front-end looks too.
looks like the Porsche SUV
KIA/Hyundai are Honda/Toyota of yesterdays.....very good reliable cars, well equipped..
Thanks for the review Alex! Do you like the Tuscon Turbo or this Sportage better overall if price and options structure wasn't a factor? You clocked a faster 0-60 in that 1.6 turbo with DCT...
p.s. I hate the Subaru Tribeca front end design on this Sportage!
+arifisik I wasn't on the same surface in the same weather so it is hard to compare. I suspect I'd still take the Tucson.
+Alex on Autos Other than cargo area, which is important, why would that be your choice? Sportage offers more power, better handling, and seems about the same in other areas (other than price). The Tucson seems like a good choice, but more mundane. Not many vehicles offer handling like this anymore.
I'm running on too little sleep, I meant: ill take the sportage.
+Alex on Autos Kia names seem to give everyone trouble. About half the reviews have at least one.
This strangely reminds me of the Subaru B9 Tribeca.. very nice review, though
The front looks like a Subaru Tribeca
You're a Subaru Tribeca
+ormand3000 eye check please.
+newballin that is funny
+ormand3000 Yeah the first gen
at first, I thought it looked like the Juke, but I retract that.
In 6 months I'll be getting a crossover and this Kia is on my list. I wish they would review the mid and lower trims since that's where most shoppers are going to get. I know so far that the EX comes with leather and push start for just $26,300. I wish I could get the SX but it's past my 30k budget and I really want that turbo but Kia only offers it in its highest unlike most cars like Hyundai Tucson or cx5 should get the best engine almost since the beginning. what I like is Kias warranty, wao 10 years worry free and it's a new design that should last another 5 to 6. my second choice is the cx5, but I have a feeling is on its last year until it get redesign. what I don't like is its MPGS are really bad, I'll get the base engine and the low 22 it's kind of a drawback.