2022 Kia Sportage review (inc. 0-100): New best mid-size SUV?
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- Has Kia managed to knock it out of the park with the 2022 Kia Sportage? Sharing a platform with the Hyundai Tucson, the Kia Sportage builds on it with a local ride and handling tune and a longer warranty. Is it worth checking out? Paul Maric tests out the top-specification 2022 Kia Sportage GT-Line to find out.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 01:01
Interior 03:58
Infotainment 05:55
Safety Tech 08:02
Practicality 09:13
On the Road 13:18
0-100 km/h 16:06
Verdict 17:51
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How can anybody hate on that fantastic exterior?
Haters gonna hate!
Front end design is not classy/boring.
I don't like it. It looks a bit odd from some angles. And remembering this is the top spec, the lower ones look worse.
It looks fine but the headlights make it look monstrous. The new Mitsubishi Outlander has a huge grille but a traditional headlight shape making it look like a Range Rover Evoque
Everyone hates it
Loves paul maric's reviews, he should do all reviews. One request though, for family SUVs can you put a pram in the boot to see cargo space? Its a huge consideration for many families' new car purchase but never looked at by motoring journalists
What sort of size of SUVs?
@@violetaxhiku3269 medium and large
I own a 2013 Sportage Diesel 6 speed auto and must say it has far exceeded my expectations. I see 7.8 litres per 100 k's in a range of small city and country driving in Tassie. I did add a throttle position controller which made a huge improvement to responsiveness. Its a car I have recommended to others. I would imagine the 2021 Diesel would be a great buy.
Great review Paul, as always. I was looking forward to this. 👏
Hey Paul another great review. I really enjoy watching your reviews, always very detailed and informative.
Hi Paul awesome reviews, just took the Sportage GT line Diesel for a test drive, very impressive with lots of poke not too sure about the 1.7 petrol some customers were saying it lacked power but we were very happy overall with the car - still comparing
Very impressed with your review. Natural and no hype. Will be watching more as I attract my dream car.
Subscribed!!!!
I've just ordered a Sportage GT-Line Diesel. thank you for your excellent reports on this vehicle and many others also.
Great review, as always. When talking about included safety tech in your reviews I think it would be really useful to actually mention what is missing as well as what it has.
What's missing in the Kia Sportage for safety tech is... basically nothing. I can't think of a single feature available in cars under $100,000 that the Sportage doesn't have.
Hi Paul, It would be interesting to see how these LED headlights (on all cars) perform on the freeway and on country roads at night. Since they are located so low on the car, do you think one can drive at night without wanting to shift to high beams regularly?
12:08 those are coat/jacket hooks. The design negates the need for a clothes hanger, which you must have to use the regular coat hooks which are by the upper grab handles
Amazing, thank you!
Oh! Makes sense, I thought I was for an iPad😅😅 jk
Yup bought one, KIA Sportage mild hybrid petrol AWD GT-line. happy with everything . Mega happy with the driver assist features, very good drive,effortless overtaking ability and welcome mpg economy. A real keeper!
Thanks - an comprehensive and excellent review!
I had an extended test drive in the diesel GT and could not fault the equipment level and engine/transmission. Well worth the extra $3K over the turbo petrol.
GT diesel on order -
Probable Feb/Mar 22 delivery.
The sportage is at the top of my list of cars for when I upgrade soon.
Nice 👍 thanks. I have a Kia Seltos GT line and the lane centre assist works perfectly
Once again, great review Paul. I think its time for me to get over the stigma that comes with the KIA and Hyundai brand from the past.
was really looking forward to this one, you have done a great job as always Paul. I was expecting the 1.6L turbo to be good but its not the case it appears.
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Another wicked review, Thank you!
Keep up the good work Paul. Such a great channel.
Thanks mate!
I wasn't a huge fan of the new Kia logo but I've started seeing it more and more on the new cars here in South Africa and it does make it look a lot more premium with that machined metal type finish, so it has really grown on me. I also really like that new scale pattern/texture that you find on the models, it stands out while not being overdone and overpowering. Really loving the new Kia design language
As a graphic designer I am a massive fan of the new logo and branding. Looks WAY better now, sleek but still bold. The old logo was probably one of the worst logos in the entire automotive industry.
Great review! Do we know the 0-100 figure for the diesel?
I'm used to 6.0 seconds so I'm always apprehensive of anything that's over 7.0 seconds because I like the power on the highway.
Glad to see they incorporated the (rear) indicators below the brake lights and not in the bumper bar as in the previous model, a ridiculous place for them. Nice to see the blind spot view in the instrument display, I saw this feature in a US market model (think it is a Hyundai G900) in a US youtuber's review of that vehicle.
Thanks for reviewing this car Paul. I’ve been really keenly waiting for your review of this car as I’m interested in maybe buying one. Thanks for the advice
Hope you enjoy it!
Just got our GT-line 1.6T and I have to say that it is really impressive. As far as the DSG goes, we are used to driving VW with DSG’s and I do not understand his comments about the gearbox we find it copes with most driving without an issue. I have only got it to be indecisive once and that was by when turn at an intersection I floored it and it took the DSG a couple a second to get into the right gear. When I took that same corner and just accelerated normally the change was seamless and instantaneous. Like every DSG I have driven, if it needs to change down multiple gears, like go from 5th to 2nd, it does take longer that an automatic however normal changes are so smooth that unless you look at the tachometer or shift indicator you will not know that it has happened.
We originally ordered the diesel however when the dealer informed us that delivery would be Q4 2022 and that they had a Red 1.6T due late Jan we decided we would go with that on basis that it was subject to a test drive. We found it not quite a punchy as the diesel but still quite adequate for our needs. It was quieter which only highlighted the only issue we have found even more and that is tyre noise. We live in the country so most of the roads are crushed rock which generally create tyre noise with most tyres. Will be interesting to see how noisy they are on bitumen. BTW the tyres are Hankook which based on reviews are rated as quiet. They can come with Nexen which are supposed to be. quite noisy.
Thanks for the feedback mate . I ordered the 1.6 T myself and was worried about the gearbox mentioned by all the reviews. Happy to know that it's not an issue
I'm currently deciding between Rav4 Hybrid and the Sportage SX+ 1.6l DCT( Cant justify the extra $6k to go to GT). With your turning the corner gear change lag, would that delay have been eliminated if you had used the paddle shifters to drop a gear or two at the first sign of gearbox hesitation or would it still lag even with paddle shifters overriding the auto gear selection?
I'm currently driving a 2015 Mazda 3 SP25 and find that 2 quick flicks of paddle shifters drop the gears quick enough that there's no obvious hesitation when I feel like driving it more aggressively and I can flick the paddles whilst in full auto mode ( don't have to move shift knob to M mode) and they over ride the auto selected gear temporarily and then reverts back to auto mode soon after.
Does the Sportage paddles also override when in normal drive mode or do you need to select it before using paddles?
I purchased the 2022 Sportage 2.0L Turbo Diesel AWD and I'm extremely happy with it...a real pleasure to drive and ticks all the practicality boxes including a decent towing capacity (1900kg braked) .
Thanks for the review Paul. We were waiting for your review before making a call on this. Ordered one for the family.
Here in NZ they have marketed the models as LX, LX+ and Deluxe. You reckon they correspond to S, SX, and SX+? Dealers here have very little info on all models apart from the GT line and the base model
I put the deposit on the 1.6 gt but switched to the diesel straight after this video. Thank u
The desing is really cool. Especiallythe round and also not round front that is quite bullish.
Woud love to see a video explaining the difference between the gearbox types (like the one explain the offraod stuff).
Kia is on a whole new level these days. I am very impressed.
Regarding the gloss black - I would prefer if they used their wood trim for most of it and just made the buttons matte-plastic.
Yeah I agree too, but a lot of buyers get tricked by the “piano black.” If people didn’t like it they wouldn’t do it.
I don’t even know why they use that shit ! Why not just carbon fibre inlay … it’s all synthetic so the cost couldn’t be that different surely
Excellent review Paul, watched the other mob review the diesel version, and hands down you did a much better job. Well done👍👍
We bought the new Tucson Highlander with the same engine and gearbox.. my initial thoughts of the gearbox were same as yours, great when up and running, but very jerky on start and around town. Had its 1500k check up during the week, and a software upgrade, which has transformed the gear change. It’s much much smoother now. Hyundai have recalibrated the gear change as far as I can tell. Much happier.
Thank you for sharing this 👍
I’m impressed you had a service at 1.5m kms!
New subscriber now to your channel 👍 we are process of buying at GT too…not seem one yet in the flesh. Do the rear seats adjust for passengers like I have seen in OS videos?
It’s a shame they have dropped off some little extra features compared to OS models, even in our Australian Top end model, but it is what it is. Keep doing what you are doing buddy, you’re doing it well 😀
Thank you Paul. Great review. This Sportage looks good. waiting for a hybrid version and it's review.
I'm looking forward to the hybrid too!
I want to c 2022 tucson vs sportage awd off road test Video from.ur channel u r channel is best
Thank you for great and useful informations.
I drive older GT and this styling is awesome 👌
Thanks for the great review. Probably somebody told this already, but just in case. That hooklike design on the head rest is there to hang your suit jacket.
Thanks for your comprehensive, honest reviews 😊… I’ve ordered a GT line diesel in Jungle Green. Can’t wait ‘til it arrives! 🥳
Congrats on the purchase!
Have you got it yet? xD
Took 8 months but got mine on Friday. Have to say im pretty impressed. Got the turbo diesel and has plenty of punch when necessary. Was suprised how loud it is outside of the car but never owned a turbo diesel inside the cabin its silent as expected but very easy to look down and be doing 70 in a 50-60 zone. The remote drive is a nice novelty to freak your mates out. Pretended it was voice activated whilst remote was in my pocket haha but not sure how practical or when it would ever be needed. The only thing i cant say i like is the piano black inside. Leaves fingerprints everywhere but outside of that the car is magnificent.
I test drove the diesel I would say it’s pretty standard the noise outside compared to others
That was an awesome review. Everything awesome, however they have dropped the heated rear seats option. I have ordered the Diesel GT line, scheduled for delivery 1st Dec.
12:02 The back of the headrests can be used as bag holders, which hold either shopping bags or shoulder bags.
Love it!
@@CarExpertAus I’ll use his abbreviation here but AP the Korean car review guy said you can hang your coat or jacket there🤷♂️
Coat hangers … the bottom hooks near the USB c ports are for handbags
when i first saw it i didn't like it, but as i looked close at it i started to like it & now i love it
Your videoes are great paul 👍👍👍
Thanks mate!
Loved the review. Can you please make a video comparing New Sportage vs MG HS.
Was just waiting for this review, infact was about to ping you on twitter asking for this? Fantastically covered as always. Thanks Paul!! confused between petrol gt and diesel gt though considering I don't do much of driving (Max 8-10k per year)
Thanks mate! Definitely go the diesel - I know you don't do much driving, but the driving experience is so much better.
@@CarExpertAus I'm in the same boat as Aman. Isn't the diesel a less-than-ideal option for short distance driving? In terms of not getting the engine up to proper operating temperature etc etc.
Alternatively, is it worth waiting for the hybrid and will it address some of the petrol's shortcomings?
As always, great review.
I'm in the same boat. Test drove the 1.6L Turbo Tucson, then test drove the 2L Turbo Diesel Sportage and the clutch in the TD is LOADS smoother and really gets the power down, I didn't hate that double clutch in the Tucson though, but if you have the extra $5K it's most definitely the option to take. I didn't, so have put a deposit down on the 1.6LT petrol.
I found a video which talks about the DPF (Diesel Particle Filter) which will not function properly with short urban driving so diesel is unfortunately not for moi 😔
@@peterpanousis8458 Yeah 95% of my driving is short urban trips so I'm concerned about that also.
It would be nice to see some light off-road test with this kind of suvs
Wow, all you can say is just wow. Kia has come such a long way, apart from the gearbox there’s nearly nothing to fault.
Gearbox is absolutely fine.
Infact v.good
Is it a wet clutch or a dry clutch?
@@tahsin28 how do know?
@@karl6203 Dry clutch
True!
Hyundai and kia’s rebrand (both in terms of branding but also in terms of style and car design) is absolutely fantastic. It’s made an enormous difference to the feel of the brand and the perceived quality of the cars. Love it.
Hi Paul, just ordered Kia Sportage GT-line hopefully will get delivered in 8-9 months time.We also have new Seltos sports +love what great car to drive. GO KIA 🙂😊
@CarExpert I like your reviews because you keep it down to earth. Other reviewers are insisting in telling us the diameter of the pistons, the history of the designer who designed the front grill or of the headlights. The average Joe doesn’t care about that, he is looking for a honest opinion of the reviewer about the car, real fuel consumption values, likes and dislikes, and stuff like that. I am far away from the Down Under, but if life will bring me again there, I will invite you for a home made slibovtza, as a sign of appreciation for the hard work you put in to this reviews. If not, perhaps in the next life, brate
Kia has done so well with its latest models I'm so interested in the new sorento and the sportage not sure which one to go for,any recommendations which is better pros and cons I can't decide thankyou
Got a GT Line Diesel on order. Hope to get it on the 27th. Shame about the lack of steering wheel heater when the Tucson has it. Just a blank button on the Sportage!
Thanks for the look, yes the diesel would be the preferred option.
By far my favourite Aussie car reviewer
I love the design of all new Kia vehicles. They certainly have come a long way in such a short time. "not bad for a Kia" phrase no longer valid.
I totally agree!
Great vid interesting
Went with my mum to test drive one, and I was really impressed with the base model and so was mum, that she's even ordered one, will take about 6 months dealer said (Taranaki, New Zealand)
Great and honest review. I test drove the Diesel GT yesterday and I can confirm it has sounds of nature. I ended up ordering the Diesel due to your feedback on the dual clutch. I didn't get to drive the petrol to compare.
Is in stock in Brisbane, will be delivered next week fingers crossed.
@@jorgeavila3385 hey Jorge. Did you end up getting the GT Diesel? I ordered mine in November and am STILL waiting!! 😩
@@boy23q oh sorry to hear that. Yes I got in in December. Only colour available was white pearl. If I had ordered a colour I would have waited 6 months they said.
Fantastic car and amazing design, diesel on order, 4 weeks! Bit peeved they cancelled the shadow matte grey I originally reserved 😖 and only the choice of black or black for interior which is so boring
Nice vid, thanks
that is probably one of the best cameras on any review I have seen. from a kia no less. brilliant. it is absolutely essential on any modern car and bemusing to see poor quality in new cars such as the rav 4.
Curious to see how this compares to the Haval H6 Ultra. Love the looks but don't know if it is worth the extra 15k!
I like Sportage. But I agree with you the gear box needs a new upgrade.
Wow this car looks so good I’ve drive the outgoing model and loved the drive. I’m planning on upgrading to one of these next year. But would be nice if you could get the diesel and compare them. The styling is awesome!
Hi Paul You Best Reviewer In Australia, Love from Indonesia 🇲🇨
Thanks legend!
Hey Paul. Thanks for this one! Will you be reviewing the 2022 Lexus NX when it is available? Please review the 350h hybrid! Thanks!
How did you find the Sun reflection on the screens in front of you? I had a test drive on Saturday loved the drive but I thought the screens were a tad affected by the sun through the sun roof. However I was the second person to drive it the dealership received it the precious afternoon so not sure if the settings needed a tweak
Thanks Paul for a very informative review. I noticed a manual in the glovebox when you opened it. My diesel Sport + only has a QR code to download to your phone. A bit disappointing for an otherwise exceptional car.
Great review PM. I like the looks. I have a Stinger and you can hit a tab on the screen in some apps to make the screen bigger but will try Android Auto in my car and let you know. Cheers
Thanks!
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Loved your videos. Have watched every one of them. Can you please get a review on toyota grandvia. The people mover with the captain seats. Please please. 😊😊
Thanks mate! Yep will try and get one.
I don't know either how to make Android Auto full screen.. But that Sportage is really impressive. KIAs are just so well equipped
What a beautiful car. Love the design. Interior + Exterior 10/10
Glad you like it!
Hey Paul, great review. I'm not entirely sure what the design on the back of the headrest is for, but it seems like a great spot to hang your coats, jackets, blazers etc.
Love your reviews Paul. REQUEST: Do you think you can add whether rear windows go all the way down to your reviews?
My kid hates it when rear window doesn't go all the way down
@@kmuinde exactly where I'm coming from
This is becoming increasingly rare because kids have a tendency to stick their libs out the window, which is 1. illegal and 2 dangerous.
So... to those new here, we bought the SX model with the basic 2.0L petrol engine and 6-speed auto. So - a bit different to the (gorgeous) GT-Line. We test drove the base-model S, too. Here's a couple of thoughts on the lower-spec Sportages (where most of us will probably buy):
- The 2.0L engine has been described elsewhere as underpowered. It's not underpowered - it's just not powerful, either. It doesn't get unpleasantly loud around town or on the freeway, you have no trouble picking up gaps in traffic or accelerating onto the freeway, no problems with holding the limit while going up a hill. It won't blow you away from the lights, but it's fine for most drivers.
- The 6-speed auto is pretty good, to be honest. It does downshift quickly and smoothly, especially in Sport mode.
- The SX is well worth the extra $2.5k over the top of the basic S. The multimedia system in the S looks grainy and cheap, and the touchscreen that replaces it in the SX blows it into the weeds, plus the interior trim is much nicer. Throw in the front parking sensors - no more front-end scrapes -, a better reversing camera display, and a couple of other goodies like climate control, and if you can stretch to the SX, do it.
- The car handles extremely well for a big unit. The steering is too light, but it noses in well, grips nicely, and hauls its heft around corners with a fair amount of control and precision.
- The one thing I really dislike in the S and SX (as well as the SX+) is the instrument readout. Just a numerical readout of your revs and speed - it looks cheap and dated, and is not as user-friendly as a dial and needle either.
- As Paul mentions, the ride is so well controlled, and the visibility is great barring the A-pillar. It's just an easy, easy car to drive.
- The boot is huuuuuge for a mid-size SUV.
Thanks for the review mate, what’s fuel consumption like so far and Your thoughts on the turbo diesel vs the NA 2.0 litre.
@@7amido12 Fuel consumption isn't great in the 2.0l - it's roughly 11 to 12 L/km in urban traffic. I didn't drive the diesel, but the 2.0L is adequate. Not brilliant, but adequate. If I were driving long distances, doing any towing or I really liked driving a powerful car, I'd go the diesel.
Hi Jeremy, how are you going 8 months now buying the car? I am thinking of buying your model. What is your final verdict? 😅
@@vilfredcorrea2089 it’s been fantastic for us.
We are really glad we got the SX. The upgrade in reverse camera quality, interior trim and the addition of the parking sensors have been very worthwhile. I also didn’t realise how great split climate control was till I got it.
I would consider the diesel if I drove long distances or fully laden regularly. We re driving on the highway as I type (from the passenger seat) and at 110kmh it’s doing 2,200 revs. Would be nicer in the diesel. Makes very little difference around town though
It’s very very composed over bumps - a very comfortable car.
And yes, the piano black now looks filthy ;)
@@jeremybean-hodges6397 thankyou for your response! :)
Love the look. !!!
Paul you convinced me, ordered GT-Line Diesel Steel Grey as car you reviewed, only concern is the delivery 10 months crazy.
Will be a few months off 80 my concern will I make it. Great review thank you. Traded my Mercedes.
I've got the old 1.6 48v diesel and it's such a brilliant. Car.
The new diesel is a ripper!
@@CarExpertAus what have they improved of the diesel
I always prefer to watch your car review videos than Netflix movies. Well done Paul 👍
How did you find the seat comfort in the Kia Sportage on your long drive? I found my back was sore after a short test drive in it :(
Really useful review mate. Piano black is a pain as I can testify with my Honda. I’ve even seen pictures of it on the wheel arches of the Kia! Not sure for which market. I’m also not a fan of faux wood grain. Let’s have some mat aluminium or carbon type finish on such a modern car. Aside from that a breath of fresh air. Cheers from the UK.
Paul from Australia and Ciro from South Africa has such different styles in presenting the cars, but just about the only two I watch on new releases. Paul a bit more critical and technical, Ciro a more like an ordinary guy would experience the car. Keep up the good work boys.
The fog lights look like an afterthought on the new model.
I have the 2017 Sportage and found the headlights on the older Sportage do not seem bright enough. Hope to get a new Sportage next year 🙂
They are jacket holders and the hooks are for bags as per Kia Korea launch video. Just bought one coming Dec. If you want one, need to hurry or long delay.
Sportage or Tuscon in diesel, what's your pick?
Great review Paul. What is your view on the 2.0 Diesel driving short trips. I read that the DPF filter needs a 30-40min run at least every 2 weeks?? I have a 1.6T GTline on order only because we do mostly short suburban driving, however thinking we should switch to diesel??
Stick with the Petrol one . It's really good experience driving it. You will get used to throttle response fairly soon . Also some of the reviews take into consideration high acceleration which rarely happens in city driving .
I have noticed a few reviewers comment on the gearbox been abit 'clunky' in regular drive modes when they 'punch it or at lower speeds'
The average family driver will not notice this, but for nit picking enthusiast that do (myself included) I believe the answer to this, is the paddle shift that seems to go unmentioned or utilised in the review videos iv watched to date.
Great informative video nonetheless 👍
Love it. They're coat hangers on the back of the headrests I believe.
Any recommendations between this and CX5 (Akera)?
Got a new Sportage GT patrol 1.6 L Turbo version and have done 300 km on it. I didn’t feel any lag/ slow regarding DCT and engine felt like power is more than enough. I had Kia optima GT 2.l turbo for 5 years and sold. I didn’t feel any less power than Optima GT.
I just put an order in on the GT Petrol 1.6L. Have you taken it off road at all? Trying to find any feedback on AWD system
Hey Gamesmanship. When did you put your order in? I have been waiting on a GT Line Diesel since November and it’s still it even set for production! 😩
How much u paid for it? Thanks
Thanks for the review Paul. If you had to choose between Tucson and Sportage both with 1.6 turbo which would it be? Which interior has the more tolerable amount of piano black?
wow 5 months ago he did not respond
Tucson vs. Shortage. Which design do you prefer?
hmm, not sure about the exterior design. interior looks fantastic though. Great review as always Paul.
Thanks for watching!
A brilliant, sober review of a beautiful car. Pity the gearbox is sluggish. We anticipate its arrival in Greece.
Can you do a i20n review please.
Thanks
Paul is the Lane Keeping Assist system (self steering) any better in the Tucson? Does it track any better? I was disappointed to hear you thought the Sportage’s system to be so bad you opted to deactivate it on your trip down from Sydney.
Great review..KIA come very long way from what they used to be...if i were buying this spotage,i'll definitely go for diesel no question ask
Agreed!
Unfortunately, we do not have Diesel engine here in Saudi dealership. I bought petrol engine 1.6 turbo with DCT gearbox instead.
Diesel seems the optimal option to buy!
I was sold on Seltos until you said about cheap interior & creaking sunroof ( that I want in my next car) also I wanted the 2tone that you can’t get with a sunroof!!! What would you recommend that has a similar look (with a sunroof & two toned😊) thanx sonya
Do you still recommend diesel if only drive 5-10 kms per day?