It's really interesting to see how far Korean cars have come in terms of styling and features. With luxury being more defined as the amount of tech included and Korea being a centre for evolving new tech so they are gonna excel and overtake more traditional manufacturers quite easily
@@soundseeker63 ...no. It all started with Peter Schreyer, over 12-13 years ago. He designed the revolutionary 2010 Sportage and yeah, since then they are no longer ugly cars. And I personally love the front in GT Line with IFS headlights and GT Line details. In black it's really mighty.
One of the big advantages of the sportage is the huge rear door with the additional window being built into the door rather than the body, this makes fitting the modern giant baby / small child seats very easy, especially as the height of the back seat means for most people your back is straight. We bought one mainly for this reason for grand parent duties and our daughter ended up borrowing it most of the time until eventually they got their own one
We've ordered the 230 hybrid GTS (in the green) so its really good to see such an honest review. We currently have an XC40 and were really dubious of the quality but it's doesn't feel like a downgrade at all
That weird feeling of familiarity when the Midlands-based car reviewer you love watching is driving around your home area in his latest film for some reason.... I use those same lanes through the Chalfonts for my cycling exercise.
I absolutely adore the design of this car and can't wait for the hybrid model to come out in America to scoop one up. This looks sleek and stylish, old model was mousy and too curved.
Solid review. I still don't see myself buying an SUV, but i get the appeal of a sportage or tucson. Kia also sells the handsome Xceed, which looks like an attractive compromise between a regular hatchback and an SUV.
Kia are doing pretty well here in England, but every time I'm in the USA I'm amazed by how many of them there are there. The last two rental cars I have had in America have been Kia's.
When I was a teenager during the 2000s, Kia's and Hyundai's were awful and generally pretty shit cars that you'd be embarrassed to be seen in. Fast forward to the last few years, I would totally buy a Kia or Hyundai SUV with no hesitation if I had a kid(s). They would be at the top of my list of cars to look into buying, They have come that far in 15-20 years. Their ascension is commendable.
@@joshuakhaos4451 - They have certainly improved and this car is on my shortlist for my next car - I think Korean firms really do have a relentless push to constantly improve their products. Im older than most, and I remember the days when Samsung used to make third rate electronic consumer devices….look at them now.
Greetings! Just a quick comment: I purchased one for my better half, and we're both in love with it, to the point that I'm considering getting a second one for yours truly!
Placed an order 2 days ago for a Sportage GT-Line S hybrid in Penta Grey + black roof, and coming from a VW Tiguan I think I’m going to enjoy driving the Sportage more.
Being a guy from the states, have to say I love your content and reviews. Top notch. They just started producing the 23 version in the states a couple days ago. New design is always nice, but more expensive. My only, seventeen year old, is far from school, is in many clubs, and was recovering from a ruptured a.c.l. when I got a few deals on a new 22 in August I couldn't say no to, esp. when it was going to go up another $1,600 dealer mark up, the next day. Before the mark up, I received two discounts, totaling $1,200 and was told not to go with the zero % interest loan because he knew I was going to pay it off, and got me a loan that took another $1,200 off. To be honest, the vehicle had a $900 dealer markup, but compared to the Toyota Venza I looked at, already at the top I would pay, Toyota wanted 5k more. And what was I going to do? Buy an over-priced, over mileaged used car, get her into university in over a year, and come up with the funds for school, and another/new car? Kia was a no brainer. Sits up high with a great view. Not too big to maneuver and park, and a fantastic warranty. This vehicle will get my daughter through another year and a half if high school, and six years of Pharmacy school, and a few years after that. She works hard, I've always treated her like an adult, and other than having the old KIS badges, we continue to remain a debt free family, she deserved it, and this vehicle makes her schedule, and fun possible.
Great review! First question I'd ask is how long is the Hybrid battery guaranteed for, and what would a replacement cost outside of the warranty? For some cars, the cost can be eye-watering!
The SWB version you guys get in Europe looks so neutered compared to the LWB version in the states. The back and C-Pillar treatment look like an afterthought.
@@MrT79shakeshake european roads are more narrow and for many european countries like Italy , Spain , france etc parking can be challenging. I am in Australia and have ordered the long wheel version , I do feel it suits Australia and american requirements much better . One comment though... The price of these cars in europe is almost 1.5 times that in Australia , which seems crazy to me . Maybe because they built additional mild hybrid , two tone roof etc but still it's surprising.
If I had few kids, I'd be seriously considering a new Kia SUV or a Hyundai SUV. I wouldnt look anywhere else for a family car, Hyundai and Kia just have all they style atm imo.
Sister company Hyundai stole a march with the new Tucson, which is selling like hot cakes (I bought one!). Be interesting to see how Kia get on with the Sportage. Price I’m sure will be key, given the two cars use the same equipment in a lot of areas. I have to say, Hyundai’s line up is a lot seems complicated.
James you are approaching a very significant milestone-200,000.00 Subscribers. You certainly deserve this as you are honest, straight-forward and most delightful to listen to. So tell me what are you going to do celebrate this very decent subscriber base. I live in Australia so it won’t benefit me but how a short raffle and the winner may choose from your own large stable of magnificent motor cars and you will take them for a lovely drive??? You maybe don’t think that would be much to offer but I tell you now that I would leap at that opportunity if I did not live so far away. In any case early congratulations on your achievement on reaching this milestone and you will see your channel grow exponentially (I think that is the right word) and 300,000.00 will come to fruition very much quicker than you may anticipate. This is from the proud owner of a 2020 Mustang GT Premium Performance Pack Whipple supercharged 10 speed auto with magnaride suspension, lowered, Borla exhaust system with every suspension modification you can think of as I love to track the car every opportunity I get. Cheers.
Please do a review on an MG F, I need to see your review on the budget 1st Gen Elise seeming as I am considering it as a first car it would fit into the cool cars for young people, maybe... (IDK if you still do it)
Completely unrelated comment here but I think I recognise the building behind the car at 2:06. I was an exchange (Erasmus) student at the Uni of Sheffield a few years ago and maybe I'm wrong but I think this building is the Quantum Centre, actually I'm pretty sure it is. Anyway thank you for the flashbacks rushing in my head right now, my word what a ride...
Later in the film he's driving repeatedly between Chalfont St.Peter, Horn Hill, Maple Cross & the outskirts of Rickmansworth on the Buckinghamshire/Hertfordshire border, the motorway repeatedly seen in the background is the M25 between J16 & J17. Not sure if the earlier shot and the video straight after it is a publicity image included into the film or not but he filmed most of this in my local area. I was having mad deja vu as he covered my usual exercise cycling route until I recognised it.
Also if you don't really care about cars and want something nice and won't cause much headaches, you can pick up one of these on lease starting from around £245.
Given Sportage is a top seller in The UK, wonder whether the Aussie North American LWBase could be an added bonus (lure) for those who need or want it.
No the Ioniq 5 is boring. That was a backwards step for them. The EV6 is much better but the dash is the Sportage is much nicer than what is in the EV6.
Try lifting up your windscreen wipers you can't, because the bonnet stops you, open the bonnet and you still cannot raise the blades if you think that is bad try the rear wiper. want to change the blade you can't its stuck under the body of the car just how are you suppose to change the blades.
Really not a fan of the manual transmissions in Kia’s and Hyundais. There is literally no feel to the clutch at all and it’s extremely light making it difficult to pull away smoothly. You either rev it too much or not enough because the accelerator is too sensitive.
I'm still trying to figure out why Kia changed their logo. The old one in the black oval looks significantly better. The new one looks like KN and looks low quality.
actually they changed for the complete opposite of what you just said ! the reason is the old logo doesn't really fit and you wouldn't associate it with Kia's current character and personality of bargain up-market cars hence why the new logo was created !
But no long wheel base version as in Korea and the States.It is a lot nicer looking but we miss out just as we do with the Sorento X line and Carnival.Kia are missing an opportunity here i think.
@@JayEmmOnCars Did this car not have separate 3 way steering adjustment like I have on my (older) Ceed SW GT-Line-s ? That said damned if I can tell any difference between the 3 settings lol
@@JayEmmOnCars Ta, I heard you mention the 2 Modes but thought that referred to performance. My Ceed has Eco/Normal or Sport for the gearbox and then a separate switch on the dash that sets the steering to Normal, Comfort or Sport (doh I am @Mike White)
Thanks for the shout out Mr, loved the review, it’s a good looking car, one thing I would wonder is delivery time on the car, knowing my stinger is going to take 10 months
A lot of styling front and rear going on there. Kinda works. But will date. Audi’s don’t date badly as not over styled. Interesting brand to be respected tho Kia Hyu Genesis
Must point out regarding the new KIA but also Tesla and it is these cars have problems with the heat. Of course you Brits who do not get snow or real cold down to -30 or -40 do not notice but we in Sweden notice it. Just read about this problem in a Swedish motoring magazine. So the electric cars.
Looks like Kia (and to an extent Hyundai) is releasing hit after hit these days. I'll be honest, I can see myself having something like a Seltos (and I'm not even a fan of crossover-type thingy)
Gosh that front end design is certainly.....erm...... brave! lol 😵 I wonder if the moose face will put buyers off or if it will sell as strong as it's predecessor? I guess we'll all know pretty soon!
We used to make fun of a boy in our street who's mum had a Kia Pride. Sounds cruel, but you should have heard what we said to him when she had her Yugo before that.
Kia knows it’s market rather well. Look at me front end with lots of cheap gloss plastics. Same again at the back. The side is so bland you wouldn’t have a clue what it was. Set up for the 30second walk around in the showroom. Inside is better than the old one. Which was just cheap plastics everywhere. Replaced with two blended screens. But lcd screens are so cheap to produce compared to a high quality switches. You can tell they are trying to save money by the redesigned KIA badges. So if cost cutting is obvious on the badges where else have they implemented it. Good cars for what they are but they are just cheap SUVs. Not even cheap at 48k for the top spec. Your looking at high end Audi A4 estates. Or even a 3year old Porsche Macan
There's just too much going on in that front side styling and, to a certain degree, through the rest of the exterior, it's the antithesis of the EQS, theres surely a happy medium.
My Daughter has just had a MG HS as a company car. Her first 4 digits of the plate are the same as your test car.. We have names for all her cars and this one is called Lafi (laughy) lol
Firstly...Dear Industry, This is how you do a consumer road test in 13 minutes. Looking forward to your detailed one James. Second, Dear Kia, What have you done to the front? The current model’s front is a nightmare to clean already, and the materials are not up to the job. The silver chin paint comes off with a jet wash. The jet was is needed because of all the silly fiddly plastic folds and angles. As for the new one, toothbrushes and Q-tips at the ready for cleaning the road filth and crud out of that tiny honeycomb grill. Most else is very good, and the diesel easily does 60mpg. Of just burn twice as much petrol because apparently that’s greener?
I remember driving a Kia Pride some years ago when they first came out. I was horrified, it was by far the worst car on the road at that time. I vowed never to buy a Kia after this but now, after all these years I may be swayed!
Anyone else find it strange that a car company is named the same thing as the abbreviation for killed in action? It's still a bit jarring to me even after all these years.
Recommending people to avoid the diesel whilst going for the top spec model seems a bit unrealistic. I mean we’d all agree in theory. But your normal every day user will have a lower down trim model and I reckon the majority of sales will still be diesel for now. We just can’t do that lifestyle just yet, unless you’re you, who owns supercars etc.
Hmm, i have to agree with you that im not that fond of the styling. Its hyundai sister looks a bit better imo. Somehow they nailed the sorento... I have nothing bad to say about kias as ive been impressed by other models
Why first impressions and not a review? Enough here for a review. Worried about offending the supplier? Sportage isn't a small SUV either. Car looks ok. Might look better in the metal
Offending the supplier? I wondered the same. It would be good if you could have codewords to alert viewers you are trying to please the owner of the vehicle (much like Top Gear and their mention of condiments whilst reviewing owners' cars (S6 Ep9)). Just joking of course. I am sure you are giving an honest opinion.
@@misterroboto571 Opinion is honest. Guess that's the problem. Especially when a product is new. If you do something they don't like your not going to be first in line for the next product. Essentially relationship management. Would love to come across full impartiality but I've rarely if ever come across it
No new ground here ..in fact its styling is rather trying too hard and just looks a bit odd. I would have liked Kia to bite the bullet and introduce a scaled down Telluride.
Wow, they have really ruined the front of that! We had a Sportage to drive across New Zealand and apart from being slow it was great for what we needed
Live in an estate sure as hell don't want to drive one. Everybody has different tastes and like it or not the SUV is the biggest seller at present. Personally I like the styling, good or bad in other people's opinion I give not a jot. Still on my consideration list for next purchase. Interior and tech level 👌
I just started watching this and before I’ve even finished I’m here to say “What’s happened to your shirt?! A plain shirt for a plain car?” (Also, oddly enough, I DID commit to buy, or rather, lease, a Stinger GT2 a couple of years ago, and I DIDN’T ‘love’ it. It was a very nice car, but it was missing something in the passion-generation department.)
I can not belieave nobody mentions shitty interrior quality. Even upper rav 4 tiers don't feel so low quality. They are for sure boring, but after all the great kia reviews got very disappointed after trying top gt trim..
It's really interesting to see how far Korean cars have come in terms of styling and features. With luxury being more defined as the amount of tech included and Korea being a centre for evolving new tech so they are gonna excel and overtake more traditional manufacturers quite easily
…it’s because Kia/Hyundai hired German designers from Audi and BMW a few years back….
@@hertzair1186 and they made good use of their new assets. Not everyone can do that🙂👍🏿
@BustaCap …look up article: Peter Schreyer, Why do all these Kia/Hyundai’s Look Like Audis?
@@hertzair1186 That would explain why the front end is so damn ugly!....if it was designed by the same person that ruined BMW...?
@@soundseeker63 ...no. It all started with Peter Schreyer, over 12-13 years ago. He designed the revolutionary 2010 Sportage and yeah, since then they are no longer ugly cars. And I personally love the front in GT Line with IFS headlights and GT Line details. In black it's really mighty.
One of the big advantages of the sportage is the huge rear door with the additional window being built into the door rather than the body, this makes fitting the modern giant baby / small child seats very easy, especially as the height of the back seat means for most people your back is straight. We bought one mainly for this reason for grand parent duties and our daughter ended up borrowing it most of the time until eventually they got their own one
Brilliant!
We've ordered the 230 hybrid GTS (in the green) so its really good to see such an honest review. We currently have an XC40 and were really dubious of the quality but it's doesn't feel like a downgrade at all
KIA's Stinger is a phenomenal car. Boy have they come a long way!👍🏻🇺🇸
That weird feeling of familiarity when the Midlands-based car reviewer you love watching is driving around your home area in his latest film for some reason.... I use those same lanes through the Chalfonts for my cycling exercise.
I absolutely adore the design of this car and can't wait for the hybrid model to come out in America to scoop one up. This looks sleek and stylish, old model was mousy and too curved.
Solid review. I still don't see myself buying an SUV, but i get the appeal of a sportage or tucson. Kia also sells the handsome Xceed, which looks like an attractive compromise between a regular hatchback and an SUV.
LOVE your reviews. nailed your formula
Nice to know that it will play soothing sounds to send you asleep on a long journey.
Kia are doing pretty well here in England, but every time I'm in the USA I'm amazed by how many of them there are there. The last two rental cars I have had in America have been Kia's.
When I was a teenager during the 2000s, Kia's and Hyundai's were awful and generally pretty shit cars that you'd be embarrassed to be seen in. Fast forward to the last few years, I would totally buy a Kia or Hyundai SUV with no hesitation if I had a kid(s). They would be at the top of my list of cars to look into buying, They have come that far in 15-20 years.
Their ascension is commendable.
@@joshuakhaos4451 - They have certainly improved and this car is on my shortlist for my next car - I think Korean firms really do have a relentless push to constantly improve their products. Im older than most, and I remember the days when Samsung used to make third rate electronic consumer devices….look at them now.
Greetings! Just a quick comment: I purchased one for my better half, and we're both in love with it, to the point that I'm considering getting a second one for yours truly!
Great video.
Need a video on all the different trims and best one for its buck. So many options!!
Very nice every day car. Thanks for reviewing more normal cars.
Placed an order 2 days ago for a Sportage GT-Line S hybrid in Penta Grey + black roof, and coming from a VW Tiguan I think I’m going to enjoy driving the Sportage more.
I think you might!
Being a guy from the states, have to say I love your content and reviews. Top notch.
They just started producing the 23 version in the states a couple days ago. New design is always nice, but more expensive. My only, seventeen year old, is far from school, is in many clubs, and was recovering from a ruptured a.c.l. when I got a few deals on a new 22 in August I couldn't say no to, esp. when it was going to go up another $1,600 dealer mark up, the next day. Before the mark up, I received two discounts, totaling $1,200 and was told not to go with the zero % interest loan because he knew I was going to pay it off, and got me a loan that took another $1,200 off. To be honest, the vehicle had a $900 dealer markup, but compared to the Toyota Venza I looked at, already at the top I would pay, Toyota wanted 5k more. And what was I going to do? Buy an over-priced, over mileaged used car, get her into university in over a year, and come up with the funds for school, and another/new car? Kia was a no brainer. Sits up high with a great view. Not too big to maneuver and park, and a fantastic warranty. This vehicle will get my daughter through another year and a half if high school, and six years of Pharmacy school, and a few years after that. She works hard, I've always treated her like an adult, and other than having the old KIS badges, we continue to remain a debt free family, she deserved it, and this vehicle makes her schedule, and fun possible.
We have the equivalent Hyundai and I'm 6'3 and can fit in the back behind myself so I can confirm they are roomy! Great vehicles.
Love their new refresh logo design.
Great review! First question I'd ask is how long is the Hybrid battery guaranteed for, and what would a replacement cost outside of the warranty? For some cars, the cost can be eye-watering!
7 years. Hybrid battery included. (UK)
The SWB version you guys get in Europe looks so neutered compared to the LWB version in the states. The back and C-Pillar treatment look like an afterthought.
I've one ordered and I'm so pissed we don't get the long wheelbase one
@@MrT79shakeshake european roads are more narrow and for many european countries like Italy , Spain , france etc parking can be challenging.
I am in Australia and have ordered the long wheel version , I do feel it suits Australia and american requirements much better .
One comment though... The price of these cars in europe is almost 1.5 times that in Australia , which seems crazy to me . Maybe because they built additional mild hybrid , two tone roof etc but still it's surprising.
With that face I doubt anyone will even notice or care about the C pillar design! lol
@@preetmohantuli1795 one word: taxes
Very useful and reassuring as I am just to order a GT Line S
Interested well presented what is thw fuel consumption for the 1.6 petrol hybrid, does anyone know.
If I had few kids, I'd be seriously considering a new Kia SUV or a Hyundai SUV. I wouldnt look anywhere else for a family car, Hyundai and Kia just have all they style atm imo.
Sister company Hyundai stole a march with the new Tucson, which is selling like hot cakes (I bought one!). Be interesting to see how Kia get on with the Sportage. Price I’m sure will be key, given the two cars use the same equipment in a lot of areas. I have to say, Hyundai’s line up is a lot seems complicated.
Why isn’t the Sportage offered with adaptive suspension in the UK like it is in Europe and other markets?
Cant wait to see you at the chester cars and coffee tomorrow!
James you are approaching a very significant milestone-200,000.00 Subscribers. You certainly deserve this as you are honest, straight-forward and most delightful to listen to.
So tell me what are you going to do celebrate this very decent subscriber base. I live in Australia so it won’t benefit me but how a short raffle and the winner may choose from your own large stable of magnificent motor cars and you will take them for a lovely drive??? You maybe don’t think that would be much to offer but I tell you now that I would leap at that opportunity if I did not live so far away. In any case early congratulations on your achievement on reaching this milestone and you will see your channel grow exponentially (I think that is the right word) and 300,000.00 will come to fruition very much quicker than you may anticipate. This is from the proud owner of a 2020 Mustang GT Premium Performance Pack Whipple supercharged 10 speed auto with magnaride suspension, lowered, Borla exhaust system with every suspension modification you can think of as I love to track the car every opportunity I get. Cheers.
Please do a review on an MG F, I need to see your review on the budget 1st Gen Elise seeming as I am considering it as a first car it would fit into the cool cars for young people, maybe... (IDK if you still do it)
Completely unrelated comment here but I think I recognise the building behind the car at 2:06.
I was an exchange (Erasmus) student at the Uni of Sheffield a few years ago and maybe I'm wrong but I think this building is the Quantum Centre, actually I'm pretty sure it is.
Anyway thank you for the flashbacks rushing in my head right now, my word what a ride...
Later in the film he's driving repeatedly between Chalfont St.Peter, Horn Hill, Maple Cross & the outskirts of Rickmansworth on the Buckinghamshire/Hertfordshire border, the motorway repeatedly seen in the background is the M25 between J16 & J17. Not sure if the earlier shot and the video straight after it is a publicity image included into the film or not but he filmed most of this in my local area. I was having mad deja vu as he covered my usual exercise cycling route until I recognised it.
If Peter Schreyer design on the Sportage didn't exist, then I would like this more. Its a bit fussy in some areas though the interior looks tidy.
If they did a Kia stinger estate I would actually consider one
Can't wait for the new Genesis models
Also if you don't really care about cars and want something nice and won't cause much headaches, you can pick up one of these on lease starting from around £245.
When you said same height, weight, width, wheelbase I could only think of my cousin Vinny😋
Industry standard Worzels test. Pure gold.
Given Sportage is a top seller in The UK, wonder whether the Aussie North American LWBase could be an added bonus (lure) for those who need or want it.
I agree 100%.
Kia/Hyundai can make good looking cars.
If the exterior were more subdued, like the Ioniq 5...
No the Ioniq 5 is boring. That was a backwards step for them. The EV6 is much better but the dash is the Sportage is much nicer than what is in the EV6.
The "3" (hybrid) is the one we're looking at...
Top of the range is £45,000.
Just let that sink in.
You would have to be under the influence of a frankly heroic quantity of highly potent narcotics.
The version in Australia is pretty cheap and value for money in comparison
If you were buying with cash (which nobody does) then yes. I expect the lease/PCP rates will be reasonably competitive despite the silly list price.
Damn, they took a whole look of styling clues from the Lamborghini Urus.
This and it’s cousin the Tucson are really quirky things. Something you would expect from Peugeot or Citroen.
We would of wanted a gtline just for the black gloss trim but it was double the wait at 4mnths so we've gone for the 3.
Thanks J!
Try lifting up your windscreen wipers you can't, because the bonnet stops you, open the bonnet and you still cannot raise the blades if you think that is bad try the rear wiper. want to change the blade you can't its stuck under the body of the car just how are you suppose to change the blades.
Where did you find that pdf with the differences in the trim mate?
KIA's media website
Really not a fan of the manual transmissions in Kia’s and Hyundais. There is literally no feel to the clutch at all and it’s extremely light making it difficult to pull away smoothly. You either rev it too much or not enough because the accelerator is too sensitive.
Agreed - it's because it's electronically activated, there is no mechanical link between the clutch pedal and the clutch
@@pgl79 interesting I never knew that. Would explain why they’re so awkward to operate
@@pb7870 it's fine once you're in motion but, as you rightly point out, they're a pain in the but on pull away (and low speed manoeuvres)
I'm still trying to figure out why Kia changed their logo. The old one in the black oval looks significantly better. The new one looks like KN and looks low quality.
I loved the new logo, it's more fluid, curvy and appealing to younger generation.
I can't agree, the new logo is far more modern and exciting
actually they changed for the complete opposite of what you just said !
the reason is the old logo doesn't really fit and you wouldn't associate it with Kia's current character and personality of bargain up-market cars hence why the new logo was created !
Better looking than the new Tuscon I think, inside and out.
Hi what colour is this car @jayemm - Dark penta metal?
Does this mean that the basic version doesn't even offer electric windows?
Was this the sportage 4 line?
I like this car amazing how far Kia have gone
DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY HAD ONE WOULD NEVER BUY ANOTHER NOW GOT A SKODA SUPERB GREAT CAR
Is the steering any better than the last model? No feedback at all
You want the GT Line S for the better steering, the weighting is good and its accurate but feedback isnt high - not much in this class is
Tesla sold 35,000 model 3 last year in the uk
Hi, are you driving the UK spec Kia or the European version ?
This is UK spec to my knowledge
@@JayEmmOnCars have just took delivery of a new GT-Line S and have got to say that the alloys on the one that you are driving look a lot better 👍
But no long wheel base version as in Korea and the States.It is a lot nicer looking but we miss out just as we do with the Sorento X line and Carnival.Kia are missing an opportunity here i think.
Jaymee ... please ..tray a new Honda HR V full Hibrid thank you 👌😉
Nice review. But wait, ‘the 3 doesn’t feel like a lesser car’, but the steering is way worse than the Hybrid GT Line? 😳
The comment refers to fit, finish and equipment. I doubt many buyers of these care about steering feel
@@JayEmmOnCars Did this car not have separate 3 way steering adjustment like I have on my (older) Ceed SW GT-Line-s ?
That said damned if I can tell any difference between the 3 settings lol
@@panman1964 only two modes on the new GTS, Eco and Sport. Steering is tied to them. Heavier in sport.
@@JayEmmOnCars Ta, I heard you mention the 2 Modes but thought that referred to performance. My Ceed has Eco/Normal or Sport for the gearbox and then a separate switch on the dash that sets the steering to Normal, Comfort or Sport (doh I am @Mike White)
Actually Im confused , the Ceed is Auto/Manual on the gearbox. The GFs Ioniq is sport & normal (and a stupid foot operated handbrake)
Thanks for the shout out Mr, loved the review, it’s a good looking car, one thing I would wonder is delivery time on the car, knowing my stinger is going to take 10 months
It's a good looking car? Are you sure?
@@chrisogrady28 for me yes, I think it is. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Beauty is in the ass of the beholder...
@@ville85 it does have an ass on it
JayEmm On Cars which car do you think looks better between the Tucson and the Sportage?
If the test car was a GT-Line S why did it only have GT-Line badging?
A good question I meant to ask. I did double check and it is an S!
@@JayEmmOnCars separate note I'm also not a big fan of the new "K" backwards "N" logo.
(owner of an older Ceed GTline-S StationWagon )
Why are MPVs called SUVs now?
Marketing gimmick to sell something over-styled and less practical at a higher price.
A lot of styling front and rear going on there. Kinda works. But will date. Audi’s don’t date badly as not over styled. Interesting brand to be respected tho Kia Hyu Genesis
Sorry jay but you're talking shite about the last model.It has the perfect balance of comfort and handling.Im sure others will agree with me.
Must point out regarding the new KIA but also Tesla and it is these cars have problems with the heat. Of course you Brits who do not get snow or real cold down to -30 or -40 do not notice but we in Sweden notice it. Just read about this problem in a Swedish motoring magazine. So the electric cars.
I thought you said you will never do a SUV review because it doesn't interest you...
Never expected that a Kia was brits best selling car.
Looks like Kia (and to an extent Hyundai) is releasing hit after hit these days. I'll be honest, I can see myself having something like a Seltos (and I'm not even a fan of crossover-type thingy)
9:40 Small SUV or we can say Mid size Crossover.
Gosh that front end design is certainly.....erm...... brave! lol 😵 I wonder if the moose face will put buyers off or if it will sell as strong as it's predecessor? I guess we'll all know pretty soon!
Kinda weird how people view it. I reckon it looks way better than the old ugly one.
At last, someone who isn't enamoured with the front treatment. I am sick of testers in Australia raving about the front grill.
The famous sounds of nature
We used to make fun of a boy in our street who's mum had a Kia Pride. Sounds cruel, but you should have heard what we said to him when she had her Yugo before that.
I have the old 1.6 48v and it's surely not underpowered my sister's xc40 250bhp can not get away from me.
FINALLY FIRST !!!!! YAY
Good job!! You've earned it!! Now go and celebrate this!! Have the best of days!
Kia knows it’s market rather well. Look at me front end with lots of cheap gloss plastics. Same again at the back. The side is so bland you wouldn’t have a clue what it was. Set up for the 30second walk around in the showroom. Inside is better than the old one. Which was just cheap plastics everywhere. Replaced with two blended screens. But lcd screens are so cheap to produce compared to a high quality switches. You can tell they are trying to save money by the redesigned KIA badges. So if cost cutting is obvious on the badges where else have they implemented it. Good cars for what they are but they are just cheap SUVs. Not even cheap at 48k for the top spec. Your looking at high end Audi A4 estates. Or even a 3year old Porsche Macan
It's 2024 NOT NEW but 2025 model is fantastic
Kia are making some good looking quality cars
There's just too much going on in that front side styling and, to a certain degree, through the rest of the exterior, it's the antithesis of the EQS, theres surely a happy medium.
Was this a boring shirt for what should have been a boring car video? One that turned our rather exciting in the end!
My Daughter has just had a MG HS as a company car. Her first 4 digits of the plate are the same as your test car.. We have names for all her cars and this one is called Lafi (laughy) lol
Something for the Mrs in a few years, cool
Kia (and Hyundai) are making some lookers these days. This has a sharp look, but the EV6 is even better.
Firstly...Dear Industry, This is how you do a consumer road test in 13 minutes. Looking forward to your detailed one James.
Second, Dear Kia, What have you done to the front? The current model’s front is a nightmare to clean already, and the materials are not up to the job. The silver chin paint comes off with a jet wash. The jet was is needed because of all the silly fiddly plastic folds and angles. As for the new one, toothbrushes and Q-tips at the ready for cleaning the road filth and crud out of that tiny honeycomb grill. Most else is very good, and the diesel easily does 60mpg. Of just burn twice as much petrol because apparently that’s greener?
I remember driving a Kia Pride some years ago when they first came out. I was horrified, it was by far the worst car on the road at that time. I vowed never to buy a Kia after this but now, after all these years I may be swayed!
The front put me off and don’t like the lights either
Anyone else find it strange that a car company is named the same thing as the abbreviation for killed in action? It's still a bit jarring to me even after all these years.
Recommending people to avoid the diesel whilst going for the top spec model seems a bit unrealistic. I mean we’d all agree in theory. But your normal every day user will have a lower down trim model and I reckon the majority of sales will still be diesel for now. We just can’t do that lifestyle just yet, unless you’re you, who owns supercars etc.
Hmm, i have to agree with you that im not that fond of the styling. Its hyundai sister looks a bit better imo.
Somehow they nailed the sorento...
I have nothing bad to say about kias as ive been impressed by other models
Why first impressions and not a review? Enough here for a review. Worried about offending the supplier? Sportage isn't a small SUV either. Car looks ok. Might look better in the metal
Offending the supplier? I wondered the same. It would be good if you could have codewords to alert viewers you are trying to please the owner of the vehicle (much like Top Gear and their mention of condiments whilst reviewing owners' cars (S6 Ep9)). Just joking of course. I am sure you are giving an honest opinion.
@@misterroboto571 Opinion is honest. Guess that's the problem. Especially when a product is new. If you do something they don't like your not going to be first in line for the next product. Essentially relationship management. Would love to come across full impartiality but I've rarely if ever come across it
No new ground here ..in fact its styling is rather trying too hard and just looks a bit odd.
I would have liked Kia to bite the bullet and introduce a scaled down Telluride.
Hmmmm, comparing ferrari sales to Kia sales? What's the point
Park it in a airport carpark then go back and try to find it!.. they are everywhere! State of it!
Wow, they have really ruined the front of that! We had a Sportage to drive across New Zealand and apart from being slow it was great for what we needed
It's best selling not because it's great, but people are skint nowadays so KIAs are in.
Sorry Jay.. I hate all SUVs.. They are too big and Stupid.. I love your videos huni.. But not this one..
Hear, hear
I can't stand the bloody things.
It's like you've thrown the towel in on life.
A new or used XF/5 Series Touring would be far better.
@@lewis72 Thanks huni for your reply.. I don't understand why people don't just buy a estate car..
Live in an estate sure as hell don't want to drive one. Everybody has different tastes and like it or not the SUV is the biggest seller at present. Personally I like the styling, good or bad in other people's opinion I give not a jot. Still on my consideration list for next purchase. Interior and tech level 👌
I just started watching this and before I’ve even finished I’m here to say “What’s happened to your shirt?! A plain shirt for a plain car?” (Also, oddly enough, I DID commit to buy, or rather, lease, a Stinger GT2 a couple of years ago, and I DIDN’T ‘love’ it. It was a very nice car, but it was missing something in the passion-generation department.)
I can not belieave nobody mentions shitty interrior quality. Even upper rav 4 tiers don't feel so low quality. They are for sure boring, but after all the great kia reviews got very disappointed after trying top gt trim..
Almost looks like a Citroen now - and getting pricey
Kia just Nick the best bits from other cars..steering wheel on this is obviously from an Audi…underpowered and rolls like a sailor on shore leave.