I learned a long time ago that the darker the paint the more you will see any dirt and water spots than the lighter colors but when it is really clean it looks far better IMO . I purchased the 2024 all gas SX Prestige with Gravity Gray with Black interior and it really pops !
Great Video, much helpful. Also, how did you like the Sound system of Harman Kardon? I heared some complaints about it, saying Bass is not working/punchy. How you compare with Toyota JBL?
This has been an amazing full coverage of all the best features. Thank you for the amazing content. For the remote park assist you have to be within 3 meters of the vehicle while it's working.
24:27 This is the only video I've seen that shows the digital speed/tachometer option is possible on the SX. I ordered an EX because I don't like looking at analog display of speed and tach. Every other Sportage Hybrid SX review video only shows the crummy display.
When you were backing it up remotely it didn't stop to think it had just gotten too far away from you. You have to be within a certain distance for it to keep moving. If you noticed when you started walking towards it, it started backing up again.
This is a beautiful car, but I'm so tired of piano black! It is a magnet for any and everything. There are so many better options, like carbon, aluminum or even classic wood inlays. I guess it doesn't bother a lot of people, but for perfectionists, it makes you feel like your car is never clean. Please stop with the glossy black!
I've got the non-hybrid version coming in mid-May! Albeit with black interior, not red. Would've like to go hybrid, but I can't wait 8 months for a delivery and pay 3k over MSRP. Oh, also, the lack of wireless AA and Carplay is due to some sort of licensing issue. If KIA can resolve that, a software update can enable wireless. The tech is installed already to make that work.
Try different Kia dealerships, I got the car in the video 11 months ago at msrp, financed through them but just refinanced the next month with my bank for a way better deal
Not sure if activating the driver only feature on the climate control will save any fuel. The serpentine belt runs regardless when the motor is running and allows the alternator to power the blower motor.
We did so much DD of the phev suv . We had our heart set one 1 . They told us 18 months . We walk out of the dealer . No fing way . Ford told us 1 year . Still no .. Time will tell what we choose i guess
@@KiaVince Yeah it's very confusing! I've had this identical car since last June. I love it. The only thing missing is wireless Car Play and better MPG on the highway.
Just checked the window sticker on a sister car and it does have Remote Parking assist. In this video I do go to the correct screen by pressing the camera button but I couldn’t get it to active.
It does. I’ve gotten it to work since by following the instructions when holding down the camera button. Next time I get one in stock I’ll make a video showing it.
why wouldn't you be able to take it through the carwash? This video shows the car in Gravity gray. The color you have to handwash is the Shadow Matte gray.
This is the car want in a few years
I learned a long time ago that the darker the paint the more you will see any dirt and water spots than the lighter colors but when it is really clean it looks far better IMO . I purchased the 2024 all gas SX Prestige with Gravity Gray with Black interior and it really pops !
I’ve been looking for the 2024 version of this EXACT car with no luck😢
Great Video, much helpful. Also, how did you like the Sound system of Harman Kardon? I heared some complaints about it, saying Bass is not working/punchy. How you compare with Toyota JBL?
This has been an amazing full coverage of all the best features. Thank you for the amazing content. For the remote park assist you have to be within 3 meters of the vehicle while it's working.
Thanks 🙏🏻
Very informative video, great job .
I am still waiting for mine I got this in the exact same colors back in September. Still waiting
24:27 This is the only video I've seen that shows the digital speed/tachometer option is possible on the SX. I ordered an EX because I don't like looking at analog display of speed and tach. Every other Sportage Hybrid SX review video only shows the crummy display.
When you were backing it up remotely it didn't stop to think it had just gotten too far away from you. You have to be within a certain distance for it to keep moving. If you noticed when you started walking towards it, it started backing up again.
I thought that too. I’m going to try again once I get another one on the lot.
I ordered one of these with the same specs back in November. I’m still waiting, but hopefully it’ll be worth it 😎
I ordered my wife one in July and it’s supposed to be here in the next 10 days
I ordered this same spec back in September and still no word.
I had the same spec car in the video for 11 months and it’s been amazing in every way, you’ll love it
How can you order this? Dealerships cant even place an order for you to wait for how??
can you do a video on the hybrid SX prestige interior ambient lighting at night if possible for visibility?
I will try
The 2023 kia sportage's have been recalled 6 times and the 2024 models have been recalled twice. What seems to be the problem?
nice! hardest thing is trying to find this one! looking for sx prestige hybrid in that blue color! im based in miami fl - any leads???
This is a beautiful car, but I'm so tired of piano black! It is a magnet for any and everything. There are so many better options, like carbon, aluminum or even classic wood inlays. I guess it doesn't bother a lot of people, but for perfectionists, it makes you feel like your car is never clean. Please stop with the glossy black!
i agree, is there an option other than glossy black?
@@murcstercatby7663
Not in this car.
I got rid of all of mine by buying some cheap options on Amazon. Now it feels like a Lexus interior lol
I've got the non-hybrid version coming in mid-May! Albeit with black interior, not red. Would've like to go hybrid, but I can't wait 8 months for a delivery and pay 3k over MSRP. Oh, also, the lack of wireless AA and Carplay is due to some sort of licensing issue. If KIA can resolve that, a software update can enable wireless. The tech is installed already to make that work.
Base models have wireless
2 months for delivery
@@KiaVince Why not all of the models? Makes no sense.
I’m with you on that.
Try different Kia dealerships, I got the car in the video 11 months ago at msrp, financed through them but just refinanced the next month with my bank for a way better deal
I have the identical car 😊
Not sure if activating the driver only feature on the climate control will save any fuel. The serpentine belt runs regardless when the motor is running and allows the alternator to power the blower motor.
Does this have rear heated seat?
It does not have that. The Tucson limited does
We did so much DD of the phev suv . We had our heart set one 1 . They told us 18 months . We walk out of the dealer . No fing way . Ford told us 1 year . Still no ..
Time will tell what we choose i guess
I’ve had a PHEV Sportage on order for my wife since July.
Can't find red interiors anywhere.
The car doesn’t turn and park itself lol. It’s only for backing in and out of tight spaces.
The EV6 does the auto parking but the Sportage does not. It will just go forward and backward.
It had the button and screen for it. We’ll see
@@KiaVince Yeah it's very confusing! I've had this identical car since last June. I love it. The only thing missing is wireless Car Play and better MPG on the highway.
@@KiaVinceSportage doesn't park automatically
Just checked the window sticker on a sister car and it does have Remote Parking assist. In this video I do go to the correct screen by pressing the camera button but I couldn’t get it to active.
@KiaVince It can only move forwards or backwards remotely
Next time park the car away from the sun to show the screen without glare
If a dealer can get me the EX version for MSRP without all the dealer markups , hit me up!
It doesn't park for you. It just goes back or forth to get in our outta the spot and you have to be 10 ft or less away from it
It does. I’ve gotten it to work since by following the instructions when holding down the camera button. Next time I get one in stock I’ll make a video showing it.
@@KiaVince EV6 maybe? Sportage in the US (and I think all of North America) should not do that.
Lot of water spots (?), on a car with special paint you can’t go through a car wash with. That’s not good.
why wouldn't you be able to take it through the carwash? This video shows the car in Gravity gray. The color you have to handwash is the Shadow Matte gray.
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This entire video is a gag reel. Don't bother watching to the end.
Ye he doesn’t even know what he’s doing, the car doesn’t fuckin turn into a parking space itself. It just backs in and out of one.