That’s a very clever solution to the cover being in the way more than it’s useful. First thing I’ve always done with those covers is take them out and put them in the garage. Then they sit there till I sell the car

Knew about this and have taken advantage of it often. Thanks for the tutorial and great job, Peter.👍💯

I have a 2017 KIA Sportage and will be checking out the storage area for the cover today. Thank you for this video.

Very helpful, thanks. I've purchased two Sportages and I'm very impressed with the features, attention to detail and equipment ranges. I had a Vauxhall before the Sportages and in my opinion there is no comparison. Kia cars are the real deal, Vauxhalls you pay (over the odds) for the badge.

I liked the 2 pieces of string that lifted the shelf when you opened the boot. They solved a problem that didn’t need fixing!

Thank you so much for the useful lecture given on the cargo rear cover. It was useful to me.

I understand the 2 spots on top and the stow away spot under the floor. Why would you move it to the spot just on top of the floor? It sounds like a useless spot.

Did not know about the under floor stowage in my 2019 Tucson. Thanks for the additional info Peter!

Not the first tip from you I've found helpful with my recently purchased Kia Niro 3 EV - thanks. My wife's small wheelchair, even when folded in the boot/trunk, prevents the cargo cover being installed, and it sat unwanted in our front porch. Now it is stored safely in the car, available to be used if it should be needed - much more satisfactory. BTW, my son purchased the same car a year ago, and was about to purchase a trickle charger lead for around £250 when I told him about the spare wheel space you mentioned in one of your videos. He investigated and found the trickle charge lead supplied with the car that he did not know was there!

Thanks for these tips they’re always helpful. 😊

Have the same thing in my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Bought it the car used with no cover. Bought the cover at Amazon, a lot cheaper than getting it at Hyundai.

Thanks! Bought a new Sorento yesterday. Having fun learning all about it.

Thank you so much. I had no idea what those extra slots were before. This was very informative. Keep it up. It would also be awesome if you can teach me some more hidden features of the 2017 Hyundai Tucson because I just bought one and I love it.

Thank you for your tutorial coz i didn't know that there's more a lot of options great job 👏 👍

Just bought a 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid, I never knew about the handy trick. Thanks.

SWEET! I am gonna check that out today! I have a KIA SORENTO! I am glad I found your channel & subscribed to you. Looking forward to find out more things for my SUV! THANKS!!

Such a good tip! Thank you.

You're always bring something new and practical. I've a question for you on my 2023 hybrid sx prestige the woofer speaker on the trunk it's not working and no body from kia dealerships know how to make it work. Do you? Sal

Wow! Super helpful. I didn't know about the lower storage feature under the floor in my Sportage. Thanks.

Great explanation! Do you have any videos showing Kia Carnival cargo mats and/or cargo trays?

I have learned so much from your videos because my 2022 Kia Sportage EX did not have any. Do you know where I can purchase them? The downloaded version is too small for my eyes to read. Thanks in advance and will check out more of your videos. Looking for how to start your vehicle from my key fob 🤞💙

Good job with this video. Do you know which 2024 Kia Seltos models include a cargo cover?

Thanks for that. 1st thing I did when buying the car was to remove this and put in garage as not required while I own the vehicle. Dealership were not aware of this underfloor storage.

Helpful. Thank you. Didn’t know.

Neat, wish all such covers has those options.

I like your feature where if you lose your key, you can start the car with a USB plug. KIA has thought of everything!

I have owned a Hyundai Tucson Highlander in Australia since new and i never knew about the underneath storage. Thank you

Do the headrests on the new kia sportage ajust forwards and backwards .??or just up and down

Very useful. Thank you. I didn’t know this

I just tried it on my 2019 Soento and it worked perfectly..Thanks!

I knew about all of those except for the under-floor one. Though, I do also use those sides for other things... pull the side floor panel out, and that is the perfect size to keep a gallon of washer fluid from flying all over the place.

I love it! currently it is stored in my garage taking up space that I need for other projects.

Own a 2018 Kia Sportage LX AWD, did not know of that feature. Thank you for the education.

Freaking Brilliant! Thank you!

Thanks for the tips. Very helpful. My 2024 Sportage Hybrid did not come with a cover. Can get one at Amazon for $99.

I didn’t know you could stow it underneath the floor on the Niro Hybrid, thanks for that Peter 👍

Hidden panel? Great Idea! My 2010 X3 Cargo Cover has been in my storage unit since day 1.

Had no idea! But also have a Niro PHEV so 50/50 for me. Great tips!

I have the 2022 Kia Niro Hybrid, so would you recommend this accessory in case of accident? I don't want to think about totaling my car but some people 😕 drive like their in Nascar so it's a just in case thing. How much is this accessory?

Very cool!!! Thanks so much!!!!❤

I have a ‘17 Tucson and was familiar with this. Kudos to our local sales team.

Remeber, this trunk curtain has two purpose: 1- hise stuff for potential thieves; 2- retain stuff in case of an accident. Even at mid speed, you'll be suprised how stuff fly around in a car and you'll be suprised what velocity can do to "harmless" things lie a tissue box...

I have a toyota rav4, and it has that cargo cover and the hidden compartment. I'll tell you, with all the neat little hidden features the only one that I love the most is the fact that my fishing poles fit perfect down in that hidden compartment! I also modified the clips that clip on to the back seat headrests to be a little tighter so I can toss a pole on top of that. my tackle box fits perfect down the hidden compartment also. NEVER buy a vehicle your poles won't fit in! words of wisdom :)

DI have a 2019 Santa Fe and would like to know if that floor panel come out? Something got spilled on mine and I would like to take it out to clean it.

Very helpful. Thank you

Can it be placed under the floor cover if you have a full size spare?

Very useful bit of info

I love these secret of the car videos. Really handy stuff.

My friend just purchased a 2019 Sorento, I have to check his cargo area to see if it has the hidden storage area or not.

You explain great I would love if you could explain to the Haifa Israel Telcar branch how to explain to a customer who buys a Kia

Is there a cargo cover that will cover the entire cargo area when the back seats are folded down?

cool! Thanks Peter!

Hov about Kia Ev 6, does it work the same way?

Very helpful Thank you

Nice. I love this sort of stuff. I would say why are these tips not in the manuals but they just may be… (Not everyone reads cover to cover…😁)

Thanks. Never knew out the "hidden" recessed storage under the lift door. 🤟🏼🖖🏼

Great option so that the cover can be onboard even when unused and available to utilise and not be left at home

2022 Niro hybrid , should my petrol access lock when the car is locked?

Have a 2019 santa fe and my blind has lived under the floor since I purchased new as I use all of the 7 seats, btw other than the under floor square holes , there are only the two under the window, no holes above the floor

Genius. I had no idea!

I just bought a 2023 Hyundai Kona. Can I get one of these retractable covers to replace the non-retractable, non-tuckable, non-foldable one that came with the car? I have to look for the little square holes. And by the way, snarksters, not everybody has a garage.

Very useful piece of information

How cool is that! Thx!

Cool very helpful for my granddaughter 😮

Great, works on my 2018 Sorento L thanks🙂

Awesome. I have seen some photos of models of the Sportage that have a storage space instead of the spare tire. Do you know which models have this? or is it an add-on option?

Thanks for this video but the spare tire doesn't allow the cargo to fit! I have this problem with KIA Sportage 2021!

I have just bought a 2nd hand KIA Optima estate. Can you show me simply how to remove the cover, please?

does it work on a VW golf ?

Yes I knew about this feature. I have the 2016 Sorento SX with the hidden storage spot.

My 2015 Santa Fe has below floor storage with no panel removal required. Dealer showed me when I took delivery(new) Had a 2007 Subaru Forester before with no storage for cover - a real pain.

Very cluey and ingenious.

In Australia the Sportage comes with a full size spare so can't stick it under the load cover. I wish i could as it now just lives in a corner in the garage.

Nope. Not in my 2020 Kia Soul EX. I can remove the back cargo cover and place it under the movable floor, if I lay it on an angle. Works for me.

Does anyone know if a kia sorento (2020) can fit a ninja carpet extractor in the back with the third and second row seats down, with the 25" hose as well? Please let me know

My question is, are these features in the owners manual, if they are then it is proof the people don't read the manual? They only consult it to do some lookup if there is a problem when the car won't start.

very helpful, didn't know you could store your cover out of site.

I got a 2007 with 3rd row seat, and with this slide shade in place you can't pull up 3rd row seat because it hits.. have to take out until you fold 3rd row down..

Cool video, but I had already worked out everything pointed out. Unfortunately, here in New Zealand, our Sportages are optioned with a full size alloy spare wheel and the cargo cover will not fit under the deck.

Are all of these features described in the owner's manual?

It not a white balance issue, it is overexposure. Switch camera to manual exposure and adjust for person talking or limit amount of light hitting subject.

What size is the width of cargo. I have one that fits 56” across.

I just checked my 2020 UK Niro Hybrid. There are no extra holes for mounting or storage of the cargo cover. Under the boot flap there is space for a full size spare wheel and a tool tray either side.

It was very helpful.

I don't know what that mounting spot is for ABOVE the storage spot though.

Thumbs up. Kias don't always come with spare tires. Usually Nav nor sat radio isn't available on their sound systems. Dealers will evade pointing this out or answering questions about that. Kias are great cars. We love ours.

I guess I'm not a smart arse like some of your f***wit know-it-alls, but appreciate the reveal. If I am carrying a lot of gear where the luggage profile goes above the cargo cover, its nice to know I can store the cover under the floor and not bury it in my garage, never to be found again. Thanks, for taking the time to make the video 👍

Any secrets for the 1st gen (BL) Kia Sorento?

Is there any tips and tricks for the rather annoying hard panel piece in the Seltos? I don't have one yet cause I am debating if it's worth it

I did know from Evolution. On the niro EV the cover has to be turned so that the pull out side is facing the front of the car.

My 2013 Sorento does all but the underfloor position

I have a 2012 Sportage and I cannot get the cargo cover bar out which limits that space.

When I pull on any panels….the clip always breaks off….

My car is a 2017 Kia Sportage GT line and i cannot lower the bottom boot floor nor can I store the cover below it as it's hitting the spare wheel. FYI the spare wheel is 245 45 R19

I just bought a 2019 Kia Niro Hybrid. Can you please give a tutorial on the hidden assets of the trunk, especially where one stores a spare tire?? Thanks.

A question regarding passenger safety. On the Kia’s is the luggage cover designed to restrain loose in the event of an accident?

I have worked for kia for years and did not this. It’s a great way to move it out if the way if need be while traveling or without storing it in the garage to collect dust.

Where to buy the cargo cover for 2022 Kia Seltos EX? My dealer doesn't have one.

Where is the 12-volt battery in the 2022 Sportage Hybrid?

well dang that's 🔥