You guys had way more fun driving this thing on a track than any other car you've reviewed. I'm now taking out a 96 month loan on a kia sportage, the dealer says its only a $12,000 markup I think I got a good deal. I'm bringing it to the nerdturdring next week, gonna set a new PBR.

No race to a Civic type R non-reveal first-to-the-web report?!!! Thanks for actually displaying maturity and original thought regarding your content. This is a sensible vehicle and a sensible review. Porridge. Keep up the great work!

This new Sportage is as big as the 2012 Sorento was when it came out.

This whole video felt like you all were like, "ugh let's just get this over with". Haha

I'm glad to see that not everyone wants a sporty ride. Not all cars are sportscars. Ahem! (Insert reviewer here)

"Interesting" is the best word to describe how this car looks

The jack giggle fest mid-corner is always the best add to these videos

Remember this is a mid-range EX affordable hybrid so the audio is not premium. Definitely a value. First-rate photography, looks like it was graded in post!

Your pals at Autobahn must have cracked up at seeing this on the track.

Thanks guys for featuring this vehicle. I really enjoyed hearing your thoughts. I’m on the fence about buying one. I think a person could do a whole lot worse. Lots of value for what it offers!

Test drove an EX Hybrid yesterday. Loved it. But the Kia dealership added a $5000 "adjusted market value" to it. 15% mark up. Went from $34k to $43k out the door.

Even though I'm not a car guy, even I know that taking a Sportage to a race track is just heresy. Could always test how many Yuri's and Jacob's could fit in the back with the backseats folded down.

When I test drove one of these I noticed a very smooth/luxurious ride, some body roll but plenty of grip at the same time. This vehicle feels quicker 0 to 60 than it is on paper but it does seem to run out of steam over 80 mph. For $32,500 and up to 40 mpg combined I highly recommend this vehicle. The front headroom is not great but it just makes the cut for me. I could not really notice a difference with the drive modes.

Great car, but good luck getting one. I was told more than 10 months wait for a factory order about 2 months ago. Ended up getting a Tucson instead under 2 months.

Great hybrids. It's a pity the dealers are killing it with "negotiable" markups. 8k 10k markups out here in LA. I see a 5% interest rate and a markup..fuk that noise. I can pay for the gas with a ICE car for 3 years instead.

Oh my god a midsized family CUV, JUST what the doctor ordered. Thank god. My wife’s work friend Todd said he was looking for space in the back to go on road trips with my wife! She’s so happy when they hang out together

The way those tires sqeal like a small mouse when in snow mode really makes my junk twitch. Nothing else I could ask for 🥰

Remember when texting and driving was illegal? Now we have computers and monitors to use while driving! Movie road trip incoming

I love the look of this thing... don't worry Jack I still have eyes for you too 😘 ❤️

My girlfriend and I recently picked up an X-Line version of this. It is the first Kia for both of us.There are so many good things about it, namely the looks, the interior, the fit and finish, that I try to overlook the issues it has. It rides very nice, but as you can see in the video, it has excessive body roll. That's to say nothing about the wonky-ass transmission this thing has. The hybrid might fix that major issue and I'd be okay with that. However, I would like it if I felt comfortable doing more than 40 MPH on my local on-ramp. It's kind of a bummer because I REALLY like this vehicle otherwise. Drive it before you buy it. Take it on the highway in cruise control. Make sure you can deal with it. I want to like it more than I do...

Mark's new helmet is dope

5:23 Finally! There it is. I was at the self-checkout with my Spotage and could not find the damn bar code to scan. Jeesh.

I've been to Autobahn a few times with a friend who raced his Porsche there. Have to admit I've never seen anything like this carving the turns there.

y'all ought to take all suv's to the track from now on lol, that was a lot of fun to watch!

I dunno about the front end...looks like a Pontiac Aztek for the 21st Century.

I swear half the time I am laughing is just because Jack is laughing. 😂😂

Simlar to my 17 Hyundai Sonata hybrid. Good tech (at the time) and comfortable ride. Same problem (only major one) with the kick down which I think is dangerous. Try to merge on hwy and the car refuse to kick down for couple seconds and no power at all. It actually react better when I don't step on it.

Wasn’t expecting a track impression 👍👍

I wish the Hybrid FWD was availible in the higher trims (at least for the US) so I could get that extra combined 5 mpg. It's also 200 Lbs lighter.

"NPC elements" is a fantastic term that I'm stealing now

"my dad's girlfriends"... he hit the nail on the head.

The Kia dealerships in my area suck so much I can’t even consider them without driving at least 100mi always to find a fair deal.

Bird chirpping is a nice touch

Yeah, I just got this car a few weeks ago. I’m pretty happy with it so far. I need a good 2-3 hour drive to see how the MPGs do. Overall I’m pleased. Good review.

What's the recommended Continental tire and how did it handle in Cliche Cornfield?

I bought a 2023 Sportage EX FWD gas-powered without the stupid sunroof. I'm getting over 40mpg on the highway and around 25 in the city becuas I keep it in smart more, I don't driveike a maniac, and kept it under $30K.

I would of considered this, but the dealerships are the worst period and settled on a Mazda Cx 5 (no regrets)

I’ll trade in my GT3 for this brilliance

My big complain with the audio system, specifically the Harmon system is that there’s no dedicated subwoofer. All the bass comes from the lower speakers in the door. No bass comes from the rear door speakers either. It can get muddy at higher volumes and the bass not coming from the back removes that bass you can feel.

Kias are great! I rear-ended a Sorento 15 years ago with my dad's Skoda Fabia. 10/10 would hit again.

These guys are hilarious & know their stuff

I can't be the only one that sees NIN when they see the new Kia logo. Nine Inch Nails should market their own replacement badges.

Glad. for your crv comment. Would love for a comparison when it is out for testing. The Sportage interior tries so much harder and wins points.

oh man i had a mouth full of breakfast burrito when the mask on the forehead shot came up hahaha

Great video. Love you guys

I liked this hybrid system in my friends older Sonata. Would really need to compare it directly with Toyota to know which I like better, but I bet KIA would win this one.

Trying to decide between the Sportage SX Prestige and the Toyota Venza Limited. A few things on the Kia concern me such as reliability of the small turbo engine mated to the hybrid system. I have read that turbos run at high temperatures, and that the constant starting and stopping of the turbo engine when on/off electric power will lead to turbo problems. Anyone else heard of this? Also, I have read that the Harmon Kardon stereo is not good, and that the heated windshield elements are causing glare problems at night for some people. The Venza doesn't have a turbo on their hybrid, and it has a highly rated JBL sound system. But most reviews complain about some engine and road noise. But I think I have a Toyota bias due to their long term reliability. Thoughts?

I really like the styling, interior and out, and in something like this I too want a soft ride. I would be taking it around town where the roads are lousy, or down dirt roads to get to the mountain biking trails. My one concern is long-term reliability, any thoughts on that?

1:35 If I felt like I was swimming I would be inspired to make trash fashion (inside joke from Mia, sustainable artist).

The thought of this Kia Sportage having more track time than many Corvettes and Mustangs is downright depressing.

Much prefer normal-car feel to CVT. And I do not care if this car has a sporty feel. I do wish this car came in the Vesta blue and blue-gray interior for the SX trim.

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid: The official car of chauffeuring your dad’s girlfriends.

Another cuv to fade into the background on my commute, disappearing from memory as quickly and as uneventfully as a sneeze.

A little past the 12 minute mark, “I was getting like 31-35 mpg’s but then again I was driving like an idiot.” Classic.

That EV to ICE thing you guys experienced, sounds like the thing we had on the 1st generation Optima hybrid, before they did the update to fix that. It would be in EV up to 25MPH before the gas engine came on, which made for a scary experience to merge on to a highway from a stop. Since then, they didn’t do that anymore on the Optima hybrid, you want power, you got it no matter what mode you were in. Great review guys!

That in car segment was hilarious

On Saturday my one-owner 1999 Subaru Forester succumbed to an evil PA pothole. Ripped open the rear strut tower. RIP Subie. Today I will be out and about looking for a new ride. I'm leaning towards the Sportage, Niro or Venza hybrids.

I love savageese reviews always - With lots of love from india

In Australia, we have a bespoke tune for the suspension led by an ex-racer. This removes almost all the ride issues mentioned, and makes it a lot more attractive!

Great video like always, please @savagegeese do the review about the 2023 Mitsubishi outlander PHEV, some dealers already have the preproduction sample. I would like to see your opinion about this car. Thank you!

Come on guys....I drive a 2022 Tucson Hybrid and I would say that 99.5% of time the startup of the gasoline engine from EV mode is COMPLETELY imperceptible. Even while rolling. Totally different experience than the usual CVT/hybrid drivetrains

I like the interior and exterior looks of the Sportage Hybrid. My only concern would be with the turbo/hybrid combination long term reliability.

Is it cheaper for Hyundai/Kia to use DCT/Conventional automatics in their hybrids? The reason I’m asking cause it seems like a transmission just adds more unnecessary weight to the car, not to mention an extra mechanical part to take care of.

I'd go for the Kia Carnival if it was an AWD plug in Hybrid. I'd like the room of a minivan, the awd for up north winter weather plus any bonus hybrid electric motors could give like in a Toyota Rav4 Prime. 400-600mi range I'd gladly buy that vehicle.. This shortage isn't bad though if it could last me 300k miles

1:36 "That's what you want" Me: "well, no act..." "THAT'S WHAT YOUWANT!!!!"

Honest review lads.....👍

I was waiting for 23 crv but after the reveal & seeing it, I walked away feeling disappointed in the small things. I placed a order for the sx prestige hybird, i think this offers the best bang for the buck for all the bells & whistles. Just gotta wait for it to come in but not paying any mark up.

Put on 235/45r18 tires(thinner sidewall) lower it down to car level. Boom, wagon. That is what we want. Honestly i would even go thinner tires like a 225/50r18 for better comfort/economy. I bet dropping it an inch and changing the tire you can possibly get 43-45mpg.

Makes me vaguely want one even though it's not in my need set right now. Love the space since I'm a hot hatch lover that stuffed everything in my vw r32 in the day

Thanks for another great review guys. I really wanted one without having ever driven or even sat in (silly) but after seeing this i dont anymore! It seems to struggle with even slightly enthusiastic driving… strictly a cool modern get the commute, kids, and misc done type of vehicle. I think if they werent so hard to get along with the Rav4 hyrids and readily available to test drive and buy at least 30% of people who currently “need” one will move on to other options.

Best part are the laughs....well done!

funny enough that in Australia we don't even have option for the hybrid even still this date

Don't really care about Type R right now. Every channel gives the same limited reveal. I rather wait til it's fully available for track, dyno, and tested without the NDA restrictions.

I love the look of this car so much, I usually hate SUVS but Kia’s and Genesis are the only ones I like

I’m wearing my headphones and I was wondering what bird has the audacity to be chirping at 1 am outside and realized it’s the video. The Car’s okay.

Looks like my next car 😁

Make a video on new 2022 Outlander please.

the track segment has me cackling

When's the GR Corolla video coming?? 😁😁😁 Can't wait!

Please do a review of the 2023 Toyota Prius!

I am getting one now, at around $43000 equivalent in EU. Loads of tech, upper middle spec, and compared to RAV4 it's a car from the future. MPGs might be lower on a KIA, but the comfort, space and style is the upside. In current marked you have to wait for the rav4 for 11 months xD at price +30% of Sportage. For lower and older tech, much more cheap plastic feel and garbage infotainment. KIA will be at my doorstep in 3 months. TY SG :)

Question: I have the 23 Kia sportage with grey seats and I have blue jean stains that I've tried everything to get out. Any suggestions ?

I heard somewhere that the swappable radio/climate can be set where one is the standard and you press a button to swap it briefly and it reverts. That would be more predictable. Still don't like it, but it's probably better than VW's chaos

how often do you change the temperature on an automatic climate control system? I've had a VW Jetta GLI for 11 years and I leave it on 72 Auto for 99% of the time I've driven it. I do NOT see the 2 function system as an issue. just leave it on Radio mode and you'll be fine.

$60,000 Additional Dealer Markup is added to that $34,000 price tag. Yes, close to $100,000 for that Kia. Now you know why so many people are buying 20-year-old used cars instead.

it's a beast on the track. kinda like a hyena. so when do you trade your x7 for one of these?

I love how this channel has progressed into "lets take the most boring car we can to the track and wreck it". Might as well just bullet point the specs on the screen and drive a figure 8 all day and I will watch that.

Kia hit a home run

this kia looks awesome

I think that you guys would have had a much different verdict in winter. We have the sister vehicle, ‘22 Tucson Hybrid, and the winter fuel economy is atrocious. Most electrified vehicles have this issue but this one seems to be particularly bad. In February, on a drive from Milwaukee to Rockford IL, we averaged 22.3 MPG at 71 MPH AVG speed.Typically when not only driving in city, our winter averages are in the mid 20s. I just don’t think this is good enough, I expect a hit in winter to fuel economy but getting low 20s on the highway in winter could be a dealbreaker.

It is so weird hearing this vehicle pronounced so differently between US/Canada. When visiting the States and seeing the commercials I was all like, wtf is a [Spor-tej]. For some reason it's all fancied up to [Spor-taj] here.

When will it catch on fire?

@savagegeese - confirming the model you had was the base audio system (not the optional upgraded audio system)?

Killin it gooses

Another great review of a car I will never buy ) At least you get a comment.

Out of the brands with these types of suvs, which ones don't have that issue of lag before giving power? I'd like a car that will go when I tell it to. I'm looking at CX5, Rav4, maybe CX50, and I can't even think of what else is out there. I've heard of so many problems with chevys and ford's that I am tempted to stay away from them.

Those coolant lines under the car look way to exposed for such a vital fluid, especially when they may subjected to harsh winter conditions in some areas.

Love/hate the birds 🦅 in the interior/ exterior section. 😉

Wondering if the touch screen color (purple) can be adjusted. I have it stuck in my head since seeing the Straight Pipes guys that indeed the monocolor scheme makes it hard to easily identify the different options.

I just don't understand why they did another heavy refresh. The new Sportage released during the pandemic and it's not like they were readily available. I know they like major refresh every 2 years but this time it seems like they refreshed it a year later.