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.
@rajatdixit0072 жыл бұрын
12,000k mark up!. Not sure if sarcasm or not...
@Alextillom2 жыл бұрын
I actually saw a gas Sportage at 49k in dfw. Maybe go for the 108 month deal
@hockey1freak2 жыл бұрын
@@rajatdixit007 96m loan and nerdturdring so he def joking
@bryanpascual35432 жыл бұрын
If you invest those monthly payments in stocks for 96 months, you’ll be able to buy a 2030 KIA in cash you earned in investments
@robertduklus65552 жыл бұрын
@@hockey1freak really this is the give away? How about driving in on the track for the most fun ever
@slackymac27562 жыл бұрын
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!
@clifftaylor32952 жыл бұрын
GOD I love some good porridge. Sometimes you just need to eat.
@jimiverson30852 жыл бұрын
Yeah, none of the rollout reviews are really adding anything to Honda's PR video. No sense reviewing a car you can't drive to actually experience. Oatmeal with some cinnamon.
@Traumatree2 жыл бұрын
This new Sportage is as big as the 2012 Sorento was when it came out.
@deanchur2 жыл бұрын
Take a look at the RAV4 1st gen to now; it basically went from a Jimny to LandCruiser
@PianoBlackTrimRep.2 жыл бұрын
Americans are getting bigger and bigger every year. I drive a Buick Verano which is the size of a Cruze. Every time I go to Europe on vacation and come back my Verano feels like a large sedan.
@jeremyshearer38852 жыл бұрын
@@PianoBlackTrimRep. lol well I personally like compact or midsize automobiles my self not really into full size cars and bigger my compact Kia Sportage is just perfect size for me😁
@theglowcloud22152 жыл бұрын
@@PianoBlackTrimRep. Americans are fat, yes, but they're also in this weird arms race to drive the biggest goddamn vehicle on the road. If I had a dime for every tryhard douche I see driving a Sierra 2500HD or F-250 Super Duty who NEVER tows or hauls anything, I'd be a rich man.
@dontworry15682 жыл бұрын
ive noticed that with all cars. a new compact truck is as big as a 99 3/4 ton truck. honda civics are as big a full size cars a decade ago. i dont understand.
@MintReactions2 жыл бұрын
This whole video felt like you all were like, "ugh let's just get this over with". Haha
@Gatsun2 жыл бұрын
so edgy
@MintReactions2 жыл бұрын
@@Gatsun what is?
@blue_lancer_es2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to see that not everyone wants a sporty ride. Not all cars are sportscars. Ahem! (Insert reviewer here)
@spuddie32072 жыл бұрын
Sport age
@blue_lancer_es2 жыл бұрын
@@spuddie3207 1st gen was a body on frame suv. And s in suv is sport. So...... Tahoe cherokee suburban ect should also drive like vettes? Right....
@spuddie32072 жыл бұрын
@@blue_lancer_es I don't think that that's dumb
@ccoedo8082 жыл бұрын
"Interesting" is the best word to describe how this car looks
@vociferon-heraldofthewinte77632 жыл бұрын
“Unique”
@Dowlphin2 жыл бұрын
_"Maybe you live in interesting times."_ - Chinese curse
@ryanaugustine57492 жыл бұрын
The jack giggle fest mid-corner is always the best add to these videos
@dielaughing732 жыл бұрын
He nearly expired this time
@denault39852 жыл бұрын
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!
@gretchenlittle68172 жыл бұрын
Your pals at Autobahn must have cracked up at seeing this on the track.
@crackdog692 жыл бұрын
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!
@Belgoboy2 жыл бұрын
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.
@rosgoncharuk24032 жыл бұрын
If you really want to get anything these days, you have to increase your search range to find a good deal and talk straight about OTD price with your own one in mind...
@swollcracker39932 жыл бұрын
I bought the same model this week at MSRP. My dealer doesn’t make “market adjustments”.
@Belgoboy2 жыл бұрын
@@swollcracker3993 what city/state?
@razorraysolarsavings702 жыл бұрын
Lol mark ups for a f****** Kia. No!
@bradweinberger69072 жыл бұрын
How does $34 + 5 = $43?
@kgjung23102 жыл бұрын
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.
@TomTom-gn9mp Жыл бұрын
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.
@paveljones56662 жыл бұрын
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.
@JS-sj3dn2 жыл бұрын
I lucked out getting the non hybrid prestige I suppose. It was more difficult finding the hybrid prestige.
@MintReactions2 жыл бұрын
There are a ton in stock here
@prajwas20042 жыл бұрын
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.
@georgeanderson42392 жыл бұрын
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
@bmaxse Жыл бұрын
Hear ya.
@wolfshanze5980 Жыл бұрын
Technically, the Sportage is a compact SUV, not a Midsized... but it's one of the largest compact SUVs and almost the same size as "midsized" SUVs... much like it's twin, the Hyundai Tucson 2022-2023.
@NateSocrates2 жыл бұрын
The way those tires sqeal like a small mouse when in snow mode really makes my junk twitch. Nothing else I could ask for 🥰
@franstanade2 жыл бұрын
Wait how’d you make this comment “3d ago?” 😂
@travisp112 жыл бұрын
These videos may post early on Patreon. Mine do.
@devongee17762 жыл бұрын
@@franstanade Good eye lmfao.
@JJVernig2 жыл бұрын
What do you expect from the Goodyear Assurance Finesse! One of the very high performance tires!
@tomhiggins18702 жыл бұрын
Nate the junk twitching legend
@ThatGuy-qg4ww2 жыл бұрын
Remember when texting and driving was illegal? Now we have computers and monitors to use while driving! Movie road trip incoming
@snuffaluffagus95272 жыл бұрын
I love the look of this thing... don't worry Jack I still have eyes for you too 😘 ❤️
@MrNodnarbius2 жыл бұрын
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...
@th003g2 жыл бұрын
Should've gotten they hybrid, the base gas engine is barely adequate, too bad the trim you got is not available with hybrid.
@busterscrugs2 жыл бұрын
what's wonky about the transmission behavior? I drove my buddy's elantra recently and thought the transmission behaved really well for a CVT.
@MrNodnarbius2 жыл бұрын
@@busterscrugs Mine is not the CVT, it's the 8 speed auto. I have a Subaru with a CVT and that is MUCH better than what Kia is bringing to the table with this one. We've had two Elantra's in the past with the 6 speed auto and they felt much better. Also, had a bunch of Honda's, and I really think they might have one of the best CVTs in the business. I'm not going to crap on a good CVT, they're good for daily do-it-all stuff.
@MrNodnarbius2 жыл бұрын
@@th003g It was available when we needed it. Also, dealership made a pretty big mistake so we got a KILLER (like 3K off sticker) deal. I might try the PHEV when that comes out because it will, supposedly, carry the X-Line trim package with the Prestige goodies. Like an X-Pro Prestige with a hybrid. I'd be willing to at least drive one.
@sharonbraselton31352 жыл бұрын
Buyetrcrv
@eto23522 жыл бұрын
Mark's new helmet is dope
@SueBobChicVid2 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrKk12542 жыл бұрын
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.
@busterscrugs2 жыл бұрын
y'all ought to take all suv's to the track from now on lol, that was a lot of fun to watch!
@medotorg27202 жыл бұрын
I dunno about the front end...looks like a Pontiac Aztek for the 21st Century.
@chillstep4life2 жыл бұрын
I swear half the time I am laughing is just because Jack is laughing. 😂😂
@kevinchung14922 жыл бұрын
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.
@silverfox12342 жыл бұрын
Do you think the same issue would exist in the plug in hybrid model?
@kevinchung14922 жыл бұрын
@@silverfox1234 I thought this is only the last gen issue but still exists. The plug in using the same system and transmission so I believe would behave the same.
@powershin122 жыл бұрын
That is why i use manual mode and downshift manually before actually push the pedal
@trixsta542 жыл бұрын
I experienced the exact same problem when I test drove one 2 weeks ago. Tried to merge onto the highway and no power at all which was very scary. That helped me make the decision to pass on this it. Very disappointing.
@jenmartz25422 жыл бұрын
@@trixsta54 what did you end up purchasing (if you have)?
@skidstung2 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t expecting a track impression 👍👍
@StuffTested2 жыл бұрын
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.
@emotionz32 жыл бұрын
It’s just too much torque for two wheels.
@onesteeltank2 жыл бұрын
@@emotionz3 it uses the same engine for all trim levels though?
@oppos7272 жыл бұрын
"NPC elements" is a fantastic term that I'm stealing now
@LaplacianFourier2 жыл бұрын
"my dad's girlfriends"... he hit the nail on the head.
@flylfb2 жыл бұрын
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.
@borregoimages81172 жыл бұрын
Where do you live?
@cyeungko2 жыл бұрын
Bird chirpping is a nice touch
@eganfo2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jasong39852 жыл бұрын
Is the drive suspension firm or soft?
@KingmanIII2 жыл бұрын
A lesson I learned about buying a car for fuel economy: TEST DRIVE IN THE WINTER ❄️ ♻️ ⬇️
@MeredithLawwson Жыл бұрын
What’s the update on the mpg?
@SenecaRaine Жыл бұрын
Any update on how it's handling for you so far?
@PianoBlackTrimRep.2 жыл бұрын
What's the recommended Continental tire and how did it handle in Cliche Cornfield?
@RedNekLvr222 жыл бұрын
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.
@jeremyshearer38852 жыл бұрын
How come you didn’t get all wheel drive instead?
@RedNekLvr222 жыл бұрын
@@jeremyshearer3885 Because I don't need it?
@wolfshanze5980 Жыл бұрын
But driving like a maniac is more fun...
@CRVgarage Жыл бұрын
Great choice. Sportage is the uncrowned king of the segment.
@-Unguardian-2 жыл бұрын
I would of considered this, but the dealerships are the worst period and settled on a Mazda Cx 5 (no regrets)
@SingletonD2 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you wait for the CX-50?
@-Unguardian-2 жыл бұрын
@@SingletonD well, mainly the price as my dealership offered the cheapest for the vehicle and if you get the mid range with tech package; lots of money saved.
@attananightshadow2 жыл бұрын
You made the right choice. The Mazda will be a lot better in terms of long term maintenance than the sportage.
@SingletonD2 жыл бұрын
@@-Unguardian- That's fair. The CX 5 is a good car and pretty popular. Best driving experience in the class. It is just too small for me. Have fun!
@CRVgarage Жыл бұрын
You should look around harder. Sportage is just brilliant inside & out. The hybrid especially is the king of the segment.
@nvkulk2 жыл бұрын
I’ll trade in my GT3 for this brilliance
@sharonbraselton31352 жыл бұрын
Godvforbyoy
@robbym354211 ай бұрын
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.
@stoneeh2 жыл бұрын
Kias are great! I rear-ended a Sorento 15 years ago with my dad's Skoda Fabia. 10/10 would hit again.
@khronicpain76912 жыл бұрын
These guys are hilarious & know their stuff
@busboy2622 жыл бұрын
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.
@keithartworker2 жыл бұрын
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.
@CRVgarage Жыл бұрын
Honestly Crv is a joke compared to the Sportage. Interior, exterior, powertrain nothing to complain really.
@VS6662 жыл бұрын
oh man i had a mouth full of breakfast burrito when the mask on the forehead shot came up hahaha
@bobbob-lt9zh2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Love you guys
@krashanb57672 жыл бұрын
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.
@fr8doggr5518 ай бұрын
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?
@trailrunnah8886 Жыл бұрын
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?
@Affalterbach19672 жыл бұрын
1:35 If I felt like I was swimming I would be inspired to make trash fashion (inside joke from Mia, sustainable artist).
@emotionz32 жыл бұрын
The thought of this Kia Sportage having more track time than many Corvettes and Mustangs is downright depressing.
@jmclivaudais32912 жыл бұрын
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.
@canadianpsychologist2 жыл бұрын
2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid: The official car of chauffeuring your dad’s girlfriends.
@12ealDealOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Another cuv to fade into the background on my commute, disappearing from memory as quickly and as uneventfully as a sneeze.
@wolfshanze5980 Жыл бұрын
I thought the Sportage was too boring-looking... it's why I bought a 2023 Tucson Hybrid... it turns heads.
@jedclampett7705 Жыл бұрын
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.
@waynerm0022 жыл бұрын
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!
@JT-fq2bl2 жыл бұрын
H/K tuned their hybrids to start and stay in RV mode as much as possible The only way to prevent the Sportage from starting off in EV mode is to switch to Sport mode. It's something I have learned after renting a Sonata Hybrid for a few days.
@waynerm0022 жыл бұрын
@@JT-fq2bl True however, they will kick on the ICE system if you give it more acceleration and use both to power the vehicle. The newer systems had bigger electric motor that can power the wheels up to 80 mph, if you had batter power from start. I would drive my 2016 Optima hybrid in Sport mode to build up the battery, then I could drive for a few miles in EV mode around town. That instant torque off the line was fun and got me into EVs later.
@crowntug2 жыл бұрын
That in car segment was hilarious
@ARSciandra Жыл бұрын
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.
@dipin22 жыл бұрын
I love savageese reviews always - With lots of love from india
@CarSauce2 жыл бұрын
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!
@dannnsss80342 жыл бұрын
What issues? If you want a soft riding SUV, this is it. (Also the Kelly Brook review has said this is quieter than a Lexus UX.)
@felipequartieri99532 жыл бұрын
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!
@sharonbraselton31352 жыл бұрын
Buybthe n utishbish plugbin ybbed
@moorfan12 жыл бұрын
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
@ThirdBrainLives2 жыл бұрын
Imagine buying a Hyundai.
@moorfan12 жыл бұрын
@@ThirdBrainLives I said the same thing for many years, just like tools like you say. However, it is a very good, useful daily driver that gets excellent fuel economy. One day that may matter to you.
@dankim64972 жыл бұрын
@@moorfan1 the old Kia and Hyundai jokes are from the past, let him live on his cave.
@dragospahontu2 жыл бұрын
E-cvt is better though.
@moorfan12 жыл бұрын
@@dragospahontu You may be right, but it depends on how you define "better". If you mean better fuel economy, then I would agree. But if you mean better driving experience, um, no.
@bho64862 жыл бұрын
I like the interior and exterior looks of the Sportage Hybrid. My only concern would be with the turbo/hybrid combination long term reliability.
@sharonbraselton31352 жыл бұрын
There gid chef Porsche 930 tribute zero turbo 40 year 10000 miles still work oerfc orsh 930 turbo fari 308 ebe but proff
@audiophanatic43312 жыл бұрын
@@sharonbraselton3135 Huh?
@roboticvenom1935 Жыл бұрын
@@audiophanatic4331 LMFAO
@goinwitdaflow2 жыл бұрын
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.
@wyw2012 жыл бұрын
It’s cheaper not to completely develop a new Aisin style E-CVT
@markmiller32792 жыл бұрын
It's easy to package this style hybrid into a vehicle also sold with conventional powertrains. The Prius-style hybrid is quite different in its shape and requires more engineering to fit.
@wyw2012 жыл бұрын
@@markmiller3279 Sounds like hybrid setup wasn't the priority when developing the N3 architecture.
@csdstudio782 жыл бұрын
Yeah the ux here is f'd up.
@njrivetelite2 жыл бұрын
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
@Ecuador0062 жыл бұрын
Stay high my friend 🔥
@njrivetelite2 жыл бұрын
@@Ecuador006 I gotta stay high with my list of car demands
@BoopSnoot2 жыл бұрын
1:36 "That's what you want" Me: "well, no act..." "THAT'S WHAT YOUWANT!!!!"
@dasautogt2 жыл бұрын
Honest review lads.....👍
@joevsyou2 жыл бұрын
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.
@roboticvenom1935 Жыл бұрын
the new CRV is rather lame yeah.. the kia sportage in wolf gray with red interior knocks it out of the PARK styling wise vs the CRV. Which interior color did you get?(not black right?)
@rajatdixit007 Жыл бұрын
Also no spare tire in the new CRV Hybrid. Understandable because of the battery placement but kinda lame considering both Venza and Sportage offer it! Must have for long drives.
@Hallowsaw Жыл бұрын
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.
@Bursar602 жыл бұрын
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
@JohnSmith-me2wg2 жыл бұрын
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.
@TomTom-gn9mp Жыл бұрын
You would have to test drive one. I was impressed enough to put my self on a list to get one incoming. If the 2023 Prius does not work for me then I will settle for this EX Sportage Hybrid.
@matsudakodo Жыл бұрын
Mazda CX-50 Hybrid will be pretty sweet.
@serotonin_2a2 жыл бұрын
Best part are the laughs....well done!
@leedaq7767 Жыл бұрын
funny enough that in Australia we don't even have option for the hybrid even still this date
@Vision33r2 жыл бұрын
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.
@MicahB982 жыл бұрын
I love the look of this car so much, I usually hate SUVS but Kia’s and Genesis are the only ones I like
@Youcallthesebagels_2 жыл бұрын
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.
@zdravkodimitrov2 жыл бұрын
Looks like my next car 😁
@modiyakishankumar34432 жыл бұрын
Make a video on new 2022 Outlander please.
@sharonbraselton31352 жыл бұрын
Buybthe ybdridebrsi
@Elbativeni2 жыл бұрын
the track segment has me cackling
@drumgig2 жыл бұрын
When's the GR Corolla video coming?? 😁😁😁 Can't wait!
@sharonbraselton31352 жыл бұрын
Buy cocoa yybrdde
@TomTom-gn9mp Жыл бұрын
Please do a review of the 2023 Toyota Prius!
@nixnet839 ай бұрын
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 :)
@NewYorksFinest111 ай бұрын
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 ?
@pappaslivery2 жыл бұрын
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
@bradsechrist97462 жыл бұрын
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.
@menguardingtheirownwallets67912 жыл бұрын
$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.
@entertained...2 жыл бұрын
it's a beast on the track. kinda like a hyena. so when do you trade your x7 for one of these?
@singular92 жыл бұрын
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.
@ScottLive1 Жыл бұрын
Kia hit a home run
@bovinski92662 жыл бұрын
this kia looks awesome
@saunders0172 жыл бұрын
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.
@sharonbraselton31352 жыл бұрын
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@speedyink2 жыл бұрын
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.
@povertyspec96512 жыл бұрын
When will it catch on fire?
@wolfshanze5980 Жыл бұрын
When they install the 2.4L Theta engine... oh wait, this doesn't come with that option... I guess your joke fell flat.
@kcwilcox1 Жыл бұрын
Educate yourself!
@davereimer17972 жыл бұрын
@savagegeese - confirming the model you had was the base audio system (not the optional upgraded audio system)?
@wolfshanze5980 Жыл бұрын
They were in a mid-trim Sportage, you only get premium audio in top-trim, so yes, it was the default audio system.
@ATRichard2 ай бұрын
The Topher tested the Harman/Kardon speakers and he wasn’t impressed with their output either vs. competitive premium speaker setups in other cars.
@haroldoldhair81852 жыл бұрын
Killin it gooses
@MikeF0552 жыл бұрын
Another great review of a car I will never buy ) At least you get a comment.
@Fluffyguy9582 жыл бұрын
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.
@Assenbiled782 жыл бұрын
Don’t think. Get the CX-5 (or CX-50 if you can find one.).
@markmiller32792 жыл бұрын
Just avoid turbo engines and they should behave as you expect. The Mazdas are very reasonable choices, let down mainly by poor gas mileage and dated infotainment systems.
@niuhuskieguy2 жыл бұрын
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.
@ThirdBrainLives2 жыл бұрын
It's a Kia
@niuhuskieguy2 жыл бұрын
@@ThirdBrainLives Starting to complicate their engineering in a way it doesn't have to be.
@inrirodriguez97552 жыл бұрын
Ford has the same thing in their Escape, Maverick and F150 hybrids. I've seen 2 early F150 hybrids leak coolant at the exhaust, surprisingly not from the lines, but from the heat exchanger itself.
@niuhuskieguy2 жыл бұрын
@@inrirodriguez9755 The issue I see is they are too exposed. They could have ran the lines over an exhaust heat shield or add other panels like so many cars have these days.
@inrirodriguez97552 жыл бұрын
@@niuhuskieguy the F150 has pretty heavy foil wrapping around the hoses, similar to the foil wrapping they put around certain O2 sensor wires. But right at the connector the foil ends. It's a plastic quick disconnect, so who knows how well that's going to hold up after a million heat cycles, salt and 15 years.
@coachsteveTV2 жыл бұрын
Love/hate the birds 🦅 in the interior/ exterior section. 😉
@Belgoboy2 жыл бұрын
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.
@FredNationFN2 жыл бұрын
It cannot. At least not yet but hopefully with an update it will.
@bigcjm2 жыл бұрын
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.
@markmiller32792 жыл бұрын
They just introduced a hybrid. I don't think they did much to the rest of the lineup.