Peter Scheyer use to design cars for Audi. Now, his the head designer at Kia/Hyundai.

I like it too, but 2019 will be an improvement.

@@nbau707LMAO! I agree. This design is fugly to my eyes. But much respect to those who like it. Design is subjective.

I like a lot of Kia models. Their parent company Hyundai is a little more chrome and sometimes overdone to me. Still love them.

@@1quickster no wonder Kia and Hyundai are making some stylish vehicles now

My choice on the next car purchase is the all new prototype version of 2018 Hyundai Genesis. That prototype version is a head turner and I must have that car as soon as it become production. Can you give me some feedbacks on what to expect when it finally comes out in the dealership? How soon it will be ready to be in the dealer's lot?

+Bo Choi The Genesis sedan was just redesigned for 2015 so that would be shocking if there was an all-new model for 2018. Hyundai will be renaming the car the Genesis G80 for 2017 but we suspect there could be a mid model year change for 2018 but nothing has been confirmed. You should expect to see the 3.3T replace the NA 3.8 V6 in the coming years.

+Redline Reviews srry, I meant to say the Genesis protype version of coup and the sedan! How different will it be and with the Hyundai company under the Genesis badged version of 6 new models coming out by 2020? if you have some inside scoop about how different overall look and the powertrain with the new interior!

I just bought a 2018 model. EX panoramic roof, heated seats, heated steering wheel. 5800 miles. Clean title. $22200 that means, about 11k less than a brand new with the same features....

So your engine was Killed In Action? Bad joke, sorry. 🙊

Abdelmelik Farooq Alwahid most certainly. But they replaced the engine and supposedly fixed the issue. 🤣

True dat 💯

Phil Dawe what color did you get. I love the Grey blue color

I got the bronze

Awesome. I can't seem to do bronze. White red or grey or that grey blue are the colors I want. Congrats though. Glad v you like your car

Hi is it comfortable and quiet on highway. Is it a good highway cruiser. Looking for a powerful vehicle in this segment but also need something smooth and comfortable. Would you recommend this ?

Phil Dawe yeah man this SUV rocks! I just brought the 2018 ex, not as fast and stylish as yours but I love it

It's probably the controls for the rear wiper

I'm counting on it. lol! i like the premium features but not the price tag specially being such a thirsty car

We have an XT5 scheduled for later this month! You'll see a review of the vehicle soon :)

Not related to this response or the video, but do you have plans to review the 2017 Elantra Sport when it comes later this year? As well as the 2017 Sentra SR Turbo?

Tech Defender Kia Sportage

Kia's engine is better than Toyota's? Stop. Toyota's engines are absolutely legendary.

But meh per say isn't bad. I don't like either, but if I was in the market for a car like this, I might just get this KIA.

Yeah, if it wasn't for the terrible fuel economy, I'd chose this over the CRV and Tucson.

***** "how ppl buy a car with a cvt boggles my mind" Probably because you don't have a mind. "I'd pick a 90s sportage over a 2017 crv with cvt" That's your choice and that is you who will suffer the consequences. "fuck that." What do you mean, is it good or bad?

Matthew Palanca Yea, i agree the gas consumption is one of the worst in its class i think. The bmw x1 gets way better gas mileage and is an awd and has more horse power and torque.

Peter Schreyer must have been on vacation when they designed this car. The front reminds me of a frog...

This was the last Hyundai/Kia video we had left to upload, we promise it'll be something else next ;)

go pats

+Redline Reviews Great review!!!!

+Redline Reviews thank you for all the effort you put in these videos to keep the community informed.

Direct injection.

Andrew Braun i would say that if you dont need AWD and dont plan to tow small trailers you would be better served with a hatchback

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Bruno TaTa got my 2017 SX fwd for about $350 for a 39 month /12,000 miles a year lease. Currently have about 16,000 miles on it and I’ve had no problems with it. Still impressed on how solid it still feels.

i wonder that as well. but kia's warranty is 10 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first). I say thats pretty good warranty as a lot of people look into buying another one around that time.

Gary Brown Gary, what did you end up getting? My 2018 SX AWD did better than I expected in the snow this winter :)

a straight shooter Congrats on your new Sorento. I'm driving a 2006 Honda Odyssey with 196,000 miles. Runs like new, was garage kept, and paid off is a nice feature. 😁 I do want to get something new or close to new in the next year or so. Now Kia is launching the 2019 Sorento with the 8 speed transmission. Subaru is launching the 2019 Forester at the New York auto show. Let's see what it looks like and if they keep the turbo version. I think the Sorento is a higher class nicer SUV than the Forester with more comfortable seats and quieter. . I am sure nicer to drive. The Forester XT is quicker, smaller. Probably more fun. Better AWD system.. Identical cargo capacity between the two with the seats folded down, about 73 cu. ft. . Subaru will hold value better but higher discounts and rebates available in the Kia. Probably the best deal is to get a 1 to 2 year old Sorento SX. Maybe a 2017 after the 2019's come out.

Gary Brown Thanks, Gary. I guess I was not clear about my Kia. In October of last year I bought a 2018 Sportage SX, not a Sorrento. In my eyes Sorrento is a little too big for my needs, and, although it felt comfortable and drove well when I took it for a test drive , I decided to get a Sportage instead. My SX is AWD and it comes loaded with 2.0 Turbo engine for less than I would get for a less equipped Sorrento with a less powerful 2.4 engine. I do find a few things disappointing about this car: 1. No adaptive cruise control. It alteady has all the equipment required for it, but somehow the adaptive cruise control is not an option 2. Poor driver's seat thigh support, at least for me 3. The vehicle looks tall, however, the ground clearance is less than 7 inches. So far it has not been an issue, but still it would be nice to know there is a little more room under the car. Otherwise, this has been a good vehicle so far. Btw, I looked into Subaru Forester and Outback prior to buying Sportage, and I liked them a lot, especially Outback, but the Subaru dealer would not offer me a good price for my trade-in so I went with Kia. In any case, have fun with your new car when you get it.

a straight shooter Oops. I realized after that this was a review of the Sportage. I drove the Sportage EX. I thought it was a great deal. Nice car with leather and 18 inch rims for around 25k. I want something faster than the EX though. I never got to drive the turbo. The car looks cool. The one thing I didn't like was that the head rests seemed fixed too far forward and were not adjustable in the EX. Yes I agree. KIA dealers will negotiate more than Subaru. I saw the Sportage SX as a lower price alternative to the Acura RDX. Looks like a Porsche from the front. Would be nice if it also had the cargo capacity of the forester or the RDX.