2013 Kia Sportage - Drive Time Review with Steve Hammes | TestDriveNow

Drive Time review of the 2013 Kia Sportage EX AWD by auto critic Steve Hammes. MSRP as tested: $30,800.
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[@melvinchetcutilivori8368]

I own a 2013 kia sportage and I find it an excellent buy, I previously owned a Toyota rav 4 and when I was changing car I was a bit worried but when I started asking mechanics and people who already own a sportage I changed my mind and today I do not regret the choice I made.

[@nene7-o1v]

How'd it hold up?

[@julie5558]

no car is perfect but i love my sportage

[@Moreoff]

"Favorable Intellections" 1:35 Great phrase Steve; I'll have to deploy that one every so often!

[@arfer]

Sportage owner for 2 years here. I've got the 2.0 diesel which has plenty of power and torque. The reviewer is right, the suspension is set pretty firm. Great for cornering, not so great for potholes. I also agree the steering gives a bit of a disconnected feeling. I'd like Kia to change that. I might also add that I find my driver seat a tad too firm. I'd like more foam and support on the seats. Maybe I'm just getting old!! Overall, I still think it's a great car, but not perfect.

[@Andy-from-Wisco88]

People learn your facts before you comment. KIA has become a lot more reliable. Every car company has issues with their vehicles. Yes the ride is a bit stiff but with the refresh that's coming later this year I'm sure KIA is going to address that an many more issues.

[@JDubbs07]

Kia's pricing is in line with the competition, as is its reliability. They're also more reliable than the German brands, which rarely perform well in reliability rankings. And their resale value is also competitive now. It's amazing how little people know about far this company has come. The Optima just won an international car of the year award at the Detroit auto show.

[@neptoon08]

how bout giving them a try now, not just speaking about them from the past. I have a 2008 kia sportage and have never had any issues with it

[@khalidmargaah]

Wonderful Steve. And great channel

[@TerryFilming]

KIA is not supposed to be luxurious. Hyundai made it clear that KIA would become the sportier model.

[@kevangildharry3884]

In Trinidad the kia company only have the 2016 and those are expensive i want to buy one of those 2013 they look great .

[@julie5558]

i have this car i think its great

[@MNRick041]

I took a EX AWD on a drive yesterday, probably about a 3 mile test drive. It handled OK and the sound system is good but it is not a overly impressive vehicle. I wish they would make the turbo available in the EX as well instead of just the SX. I want the extra power but do not really care about all the other stuff that comes with a SX.

[@stevehammes]

I'll have my 7-year old daughter voice over my next one...that should help ;-)

[@davidhalifax]

I totally agree. Although the Koreans are coming out with great products for the past few years, their pricing are also creeping up as well so now they cost just much as the Japanese and American rivals, even though I prefer the more compact dimension of the Sportage and Tucson, still the Kia name just doesn't speak luxury or refinement yet.

[@EauRouge]

In Steve We Trust ....

[@jonajs98]

Excellent decision.

[@mineshkatwaroo2806]

How to change the tensioner pulley show a video

[@danielpark94]

was in the market for a new cuv. this was high on my list because of its style and value but after driving it i was turned off by its lackluster driving dynamics. it is a toss up between the crv and the cx5 for me.

[@TerryFilming]

No, they're not. They're slowly increasing in prices. Why? Because that's how much they should be worth. Every single reviewer has said the car provides things you would only get by purchasing more options. Too many option pckgs? WTF? Clearly you haven't seen Mini's option booklet, which there are hundreds of options. Same with FIAT. Depreciate fast? It's becoming much better. Drive unrefined? The vehicles are first-birthers. Stop spreading your illogical nonsense about a great company.

[@daddyavalos9]

BAM!!!!

[@Luismcneice]

Instead of doing my Homework im watching Steve lol

[@bmwmsport11]

I don't care how reliable a Kia is. Not going to spend over $25,000 on one, even though my favorite model is the Optima SX-L which happens to be $33k.

[@KANGHI5KHAN123]

It's not about what's coming down the line, but what's available NOW. Other car companies will also have other cars coming out this year, and next year, and the year after that. You review what's available now, and compare it to the competition. Obviously, KIA falls short on this vehicle. So folks can either go to a different company, or wait around until KIA gets their act together.

[@TheK24Kyle]

know whats better? the CR-V. i think the market is agreeing when the sales numbers to the sportage are in the shitter. im sorry, but its true.

[@MNRick041]

It snows in large portions of California.

[@prashanthk9]

Wer was this video filmed?? Its shown california in license plate.. Snow in california??

[@TJC450]

I like Kia/Hyundai as well but the Sportage is pricey for what it is.

[@nismofury]

It would do far better if it was lower in price. Instead of 30 k it should be $25k fully loaded.

[@RealtimeReviews613]

Kia/hyundai are getting waayyy to pricey and have too many option packages. They also have very cheap plastics on the interior. They also depreciate fast and drive unrefined

[@NickCasale]

dude, great video, but can't handle the super newscaster voice...

[@jivisdeavila6669]

Porq se prende las luces de frenos

[@alliuk6320]

the seat belt would not release choking my son he had to be cut out by fire department

[@timmcfalls2012]

This reviewer is "tired". Great car.

[@stevehammes]

Particularly right now! Head to bed soon, though.

[@luxurykid666]

Steve Hammes:1 Kia Sportage:0

[@TerryFilming]

No, they're not. They're being sold as what they're worth.

[@97I30T]

Subaru is much better than Hyundai or Kia anyways, so smart choice.

[@2Kriss2Kross]

Reliable and German? Can you say oxymoron?

[@flaviomachado2508]

Quer o ver na areia , Gelo; é canto de tomar wisk e vinhos 🤣🤣🤣🤗👍🤝👊🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@stevehammes]

I have a feeling this is a poor Portuguese translation: Wants to see you in the sand, Ice; is a corner of drinking wisk and wines

[@flaviomachado2508]

@@stevehammes 🙄🥴😳🤔🇧🇷👊🤝🤝🤝🇧🇷🤗

[@davidhalifax]

either way Kia is becoming overpriced.

[@maebeeee]

My neighbour has this crappy car. It is so uncomfortable and ugly.

[@AksanaAnais]

Your comment was very helpful to the discussion.

[@NDSautomotive]

Ugly and overpriced for a car that is not worth it. I tested it and 10 mins lator I got bored of it returned it to the dealer

[@330Xis]

I've owned the same Hyundai, a Veracruz, since 2008. I believe I've gotten good value for money from it. No breakdowns/unscheduled maintenance visits in over 65k miles. An AWD system thats gotten my family through mud, snow, ice, and downpours with no problems. I've towed a pop-up camper from 1000 to over 9000 feet of elevation and never felt a lack of power nor unrefinement. None of the interior appointments have ripped or broken down, that includes the DVD player and sourround sound system.