2017 Kia Sportage - Review and Road Test

The fourth generation Kia Sportage boasts loads of technology, safety and comfort amenities, and continues to offer one of the best warranties in the business. But will its polarizing looks have an impact on the Sportage’s once universal appeal?
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[@_BAD_MERC_]

My mom bought one of these slightly used a little over a year ago. It was to replace her 2004 Sorento that was hit. She got the Sportage EX in Hyper Red/Black leather. She could not be more happy with the drivers position, heated seats/wheel and what crashed the party was the panoramic sunroof, SHE LOVES THAT!. At 71 years of age, she gets giddy when she drives it. I am critical and I helped her car shop. Seems to be a vehicle with very few things to fault.

[@swanblake]

I love the look. Kudos to Kia for being bold and not doing a cookie cutter suv

[@deedeehenderson]

This is a major reason I went with Kia. Today's SUVs all look alike. I can't tell much difference between a Ford and an Audi.

[@RR-ev3po]

@@deedeehenderson in this case you have no idea how an Audi looks like :)))

[@mikeybally4338]

My 2011 Sportage 6speed 225000miles. And I just changed my clutch for the first time. Sure my AC died and heated seat and the window goes down slowly now but other than that, this car has been an angel. Still idles well, kicks Canadian winters, and I rip it on the hiway all the time. Would buy a Kia again

[@eve7096]

This guy have a great voice for reviews, news and commentaries!

[@MeshachMacwes]

Most hilarious, entertaining, and content filled car review, double thumbs up

[@melonbarmonster]

Got the ex awd. The engine isn't as silent as luxury brands but this thing is comfortable and cabin is nice.

[@starman5880]

I know most people would most likely say,"ugh,it's so ugly!",but I actually like the design.Whenever I see one on the road, I realize it is so much greater than everyone thinks.

[@Roxienessbabe]

Loved Micah's commentary in this video... extremely helpful! Thank you!

[@Broba_Fett]

I actually like the design. It's something different from the rest so you definitely stand out. I just wish Kia could do something about their fuel economy.

[@dredaylarue]

it looks like a Subaru tribeca the 2006 model

[@D______]

Here is my Kia experience. Anyone in my position has encountered the same thing from Kia. If you cannot supply them with up to date maintenance records on your vehicle they will not cover it. So for instance, if you change your own oil you're screwed. Might work if you saved all your receipts but very few people are in the habit of saving receipts of them doing their own oil changes. This ploy Kia uses is well documented if you want to look it up, I have, and it’s out there. Also my car would be covered under the SC147 recall as the symptoms of my engine seizing up (engine needs replaced) followed the exact same symptomology as those the manufacturing defect notes in the recall. The recall notice even appears on my Carfax report. Again you can find all the recall information online. The reason my car isn't part of the SC147 recall according to Kia is because it is MPI instead of GDI. All the rest of the engine is the exact same, 2.4L theta II. Kia says that because my car uses a different kind of fuel injection method that it cannot be affected by the metal filings left in the engine block which is what the SC147 recall is all about. That's totally absurd on its face but that's Kia's position. The vehicles Kia did recall was done after many government threats as well as numerous lawsuits brought by disgruntled Kia owners for which there are many. Kia's mother company, Hyundai actually recalled their vehicles for the same problem immediately when the issue was discovered. It took Kia several years later to admit to the problem and issue a recall even though they were well aware of the problem. Where was Kia's concern for people being killed due to this manufacturing defect? A car having its engine seize up on the interstate would be something that would concern most companies immediately but not Kia. Unless Kia completely changes the way it does business they will continue to cost consumers thousands of dollars for defective cars and probably end up killing people due to their own negligence. I had to argue, write emails, file complaints with various entities, etc just to get Kia to actually LOOK at my engine at no cost to me to determine the how and why of the engine failure. Kia refused to cover my car even though it is under warranty and furthermore refused to even LOOK at my car to see what caused the failure. I'm still waiting for a callback from Kia with their assessment. Kia actually agreed to take my valve cover off to take a look at my car once I complained as high up as I could to Kia. This was after several months of my car sitting dead on the Auffenberg Kia lot in Metro east St Louis. Kia actually told me I'd have to pay $1500 up front to have my engine failure looked into initially. My constant pressure on Kia finally got them to say they would take my valve cover off for no fee which costs Kia less than $50 in labor. Kia had no desire whatsoever to know what caused my engine to seize up. Their ONLY concern was to avoid any acknowledgement of any responsibility or liability. Kia already knew what caused the engine to fail. The same thing that happened to hundreds of thousands of the same engines made by Kia and Hyundai. It was the exact same problem as the Kia SC147 recall. Taking the valve cover off will not help. There was no oil leak. No oil smell. Never any indication of any problem with the valve cover. It's simply a ploy for Kia to say we looked at your engine and it's your fault. Who would trust their assessment at this point anyway? I'm out thousands of dollars I still owe on a car without a working engine. Don't you think any car maker worth a darn would want to know why one of their vehicles engines just seized up on the highway? Kia's been super lucky so far no one has died due to their negligence. Additionally a co-worker of mine had a problem with his Kia and will not buy one again either. For his Kia the car required a specific oil filter made and installed by Kia and if that was not used the engine fails. He was never told this when he purchased the vehicle. His insurance successfully sued Kia for over $7,000 for his engine failure. Unfortunately my insurance doesn't cover mechanical issues. Ever wonder why your Kia never quite gets the gas mileage it was rated to get? Kia has also paid out for a class action lawsuit because they lied about the MPG of many of their models. The very MPG rating that many people base a large percentage of their purchase decision on. Yeah, Kia lied about that too but kept it hush hush. You can find the information online if you look for it. I had my car into the dealership (Auffenberg) several times before the engine failure telling them something is bad wrong with the car. The Kia service department ran every kind of computer diagnostic and could find no reason for the problems which included knocking, major loss of power, major loss of fuel economy and car dying at both idle and speed. Check engine light was always on and every sensor it said was malfunctioning was replaced and it didn't help. Unfortunately I could not leave my car with Kia. Kia wouldn't supply me with a free rental. They said it was against company policy. My step daughter was dying needing a second liver transplant as all this was going on and I couldn't be without that vehicle. With only one vehicle (other than the Kia) I wouldn't be able to get to work or my step daughter wouldn't be able to be cared for properly. I told Kia this and still they refused to get me a rental while they actually got to the root of my car problem and addressed it. Instead they said sorry to hear that, we can't find any problem with your car. They actually let me leave with a car they KNEW was dangerous and about to fail. They didn't care that my family was going through a serious medical situation with my step daughter and the car behaving as it was only increased the stress on my entire family during this time. Fortunately my step daughter got her transplant just in time and is doing ok now. Not only did Kia sell me a defective product but all this happened as our family is going through the stress of a child being deathly ill, lots of additional costs for medical related expenses and Kia was told this and didn't care. Kia added thousands of dollars to my already stressed finances by selling me a defective vehicle. But it gets even better. The Kia rep in Arizona named Steve that handles my case and many others actually told me on the phone that some of Kia's cars die early and that's just the way it is. He insisted all other car manufacturers have the same problem and also refuse to repair the vehicles leaving their customers screwed too. That's certainly not my experience nor that of anyone I know. Steve at Kia flat out told me Kia isn't going to pay and I'm out of luck because I got a bad Kia and have to eat it. That's what he said. That's Kia’s customer service that said that to me. I have to shake my head and laugh every time I call Kia and their recording says "Rated #1 in initial quality 2 years in a row!" Yeah, and dies in 78,000 miles and Kia refuses to make a full recall or honor it's warranty. You won't see Kia winning any customer service awards or vehicle longevity awards. My advice to anyone that has a Kia (ESPECIALLY if it's a 2.4L) is to trade it in and get something other than a Kia before it dies and your left paying off a car that doesn't run. I liked Kia at one time or I wouldn't have bought one. What I've found out since has opened my eyes to the quality of their vehicles and their denials of their own manufacturing defects even if it could cost lives or severely screw consumers over financially. Buying a Kia might make you think you're getting more quality for less money but it's all based upon lies and cover-ups. That is my Kia experience and it's the WORST experience I've had with any company on any level at any time in my 31 (47 - 16) years of driving cars.

[@cybertroy2]

one of the best youtube reviewers

[@rondail5675]

I am very surprised at the 2019 Kia Sportage. I took my father-in-law out to look at buying a new car. We went to Courtesy Kia in MA and were very surprised at the Sportage. He bought it for $28.8k, a fully loaded EX AWD. They took $5500 off the MSRP. I am thinking about getting the SX Turbo. Hell of a AWD vehicle for cheap money, great warranty, and the interior is great.

[@anitabeatricewatson3137]

We are about to purchase this car. Although here in Barbados it is restricted with colours and doesn't come with a sat nav system. Other than those things it seems alright hope to collect it this coming week.

[@Timpala44]

The best snare drum I've ever had in a car was my 1996 Nissan truck. I don't see many old Kia Sportages on the roads these days.

[@carlosvalentino1]

You never mentioned the big ass sunroof, that was the biggest selling point when i bought mine. The entire roof is all glass. It makes you feel like you are driving a convertible suv with so much view-ability.

[@aamirabrar7922]

How you found kia Sportage do this vehicle have any known fault or any problem.

[@amberswanson3958]

I lovee it. I got one myself and they call it a moon roof. HOW DID HE FORGET TO MENTION THAT!? 😑🙄

[@Barobran92]

I really like the design of these, I will however say the front end does look better when you get the AWD version, instead of going straight down it curves under at the bottom.

[@disneyfan9099]

Barobran92 Same

[@ValorTheFirstOne]

this guy is so amazing, with a really good sense of humor , when he start playing drums in the cabin, ha ha ha , very funny. enjoyed every review by him

[@kbb]

Thanks for your support!

[@jamesmullen2244]

The car looks like it wants the newest photographs of Spiderman at its desk by noon.

[@varmaTrini]

What is Eco Dynamics?.Are all Kia Sportage 4th Gen 2017 models "Eco Dynamics" certified?.

[@MujoNovak]

Zanimivo! Od kdaj pa je kia postal »avto« kar naenkrat?

[@dougn2350]

I think it looks like a mini Porsche Cayenne.

[@eledlgd2119]

Would this be considered a good car for a college student?

[@zrp0602]

Micah's voice is gone

[@mr.2cents.846]

Is it smaller than 5he Ford Edge?

[@rosedannajoseph4844]

Is this kia sportage fuel efficiency

[@louisahren5967]

He is funny and so honest. I love it

[@user-rv5en7lf5e]

that was some nice 3/2 drumming on the center console... i'd like to see you swap stickings lol

[@bruss1047]

They have NO replacement windshields for the 2017 Sportage in the US.

[@KenHi29]

What's up with the front?

[@huss1205]

here in Europe we have a 2.0 turbo diesel that puts 184hp. I am thinking of this car, mostly because of the 7 years warranty...

[@stevewise1656]

The SX version looks much better, however the steering is to light and they are apparently planning on switching out the engine to be more in line with class mileage standards. Otherwise, it's a heck of a fun car to drive and the interior is best in class.

[@ausspace87]

The way Americans pronounce 'Sportage' is fantastic. In Australia, we have been taught by KIA to pronounce it 'Spor-TAHGE'

[@deedeehenderson]

Spor-TAHGE sounds uppidy, and French.

[@supervegeta5329]

In Mexico, we pronounce it 'Sport-eybsjejospndbbeinsondirnkslldnkrplxbejje'

[@gavinmathew7491]

Sport ARGE sounds sexy.....and we like it! Also love the car. Mine is a GT-Line Platinum.

[@khornchhim1279]

Very good 👍, I like it. Thanks

[@mikec1655]

The trunk space is tiny compared to its competitors like the RAV4 and crv

[@megaming7238]

I actually love the look. i think it's less polarizing juke. And not as out there as the soul.

[@nelsonthekinger]

A Lot of Humor going on! :) Nice Review

[@denault3985]

Ha, ha...very funny. Ok you may not be a fanboy of the Kia but the Honda and Toyota SUV's are simply old school and out of date. For under $24K, I bought the EX (standard version) and sure got a lot for the money especially compared to the RAV4 (ugly cheap interior at $30k).

[@GaryKetchum808]

Toyota is a bit more out of date than the Honda but you're close.

[@gottgaame]

denault3985 not any more Toyota redesigned everything for 2018 which will be released this summer and this year the Kia looks old

[@freshtowels3917]

@Raghu Reddy kia is just as reliable than toyota. so fuck you. i have owned four kias.

[@barbarajanesowak882]

@Raghu Reddy you are very wrong: Kia is now outclassing the Japanese products, for one thing Kia brought in world class BMW engineers....www.businessinsider.com/most-reliable-car-brands-2019-jd-power-2019-6#1-genesis-10 www.forbes.com/sites/davidkiley5/2018/06/20/man-bites-dog-korean-brands-genesis-kia-and-hyundai-top-quality-rankings/#5e735fa523e5 fortune.com/2015/06/29/korean-japanese-cars-quality/

[@joshh_xyz]

Cool video

[@arionnewatford7756]

Can you do Jeep Rubicon next

[@clonetrooper1116]

I bought a 17 ex awd in Pacific blue and the all wheel drive models look a ton better than the front wheel drives

[@TruthFLA]

Micah doing his rare nonSupercar review these days. I would do the same if I ran things. lol

[@Biggeo7]

Why don't you test a loaded Kia like the 2017 SX Turbo all wheel drive that I own. Completely different car. Even when you test the Ford Escape you offer the loaded version in your test. Huge huge difference between this an loaded. Engine, drive, features. It's not even on the same playing field

[@nknasi]

how does that auto liftgate know to open only for you? would it open for anyone just standing there or do you need to have the key in your pocket when standing next to it?

[@kbb]

You need to have the key fob in your possession for the liftgate to open automatically.

[@alaincute12]

Are you gonna review Ford Escape 2017? I couldn't find a review of the 2016 escape either.

[@yongutsa]

kia design team should listen to your opinion kbb on design; otherwise, sportage could be much more appealing to more public

[@gavinmathew7491]

Kia Sport ARGE. Not Kia Sport AGE. Please. Thank you. Nice video. I own one. GT-Line Platinum. Very nice car.

[@bobbyshoeman4072]

I just got my license and have been saving for a car for many years, I want to get a used one of these. Is this a good car?

[@Lucas-wu4rh]

mate, this is an amazing car, I've bought the 2018 model, and it still preforms as new...

[@dakingofgeese]

0:14 - 0:20 Internet in a nutshell

[@MicahMuzio]

I'd double thumbs-up this comment if I could.

[@OfAllThingzFooty]

lol . too true

[@ZackyVariety85]

If talking about options Kia and Hyundai is far more better than Japanese brands like Toyota and Honda. However, some people are sticking with brands without considering of options. Many people in my country still go for Toyota even with limited options and outdated only just they're proud of branding. But I don't, I've been driving my Kia optima for 6 years and it's still new and so I've got my other Kia SUV which is this Sportage very nice and worth the price.

[@WolskiRealEsateTeam]

Front looks a lot like the Porshe

[@NoteAndroid]

2017 Kia introduced best new car feature 2:11-2:23 "in-car" drumbastic music at no extra cost.

[@TheLonerGaming]

It does look like a pufferfish but, the juke still looks 100% worse.

[@OfAllThingzFooty]

juke, you mean the Nissan puke

[@akupehsluarketatAR]

and uncomfortable driver seat

[@TheLonerGaming]

+akupehsluarketatAR agreed

[@descriptiondescriptiondescript]

LOL Nissan Puke

[@saulsays]

i dont agree..the juke's intention is to look fun and different...the sportage makes absolutely no sense...looks like it was designed at the last minute...

[@Knightlore10]

Funny that in the USA they add a R in the way they pronounce Mazda by calling it a Marzda. In the UK, we add the letter R in the way we pronounce Sportage by calling it a Sportarge

[@aryehrosenthal2138]

Which trim level is the review on?

[@chuckers40]

That looks like the EX trim level

[@PatrickStar-kd7ij]

Someone's been partying lol

[@ikephipps2696]

Why is the mpg so Terrible? Old engine?

[@MiguelLuna1]

Micah, you've been partying, haven't you?

[@MicahMuzio]

Naw, just screaming at interns.

[@OfAllThingzFooty]

+Micah Muzio poor interns

[@bcuz8998]

+Micah Muzio makin em call you senpai

[@MicahMuzio]

I prefer Big Papa.

[@bcuz8998]

***** kinky

[@anderola]

Great car!

[@PunxsutawneyDave]

Hey y'all? I don't think Micah respects our opinions. It is a pretty car though.

[@stevewise1656]

IHHS TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS. That’s the highest in class.

[@ianalexander2017]

Looks good

[@poloalando3270]

0:09 YOUR AT SIGNAL HILL ! I ALWAYS GO THERE TO LOOK AT THE VIEW. I LIVE IN LONG BEACH.

[@JohnO318]

I like this guy.

[@gerpol81]

oh.. then you have a percussion in the cabin as a second music... :D

[@theundead1600]

I test drove one of these. But no I didn't like the ride or handling. Not for me. But there's lots on the road.

[@sisay7]

leg room is important

[@559]

I totaled this car it’s crazy I never thought I’d see this car destroyed with airbags deployed but it happened

[@motivationdelamour9057]

oooooh combien svp le prix

[@darksideofmind91]

2.4 naturally aspirated petrol engine... WTF!! Are they really still producing these kind of big aspirated and low-efficent engines? Not a critique, mine is just curiosity, why not start selling the "european" engines, like the 1.6 GDI Turbo? (it has only 135hp, I know)

[@aesaehttr]

"Doug Demuro, the type of guy...wait...wrong channel."

[@BladeBarn]

this guys dad MUST be the owner of KBB.

[@KrulciferEdenfelt]

I still want one fuel economy is the thing killing me. but I want that power. decisions decisions...

[@jaxxon4972]

Then buy a BMW X1 they get like 25/33 EPA and have 228 hp. I test drive one and it was fast smooth and awesome!

[@rsr789]

WAY more money, like 42k for a similarly equipped X1.

[@deedeehenderson]

I don't know what has happened to the fuel economy in today's cars. Back in the day, I easily got 35 mpg, sometimes up to 40mpg, with a Camry (1991.) You'd think we'd get at least 10 more mpg after 20 years.

[@bradleylaney2092]

This year Motor mainly the 2.4 l is bad I have a Sportage bought it with 38,900 on the odometer and the engine went with no warning. Oil changes every three thousand miles done by the Dealership. Was told it was a recall on all of these years! BEWARE!

[@ScarSonic97]

2:14 Neil Peart got nothin on this guy

[@GamingFineTime]

I think Micah should be an African drummer

[@jaxxon4972]

An albino African

[@azkmn7]

haha that metal drum 😅

[@dannyhernandez9778]

someone took a look at a pufferfish and thought lets turn it into a car

[@usmanasafghafoor]

that face reminds me of Scarecrow from Batman Begins... Anyone else? Just me?

[@clitmydia]

I'm 10 and watching this

[@1232bluejays]

only 30 mpg highway?. that's terrible

[@robbie3068]

Micah sounds sick. No! But the fuel economy is bad on the AWD version. It's better on the Mazda CX-5 with AWD.

[@JMotorCity]

I think it's kinda sexy.

[@rsr789]

No AA or Carplay AND Mazda keeps on lying about that... so what else are they going to lie to you about?

[@dougn2350]

I like the idea of a small CUV but the poor fuel economy ends up steering me towards a sedan.

[@sheesheykoh3574]

Doug N what does that mean?

[@Mirro.555]

Looks like Subaru B9 Tribeca)

[@davidjean-louis8885]

nice kia

[@RafiLake]

Sweet. Thanks.

[@supercarsspotingcroatia1685]

Where is that place!

[@kbb]

Signal Hill, CA.

[@supercarsspotingcroatia1685]

I'm from Croatia. Visit my chanal and please subscribe. 😀

[@AsianPetrolhead]

Thank you always for the great review. Last week we had a chance to test drive 2019 Kia Sportage. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y37Ci5WGnpV7fck Find out if it got any better!

[@tunasalad3919]

Rav4 and CX 5 are better looking cars in that segment..CRV isn't great looking but,it got performance...I would choose Rav4 for better looking and performance.

[@user-on7gv6cy8l]

this car head lamp like ferarri

[@johnnysvids]

signal hill... I live across the gated community...

[@SpeedDemo2581]

I get better mpg in my A4 3.0 awd and it's 15 yrs old with 220 hp

[@rsr789]

SUVs will always get worse MPGs, it's the drag of being up higher vs a car.

[@user-ub6ve7vu8n]

가격은 어느정도하나요 옵션은 어디까지요

[@swanblake]

Kia definetly needs to lighten there cars. I know they have their own steel but they need aluminum use badly

[@rsr789]

They added a lot more structural glue to the car increasing rigidity, but yeah, it's mated to steel which increases the weight... but I think the bad MPG is based on the transmission and not the engine. If they used an 8 speed it would get better MPGs.

[@mariel4085]

Just got the 2017 Tuscon SE gls trim & I love it, so gorgeous inside & out! Imo way better looking than this..

[@moesfrogrows]

Shot out to all my LBC peeps

[@manseungha8773]

Fans in Korea call this Sportage a poor man's Porsche Macan. And haters call this Goby fish :)

[@alexanderarellano746]

you made me laugh bro

[@jaxxon4972]

Kia lies about their leather seats. They label them as leather seats but they aren't fully leather they are a blend. But you're paying leather prices for them.

[@shauryapandya1662]

God, Micha what happend to your voice

[@vincent109]

I saw this car on the road and I thought it was a Porsche Macan. It was a fucking Kia.

[@bigcrowfly]

The Sportage & Tuscon are too expensive in the real world. They aren't imported in large numbers to the US, and few are allocated to dealers, so they aren't discounted much. The CRV & Rogue have multiple factories going full speed to fill up dealer's lots. Dealers are desperate to move them since they are constantly getting moe. For thousands less you'll get a better equipped Honda CRV or Nissan Rogue. The cheaper Nissan & Honda will be larger, have easier resale, more features and 6-8 more MPG.

[@rsr789]

"For thousands less you'll get a better equipped Honda CRV or Nissan Rogue." That's demonstrably untrue. No way Honda is discounting the CRV more than $2k, AND it's at least $3K more than the equivalent Tuscon or Sportage.