2017 Kia Sportage SX Turbo TECH REVIEW (1 of 2)

[@Dancer810]

This one is right up my alley! Just what I've been waiting for! My choice is the SX trim with front-wheel drive. I think I'll be treating myself for my birthday this August! :-)

[@scottwerner1729]

Absolutely this is enough of a change from the 2015 Sportage. The influence of porsche is a welcome addition to the Kia design language. I am seriously looking at this as my next vehicle. I have driven dozens of cars and crossovers this last year. My favorite was the X3, but the cost and BMWs reliability and cost of service has put me off. I will be curious to see if you feel Kia has created a poor man's X3/Q5 for us middle class folks.

[@1guyin10]

I haven't really decided whether I like the looks or not, especially the front end. Overall though, the Sportage looks to be a nice package. I really like what they did with the interior. USA here.

[@peter300pete]

Hey Motoman, I thought you would only review Bentleys and AMGs.......good that we get some review by you on something that most people can afford.

[@brucec43]

+Payman most here here! I've said the same thing.

[@mrjke007]

I'm English and live in Italy with my Mrs(Italian), looking over my shoulder she likes the looks and my father in-law drives the Nissan Qashqai, we like the Fiat 500x, what I'm trying to say is it is a viable option to put in the mix and I'm sure it will sell well over here.

[@marklaw4435]

I have seen this new Kia on quiet a few Motor Channels lately, and actually find it bold, assertive, and rugged looking. I think Kia's new designs, are becoming more European in flavour. Love the Tiger Nose/Snout Grill, does this Kia Sportage look Porsche like in someways to anyone else? Yeah, I might be losing it, but I quiet like where Kia Design is going. I'm an old codger now, so maybe my ideas in car design could be regressing to my youthful unrestrained past...I don't know. But I understand, many older citizens, hark back to a time when they were younger. As I now like more vibrant colours, that in my middle age, I would Never Have Considered.

[@tungol00]

i'm starting to like the looks of it.

[@adabracadabra2402]

So do i

[@minabobina420]

Yea, it definitely takes some time to get used to the front end.

[@AnsrMax]

Most automakers only make incremental design changes if a car is selling well. I think Kia did enough here. Especially considering all the engineering changes.

[@TheKingkingg]

another awesome review, ideas sounds good, still anxious to see your new ridgeline review

[@mgriffin12]

I'm still looking at those triple beam headlights. interested to see how those look

[@mattrobertson975]

Loving the Kia Sportage and Sorento. The Stinger is amazing aswell. I'm from Melbourne, Australia

[@richardnyirenda8154]

You cant deny the fact that it looks like a porsche cayenne.

[@rsr789]

Which ISN'T a bad thing.

[@heatherm2290]

Great review! I'm thinking about buying this vehicle.

[@zelinli4287]

The front light looks so cool

[@brucec43]

Our choice is down to a $55K Volvo XC90 with more cargo room and space or this in SX trim at $35K with likely better handling and a smaller feel. The operating/ownership costs will be about $3,000/year less with the Kia. It's a testament to their engineers and designers that it's in the running. Don't give a damn about brand image.

[@rsr789]

You're comparing a 35K car with a a 55K car? Seriously? What's next a Timex vs a Patek Philippe?

[@clonetrooper1116]

I love the design, going to purchase a SX turbo either in red or black on June :)

[@MBvolcom92]

The front if the car looks so disproportionate, and there's just something off about that grill. But it's a pretty nice car for a family with younger kids I guess.

[@diverbiker957]

Hi motoman. Need driving BMW Audi and other euro cars. I was pleasantly delighted by the Sportage. Bought it as it's quite different from the lot. Love the led tail lights and front look. Somewhat polarizing for some, but I dig the sophisticated look. Got the turbo with all the options and loving it. Your review was spot on and honest. Thank you. Rick from New Jersey

[@sirgalahad1470]

I think the new design is fantastic, just like all the other recent Kia designs. Didn't the lead designer come over from BMW? If so, it makes sense why these cars are looking so good. I'd rather have this crossover than the X1 or the GLA, because loaded it would be at least 10 grand less or more.

[@rsr789]

He came from Audi.

[@SuperWHIZZO]

If those helicopters are the shoe police , be very afraid .

[@oseanavuso4108]

😂😁😀

[@oseanavuso4108]

😂😁😀

[@charged]

I have no interest in crossovers, but the exterior design of this one isn't half bad. It looks a bit like the pudgy, Asian, baby brother to the Macan.

[@dcuccia]

Yes, plenty enough change. This looks like an attractive, main-stream, and potent vehicle with a pleasing interior. I'd also think that the interior design was a trickle-down from the Cadenza first, and then the Optima.

[@losthomas91]

Definitely is not a full new model design but it looks refreshed. I have one of the past version in it still drives very good. Now i buy a 2016 sorento and damn that's a real total package bro...

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

MotoMan, Fashion police, beware, specially in CA. LOL

[@damienjinxmisa]

I am a current owner of a 2014 Sportage SX and i will be going out this weekend and getting the 2017. I love the 2014 but there is little things in the '17 that draw me to it. Besides the new safety features the main one is the cup holders in the '17 will actually hold my coffee cup and not be tipping all over the place lol. Another thing that really bothered me with the '14 is i bought the "Luxury" that came with the Infinity sound system. I work at a body shop and after somebody opened their door into mine i had to repair it. After removing the door panel i discover that it has Hyundai speakers in it which means it could only be tuned by Infinity so really you are paying for stock crap speakers. My Scion had a Pioneer system that actually had Pioneer speakers in it so its pretty lame that a car that literally costs twice as much came with crap. I also like that it now comes with an electronic parking brake, I could never get my dealer to tighten my parking brake on the '14 to how i like it. In my opinion it should only click like 3 times to engage a brake. Not travel all the way to the floor and still have some roll when i park on a hill. Not overly excited about having less horsepower in the '17 but i do sometimes feel like the 259 horses in the '14 was a bit more than that little vehicle should handle lol. Great video though

[@nathanwolf5547]

I am looking forward to trying the UK spec diesel, although I'd find it hard to go back to a regular ICE car after the Outlander PHEV. The big question for me as always is how easy it will be to get a wheelchair and two dogs in the car.

[@edkelly145]

I remember when Mercedes came out with their rounded car designs,with those bug eye headlights. At first I disliked the design,then it grew on me. Then everyone else copied Mercedes. I think this has that potential. The look is growing on me,and I have not seen it in the flesh. Time will tell, but in my opinion,it is not ugly.

[@chosenArchitec]

teases you when he walks to rear then turns back... boot space? back seats? back design? :D

[@michaellui74]

HI motoman, can you review Mclaren 570s. thank you

[@PaulBrunache]

MotoManTv Another day another geat preview, great j o b as usual, you're the man. I'm on the used car market for a 30000$ suv, 2014 kia sorento sx fully loaded vs snatafe 2.0 turbo almost w/o panoramic sun roof. What's are you thoughts one theses 2. No edge because too expensive. No gmc terrain/equinox too much plastic and no panoramic roof.No outlander or journey look crap. Thx

[@MotoManTV]

+Paul Edmond You really can't go wrong with either the Sorrento or the Santa Fe . . . It really comes down to which design you prefer. Yes, there are others but it sounds like you have gone through the list . . . that said, I would seriously consider the CX5 if you can do a two row or wait for the CX9 if you need a three row . . .

[@PaulBrunache]

+MotoManTV Thx for taking the time to answer my question. I can't go over 30000$ because my wife and i will be buying a house in the near near future(budget). CX-9 i saw the interior and i'm sold but it'll be a 1st gen= fingers cross. My choice would be the turbo charged engine, form what i read, they 're not that reliable. Again that cx-9 is a killer. Don't you think it look like a down play Infinity QX50? CX-5 too small. I'm driving a 2006 ford escape XLT v6 for the past 6 yrs, i definitely need more space. Thx again.

[@AlmirOsmanovic]

CX5 has a loud cabin as compared to the KIA Sportage. They also don't have half the features for the money.

[@micahisham]

Review the Evora 400!!!

[@ErikThureson]

Well done.

[@artisanwest9730]

I've watched both parts to this reviews and some others and none tell me about the safety tech. Does this have Adaptive cruise control? No mention of auto braking or rear cross traffic detection. No view of the rear camera and demo of parking assist. Maybe less talking about adhesive and more demos. Does this have adaptive cruise control and will I ever know?

[@MotoManTV]

+Whole Witt Thanks for watching . . . Most likely our friends Roman, Nathan, Tommy & Andre covered some if not all of those topics at TFL Car. You can see their review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ambUZ36GgcSfZ68

[@artisanwest9730]

+MotoManTV I've a number of videos but none mention most of the safety features. The Kia website does mention Autonomous braking, Lane departure and blind spot warning and some other features but even Kia says nothing about adaptive cruise control. This is great feature to have in mountain driving. I guess I will go for a test drive at some point and find out then. Thanks.

[@brucec43]

The looks are fine. Those who lack maturity or experience think every car is supposed to look like the one they had their heart set on when they were 16. You're like old men who think good design ended with the '57 Chevy.

[@IceDree]

What kind of helicopters? I always thought Peter's first car at Kia was the previous gen Forte ... As a former owner, I feel cheated lol.... Nah just kidding. I suppose i can call it all new, but it certainly ain't pretty.... Got to see a Brown one yesterday. My god, that front end is awful (insert Julia Louis-Dreyfus eeewww expression here) As always, excellent work M!

[@ProShotz762]

Does this man know what he wears?...

[@ProShotz762]

+MotorCity J Just saying but, you should never wear a pair of Converse with a blazer.

[@TtoTheRock]

Not enough good change to make it check writing worthy. I do like the headlights. the interior seems a little too simplistic for the price point.

[@isysha4648]

I don't know, looks odd from the front, don't know

[@walterd7331]

Not a good looking cohesive design. Like they just thought about cool shapes and added them randomly.

[@TheCanadianCyclist]

K to the I to the A...

[@MrBobbyBrown2006]

I think the front end is hideous, but the interior is stunningly perfect. Unfortunately that front end is the deal breaker.

[@MrElgebaly]

I prefer hyundai tucson

[@thelawofdivineoneness458]

The interior of the Sportage looks better though. I think the Tuscon has better mileage though.

[@InfinitR]

Shelter Island

[@freeesto]

Stop talking about the fucking hilicopters !! and focus please

[@Tully3674]

With this Kia it looks like you're over-thinking this design. It's a good package but not inspiring. Also, I feel the previous design had more character.

[@tvanb]

+Tully3674 like the nissan juke.

[@peter300pete]

+Torrey B yesssssss, those highly-placed head lights over the grill line makes it look like the ugliest car on the planet, Nissan Juke.

[@dcharizard91]

+Payman most Nissan Juke rivals Tesla Model X as ugliest car.

[@tvanb]

dcharizard91 lol. ok.

[@orangegreenify]

It looks like a frog. Thats enough to not like the car.

[@pjwolf]

that is ugly.