2022 Kia Sportage Hybrid Review | 1.6 GT Line S HEV AWD Automatic

2022 Kia Sportage Hybrid Review | 1.6 GT-Line S HEV AWD Automatic
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Welcome to my 2022 Kia Sportage review, this is the Full Hybrid Sportage (not a plugin) that provides a great blend of frugality and performance. The GT Line S spec level is jam-packed with technology and trim to keep everyone happy.
The multi-award-winning Kia Sportage is a very well-regarded car that has impressed many of those who've been lucky enough to experience it. It really offers everything that a good mid-size SUV should with ample boot space, a great cabin, a comfortable ride, and all the latest in onboard technology.
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Engine:
Cubic capacity: 1,598
Number of cylinders: 4
Number of valves: 16
Max power (bhp/rpm): 226 / 5500
Max torque (Nm/rpm): 350 / 1500-4500
Bore & stroke (mm): 75.6 x 89.0
0-60 mph: 8.0 seconds
Top speed (mph): 120
Battery pack:
Battery: 1.49kWh Li-ion polymer battery
Hybrid type: TMED
Max power (kW): 44.2
Capacity (Ah): 5.5
Nominal voltage (V): 270
Battery weight (Kg): 37.5
Number of cells: 72
Battery position: under rear seat
Transmission:
Six speed automatic
Fuel Consumption (mpg) & emissions*:
Low: 41.5
Medium: 49.6
High: 51.4
Extra High: 37.7
Combined: 44.1
CO 2 (g/km): 146
Kerb weight (kg): 1,715
Gross vehicle weight (kg): 2,245
Gross train weight (kg): 3,895
Max braked trailer weight (kg): 1,650
Max towball weight (kg): 100
Fuel tank capacity (L): 52
Luggage compartment capacity - rear seats upright
(L): 587
Luggage compartment capacity - rear seats folded (L):
1,776
Dimensions:
Overall length (mm): 4,515
Overall width (mm): 1,865
Overall Height (mm): 1,645 (1,650 with roof rack)
Wheelbase (mm): 2,680
Suspension, Steering & Brakes:
Front Suspension: MacPherson
Rear Suspension: Multi-link (4-link)
Steering System: Rack and Pinion
Steering Wheel lock to lock turns: 2.41
Minimum turning radius (m): 5.46 ± 0.2
Front / Rear Brakes: Front 17 inch / Rear 16 inch
Specification:
Exterior Design & Lighting:
Backlite Glass Heated with Timer
Electrically Folding, Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors with
LED Indicators
LED Daytime Running Light
LED High Mounted Stop Light
Rain Sensing Aero Blade Wiper
Rear Fog Lamp
Rear privacy glass
Dual LED Adaptive Headlamps
LED Front Fog Lamp
LED Rear Combination Lamp
Chrome Front and Rear Skid Plate
Panorama Sunroof
Glossy Black Roof Rack
Interior Design & Comfort:
Auto Window Defogger
Climate Control (Multi Zone)
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
Electronic Chromic Mirror
Seatbelt Height Adjuster (Driver & Passenger) Sunvisors
with Vanity Mirror Illumination
Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel Adjustment
Suede Leather Upholstery**
Driver's Lumbar Support
10-way Driver's & 8-way Front Passenger's Power
Adjustable Seat (Sliding, Reclining, Height Adjustment)
Heated Front and Rear Outer Seats
Front Ventilated Seats
D-Shaped Sports Leather Steering Wheel with Perforated
Inserts & GT-Line logo
Paddle Shifter
Heated Steering Wheel
Sports Pedal
All-round Electric Windows with Driver's & Front Passenger
Auto Up/Down/Safety Function
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go Functionality
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Smart Power Tailgate
Storage, Versatility & Interior Lighting:
12v Power Socket (Front Centre Fascia and Luggage
Compartment)
Second Row Personal Lamp
Three x Passenger Assist Grips
40:20:40 Split Folding Rear Seats
Centre Console Storage Box
Cupholders in Rear Armrest
Luggage Area Load Cover & Luggage Net Hooks
Rear Coat Hooks
Tyre Mobility Kit
LED Luggage, Overhead Console & Personal Lamp
Ambient Lighting
Audio, Communication & Information:
Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™ with Voice Control***
Bluetooth® with Music Streaming***
Front and Rear Parking Sensors
Rear USB Charging Ports
Trip Computer
USB port for Connection of a Media Device Windscreen
Washer Level Warning
12.3" Supervision Colour Cluster Display
12.3" Display with Navigation
Harman Kardon Premium Sound System
360° Around View Monitor
Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM)
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger
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[@marcelleking8821]

I love my SPORTAGE GTLine S PHEV. I feel privileged to have got one as Kia aren’t even taking orders at the moment I believe. I get 108mpg out of it doing mainly local journeys. Anyone considering this car; its well worth the wait. I can’t think of any downsides to it. Best car I’ve ever owned (and I’ve owned a lot). Thanks for the video as always!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Great car 👍

[@bigfarma6757]

Test drove one today , back to back with a Mercedes GLC . We will decided we will go with the Kia .

[@poddington39]

108 mpg? How is that possible? Does that mean using the elec power?

[@ct8698]

Nice review. Loved the comment on the Power Ranger . hehe🤘

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

😁thanks CT 👍

[@shaunmcc9861]

Great review...really enjoyed it

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks mate

[@mikeyellow]

Great video as always.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks Mike, much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@matteo1907atalanta]

No surprise here, that’s a really really nice car. I’m impressed with the quality of the interior and boot space is perfect if you’re in a hunt for a medium size family SUV. I like the exterior design too, I find it more appealing than the tuxon, which is built on the same platform I think. Also, good value for money on leasing deals with leaseloco. Good one mate 👍🏻

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Cheers Matteo, it’s a great car that I’d be delighted to have in the drive on a longer term basis 👍

[@michaelflude9334]

Yes good review I get RED GTS FHEV end June 24

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍👍

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

Looks good Jim. I noticed the rear seats were quite reclined… not great for people like me with bad backs 🤔… Motorbikes and potholes… welcome to the UK 😂

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

You can adjust them actually which I should have mentioned. That guy was revving and shaking his head at the lights in order to try and intimidate them into changing - utter tool 😂😂😂

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru Hang on a minute, that sounds like something I would do 😁…I’m going to order my yellow Power Ranger suit now! 😝

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@h.bsfaithfulservant4136 God help us!

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru 🤣👍

[@georgefaulk2528]

Like your comments on the motor bike rider, lol.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

He was being a bit of a nob in fairness 😊

[@stewartwhitley5259]

Considering all the Hybrid tech involved , I would have expected it to better 43 mpg, I get 40+ from my 1.8 Honda civic tourer auto without any trouble .

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I guess it's bigger and heavier and obviously has AWD.

[@dac00007]

On my HEV Sportage front wheel drive version, I have an average of 50.2mpg after 4,500 miles, I also get 55mpg doing a 3hr return journey to Heathrow. B-roads & town trip I average 58mpg. It’s amazing.

[@stevewash5301]

Good Review, not duel clutch, six speed standard auto box I think.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

You're right Steve

[@stevewash5301]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru Mine has been on order since May so have watched every video multiple times Ha Ha. Again very good review.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@stevewash5301 I know that feeling 😂

[@aerofly2]

@Steve Wash. Quite right, 6 speed auto, but not exactly standard, as the difference with the Kia 6 speed auto is no torque converter, as the job of that is done by the electric motor.

[@allant53]

Did you get chance to drive at night, I have heard that the Led headlights are not very good.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yes, I did a long drive at night and didn’t have any issues with the lights to be fair 👍

[@marcelleking8821]

The matrix LED headlights on auto in my Sportage are fantastic! I had two Outlander PHEVs before with amazing headlights so I was worried about that. This car is so clever as to how it moves pixels to avoid blinding oncoming traffic and cars in front. Not been flashed at once and I can clearly see everything as though it was daylight.

[@VinceNysse]

Great review. I’ve currently got a bmw 5 series on business lease which expires in august. I’m was looking at this (GT Line S) but the apple car play thing has put me off. I don’t want to have a wireless charging feature, but then have to plug the phone in for apple car play. Shame really as it ticks all the boxes.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

You could always go for a lower trim level.

[@VinceNysse]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru I could, but it just seems bizarre that they’ve taken the wireless apple care play feature away from the top spec model 🤷‍♂️

[@whodat7366]

Should of really had the top of the range rrp at £39999 to avoid the "luxury car tax" for next 5 year of ownership. Really put me off that has.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👌

[@martinsomerfield7041]

How would you rate it against the PHEV Lexus you reviewed before?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

It’s very good, the Lexus is better but also much more expensive.

[@martinsomerfield7041]

I opted for the Kia based on the price difference. Just hoping it was worth the saving and I’ve not compromised on the refinement too much.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@martinsomerfield7041 it’s a great car, don’t worry

[@mikeyellow]

I have same problem with my Kia ceed gt Apple car is working with cable only. It’s big disappointment in my opinion.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

It’s a simple thing but would be nice, especially when you have wireless charging.

[@marcelleking8821]

Strange really as the lower spec Sportage has wireless Carplay and Android…🤔

[@antonychesters9803]

We have a mhev awd gt line S. It's thirsty pig and build quality isn't a patch on our 2021 Octavia vRS. Gearbox is a little childish in it's responses compared to the dsg in the Octavia. Wife still loves it though.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Happy wife, happy life

[@yuzhongyong467]

你觉得自然吸气的2.0升hybrid版本高速表现会怎样，满载后超车会不会很吃力。燃油机只有150马力的功率，电动机和你驾驶的 一样，但只有双驱动，这是目前中国销售的唯一版本。

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I think it would be ok

[@yuzhongyong467]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru ok，thank you

[@peterg4205]

The MHEV is extremely thirsty, especially when not on motorway. My long term mpg is only 27mpg and that includes some A roads and motorway (albeit mostly short journeys).

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

OK 👍

[@davidhalliwell6844]

44 mpg isn’t brilliant for an electric motor supplemented engine. I can get 40 out of my 3 litre twin turbo C43 Merc….at a push.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I agree, it's about average for these hybrid SUV's but you expect more.

[@nickyboy.]

6th

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👏👏👏

[@michaelflude9334]

Dislike white cars . This in red brillient have ordered

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I’d take the white myself 👍