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

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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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 👍

[@ProbablyNotGoodEnough]

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 👍

[@guymbuku1746]

Love your sense of humour mate, nice review by the way very informative I'm getting 24 reg GT line hev 1.6 auto petrol I guess it won't have heated seat at the back nor power tailgate but whatever slese the gt line s got

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Nice motor 👍👍

[@shaunmcc9861]

Great review...really enjoyed it

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks mate

[@michaelflude9334]

Yes good review I get RED GTS FHEV end June 24

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍👍

[@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.

[@mikeyellow]

Great video as always.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks Mike, much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@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 🤣👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@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]

👌

[@georgefaulk2528]

Like your comments on the motor bike rider, lol.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

He was being a bit of a nob in fairness 😊

[@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

[@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

[@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…🤔

[@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

[@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 🤷‍♂️

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@nickyboy.]

6th

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👏👏👏

[@michaelflude9334]

Dislike white cars . This in red brillient have ordered

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I’d take the white myself 👍