2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Review | New look, new powertrains

The Kia Sportage drops its awkward looks and gains hybrid and plug-in electric powertrains.
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Shoppers looking for a compact crossover have plenty of options. New for 2023, Kia has updated the Sportage to provide sharp, futuristic styling and not one, but two new powertrains. A Sportage Hybrid and a Sportage PHEV will help drivers save gas, but can they elevate this compact crossover ahead of the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V in an incredibly crowded field?
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Presenter: Mark Takahashi
Cinematography: Phil Shuyler
#kia #sportage #hybrid
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0:00 The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid
0:24 Exterior
1:25 Engine
2:14 Driving Impressions
5:04 Interior
9:14 Pricing
10:21 The Competition

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video I bought the 2022 kia EV6 so glad to have it in my driveway thanks for the video

[@PlanetEarthTeam]

Thanks for your review. I'm considering the Sportage Hybrid and your video helps!

[@ThinkBeFree99]

Test Drove a non hybrid top trim recently, wanted to td a hybrid though. I was very impressed and hope i get to td one...i eish the Telluride and Palisade came as a hybrid...we may rnd up with one of those cause uts getting harder to wait for the perfect combo of what we like.

[@andrewwyn2436]

I got the sportage hybrid sx version but I notice the mpg isn't quite 38mpg more like 32-35 but it quiet when it's on the hwy. I notice the engine sometimes jerks when I come to a stop and then go, I'll see if there is any recalls on the engine hopefully not.

[@sixxstringtattz6049]

I got this exact same car 2 weeks ago and I'm in Love same trim and colors

[@matthewburdman27]

I appreciate your review, I really had a blast and your video made me the happiest I have ever been! I love my Kia Sportage EX and it has made all my dreams come true! Thank you

[@mrfenix4111]

testing t-roc right now but bro right now I am more and more thinking about kia sportage...

[@East17A]

This Red color interior is definitely better than Toyota Red. For sure!!

[@homelackin2234]

Tint the front heads and wow it'll look great on black

[@edisonromero-gk1et]

Those it have sunrof ??

[@niecyedmon1881]

Black is far from boring .... Black is always the sexiest of them all ☺️😁😉😘

[@Broadway789]

I bought one today in black.

[@willsherman3527]

The red looks awesome but we got the black. Those Kia hybrids are not easy to come by these days. Especially one or two models up from the base

[@georgeverheyen3312]

The red looks great

[@Use69r]

totally perfect car! except…this front part of the body design..this odd headlights..hope it will be fixed in the next year design

[@mylesfinn66]

Wish we had that brick red interior trim in the UK

[@brendanperrett8248]

So much better than any Rav

[@tyronejohn9336]

Should add all the colors for the hybrid

[@bho6486]

Thanks for an interesting review. I really like the interior and exterior looks of the Sportage Hybrid. A definite improvement. My concern would be adding the complexity of a turbo engine with the hybrid. Plus I often see that adding a turbo to a vehicle leads to using more gas rather than using less. The reviews I have seen/read that show the real world numbers for this hybrid are much lower than the EPA numbers (closer to 35-36 rather than 43 mpg). I would sacrifice the great looks to get a hybrid that is going to get me the max mpg. I look forward to seeing the long term mpg numbers and reliability.

[@homelackin2234]

Problem is nobody wants a slow car 😭, also turbo means less gas for hp versus a stronger engine. If you drive properly, your gas mileage won't be affected but when you gun it or rev higher rpms, of course it'll eat gas

[@LawlessRaafay]

Dont know why we not getting it in Australia

[@Hallowsaw]

That paint is a VERY maintenance heavy. Matte paint is extremely difficult to maintain.

[@mkingmario15]

I'm surprised kia didn't put an 8 speed transmission in the sportage hybrid. It would have offered and improved gains in performance and efficiency. They must be holding out, so you buy a 2025 sportage with 8 speed transmission. 🤔

[@kondoc7853]

After driving the car, can you let us know what your actual MPG was. Thanks. I have already ordered mine three months ago, the EX trim. However, I keep seeing that the mileage is in the lower 30's not the upper.

[@adamy7967]

I got 33 MPG combined on my SX P Sportage. This is my first hybrid car. I am still learning.

[@ej8125]

I just ordered mine on Monday 😎

[@orojas01]

Ordered mine recently.. interior color will be black, not too excited but no other options right now.

[@heidivestal]

Agreed. I ordered the hybrid July 4th. Wanted anything but black interior. My order still hasn't been accepted and no they don't know how long it will take. 😭

[@AdmiralXyes]

@@heidivestal Did you get yours yet? I want to order one soon and I am wondering how long it will take.

[@heidivestal]

@@AdmiralXyes I received the worst possible customer service from them. I only heard from them if I reached out first. When the guy finally did call me back it was always with worse and worse news. (He was not our original sales guy but his partner. ) We went to the dealership to talk to the GM to see if could just give it to us straight about whether or not it was feasible to receive a car in the next few months, explained to him the frustrations wec had been dealing with worth his guy. The girl promised to switch us back to our original guy and have him call me the next day. Never heard a word. (I had saved up enough at this point to buy the car WITH CASH!!!) Ended up going to Lexus to look at the newly redesigned RX 350h. I told my husband if that was the level of service I could expect from Kia BEFORE I bought the car, if rather spend double the money and go with Lexus where I knew I'd be taken care of appreciately. We went to Kia a week later to cancel the order. As soon as we walked I told the girl I was there to cancel my order. She said " but your car is arriving Dec 20th." I told her that I wasn't informed of that and I never received a phone call. She was very apologetic but at this point I was fine. I've never had a good experience with Kia and I am done with them forever!!! Sticking with the Lexus.

[@AdmiralXyes]

@@heidivestal Thanks for getting back to me.

[@alexandergoldman]

Solid review. The Kia Sportage is such a looker and amazing value. I'd take it over the Rav4 and will be close with the Honda CRV Hybrid.

[@paulm6481]

You are clueless, RAV-4 is so much more reliable and better.

[@alexandergoldman]

@@paulm6481 congrats on the most ignorant comment I've read on KZbin today.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

You're not clueless! Forget about those nay sayers. This Sportage make the Rav4 interior looks like a welfare case.

[@alexandergoldman]

@@jraheemjefcoat429 No question the RAV4 is a 'safe' choice, but there are many reasons why people would lean towards the Kia Sportage or Hyundai Tucson instead. Personally, I do prefer the interior of the Kia Sportage to just about anything in this segment...agree

[@SloppyManwich]

@@paulm6481 sportage's interior makes the rav4 look dated.

[@Jose-sy1je]

@9:55 Why do you save more with the top trim AWD if you only get 38 mpg? He said it only takes 1.1 years to break even. How do you break even if you get worse gas mileage and it costs more?

[@10tenman10]

I like the looks. Not entirely sold on the Korean vehicle reliability or longevity though.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

The new Sportage makes the CR-V and Rav4 look like welfare case! People are so hung up with names. I guarantee you, if this Sportage has a Toyota logo, people be over it like white on rice. I love how Koreans is just setting the bar. It's challenging other brands to do better.

[@asianstud7]

Mostly agree with you and what to get behind Hyundai's and kia's but their engine burn too much oil. They have a fundamental design flaw.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

@@asianstud7 Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Honda had oil issues with their turbo engine on their previous generation?

[@asianstud7]

@@jraheemjefcoat429 don't know. But kia's and Hyundai's have a manufacturering defect. They were recalled and extended warranty was issued. Not to mention engine 🚒🔥 fires.

[@ajsoli12]

Hyundai and Kia still aren’t up to Honda and Toyota standards. In addition to those engine fires, they have issues with dual clutch transmissions, tow hitch accessory that can short circuit and lead to a fire, and cost cut their key ignition cars by not putting an engine immobilizer that results into stolen cars. They can add all the technology and styling flair all they want but they still aren’t on a quality level as their Japanese competition.

[@asianstud7]

@@ajsoli12 yeah I heard about that. My 2015 Hyundai Tucson has a immobilizer tho.

[@Briguy1027]

The carmine red interior definitely looks really nice compared to the full black interior. Also, the previous generation Sportage looks pretty bulbous in comparison.

[@Retiredmco]

FIRST 🥇!!! I like the look of it 😊.

[@Broadway789]

One negative is that MY hybrid does NOT have electronic folding side mirrors. Nor does it have electric driver’s seat adjustments. My 2022 had these extras.

[@nickhansen8874]

Which trim level did you get?

[@Broadway789]

@@nickhansen8874 not sure?

[@nickhansen8874]

@@Broadway789 Was it LX (lowest-least expensive), EX, or SX Prestige (highest-most expensive)?

[@Broadway789]

@@nickhansen8874 it’s a Hybrid

[@Broadway789]

@@nickhansen8874 it has a key. A knob to change direction back and forth.

[@captured_agent5714]

Coworker just had her 2019 kia die this week. They just won't ever feel like a safe buy to me

[@NoWayJose3456]

Oh wow, good to know!

[@Moi_81]

My 2007 Toyota Yaris still runs. Messed up her Kia died so soon.

[@tyronejohn6291]

kia better value in all trims

[@baso452]

Unfortunately the advertised gas millage is a lie. My car has 3000 miles on it and it's averaging 28 MPG, driving mostly on ECO mode!. Also now that winter is here it is only getting 22 MPG! this is very disappointing 😶😶

[@Moi_81]

That’s good to know.

[@baso452]

Update to this, the car has 15000 miles on it now and avg is 30 mpg. Lots of Highway miles

[@odablast1]

It’s hard for hybrids to give an accurate mpg because it alternates between the gas and battery so much. Whenever you’re in ev mode you aren’t using gas so it doesn’t count that, so a better calculation is hours to empty gas tank

[@NileshR12]

0:32 I actually liked the design of the previous generation model. In some ways it looked more elegant & classy while still being distinctive for the segment it competes with. Styling can be subjective though so I disagree with you Mark

[@AxianTee]

Boring black FTW! You said it yourself, it's not a sportscar

[@naveenthemachine]

It’s already best in class. Because it’s Kia. They EXCEED expectations. The Koreans are KILLING IT🔥!!!! Only the Honda CRV has a chance to compete in the segment because it’s Honda. Honda Hyundai and Kia are the only truly competitive Asian brands

[@NileshR12]

Well the current RAV4 is actually still pretty competitive despite its age. It's still a nice CUV

[@naveenthemachine]

@@NileshR12 but it falls apart in every way. From exterior styling to interior design, materials quality, build quality, fit and finish, technology, space, cargo room, handling performance balance etc. Not to mention it seriously lags in powertrain refinement and quietness

[@thabzmad7265]

@@naveenthemachine Toyota customers don't care, it's still the number one selling across the globe.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@thabzmad7265 because sheeps buy Toyota and they don’t want to accept reality that other brand are better. Toyotas becoming like GM cheapening their vehicles across the board

[@matthewalexis]

Not really, I wouldn't consider the new CR-V as competitive option anymore.

[@GOLFADDICT65]

I have a major gripe..... I live in Alberta and was trying to find a sportage hybrid..which is impossible to find it seems..and if you do find one its 30% mark up from MRSP,..... Why would Kia do this to the customers ? times are tough as it is...I was ready to buy one ..so i went across the road to Nissan and ordered a 2023 Rogue Platimun.... will be here in a week and there was NO MARK UP.... Kia your getting a bad reputation in Alberta...

[@walkdontrunplz]

Mark up comes from the dealer, not the Manufacturer

[@Moi_81]

This isn’t a Kia issue but a dealer issue.

[@paulm6481]

Kia’s should look like Tellurides. Instead this thing is just weird. They will change again in couple years. Get a RAV-4 for happy life.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

I disagree. I like how Kia didn't make scale down version if each cars. Give me some personality! This Sportage does it. I don't want to blend in with the crowd. I want to stand out!

[@suspiciouswatermelon9238]

The front end stands out in a horrendous way. The back is decent

[@paulm6481]

Stay away from synthetic leather. It is made of oil. It is hot. Get cloth or leather. Cheap Kia’s.

[@utesichiban4009]

Idiot. All the manufacturers including Toyota and Lexus are putting synthetic leather in many of their vehicles.

[@Moi_81]

Agreed

[@billyrock8305]

🤮. Kia sucks! No thanks. Hard pass. 👎🏿

[@geftiler2112]

then why are you watching this?

[@billyrock8305]

@@geftiler2112 AI algorithms.

[@Moi_81]

@@billyrock8305You still don’t have to watch it just because it came into your feed.

[@billyrock8305]

@@Moi_81 If it says Kia I just delete. Pure automotive garbage

[@suspiciouswatermelon9238]

This car, subjectively, is the ugliest car in its class by far - that front end is something “only a mother could love”. It will not age well. The Kia Sportage’s exterior looks nicer. The interior looks decent though.