2023 Kia Sportage PHEV review // Clearly the PHEV to beat?

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

Your enthusiasm for this Kia is contagious. Want one.😊

[@champ5029]

Great video, guys. USA here. You guys are winning Up North! Down here we have fewer features, no incentives, and $6000 market adjustment. Plenty of us placed orders, based on the previous $7500 incentives. Poof💨! Gone! We’ve enjoyed ours for 1 month, with no real issues until 2 days ago, when we experienced a very dangerous situation in my 2023 Sportage PHEV X-Line. I was going 65 mph, on the highway, and activated cruise control. The car set the cruise speed to 110mph on its own, and began to accelerate. Cruise worked fine before and after the 10 minute period, when the car wanted to go 110mph. Kia was notified and have received my video of the occurrence. They have contacted me already and I am awaiting further follow up.

[@champ5029]

@Hugh M. video already sent to Kia. They call me back in less than a day. Awaiting follow up, this week. Very scary.

[@traxxi2003]

I have to be honest; watching your reviews is so refreshing!!! The format you both follow while filming your videos is very structured, easy to follow and most importantly it includes all the information that us consumers need when researching vehicles we are considering buying. I specially love how you always include numbers for the US market. Defiently the best KZbin vehicle review channel!!! Well done Zach and Andrea!!

[@Motormouth...]

Thank you so much!

[@UgoIgo]

I couldn't agree more with Jose's response and we both were watching yesterday coincidentally... Saturday thus. 👍 I further wish to add my consideration on Andrea's & Zach's share of their views on this Canadian model. I just want to have a new fresh & recent review like this was coz I want to be updated yet again as DD in preparing myself prior to fetching my GT-PlusLine (Top trim) with All Season 19" tyres and outfitted with the electric retractable towhook (KIA model). Another thing are the rear lights, our version (Dutch in Europe) are full LED too as oppose to the Americas version. My "KIA Ora"... I've already chosen to ordain her this name (a Kiwi cultural greet), is a 2022 model that was ordered in March and it has already arrived in October 20th. I fundamentally wished & requested to have it delivered in January 2023 but was earlier informed that it may be in December (lucky me) while I wanted a month later... Reading from many FB Groups grouching away on their loooong waits (avg 8-18 months), I changed my request and accepted the Christmas package instead. It helped me saved two full months of Lease payment as a result... Yayyy!!! So, November it became and this 30th it shall be. In conclusion, I'm a 70 y.o. Retiree that testdrove the EV6 325 bhp too in Sept 2021and decided the Sportage is the choice over the Tucson, Santa Fe, EV6 & Ioniq5 as well. This model is adequate for just me and my wife and the two Puggies (H&H) partying behind in their given boot parlour. Why the PHEV one then asked and not the full EVs...? We don't travel much as of late and no need for a fast revver either hence, comfort and safety features to meet our traffic we have in Europe and esp. the charging costs and looonggg queues at the charge terminals on the highways... with all these considerations accounted, a PHEV is the right choice for Seniors, esp. when we have our own "Easee Home" (Norwegian model) charge terminal with 7,5m cable installed inside our garage and with load balancing coupled to it, FOC energy is plugged out from our 60x PVs @315kWh each. Hopefully never to use or depend on the highway chargers for the next 5 years of Lease but we opted the 3-years to be in time for the next generation for a full EV model. Luv both yr reviews with greetz from The Netherlands...

[@spanish_fly10]

I agree! They are excellent!

[@daprinceomar]

I bought this exact phev and trim but in matte grey last week. And i freaking love it!!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Fantastic, congratulations!

[@terryprice4367]

@@andreaspencer9813 You're in the U.S., obviously. Try waiting 2 1/5 years in Canada. Matte gray is not an option in Canada.

[@jasony893]

Personally, you guys are the best, everything is clear and answer most of my questions, keep going.

[@denault3985]

Good luck getting a Kia Sportage PHEV SUV, always sold out! I know my brother wants one for his retirement car.

[@Smoothsounds88]

You two do a great job delivering this content.

[@stephdee311]

I just picked up my Sportage PHEV three days ago. Love it!!

[@abelduran9710]

Whats your mpg?

[@gtiworks]

Another great review! Agreed! If you can get your hands on a Rav4 Prime, get it! it can be driven like a pure EV most of the time with its heat pump and stronger electric motors. Not to mention amazing resale value for the Prime. Sportage looks way more stylish and upscale than Rav4 Prime. With its amazing value, who cares if the ICE has to turn on when heating the cabin. Sportage PHEV truly give you a lot bang for the buck! well, can't get any of these vehicles anyways.. the wait time is ridiculous. we consumers nowadays don't get to choose the cars. We take whoever wants to sell the car to us,

[@gregp.7148]

That's why you hang onto your existing car longer! These days you are also being hit with a 6-7% interest rate if you finance/lease most new vehicles. In 4 years you pay another 25% of the car's value to the manufacturer! That's just insane. Not worth buying (ie leasing/financing) a new car these days. And very few of us have the $40-50-60k to buy them outright.

[@SariAlShammari]

Ask your toyota dealer about the wait time for the Prime, mine said 3-4 years 🤣

[@bertssuggests]

@@SariAlShammari , here the salesman said to me 5 years for the Rav4 Prime!

[@paulkerr9260]

Got mine today! Same color, X-Line AWD. GREAT RIG!!!

[@abbynardo2101]

I'm picking mine up on June 3. Can't wait! Since I live in North Carolina, I don't think the lack of heat pump will be a problem since it's only really cold here about 3 months a year. So excited!

[@jeffb.6642]

I've heard the story about the pissing contest for the navigation system preventing wireless Android auto before. The solution is simple: On first press of the Nav button, give drivers the choice which system they want to use by default going forward! I absolutely love the Wireless Android Auto in my Tucson and wouldn't want to go without it.

[@barry28907]

We bought the oh-so-similar Sorento PHEV back in June, and we are generally very happy with it. The obvious advantage of the Sorento is the third row. The subtle disadvantage: We have a 60-pound dog and she has some trouble staying on the 2nd-row captain's seat when we take a hard corner. I think she'd be more comfortable (and safer) on a 2nd row bench.

[@stephenhendricks103]

You are SO right. We have a 2018 Sorento that's my wife's driver and the family's long distance cruiser. It's a top trim SX with numerous bells and whistles and my wife loves it. We've considered replacing it with the new PHEV version but nixed the idea when it became apparent that our 60+ lb 4 footed family member would have difficulty in the 2nd row captain chairs. And for some unfathomable reason KIA now offers a bench seat in only the lowest trims of the non-hybrid Sorento models. The Sportage may well be an option but it's certain we won't be purchasing our third Sorento.

[@Hikebike365]

Buy a dog hammock and make a bench with plywood sheet and foam.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@Hikebike365 Or buy another vehicle, a choice made by many consumers in response to a failure to offer a second row bench seat in any but the least expensive trim.

[@Hikebike365]

@@stephenhendricks103 for sure....I thought you owned it already

[@smekkes]

This will probably be my next car, currently driving Kia Optima phev. I live in southern Sweden, and during winter we can get -20­C. For me its a sport to drive the 35 min to work in the cold w/o starting the engine for heat. I did buy socks with heating. hehe. Over the last 2 years my average is 2.2L gas /100km Great channel btw, just found it :)

[@markd8469]

Excellent Review again Zach and Andrea. You guys are the best. I enjoy all your reviews

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you, we really appreciate the support, glad you are enjoying the channel.

[@3crowsfarm16]

We've got a deposit down and waiting for the call for dealer! Really encouraged by your video. Our runner up is the Outlander but i think it'll be much more expensive and we don't like how it feels big. Would love to cross shop w upcoming Niro EV, but living in the Kootenays we appreciate awd and ground clearance

[@neos4517]

Any idea how long the wait time is?

[@3crowsfarm16]

@@neos4517 not really Dealer figures this year, but they are guessing

[@jtoth1234summer]

I agree with Zack, for what they are charging for the vehicle's, most all of them nickel dime you to death. If their is such a thing as a bargain, this one comes the closest. Great review

[@terryprice4367]

I just called the local Kia dealership and was told the wait time for this vehicle is 2-2 1/2 years. They aren't even compiling a waiting list for at least 3 mos. I called Kia Canada and expressed my dismay. They have noted my concerns.

[@kurtpenner2362]

Glad you addressed the heat pump issue. Are the ventilated seats air conditioned or just blowing cabin air? Can't wait for you review of the Mazda CX-70.

[@andrewthaboss6643]

cx 70? LOOOL that won't be here for at least a year and a half

[@kurtpenner2362]

@@andrewthaboss6643 So?

[@andrewthaboss6643]

@@kurtpenner2362 I'm just suprised at thr statment is all

[@benhaze1010]

Good review. I too find that the Sportage is one of the most interesting PHEV offerings available right now but one thing not discussed here about the lack of heat pump is that in any kind of moderately colder weather you apparently never get in pure EV mode. People who want to experience the full EV mode shortly usually don't get to do it while other brands (with heat pumps) have no issue with it. Also the most generous rebate program in Canada (Quebec) penalizes the Korean twins due to its small battery.

[@chefgav1]

Mitsubishi Outlander has a bigger battery

[@gregkramer5588]

I have been waiting for this since the tease a few days ago! :-)

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you, that's great to hear!

[@jbtubman]

Another fine review, and you were bang-on at the very end when you said to put your name on a list and wait. My order for its Hyundai twin, the Tucson PHEV, was placed on November 19, 2021, shortly before Hyundai Canada stopped taking orders for them. Hyundai Canada's most recent update to me said it would get built in December 2022 (then shipped from Korea). The build date slipped three times since the order was placed. I would imagine that Sportage PHEV purchasers will be in for an even longer wait.

[@JoeHartman80]

Just bought one yesterday and pick up this week! 🤗🤗

[@Syrinx-Priest]

Another excellent review! I've really been waiting for this one. I put down a deposit for one of these in late July (in the US) and no word yet. I also put a deposit on a Rav4 Prime, so it's good to know that whichever gets here first, I'm getting a great vehicle.

[@paulira7407]

Depending on which state you live in, I'm going to say you will likely get the Kia before you get the Rav4 Prime. I have a 2021 Rav4 Prime and I was going to sell my Prime in order to get the 2022 Rav4 Prime XSE but I live in Texas. There is a guy on YT who has an updated list of Toyota dealers in the US and the amount of Rav4 Prime's that each dealer has received so far. Texas is a state that doesn't get that many Rav4 Prime's and therefore it looks like I'm stuck with my 2021 Rav4 Prime. I'm not complaining because it's a very good vehicle but I really wanted the 2022 Rav4 Prime XSE. I suppose I should feel lucky that I even got a Prime in the first place at MSRP in Texas last year.

[@chasewebb4377]

Love the review! Im actually going in to order one in the morning tomorrow!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Wow, amazing! .Glad you loved the review too.

[@chasewebb4377]

@@andreaspencer9813 2 to 4 month wait, so not too bad! Thanks for giving so much insight while I was shopping around. Your reviews are always down to earth and cover things that actually matter

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@chasewebb4377 That is really good for wait time, you'll have it soon. Really glad to hear that our reviews helped you narrow your vehicle down, thanks for the positive feedback.

[@nvrsrndr4604]

Just killed my Rav 4 Prime order and contacted Kia. Bam ........Savings in da pocket and tons more features. Ya gotta Lv it!!

[@tomdrummy4984]

Ahhhh, the Sportahhhhhge. 👍. Great review……great value !

[@andreaspencer9813]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@westcoastY2K]

Spoke to local dealership. You can’t order a Sportage PHEV. I then followed up with Kia Canada who confirmed dealers are NOT taking factory orders for the PHEV. You can wait for what’s sent to the dealers that’s built by Kia and have it allocated however that’s 18-24months due to the backlog of orders Kia is trying to fill. Why advertise a vehicle that you can’t buy!!?

[@gs98999]

Don’t worry, 100% evs coming In 12 model years 😂😂😂 what a joke

[@crystalborne8315]

Absolutely right!! My biggest concern is that by the time your turn comes around, you've already watched Andrea & Zach's review for the 2024/2025 models & you'll realize that you've wasted your time and deposit, waiting for a car that no longer provides the same value that you initially placed the deposit for.

[@simonliu1728]

I think part of the reason why it’s delayed is because there is a big lawsuit going on towards Hyundai/Kia. Apparently there’s been many car thefts.

[@12PDeny]

If you have a good trade in, you wont wait 24 months.

[@jamescarel5520]

It’s a big scam from the auto industry I swear.why are they even advertising new models when they can’t produce 🤷‍♂️?

[@PHOTOCONVENTION]

I was at a Toyota dealership in Edmonton yesterday. They told me the rav4 prime is going for $70k now. Nuts! I could get a lifetime of gas for that premium over a gas rav.

[@robertduklus6555]

no kidding

[@Motiahmed330]

I think these cars will be viable only after supply issue are fixed.

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

A total joke right 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ who on earth pays $70K for a frigging RAV4 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@jamesshort5682]

Another fantastic offering from Hyundai/KIA. Like you guys, I have seen many of them around my city (Ottawa) as well. I think the colour makes a big difference...I think it looks terrific in white and red. Will this electrified technology trickle down into smaller vehicles i.e. Seltos size?

[@ginoscarpaleggia7019]

Im on waiting list for A prime rav4. This Sportage PHEV is really tempting. No heat pump and in Quebec. Not a deal breaker to me i think but overall consumes more than prime. But holy cow the value you get from Sportage is out of this world.

[@AlainLafleche1]

I bought the phev with metallic grey !! waiting for it !! Great review

[@kellingtonlink956]

This CUV is perfect for those who don’t want to pay the Toyota premium, like for the RAV4 Prime or cannot FIND one… or wait for one. Thanks for the video.

[@gs98999]

I thought they were the same price? Also seems you can’t order the Kia phev anymore either

[@kellingtonlink956]

After options. Which KIA comes with a lot of equipment.. offering a better value. That is before long term reliably and the inevitable trade-in (that Bank of Toyota typically pays better).

[@starseedfilms]

This was very informative and helped me decide on the base model. Thank you!

[@mrq1701]

I ordered mine two days ago. I'm in New Mexico. Lets see how long it takes to come in. I was told 5-8 months by the dealership. I signed an agreement with a $700 addendum over MSRP, which includes additional weatherization parts, like mud guards, cargo mat, and floor mats.

[@ryancraig2795]

I've had my Hybrid EX Sportage for about a month now, and I'm generally happy with it. Wondering if I should have held out for the PHEV model. One thing I haven't heard any reviewer mention is that the heated windshield wire grid is noticeable at night around oncoming headlights. Also the EX model's non projector LED headlights aren't the greatest.

[@bradmanmisera2689]

Great review thank you! Just have to call the dealer now and see how long the wait to get could be 😊

[@hoanglai3646]

Fantastic review as usual! Great job guys 👏🏻

[@vicp8772]

I like the different looks. Priced fine w great features esp as a base. Rav4s r going for 70$. Honda review this for ur NEW crv refresh. There is a market ur missing out. Well done u 2

[@leegg2033]

Makes sense using the internal combustion engine for heat. The gas mileage will be higher during winter months. That’s the trade off. No heat pump. We need heat for Canadian winter’s.

[@nickolastiguan]

It actually doesn’t make sense to use ICE for heat in a PHEV. Not sure if you have a hybrid, but even in extreme cold, the engine will turn itself off when the ECU thinks it is not needed; so it can take a long time to get heat. heat pump on the other hand = more efficient and almost instant heat. Not having a Heat pump was probably just a cost cutting decision.

[@timphillips4147]

Been looking forward to this one Andrea, did Zack have a fevered brow as you were putting the car through its early pulling power? 😉 Kia pack tons of goodies into their fleet of models. Value is so competitive it's unreal 😫 considering a Kia car is a no brainer in my opinion.

[@ivaharryjohnson6970]

I love Zack's question "am I in heat?"

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

In Europe, we get the Sportage PHEV as a short wheelbase version, made in Slovakia.

[@nikolayrayanov2895]

Yeah, the short wheelbase version definitely makes the vehicle less preferable. If they were selling the long wheel base in Europe, I would ordered it, but Rav4 offers more space.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@nikolayrayanov2895 I see they have the long wheelbase version in North America, Russia, Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

[@nikolayrayanov2895]

@@DaveDVideoMaker Yeah, but not in Europe :(

[@robbilton9006]

So I saw in another review that the heat pumps stop working at -3 anyway. Think it was on the new Outlander. Heat pumps don't provide instant heat like resistive element. So if you want defrost you still need ice or resistive heat available anyway.

[@lpmeteora2006]

Excellent review! You should also note the design differences between USA and Canada front bumpers and grilles! (USA = XLine with the Telluride inspired lower bumper)

[@ericm4840]

I am using the Motorola MA1 wireless car play dongle on my Buick Regal TourX and I have found it works very well.

[@hutchfromba]

Seems to be a great vehicle for most active seniors.

[@Zbeeeb]

I put a deposit on a corolla cross hybrid…IM cancelling my order and placing an order on this one 👌

[@MrBinmonkeys]

Most Hyundais and KIAs (even the gas only versions) have a PTC heater (electric grid heater) for instant heat output so a heat pump isn't really necessary. They list in in their specs but I wonder why they don't advertise this more. Few competitors have it in their vehicles.

[@PreludeSon]

You both are awesome! Thank you so much for this review!

[@cyph3r.427]

Just reserved ours! So excited!

[@mannythegoodguy]

Bravo KIA. Well done. Nice SUV, with beautiful interior with buttons and above all NO CVT. FANTASTIC.

[@jcsdesign]

Great offering in the compact SUV segment. A few things I can't understand with the packaging is that you can get the red leather seats in the HEV but you cannot get it with the PHEV. When you get the PHEV, you get 19" wheels but you don't get that with the HEV. They are exactly the same vehicle other than one being a plug in version. Why don't they offer the same features??

[@Professor.Joe1]

Based on part on your previous review of the Sportage hybrid, I bought the PHEV in late August. More than a month in now and I love it. The styling details make it feel more high end based on the price. in fact, prior to this summer's skyrocketing gas prices, I was considering a 2018-20 Volvo XC60 Inscription. While not exactly the same particularly the screen, it seems that Kia was riffing off the interior of the XC60 Inscription. The features for the price are hard to beat. plenty of room for what we'll need and my accumulated average is about 119 mpg. Kia hit a home run here

[@andreaspencer9813]

Wow, congratulations, so glad you are enjoying it!

[@amit_dhami]

Good review. Nice job. Thanks!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you so much!

[@Demobot1]

I am waiting to see how the 2023 Outlander stacks up.

[@klogs5717]

Great review Zack and Andrea. I see you guys are the first to do a review on this new phev, locally at least. I am on a pre order list for one of these. Just wondering if you’ve heard a release date yet?

[@mdnasimmahmudbhuiyan5123]

Awesome Review!!!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@dvanremortel]

Another hit out of the park review !!!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@yodathejedi]

One thing that is awesome at least here in Sweden, I think it's one of the best features. The brightest light has 'pixel led', it turns sections off so the other cars you meet does not get the bright light in their eyes.

[@DavidDLee]

I prefer the Tucson PHEV, mainly because it is cheaper in the US by over 3K, also because it is a bit smaller. I do like the Sportage grille better and the larger infotainment is nice. Don't need the sunroof. The Sportage price gets close to the RAV4 Prime, with more standard features. The Prime has a better electric range, electric only power and better highway efficiency. None of these get the federal incentive anymore. Tucson PHEV seems to exist only on paper or I can't find one anywhere in a 250 mile radius.

[@Syrinx-Priest]

I also prefer the Tucson PHEV, but they only sell it in certain states. I don’t think the Kia has the same state restrictions.

[@farcinue]

It’s funny that ventilated seats are standard in Canada where it is colder than most of the US. I like the looks of this Kia over the Tucson, but I like the Santa Fe’s more upright looks the best.

[@daviddennis8642]

Thank you Zack and Andrea for doing great reviews which include your experienced all important driving impressions and comparisons. This aspect is all the more important as of late with the scarcity of vehicles and its corresponding fewer test driving opportunities for most of us car buying public.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@Motormouth...]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tommiehl677]

The reviews are very thorough. My concern with KIA is the mechanical problems with the engine after a year or so. I’ve read there are problems. What have you heard about the long term reliability? What about the batteries catching fire?

[@papaagidi2838]

And you guys have done a fantastic reviews

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you, really glad you are enjoying them!

[@changxu3718]

I live in San Francisco Bay Area. I purchased this exact trim a month ago and have been testing fuel efficiency. With full charging it can be driven just like a electric car, the engine never needs to be activated so crazyly high MPG. But when out of electricity, it only reaches to around 25 on highway, and 30 on city streets. I dont understand, I have been driving very conservatively. And the official number of Kia for this PHEV without electricity is around 35 mpg and I can only get around 25-30. I wonder if other owners have same problem?

[@bruce3412]

It seems to be a very nice vehicle, but what i am worried about is the 1.6l 4 cylinder engine. Hard to say how it would hold up in the long run, and expenses to maintain. Any thoughts?

[@jasoncormier49]

Great review as usual. We ordered(Oct 21) the Sorento PHEV. It's due to arrive first q of 23. Not taking price into consideration, would you rather the Sorento PHEV SX or the Sportage SX PHEV?

[@Motormouth...]

Same hybrid system and based on a shared platform. With the market they way it is, buy the one you can get...

[@447L]

If you have dogs don’t get the Sorrento. The bench seat is so important for transporting the dogs.

[@ctclardy]

One of the most interesting autos of the year... as Zack says, this may be the best value for 2023... their only problem is they do not offer very many color combination (interior-exterior) choices... another problem we have in our location, and I feel it is very important, is the franchise dealer has a mediocre rep according to customer reviews, whereas, the Hyundai franchise has a well above acceptable rep... that is very important for both knowledgable sale's help and for future service.

[@chriskimber7179]

I saw a review of one in matt forest green and beige and it looked super sharp

[@ctclardy]

@@chriskimber7179 If you go on the Kia site and pull up Build a Plug-in Hybrid Sportage you will find no such colors... the only green is a Jungle Green exterior which you can get a black or sage green interior... the only interior colors they offer are sage green and black and you can only get the sage green interior with the Jungle Green exterior... so, your only interior choice for any other offered exterior color is black... maybe that will change for 2024.

[@jjakkad]

Great review!

[@powerguymark]

I really have grown fond of your reviews. I just have trouble trusting South Korean quality control. Anyway I've got to ask, why are you so happy when you find out vehicles have a standard transmission over an ecvt? I understand standard CVT transmissions typically are substandard from the get-go as far as longevity and reliability goes, but in hybrid vehicles, especially Toyota hybrid vehicles the ECTV is bulletproof and you have no mechanical drivetrain to maintain or wear out especially in an all-wheel drive vehicle. I guess I'm asking why you prefer a 6-speed transmission so often. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@jeffb.6642]

More often than not CVTs make the car feel a lot slower than horsepower numbers suggest, especially when it comes to passing power on the highway. The result is an uninspired, boring, lazy feeling engine.

[@sureshot8399]

This is a great review, but actually trying to find one to buy in January 2024 is a real problem. I have been to three dealers here in BC and been told waits are 3-4 months, 7-8 months and 3-4 YEARS! Currently trying to figure out if it makes sense to try and buy one in Alberta. Either way......I think they are being very optimistic to say that this base car is doable for under $0k with rebates. Just isn't the case.

[@NomadicSoftwareDev]

I saw one for sale on a dealer website last week and was able to buy it the next day. It was a cancelation. Someone ordered then couldn’t complete financing when their car came in, so the dealer posted it in their website for sale. Had to pay a dealer markup though 😅 I’d suggest checking dealer websites regularly for cancelations like this. This was the third I found in a week.

[@sureshot8399]

@@NomadicSoftwareDev Yeah, they are out there, but like you said, they all attract a hefty markup. This is why I said it is optimistic to expect to pay MSRP. I bought one too and took delivery last week. It's a nice car, but the dealer markup sours your view of the dealer as you are well aware that they are simply ripping you off and that isn't a good basis for an ongoing relationship let alone buyer loyalty. I bought from Kia South Vancouver and they were mediocre at best. The car wasn't even charged and had 1km of EV range when we picked it up. It only had 15km on the clock, so was clearly new, but they just couldn't be bothered to prep the car properly.

[@ajaygupta111smit]

Love your videos.. please do u have any idea/ input regarding the availability/delivery timeline for the year 2024 for PHEV SX here in Canada…

[@SilentGenY2060]

Hello from Vancouver 😊 Been looking for this, Thank you. Want to see if there is real world stats what happens when battery is over or we go long drive , is this still worth it ?

[@AH-yf5pz]

I was going to try to get this but ended up with the Seltos. The Seltos gives me everything I need and is just as good or better in gas than my Forte was.

[@gregp.7148]

Love the quirky new looks of this new Sportage! (Much, much better than the Tucson) Excellent packaging!

[@sharkhark]

I'm also confused at best to get hybrid or PHEV as I'm beginning to notice alot of hybrids get better mileage if your not always plugged in for PHEV. Sounds like you have to regularly plug in or you'd be better off with straight hybrid

[@nwmusic2010]

Kia kills it again!

[@sehajpreetsingh4177]

Damn! I'm a Honda/Toyota guy, and I'm tempted. So much vehicle for the price.

[@msbgone]

Spor-Tage, is that really the way to pronounce it or is that the Canada way? :) How does it overall compare to the EV6? Guess I should watch the rest of the vid... Oh never mind, it has the same EV6 swappable heat/entertainment.... Can you tell me the HP when the battery is dead/out?

[@gs98999]

I believe it’s pronounced like that everywhere in the world expect USA lol

[@msbgone]

@@gs98999 lol!!! probably!!

[@msbgone]

@ ahahah, we have a shor tage of parts to make the cars... lol....

[@gs98999]

Vast majority of people pronounce Willys (jeep) wrong too.

[@Duncan-Mac-Raven]

I'm looking for driving from Oregon to Texas and back, so I'm curious about the ability to road trip in a PHEV.

[@swiftadventurer]

ya, taking eyes off the road to operate controls...my biggest beef on controls: Why the heck doesn't modern tech evolve to make things easier rather than adding input time? For decades we operate air/heat/radio with dials, so when new tech comes along why wouldn't they think of systems that would make it faster, easier, more intuitive? They don't; instead, this auto tech age actually increases time required to operate, which increases time with eyes off the road to operate the most frequently used controls. CRAZY! The big knobs on the latest Rav4 is a step back but in the right direction.

[@ragiwarmbear]

I am really looking at this car, I drive a Kia Rondo and want the Phev. How does it deal with Montreal winters with -20 C and colder at times? I hear the Outlander wont works below -20C

[@artistnyc123]

Andrea's the best!

[@Kindness808]

Man...I REALLY like that! I like that so much more than the new Hyundai Tucson.

The highest model also has the HDA2 (Highway Drive Assist 2).

[@hikergrrl]

Do you have any intel into when ordering will actually start for the PHEV? I notice the compare trim, which had the PHEV info in it, has now disappeared from the site. So they are doing something....

[@vic7917]

Sportage maybe a good car but the market is crazy. The marked up is 10K plus other dealer fee even just on a gas model. I will stay with my 5 years old car a long long time.

[@kombatantlair]

Ordered the HEV back in May, and still no car here in Toronto; my dealership keeps on informing me about the delays in production. I imagine this will be the same. I wonder if people that order this now will get their car before the 2024 models are out, the way the market is.

[@crystalborne8315]

I was recently at a dealership in north Toronto and was told that the waiting time for one of these is 1.5-2 years!!

[@kombatantlair]

@@crystalborne8315 I always wondered; with waiting times like that, what do you do? Is it like, 2024, and you buy top dollar for a model which is essentially two years old and a couple of revisions have already been out?

[@TurfSurf]

The problem is that we can’t find any here in CA, and if the dealers had any, they charge 5 to 10 grand markups.

[@CodeDonut]

only thing missing from the PHEV is a spare tire.. guess i'll go for the regular hybrid since it comes with that.

[@robertpreston2770]

This and the Sportage Hybrid are great SUV option sif you could get one without a huge markup and a decent timeframe, which seems just about impossible in most of the U.S. I wanted one, but just bought a used Ford Fusion Hybrid to bide my time until this or something similar is more readily available.

[@AUniqueHandleName444]

When the adaptive cruise control is on in EV mode, does it switch to using gas on its own?

[@sharkhark]

This is taking over the running for my next vehicle. I was looking at a RAV4 hybrid to be my new vehicle to replace older Venza but as the market continues to be unsteady for waiting times the rav4 have me thinking how dated and behind the times it is especially interior. Just can't do it. But this ridiculous toggle between ventilation and radio is just plain stupid when I go back and forth alot in winter using controls for radio, heat etc. The WIRELESS unavailable Android auto is again. Stupid. I can't buy a vehicle for the next decade and be frustrated. I can't seem to figure out what I'm getting. This could have been a homerun.

[@okemonaoke5960]

I won't need the heat pump because my car is parked in a heated garage in the winters. The top trim is the best bang for your money especially after the tax rebate

[@chuckwalla2967]

You know how they say to stop charging at 80% in order to prolong the battery life in EV's? Is it same with the plug-in hybrid batteries?

[@Motormouth...]

You can adjust the amount up to 100%

[@chuckwalla2967]

@@Motormouth... But is it recommended or considered a good practice to stop at 80^?

[@skylerfrankum7717]

Should dealers in Canada (Ontario) be expecting they're first shipments and/ or test models coming in quite soon then?

[@ktpinnacle]

So here was are a year later. Did KIA give the consumer wireless car play yet?

[@muhammadharits2593]

Better than rav4, CRV, cx5, Xtrail and hyundai Tucson 😊😊

[@conorbrandt535]

Can you set the dash display to the analog-type speedometres on this EX-Premium model?

[@alielectro321]

can you please tell the colour of the car used in this video? Is it lunar silver? Or penta metal?