2023 KIA Sportage POV Test Drive - How Does The Redesigned Sportage Drive?

[@Warren-fi3gh]

I've had my X-line for over a month and I love it! Sunroof, leather & more. Best upgrade from a Soul to 2023 Sportage. No regrets!

[@mikec9077]

The seats aren’t leather their recycled plastics I think, Kia’s pretty vague

[@lorimcquinn3966]

It's nice to see a manufacturer who didn't jump on the CVT, price leader wagon, Kudos KIA for this and the USA assembly.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

thing is garbage

[@Frostb1te1995]

They are reliable to I love Kia

[@Jassysmooth88]

I have the SX prestige and I love it I traded in my Q5 Audi for one they ride sooo smooth it’s only been a week but Kia did it with this one😜

[@goharjamall90]

I cant believe you traded an Audi for a KIA,

[@Maxwell1989]

@@goharjamall90 well it says something about the quality in the ride it's almost Audi lever quality for less money

[@larryt5894]

What is your exterior/interior color combination?

[@Jassysmooth88]

@@goharjamall90 yes love it tho it’s not as fast as the Audi it’s def worth it

[@Jassysmooth88]

@@larryt5894 I have the blue with black interior

[@Malitubee]

My dream car. I will own one , one day. Sooner than I know it

[@parriswarren1003]

I have the 2023 In wolf grey I get alot of compliments on it people think it's something foreign lol I love it

[@rhymes3658]

?

[@Ahleeyuh]

Well, Technically It Is ❤ KIA Is South Korean ✨

[@mslisag2397]

Just purchased mine😍

[@tommylawson506]

I was hoping the interior might be better insulated. It can be hard to get an accurate impression from recordings, but it seems like the Tucson might be quieter? Definitely not terrible though.

[@Iegend17]

Honestly the same

[@alexandracummings2105]

I test drove this car & they are quiet inside. The drive is so smooth :)

[@Iegend17]

@@alexandracummings2105 I wasn’t lying lol

[@lorimcquinn3966]

@@Iegend17 Then it appears they're both loud.

[@alexandracummings2105]

@@lorimcquinn3966 well, I went with a Genesis gv70 and I’m in loveee you should check it out

[@Rev1314]

In terms of ride quality and smooth/soft suspension, between the latest Sportage, Tuscon, Rav4 and Rogue, how would you rank them in terms of comfortable ride quality and suspension?

[@Iegend17]

I am sorry it’s really hard. Honestly all are comfortable. The sportage is very well put together. Sportage and Tucson are very very similar since they are one company. But sportage feels little better Sportage Tucson Rav4 Rogue

[@Rev1314]

@@Iegend17 thx for your response! love your videos keep up the great reviews

[@Iegend17]

@@Rev1314 I appreciate that. Thank you!! :)

[@AuntieGlobal]

I just purchased my ‘23 Sportage and it back at the dealership a week later because it will not shift from part to any gear. I never had this issue with my other Sportage’s.

[@jgonzaga23]

Where is the lock button for the wheels when you are stuck?

[@cloveravalon444]

between Sportage, tuscon and cx 5, which one do you recommend for buying ne car?

[@alexanderbe85ab]

Tnks so much for this test drive 👍🏻

[@brianbardin9095]

When you plug in the phone into the USB for Apple Car Play, does it also charge??? Seems silly to have a wireless charge and the USB Charger at the same time

[@Iegend17]

Yes I agree with you and yes it does charge when you plug to CarPlay

[@michaels3003]

Not if two phones are riding in the car. Also, wired charging is quicker (some energy is lost during wireless charging). Two options are much better than one.

[@ardenpitt4599]

@@michaels3003 great 👍 point

[@joshuagassmann4053]

Just so you know the instrument cluster is 12.2 inches according to the website

[@JIMMY-ck1oe]

Compared with 2023 NISSAN ROGUE, which one is better?

[@izzyinsane_]

Kia. Better reliability and doesn’t have that trash CVT Nissan uses.

[@JIMMY-ck1oe]

@@izzyinsane_ I already bought new nissan rogue which i think is better than kia Nissan uses new CVT which is quite better than old nissan cvt

[@henrikkoukku2896]

Looks really COOL!. 👍🏼Good.😉

[@chhoons]

How long does it take to receive the car when you order it? It take more than 18 months here in S.Korea.

[@davestadt49]

Great reviewon the EX. Kia will give the ROGUE @ RAV 4, CRV some competition.

[@Iegend17]

Yes for sure. I passed by the dealership today and they were showing this one and the lx trim. I think people really like them. I really wanna film the lx so I hope it’s there lol

[@tweetybird1146]

Omg love Kia

[@minipandora22]

Very cool, I'd love to see the "off-road" version.

[@Iegend17]

Oh yes same. I will definitely review it

[@mrJay-hg6ep]

Also the off road phev, please.

[@Iegend17]

@@mrJay-hg6ep I wish I can but it’s a delaerships vehicle

[@Soul_Flow_]

, um....off-road of Sportage? Why? if you want to go off-road, get Wrangler or Bronco.

[@Iegend17]

@@Soul_Flow_ trueee lol

[@jackherzlich6504]

Mazda CX-5 or Sportage?

[@prymaat1360]

hello from peru i like your accent! it seems you are living in usa now but what country were you born in?

[@nostalgictamizhan2]

Ac blower motor failed in new Kia car. Seems like control module malfunction or bad relay in new sportage. Something to note. The most common causes for AC fan blower motor not working are blown fuse, bad relay, resistor or control module malfunction and faulty blower motor. However, a bad electrical connector or broken wire, or a defect in the climate control unit can also cause the blower motor to stop working

[@Iegend17]

Thank you for the info

[@SyxZen]

I think Kia just recalled the sportage for this..

[@bostonblackie9503]

The 2025 looks good but it does have a lot of plastic inside!

[@tsmatthx2]

I test drove one and used cruise control at like 60mph and got 37mpg

[@Iegend17]

That’s amaizng

[@eg8640]

Can you turn off the engine shut off?

[@evoemperor3776]

This thing is a winner but what is up with the mpg?

[@Iegend17]

Yes, sadly the MPG‘s are not really that good

[@Soul_Flow_]

this is amazing SUV!

[@saloesc8701]

What is the trim that does not have the giver shifter and has a wheel instead?

[@Iegend17]

I didn’t understand a thing lol

[@thefingerofgod69]

Europeans got the dial for their non hybrid versions. Americans will get the dial with the hybrid and plug-in hybrid.

[@NextGenGamer1]

In Europe, GT-Line and in some areas EX Style will get you the dial shifter. In USA apparently only hybrids

[@freespirit7879]

I’m so sick of these dealership not having anything Smfh.

[@Iegend17]

The factories not them

[@kevinw5887]

What’s your opinion of this vs the Seltos?

[@Iegend17]

Day and night. Seltos drives cheaper and doesn’t feel well put together as the sportage and of course it’s expected

[@kevinw5887]

@@Iegend17 that’s what I kinda figured. I have an xline coming in next week or two but they tried to sell me the Seltos today instead but I said nope I’ll wait for the xline. After watching this I’m glad I did.

[@Iegend17]

@@kevinw5887 yes not gonna lie i was impress. Has a similar driving like the Tucson but kinda has its own unique personality. I enjoyed driving it and expect it to drive this good especially l for a Kia. I drive bmw and Mercdes and this sportage Definitely refined

[@Y2M439]

O88,Z

[@wanghiskhan7345]

@@Iegend17 we have a Seltos EX AWD in the dealership is offering us nearly what we paid 2 years ago and we're test driving a sportage tonight, thanks for the information-- after 2 years the 2021 seltos does chug a bit, I can't imagine the sportage is being too much better since the horsepower isn't much higher, but we would hardly owe anything if we sell on go with and EX or SX sportage. Also I hate the dash, the glossy black is on my steering wheel and all the way across the center display to the passenger side, When the sun hits it, it's so damn bright

[@imran-ts1tu]

Top😉🥰

[@ofcbob6391]

No Adaptive Cruise on this EX trim? Bummer. Most all its competition has it at same trim level. Hate that piano black all over the console. Not a fan of the tiny controls for HVAC, makes you take our eyes off the road to do anything along that stupid strip of controls.

[@JJ-yh2qc]

What you like this engine its responsive? Its slow as hell. I took one for a ride and that was the deal breaker for me felt like I was driving in mud.

[@Iegend17]

Ok let me ask you a question, what car do you drive? Lambo? Dude this is a family suv. Middle class family suv what do you want? Everything in the segment is like this. Come on dude

[@JJ-yh2qc]

@@Iegend17 I have a family SUV and it doesn't drive like its in mud, its 2022 and there is zero excuse for a 2.5 to be so weak. There are plenty of economical engines out there that are in and can go in this family class and have more pep, Toyota, Honda. Kia's own Seltos a full step down has a peppy turbo so you come on Dude this aint no entry level vehicle.

[@etothej]

I have the 2022 Tucson, which I think has the same engine. It's also very slow, which wouldn't be bad if it got great gas mileage, but it doesn't.

[@Iegend17]

@@etothej yes that’s the down side about them

[@keyshawnrussell245]

@@etothej should’ve got the hybrid🤷🏾‍♂️

[@cuzimacubsfan]

Can that auto shut off be turn off ?

[@dMinaj11]

Yes it can.

[@Ronald1234ize]

Yo at least drive better. You got me a couple times whenever you turn into another road and lane.

[@Iegend17]

What do u mean? Tell me what min

[@AndrewRed]

how many rows

[@Iegend17]

2 :)

[@nostalgictamizhan2]

BEWARE of system failure in Kia in few weeks/months time. Lacks quality and service. I have personally experienced this. Does any one know if we had these kind of problems on Toyota or Honda? I should have opted for Toyota or Honda. But instead went with fancy “Kia Sportage 2023” and it’s not working now. I don’t know if it’s a quality issue or the way the dealership is taking care of new vehicles. But this is a serious issue for 40k worth car

[@Iegend17]

Not all cars are perfect. My Honda Accord had a misfire around 30k. a friend of mine had the same exact car and his fuel pumped failed at 20k. Hondas aren’t like they used to be and for Toyotas the only reason they are good cuz they are still using old technology. I haven’t herd anyone having an issue with their sportage more than 90% of comments say “I love my sportage” you just had a bad luck with yours and I am sorry to hear

[@Plague_Rat778]

The digital tach like that is so weird 🤣

[@Iegend17]

The more cars drive that have the more I don’t mind it. But yes you are right it’s little weird. I first seen it in the Tucson and didn’t like

[@Plague_Rat778]

@@Iegend17 I don't mind it either honestly. It's just weird haha, my gf is thinking of getting a new car soon (has a 2001 Ford explorer sport) and she likes the Sportage. If pricing and stuff works out I'll def have to get her to look at the 2023. I just know she won't like that gauge, though thankfully you can change it.

[@Plague_Rat778]

@@Iegend17 great videos btw! Haven't seen any reviewers in CT so it's cool seeing places I know on your POV drives.

[@Iegend17]

@@Plague_Rat778 Hahhaa trust me she won’t mind it. If she’s coming from an old car to something new with a lot of technology she won’t say anything hahha.

[@Iegend17]

@@Plague_Rat778ahh you are from CT. That’s pretty cool! Today was beautiful. Warmest day so far

[@rafalpgresiak629]

It’s very nice suv what’s kills it it’s the engine it’s too weak 189 horsepower this day it’s very slow

[@juujuubees379]

Sounds like a lot of road noise

[@dirtydeeds2012]

Which you prefer this or nissan rogue

[@Iegend17]

This tbh. The rogue looks nicer but the sportage drives better. I didn’t try the turbo engine in the sportage. But overall the driving the sportage felt better and more solid

[@AlexThorn]

Aye..... That road noise though....

[@Iegend17]

Honestly it’s just my camera

[@AlexThorn]

@@Iegend17 OK. I'm actually scheduled for test drive Thursday

[@rextundar1988]

@@AlexThorn how was the road noise when you test drove it?

[@AlexThorn]

@@rextundar1988 Surprisingly Quiet.

[@leftlane1405]

Digital RPM looks super confusing.

[@carlymatthias8219]

Can the digital dash set be changed to the analog version?

[@juliusseizure2673]

@@carlymatthias8219 Yes

[@nameless-og]

That truck was not happy with your total failure to yield 🤣

[@Iegend17]

What min lol?

[@nameless-og]

@Legend17 ohh shoot, I can't remember now, it was the blue Silverado with a trailer when you were changing directions to head back. 🤫😆

[@nameless-og]

@Legend17 thanks for the video BTW 👍 (This was more of the footage I was looking for over all the other sportage videos)

I did not understand if it is nice and responsive. You did not say that enough 😂

[@Iegend17]

Haha my apologies. I am working on not repeating myself too much

@@Iegend17 no need to apologize, I was just joking man. Great video, helped me a lot to make my mind. Thank you

[@Iegend17]

@ glad to hear thank you!

[@paintwesley]

Just ordered one today 50k at the end of the day...rip off

[@togurilee1548]

Honestly, it's like Kia just tossed everything at the drawing board... it's only a little fugly

[@christiangallardo6203]

I have one

[@hashimghumman]

It's 2.0 Engine? Or something else

[@Iegend17]

I mentioned it in the video. Did you watch the video lol?

[@ontarioman6301]

2.5

[@draganducic1942]

2023/made sept.2021/?

[@Iegend17]

What

[@morethanben]

North American thing, it's weird. It's really just a 2022 model for the rest of the world, but 2023 in the States.

[@Iegend17]

@@morethanben not right. You don’t know how cars are made. They make them a year before the actual year. That’s how it’s done. I bought my accord in November 2017 and it was a 2018

[@issavibez394]

That is very ugly not sure why many say its nice

[@samt7785]

It looks Bmwish and Audish inside.

[@Iegend17]

I think the designer used to work for bmw

[@shaneandersen1316]

Horrible vehicle

[@taniosnaddour]

Enjoy it before Kia sends you a notice that your engine will soon blow up and you need to install a nock sensor. 😆😆😆

[@514ZBig]

I’m happy someone said it! 😂

[@taniosnaddour]

@Ashley Parrott this will not fix the issue. Only will tell you when it is happening.

[@Arturo124]

Enrich your vocabulary to describe your feelings in a car with a professional lingvo, this "nice and soft", "nice and sturdy" is so uninfomrative and woman-like....

[@Iegend17]

Wow you are sexist women!

[@Arturo124]

@@Iegend17 I hope you do better, otherwise they won't give you money

[@allentoyokawa9068]

trash car

[@Jassysmooth88]

😂 I love mine and I came from a 2018 Audi Q5