30 Years of Kia Sportage! All 5 generations driven!

[@PhineasPhlob]

Watching the video I kept thinking about how much effort must have been involved in making it 😮 Good work!

[@furiousdriving]

thanks, it was one of the most involved one Ive done

[@Jam3sA]

I'm not a big SUV guy, but what really jumps out to me is how much I prefer the previous generation to the new one, both inside & out

[@jontaylor1652]

I agree.

[@maxidyne]

Nice little history on the Sportage! I remember the generation 1 pretty well; we had a local dealer that sold them. They sold pretty good for the first year or so. It was cheap, roomy and used by young families. Great video Matt!

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

Nice to finally (almost) see someone looking at some Korean classic cars. What a great set of reviews.

[@jonp5641]

My favourite is the gen 1. I hate how cars have become so complicated.

[@zzhughesd]

It’s Matt High Peak. DejaVu. Did the VVC thermo housing work/hold. Breaking going into the NEC???

[@furiousdriving]

yes, made it home and is still good

[@mpersad]

You can see the influence of the original Toyota RAV4 in the Sportage and the fact that is a body on frame design really emphasises that. I know that compact SUVs are everywhere these days, but at least Kia were there at the start and have the heritage to deliver a good product in the current day. Excellent video Matt, but then they always are!

[@Phil-1969]

We have a 68plate Sportage, best car we have owned, 66000 miles and still on its original break pads , we have had the car from new , never had a problem with it , totally reliable, and pulls my caravan very well

[@Farney-gy1qo]

The mk1 steering wheel, dash, instruments and switches look very similar to the 2001 Ford Ranger.

[@davidhinkson8856]

In the early days Kia was connected to Mazda and the Ranger was a rebadged Mazda so that is understandable.

[@Farney-gy1qo]

@@davidhinkson8856 I just realised that😅. Mazda B2500😉.

[@cme2cau]

The indicator side thing is interesting. Here in Australia, there is no mandate. So my Citroën is indicators left, my wife's Toyota is indicators right. You get used to it, although I occasionally indicate with the wipers!

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

A fantastic video Matt, a Fantastic multi test, think for me I would have a Mark 1, Mark 3 and a Mark 5, it's amazing to see how they have evolved in the last 30 years and makes me feel old to think they were launched when I was 10!

[@jbergcosta]

I live in Virginia, United States, I was actually looking for a sedan because SUV prices are crazy, luckily I see an almost new 2022 Sportage on the internet, in North America the 2022 model was still the old generation. I go test drive it and fall in love with it, I never thought an SUV could be so fun to drive and at such a good price.

[@anthonystevens8683]

Very well done Matt. The Sportage family all together. I've had a soft spot for the Sportage since I saw a MK1 but the brand was not that well known back thin. Roll forward some decades and like the sister brand Hyundai they are as popular as ever. I've yet to drive one though let alone five. A brilliant video of the history of a great car Matt. Many thanks for sharing.

[@davidhinkson8856]

That's incredible that the Sportage has been around that long! I still remember when they first came into my home market in 1996 and its styling reminds me of the original Honda CR-V. There are very few left now where I am and I recall there was one with a lift kit and big off road tyres, as well as a base model two-door convertible version similar to the Vitara that was offered in the US market. It's amazing how sophisticated and luxurious they have become now and I didn't even realize there had been as many as three different versions since the Tucson-based one came out around 2005/6.

[@russellb1212]

I remember seeing and sitting in the Sportage at the NEC with my Dad, remember being impressed by how practical they were

[@danieleaton1399]

Great review to see the difference between the years , I used to clean the 1st generation once they arrived at the dealer making them ready for sale and there is a few differences from the one you have to the early models

[@JS-1983]

Thanks for great video 👍 I have 2013 Kia Ceed 1,6crdi wagon, yes it's little bit plasticky, doesn't have much power, or isn't so good and quiet to drive than some other. But it have been so reliable, economical, warm at winter, cool at summer and it just works and works, doesn't matter is it +30 or - 30 (Yes, I live In Finland 😄). That's "premium" for me, that car just works and doesn't cost stupid amounts of money to do brakes or tires... I think next car could be Kia too 🤔

[@danielrussell446]

Matt a great video very well done and amazing to be able to get all generations together and chart the progress of them and cars in general they have certainly grown up and have so much technology now which not necessarily has improved driver engagement and enjoyment My uncle and his brothers sold Hyundai in Wednesbury Roy Peplow and Co when they came out almost in rovers backyard and were popular for cost and also build quality and spec and Kia has evolved from those early days building budget cars to some great cars they make now well done!

[@eggy1962]

i wish uk market still had turn signal stalk on the right....on a right hand drive i feel its more natural....

[@richardhunt1384]

Did you meet Matt from High Peak Autos?? He was there as well. 😀😀

[@furiousdriving]

he went on a dry day!

[@richardhunt1384]

@@furiousdriving his review is a little scathing for the early Sportage model! 🤣

[@888johnmac]

lol , have to agree with Matt's assessment .. MK5 for daily use & MK1 in the garage to look at , tinker with & use on sunny days

[@johnscarsandstuff]

Great video, Matt. It's really interesting to see all the generations of Sportage together. And kudos for braving the weather to film your pieces to camera.

[@DavidJones-dq7iu]

Great video. Like you I'm not usually a sub fab but I've always liked the Sportage especially the new one.

[@unovox]

Can anyone please explain why cars are getting uglier? This is a great way to show how things are going downhill......

[@TPerry2828]

😊 That was a particularly interesting and enjoyable video. Cheers Matt!

[@fhwolthuis]

Great video, well done!

[@furiousdriving]

Thank you very much!

[@d33b33]

I didn't like it.

[@964tractorboy]

A great rundown on everything I didn't know about the Sportage; which is everything. I like the utility of the Mk1, but prefer the looks of the Mk3. A shame it's dynamically a bit of a blancmange. Was it a small engine version?

[@robtaylor4462]

I had a 2016 3 model 1.7 diesel. Best car I ever owned, I wish I could have kept it but needed an auto and the prices had shot up.

[@worldofrandometry6912]

For me, the third gen model has the neatest and most stylish exterior. The 5th gen looks a bit too fussy. Well done on this multi test.

[@ianfrost3529]

It’s amazing how far Kia and Hyundai have come in little over two decades

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Hyundai in particular- the Pony was a development of the Morris Marina and Ford Cortina!

[@nickis_speedshop]

Love the mk1! If we absolutely need SUVs, then that would be the template to follow.

[@Lot76CARS]

Styling wise, they topped out in generation three. Peter Schreyer really moved the game on.. to be honest it was going to be a tough act to follow, but I think they haven’t managed to come up with anything as good looking since this!

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Good video Matt ⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍👏👏

[@happygilmore5948]

My current car is one from the second generation. It's pretty old at this point, but the fact that it's still around speaks volumes about how durable they are.

[@furiousdriving]

This one felt like a tough '90s product, something that'll go on forever!

[@TheLooseMechanic]

Always thought the 1st gen looked a bit like the 1st gen merc ML.... or vice versa!

[@jontaylor1652]

I've got a mkll XS 2.0lt diesel auto, I looked at a mklll first but didn't like it very much. At first I wasn't sure what to make of it but over a couple of years it's grown on me quite a lot and I now really like it. The build quality isn't very good and the paint on it is very poor, also the auto gearbox isn't great either and at best it will do around 30mpg. So why the hell do I like it? I like it because somehow it just suits me and it's actually fun to drive. Seating position is great, it has plenty of room for anything I'm likely to need it for and it's pretty well equipped. Despite it's downfalls I can find much more that I like about it than things I don't. Would I buy another one? Yes I would, but only the mkll.

[@curtisj2165]

High Peak Autos just released a video with those same five cars from the same country house

[@arfer]

I had the 3rd Gen in Techno Orange while living in Korea. I paid 25,000,000 KRW new .... That was £13,000 in 2011......Kia UK was charging closer to £20,000.

[@terryatkinson899]

Great video,, me having a kia means it's particularly interesting 😊 The latest one here having no proper handbrake and gear knob would be annoying 😢 No mention of the gen 4 ones engines going bang... my friend has one with a new engine in it after 6 months old.

[@curtisj2165]

Are you burning oil yet?

[@terryatkinson899]

@curtisj2165 I only have a pro ceed 1.6 diesel. Apparently the 1.7 is the one to avoid. My car is a 2012 and have it 6 years. Been great so far. Do all services myself as a keen amateur this last 35 years.... jeez o feel old saying that 😳

[@mikes747]

When the new model was launched I thought it was hideous! A guy opposite bought one so I see it every day and now it has really grown on me! Can't afford one though sadly!

[@seancooke7332]

Sorry to disagree but the Mk2 is the one that I always liked, especially in Titan Trim. Weirdly, when they were on the right you referred to them as Turn Signals but you called them Indicators when they moved to the left . Loved this feature nearly as much as Furious did.

[@rogerhanbury677]

I had a mk3 , very reliable but sluggish noisy diesel and handled like a half filled bath

[@lukefleming0607]

Don't think I've ever seen a mk1 Sportage. I always thought what is the mk2 was a mk1 as it's the oldest one I've seen

[@HOPTUPARENZI]

Nice to see cars made in my country 👍from 2nd generacion they were made in Teplička nad Váhom , Slovakia.

[@robertbransby]

Always liked these

[@LOTPOR0402]

Kia and Hyundai have come a long way , and now produce some of the best cars on the road .In a different league to Honda and Toyota

[@johnharry4617]

Great video, but you didn't put the Mk V in sports mode (circular knob near the traction control). The dash switches to red, with a proper rev counter, it takes off like a scalded cat, and you loose your licence. Lol

[@furiousdriving]

with the weather like it was and on those roads, probably best not to!

[@AJC508]

What a lovely setting. Does anyone know where it is?

[@Curiousdriving]

Castle Combe

[@AJC508]

@@Curiousdriving Thank you

[@paultasker7788]

I'm amazed at how each generation changed so much especially inside. Personally i think the mark 4 is the sweet spot.

[@sharonec5419]

Actually you would surprised ro find out the the feel of the materials in the MK 4 are no where near as nice as the MK 3. The MK 3 had lovely soft touch dash materials as good as anything you would find in a mk 5 and mk 6 VW Passat but the MK 4 Sportage plastics are not as nice and neither are the MK 5 Sportage ones. A pity. I agree with a poster above the MK 3 Sportage is the sweet spot it's the best one second for me would be the MK5 and third the the MK 4.

[@davebassman5339]

Maybe it's just me, but I don't like the modern SUV trend, so of these I prefer the MK1 as it's not trying too hard to be "stylish". I also think the MK1 interior is the best of the lot.....

[@Curiousdriving]

Blimey, how many KZbinrs have covered this non story. Not interested in this sort of content - doesn’t feel as if it belongs on this channel.

[@Curiousdriving]

Great video though…

[@Andy-eo3mq]

Is the existence of any SUV something thats worth celebrating?! 😐

[@Curiousdriving]

Disappointed to see this on here - a puff piece for Kia

[@Curiousdriving]

No

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Well no, but that’s what folk keep buying……personally I think they’re awful things……but what do I know!

[@Andy-eo3mq]

@@simonhodgetts6530 I must admit, it's rather sad just how rubbish and gimmicky cars have become.

[@Curiousdriving]

@@simonhodgetts6530Clearly you have taste, sir.

[@goodapolloimburningstariv7539]

Sportahzh apparently

[@neilwalsh4058]

I think for someone who's banged on so much about their dislike of SUV's, to then put out almost an hour long video celebrating them , smacks of hypocrisy.

[@interceptor-ss8kb]

I'm not sure the sportage is a car I would ever give a second glance to. They have a strong wiff of Motability about them

[@TG-pd3ft]

A pox on them all. My most hated SUV. Pig ugly and a pig to drive

[@Curiousdriving]

More welding videos please.

[@steve.9138]

Pandemic roof 😂

[@PaddyWV]

Not you as well! 🙄 Kia certainly dishing out the invitations to do promos. These things have gone from being transport to.pavement blockers.

[@CortinasAndClassics]

I see plenty of drivers smoking 🚬. They just flick the ash and cigarette butt out the window. The last two of these are hideous ugly jelly mould blobs. The best looking is the first one.

[@BillyNoMates1974]

Kia have become way overpriced these days. I had a kia Rio (1.5L CRDI) back in 2009. kept it for 7 years and clocked up 90,000 miles. never let me down. Kia were saying back in 2009 they wanted to be where Ford and Vauxhall were. they have achieved that. Where are Ford and Vauxhall today ? just a shame they have achieved the same large cost pricing too.

[@dannyharty3656]

I still would rather the nissan qashqai

[@Curiousdriving]

I would rather walk

[@giulianomarco]

😁👍

[@andyarmstrong1493]

Fantastic Matt, Please, please do this for the Hyundai Santa Fe.

[@d33b33]

Yes, great idea! Then maybe we could do one on the Bosch Home Connect 1400 rpm 8 kilo front loader!

[@andyarmstrong1493]

I would favour the 1600 rpm 10 kilo. @@d33b33

[@Farney-gy1qo]

Pandemic roof 😅

[@19892CV]

I can't stand SUVs, but if I had to have one I'd go for the simplest rather than the bloated monsters we see today

[@d33b33]

30 Years of washing machines. Horrible lease car things, these road corks.

[@Robbie7441]

And its still a pile of crap .

[@sharonec5419]

Against what? What do you drive? I will tell you what it is? Unless your in a Lexus a Mercedes or a BMW or any Marque above them if you think the Sportage is what you think it is then you more than likely drive a pile of crap too.

[@grifterchrisify]

​@@sharonec5419butthurt much

[@Kevin-si1es]

There not crap you ask audi Mercedes benz bmw to give you a 7 year warranty they would never do that kia and hyundai are some of the best cars ever made

[@Kevin-si1es]

Mercedes benz use renault engines in the a class so much for German engineering bmw are a load of crap shoddy build quality and unreliable its only kia that offer a 7 year warranty or 100,000 warranty that's how confident they are in there quality of cars if the German cars 🚗 where that good they would offer the same warranty but they don't kia hyundai toyota honda make the best engineered best build quality ever surpasses any German car manufacturers