Let’s Drive: 2024 Toyota RAV4 VS 2024 Kia Sportage - Which One Is Better?

[@harmony3s]

I've owned a Toyota RAV4 & recently traded my HONDA CR-V EX 2020 for 2024 KIA Sportage SX, I'm Amazed!! Best I've ever driven, smooth ride, 12.3 digital screen. Harman Kardon Premium Audio System, 8 Speakers, USB-C / Wireless charging, Memory seats, Driving modes, ETC.... has the same luxury features as my sister's BMW SUV but at lower price, KIA also gave me free Maintenace, Oil changes, etc for 5 years.. I'm in LOVE!!!

[@BrantfordKia]

Wowza! Thank you so much for sharing! It’s always amazing hearing from people who have made the switch in real life!

[@adelramosca]

I was caught in a nasty snowstorm some weeks ago in Toronto. I had to brave it thru (literally) to get home... That was a nerve-wracking 1 hour drive but that Snow mode and the AWD feature of my Sportage HEV definitely saved my life on every turn!

[@BrantfordKia]

That’s a tough drive - thanks for sharing your experience, we’re glad you were safe!

[@adelramosca]

Not only the Sportage, Gabi's heels have snow mode too! 😉

[@BrantfordKia]

They got that Sportage AWD technology

[@crbourret]

I'm not a fan of the way the screen sticks up from the dash on the RAV4, great video as always!

[@Mitch-BladeCaptain]

Me to... I like the pan view of the Kia on that better.

[@alainst-pierre9881]

@@Mitch-BladeCaptain Me 2 👍👊🍻

[@Paul_Rich]

9:07 Love the heart-shaped glasses - where can I buy them? 😍

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from oakville thanks for the presentation and enjoy the weekend ttfn

[@claydoscope]

For a second, I thought Gabi just become one of these Car Reviewers on youtube 😊

[@goat4444]

Great driving demos! Could you show the pedals when driving? Curious to see how far you pressed when getting onto the freeway. Thank you again!

[@yayayayaya362]

u just have a foot fetish

[@13Dalek]

I have driven both cars the sportage was amazing but I loved the Rav 4, 4 wheel drive/ truck feel as well. I have a XSE Rav 4 on order! 🇳🇿

[@MG-._]

In the past i would have chosen KIA over Toyota but now KIA is winning by far. KIA is killing the competition 🫡

[@allanc5743]

Great driving comparison video.

[@scottsmith3604]

I test drove 23 rav4 and 24 sportage yesterday. Found the rav4 suspension stiff and hard hitting on some of Ottawas crumbling side streets at low speed but at higher speed >65kph really good. The sportage was a bit spongier (bouncy) at higher speed. Also as a 6'4 driver the ravs cockpit was a little narrow with console hitting my leg. Kia was less noticeable. It's a tough call. Rav4s 3500 lb towing is making me lean in that direction. Also I'm interested in learning which has better AWD traction in snow. It's between Sportage Xline or Rav4 Trail. Are the tradeoffs in warranty and price point gonna be the difference?

[@Briguy1027]

Wow I didn't know the Sportage can steer for you, which makes me more confident when going around scary high on and offramps.

[@Mitch-BladeCaptain]

Gabi and Charlotte! If you two were here in my area, I'd totally buy from you. 🙂 And as it happens, after exhausting amounts of research and video watching. Rav4 and Sport'age Hybrids are exactly what I've narrowed down to. Though I like a number of things about the Rav4 over the Sport'age, I like the interior, and cockpit layout in particularly of the Kia. Plus the warranty is so much longer. I live in Oregon though, and I do worry about the all weather applications. Rav is well proven there, and I guess all in all, I'm still tossed as to which one is the right one for me overall. I'm not planning on going off roading, but if the mud hits the road, is the Kia going to keep me out of the ditch?

[@chewie94116]

Those are the cutest heart glasses I have ever seen! What company is that? (09:10). I think I found them, the rimless are very subtle and pretty at the same time, not crazy pink or blue.

[@brixiaman]

Kia Sportage is absolutely outstanding!

[@BrantfordKia]

We think so!

[@rohiniramanchakrabarti5282]

I wish the lower trims of the Sportage offered dynamic active sound, like the higher trims. In my sister’s SX Pres. if you set it to loud, the engine sounds very aggressive. Through the Harmon speaker system with subwoofer, the car literally has a roaring grumble. I absolutely loved that feature. Also when you were in the Toyota, you couldn’t hear the climate system. In the Kia, you heard the climate system and it sounded like it was blowing throughout the entire car from every direction. My sister think you might have had it on auto? My wife just gave me the okay. We are buying another Sportage. The lease on my Nissan Rouge is up. I know that I would like the top trim Sportage over another Rouge. My wife traded her 2020 Honda CRV, for the Sportage, and she is very pleased with her decision. Thanks for the video. Oh and sport mode makes the Sportage feel and drive more aggressive. I hate that the Sportage R-GT is smaller. They should have just added sportier trimmings to the non R GT, models. They changed the body to look like a baby Telluride. I guess 🤷‍♂️

[@igeekone]

They're both good vehicles. Winter tires matter the most in these conditions. It comes down to personal preference.

[@chewie94116]

You have to put the RAV4 into cruise mode to allow the car to self drive and stay in the lane, but it does get confused sometimes. So, have your hands near the wheel in case it does not recognize the lanes

[@mazbpl]

It would be worth comparing the hybrid or PHEV variants of both cars given that the upcoming trend is of electric and hybrids while non hybrids may soon phase out.

[@louml6233]

Toyota exterior style and infotainment looks old.

[@allanc5743]

They showed the lowest LE trim. The upper trims look better with larger digital screens.

[@louml6233]

@@allanc5743 I saw the upper trim, it looks old, not much of changes, not much difference.

[@chrisfabre23]

IMO, the Toyota of today just isn't the Toyota of the 80s, and 90s. They are not fun, cool, innovative, or all that interesting to look at. Well made yes, but not something that's inspiring or makes you want to drive them even if just for fun. Their cars are meant for non driver type folks in their 50s and 60s.

[@chewie94116]

Thank you for the super honest review pointing out the positives of each car.

[@BrantfordKia]

Our pleasure!

[@dgchvz]

I got the SX, it is amazing. I would not have taken a highest trim RAV4 over the one I have, it is impressive.

[@lagardena8551]

The car comparison videos are always appreciated 👏 Sportage the winner here.

[@chewie94116]

Thank you very much for comparing the 2024 Toyota RAV4 vs 2024 Kia Sportage!

[@huyng2875]

which one has quieter cabin?

[@BrantfordKia]

Sportage for sure !

[@FordEnthusiast413]

Sportage!

[@TimWong49152]

Better is subjective. I’d be happy with either. Toyota reliability is real though. Almost 400,000 km with my last Toyota.

[@Mr_GiLL83]

Who keeps for 400k only poor peoples who have almost no money and stay with one car for whole life. kia is also reliable just it depends on how you drive and care about

[@ivalterbaptista2305]

@@Mr_GiLL83you can’t compare Kia reliability to Toyota. Plus if you don’t want to keep your Toyota a long time, I guarantee you the Toyota will be worth more when you trade it in.

[@davidcosta3313]

Hi Gabi great job driving 👍

[@cliveadamson91]

Is that kph ?😮

[@randomhumanonearth777]

Yup ammmuricaaawn

[@cliveadamson91]

Yeah I’m in UK 🇬🇧 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@BrantfordKia]

Yes!

[@Mitch-BladeCaptain]

What's 100 kph to 'Merican'? lol

[@Cinfaith]

Where is your dealer location?

[@BrantfordKia]

Brantford, ON!

[@mariofortier6899]

high heels shoes outside in the winter pretty risky !

[@BrantfordKia]

The heel sticks into the ice for more grip 😉 just kidding

[@chewie94116]

Can you compare the Toyota Sienna to the Carnival? You don't have to drive the Sienna, just compare the features with a powerpoint presentation at the end of a Carnival review.

[@ufookoro1]

RAV4 still using keys??? 😮 Lovely video. The Kia any day for me

[@allanc5743]

The lowest LE trim uses keys. All the other trims have push button start

[@charlier8573]

Gaby and Charlotte looking great in the Rav4 ! 😊

[@alainst-pierre9881]

No they look better in the Kia 😎👍👊🍻

[@raymondayeung]

Gas in your area is only $1.40/L?!

[@christeder]

Great jokes. Blindspot - oh.. it's not working. Lane follow - oh... we don't have it 😂Other than that great overview. Toyota feels little bit outdated but again they have Lexus. Had chance to drive with 21/22 Kia and it felt smooth, but time to time RPM went too high and had to use shift paddles (since it was rental car maybe there was need for maintenance). Do you have chance to turn off the distance assist and just set the max speed or it always follow the distance as well. In general these are great features to have. And great to see you're testing it in Canada. Here in Northern Europe we have great minus degrees as well. Still love the old great w212

[@RigiLiquid945]

Rav looks dated but switches, dials and toggles are great! Set and forget your heated seat all winter.

[@anomalous9448]

I like toggles. Why do manufacturers put these touch switches on climate controls but not on window or door lock controls; Because they are too touchy and dangerous. My 2024 Carnival has these touch controls and my wife and I are constantly hitting the wrong switch. Why did they put volume knobs back on radios? I guess it’s money but I just don’t get it. Dated or not, I like functionality.

[@igeekone]

The all new Rav4 is expected next year.

[@AR_KENNEL_PH]

What trim of kia Sportage that has a 360 camera?

[@BrantfordKia]

The X-Line Limited is equipped with the 360 camera!

[@patriciafroelich-pilichows841]

I understand there is no heat pump in the Kia and Hyundai

[@jihooncha-vs4om]

Recommend Toyota Rav4 to elderly people. Kia sportage is recommended for young people.

[@Mitch-BladeCaptain]

Why? and what do you consider 'Elderly' LoL I'm a young buck almost 62 year old, and from what I see, the Sport'age looks a lot more entertaining, and well laid out. More room, and that console looks freaking nice.

[@adinigel]

Why?

[@IrinaShapiro-xl6gg]

I am 69,will get the third KIA Sportage in November. Love to drive this car!

[@Brad68303]

Where is this Canadian Rockies? Oh No Gabi got the pedal to the metal!

[@BrantfordKia]

BC and Alberta!

[@kennethz3366]

Have Kai improve their reliability?

[@Mitch-BladeCaptain]

From everything I've see over the last few weeks of looking, it seems like it's improved way more than I'd have thought. To be honest, until this last week, I would not even look at a Kia, but so many Content Creators kept talking about how much they have improved, how much cheaper they cost, and above all, how much quieter they are over the other rigs in that price point.

[@kennethz3366]

@@Mitch-BladeCaptain Thanks for the details reply. Quietness and comfort is one of my top list beside reliability and safety features. Good to hear they also add good sound insulation now in budget segment cars. Which review KZbin channel do you recommend?

[@henryfranqui5792]

Mmmm...high heels on a ice road..😅😅😅...Hello from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@soulsbourne]

Summary : Explaining the features on kia top trim and comparing with base rav 4 while saying these are not present in the base kia trim.

[@rinbine2713]

See the moose test in KM77. Sportage is a very good handling car. Better than RAV4.

[@DennisdeMelker]

Having driven both in Europe I agree that the Kia Sportage feels more nippy and agile to drive. The RAV4 may have the same systems but they are not working as good as the ones in the Kia what makes them more annoying and I turned them off manually. I felt like the Toyota was more stable, the KIA is more like a boat and more nosediving then the RAV4. Qualitywise I felt the RAV4 was outdated and used fragile plastics, where the Kia interiour was modern and solid. Pricewise the KIA Sportage offered more and better tech for the money and the RAV4 was heavier (so higher on taxes), outdated and slow. The one thing the RAV4 beats KIA is consumption, its is way more efficient, even the Hybrid Sportage uses a lot. For a 50k car from 2023 I expected it to do better than 7 ltr / 100 km. My Nissan QQ from 2019 already managed that easily and that was not a Hybrid. And that is already in Eco most of the time.

[@joejackson1541]

Test drove the Toyota and Kia.... I will say the Kia is much nicer vehicle... The toyota is ugly and dated!

[@simple610]

Wouldn’t say the RAV4 is ugly, but dated yes. That is the Toyota way it seems. Plus they save more of their upgrades for the Lexus brand

[@good-hw1vo]

هههههههههههه

[@alshahrirarif7982]

Only gabe is better❤️❤️

[@alainst-pierre9881]

Go eat some popcorn 😉

[@cksh4182]

heels on ice/snow.. come on lol

[@bjsimon802]

My 13 year old Rav4 can rifle in snow with truck, it is amazing . The new one is way better

[@Sparkinheart]

WOW! how does she walk on ice in heals! hahaha

[@ugurarslan255]

👍 Very Beautiful 👍

[@Mr_GiLL83]

Toyota Looks old 3000 years old infotainment system shame on Toyota what they’re selling in 2024

[@FordEnthusiast413]

Sportage is the one for me!

[@leaaae4638]

Beautiful car, but this host is more beautiful :)

[@Blue-lakes]

Toyota over kia? Kia is good but again Toyota has a long history of reliability?

[@alainst-pierre9881]

🤣🤣🤣

[@D_Roadtrip_Productions]

oh the grinding engine is painful when you merged on the freeway! This SUV sucks

[@mzi03731]

113 in a 100 .. pull over

[@Murtazokhon2024]

I think the Kia sportage is inferior to the RAV 4 in terms of engine reliability

[@Kassiedass]

Kia is better than Toyota!! P.K.

[@jvddavid1589]

Rav 4 all day..

[@StarSystem-p3i]

Sportage all day

[@Pango5697]

If it’s 1990😂

[@kenkc84]

you are really difficult to understand. Your passenger was so much clearer to understand, you mumbled through important lines making it difficult to catch up with you. More like you are rapping. Watch this video and see if you can understand yourself especially taking on millage

[@BrantfordKia]

Hi, thank you for your comment. I did replay the video and I have no problem understanding the drivers speech. we also haven’t received any other comments about it being difficult to understand. Is the sound OK on your device?

[@hesham3326]

. 🖤💣🖤 Rav4 🖤💣🖤 . 👁️🗿👁️ 🏁 . . 🕳️ 💯 🕺🏻 .

[@ruimanuelcarvalho3432]

Leasing get a kia buying get a Toyota. Kia's reliablity is meh.

[@gojkokostic-kole5637]

Comparing KIA with Toyota is same as comparing FIAT with Mercedes

[@allanc5743]

Toyota fanboy?

[@chrisfabre23]

Cool story bro

[@Pango5697]

Thanks for letting us know how you feel😂

[@alainst-pierre9881]

Stop smoking

[@quonslecn7755]

The KN is ugly AF

[@alainst-pierre9881]

🤥

[@noblekishor]

Only 1 difference reliability😂, rav4 make circles around that kia in junk yard at half a million kms with original engine n tranny

[@joesmith9483]

i see lots of 20 year old toyotas on the road. Can't remember seeing a 20 year old kia on the road

[@dougporter65]

Kia and Hyundai make some nice looking vehicles, it's a shame they can't make an engine to last. They load 5heir vehicles with options that people want. I know people will say Kia and Hyundai have vehicles with so many miles, it's a rare thing unlike Toyotas that will rust away before the drive system dies.

[@joesmith9483]

@@dougporter65 agreed. Toyota engines seem to last 20 years easily but they do rot out. Like the Sequoia