Is this one the pick of the range? Kia Sportage 2023 review: SX petrol

The 2023 Kia Sportage range is broad, but is a more basic model like this SX petrol 2WD the best of the lot?
In this review, Emily Agar drove that spec to find out. She was impressed with the space and practicality, and the styling and inclusions. This is a good value midsize SUV.
Compared with the Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4, though, the drive experience leaves a bit to be desired. Not just because of the base petrol engine, either.
But with a price tag in the mid-thirty grand range, it could be just right for you if you want a bigger than average SUV, with a long warranty and great ownership potential.
Watch Emily’s video for the full rundown.
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00:00 Intro
00:26 Pricing and features
01:18 Design
02:17 Practicality
06:27 Driving
07:48 Safety
08:30 Ownership
08:53 Verdict
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[@Tingtong-gg5oe]

The reason it’s under powered is because it’s meant to be fuel efficient and reliable as a family car, but I feel the power is ample enough most normal people need.

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

It’s the thirstiest of all the Sportage engines. We have the SX petrol, it’s a great car, but the engine is a bit shy.

[@ihsanihsan3975]

Great video. Informative, right amount content, shots, length and presenter excellent 👌

[@elyse6688]

We opted for the next model up (SX Plus-diesel) it comes with just a few more luxuries. I am sad on missing out on the pano roof though!

[@parthdoshi7742]

Howmuch it cost with onroad and all pricing

[@matrevel9938]

how many L per 100 in the petrol version ?

[@dwain.d]

I have been dead set on an SX+ for a long time. Went down to my Kia dealer yesterday to have a chat and potentially order. An SX was parked right next to the SX+ and on closer inspection the SX had everything I wanted and nearly $6k cheaper than the SX+. Now I have an SX in graphite grey on order and for anyone from Aus reading and interested in delivery times at the time of this post I have been quoted 3-5 months but definitely less than 6 for petrol regardless of trim. Diesel apparently you're looking at about 9.

[@yasminwilson7420]

I live in the USA and my wife drives one of these it’s an SX Prestige hybrid model and I drive a 2022 Kia Sorento SX Prestige both amazing cars Kia’s has come along way in the recent years

[@janetshabani-qu7hq]

I wish in Australia if we would be able to get hybrid sportage:(

[@mattgerhardt7660]

Expecting delivery of mime in 2 to 3 weeks. Can't wait.

[@Simon8538]

Just ordered the GT line S Hybrid in dark grey and gloss black. We can’t wait for delivery

[@Rq1630]

Congrats bro . How much waiting time for s and sx model here in Australia?

[@shijuthomas-ci1gv]

Nice review … thank you

[@iamainnocentkid]

I have the exact same model. Colour is different though. Love the car, though engine could have been better. Perfect for city driving though

[@LawlessRaafay]

What's wrong with engine ? It's a 4 cyl not 6cyl lol

[@iamainnocentkid]

@@LawlessRaafay It is weak. Performance is extremely lacking. You don't need to be a 6 cylinder to be a spirited engine

[@LawlessRaafay]

@@iamainnocentkid MG for me any day of the week over this Sportage

[@iamainnocentkid]

@@LawlessRaafay I would not go anywhere near any MG car

[@parthdoshi7742]

How much you paid with on road ?

[@Alingkii_888]

✨️Nice review✨️

[@okhmgm88]

What is the price range and options

[@robertceroli3512]

Dam thing is underpowered sure the old 2.0 na done a ok job on the previous gen Sportage but this gen is bigger and heavier I'd hate to see the power to weight figures probably 65kw p tonn

[@craigelliott2524]

Headlights are ridiculous…. Kudos on the full size spare tyre

[@planestrainsdogsncars4336]

Agree....Looks absolutely faceless.

[@DEATHSTARER]

The SX+ with the 2 litre diesel is IMHO the sweet spot.

[@janetshabani-qu7hq]

WHY DOES EVERYONE HATE THIS CAR THIS IS LIKE THE KIA EV6

[@GlowingTube]

Drove one… one of the worst drivetrains I have experienced in a long time.

[@jovanilijevski6873]

Ssangyong korando top off the renge is only ander 40.ooo$end you got 7 years varanty 👍

[@LawlessRaafay]

I'm going for MG HS ESSENCE ANFIELD over this.

[@janetshabani-qu7hq]

Jeez don't have to yell that

[@LawlessRaafay]

@@janetshabani-qu7hq why moron ?

[@rayeedalam2956]

Hey great review. Just some feedback stop putting in what your kid thinks in the middle of videos it just distracts us. Instead just do it all at the end. Thanks and great review 😊

[@gcs6330]

Service cost is a rip off. Get real Kia.

[@jasminesingh8290]

Havel and cherry cheaper

[@EnShinNoi]

I prefer the look of the previous gen Sportage. This one is too angular and over-stylised.

[@aerienix]

IMO this design works better on the e short wheelbase version

[@zvikapeer1973]

nice car, primitive engine and gear !!!

[@jeff24jr88]

Kias are JUNK! I've been selling them since 2008, they come off the truck with 4 miles, blown engines wont shift, dashboard not working, worst road noise ever on highway STAY AWAY FROM KIA.

[@janetshabani-qu7hq]

Nah my uncle had rented a kia cerato and never blew up and never stay away from kia

[@davidcartwright5591]

So you admit to selling junk ? … Do you tell the customer or keep quiet about it ?

[@janetshabani-qu7hq]

@@davidcartwright5591 what my uncles cerato was a rental

[@davidcartwright5591]

@@janetshabani-qu7hq . My reply was aimed at Joseph M3 . He admits to selling Junk and advices to stay away from them ,yet is more than happy to rip off the unsuspecting customer .

[@jeff24jr88]

@@davidcartwright5591 Nope if your dumb enough to buy these junk unreliable cars that's on you....left the dealership due to stress from customer complaints

[@planestrainsdogsncars4336]

Ample tech ..but with that front end treatment it comes over a bit faceless, with the rear trying a bit too hard. More characterless than the previous version and about as aspirational as an appliance.

[@dilligaf2984]

It's underpowered you say. Only because you are in it

[@denisedenise8749]

Hahaha omg

[@danwald607]

😆