KIA Sportage 2022 review | Is this your next family crossover?

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

Great review Mark. I noticed from the infotainment screen had today's date on it, 31/01/2022. Seriously, you reviewed, edited and uploaded all in the same day!! Top marks for some serious hard work. Keep up the great content! PS, I love when a review tells us where the car is made, something you rarely hear in reviews.

[@hisspwn4290]

I was looking forward to this one, Mark, awesome review and I love the car! Its amazing how Kia became great cars manufacturer over the last years. For me, definitely a top contender in the vast crossover/SUV market and I will be checking this one myself. Also, thanks for bringing all those NEW models for review! Love your style and thoroughness! Keep it up, Nobby!

[@NobbyOnCars]

Thank you very much 👌🏻

[@dado380]

Sharp but horrible looking car, seems everyone wants to emulates Peugeot futuristic design but they failed.

[@Mikeyp1054]

Great video.i viewed the gt line S,strangely unlike the current generation there's no S on the gt line S front grill/boot to distinguish it from the standard gt line. don't get that atall.the front seat bases were very small like in the kuga,no under knee support and very very hard,what did you think?no isofix points in the middle rear seats that I'd need,where was the middle seat belt I didn't notice Mark,hopefully not one of them horrible ones that come down from the roof

[@daveb1433]

I had a look at a GT Line version in a Kia dealership last November and I loved it. Great spec etc. I’m going to take a second look and a drive. I would be considering a plug in hybrid. Great review as usual 👍🏻

[@NobbyOnCars]

Thanks Dave

[@knowledgeishere5072]

@Nobby on Cars Great review. Which colour of the Sportage do you think looks best? Which do you prefer between the Tucson and the Sportage?

[@NobbyOnCars]

I think this looks better but very subjective. Essentially the same car in many other ways. I have a red one this week and I think bright colours work better!

[@Mi-vr3yj]

You must study geography first…pls look at the map… Zilina is regular town in Slovakia (country and member of EU) and that is the same country as yours… not Poland not Czech republic…. Just Slovakia…. Is London a town near France border in Germany???

[@NobbyOnCars]

On the border of both of those countries I said, I didn’t say it was in Czech Rep. “border of Poland and Czech”. Thanks for the lesson though 👍🏻👍🏻

[@alanblack9540]

Nice work Nobby. Great review. I currently drive the mk 3 shortage 1.7d. at 267k on the clock and it just doesn't go wrong, it's been absolutely bullet-proof, plus-it spends regular summer weekends confidently towing a caravan around the highways on family hols . I just can't fault it. My neighbour has the mk4 and says the same about that. I wouldn't hesitate to go sportage again. I think the mk5 is classy. I'd go as far as saying, better looking than the Tucson, and if the pennies pile high enough, I'd have the diesel-all day long.

[@Trevorfoggia]

Great car. Great review. Better looking inside and out to the Tucson (in my opinion).

[@marcinsobczak2485]

115 diesel horsepower for e40000 car isn't even funny, and definitely not enough in any part of the world.

[@CptSpears007]

Great review. Not sure about the styling of this. It’s a bit too busy, lots of different lines going all over the place.

[@ivankelly5959]

Brilliant review Mark, I have one on order but it's the 136hp MHEV diesel, are you sure the one one you drove was only a 116hp?

[@kevinwalsh3293]

Top notch review as usual Mark. 👍. Keep up the good work your a natural.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Thanks 👍

[@michaelforristal5224]

Great review as always Nobby but why oh why is it necessary to insert promotional footage of the review car from another country - probably different spec car on much better roads than here in Ireland. If omitting such footage shortens your review so be it. We want to see and hear the car being tested in Ireland so can go to the dealers better informed. Keep up the good work!!

[@NobbyOnCars]

hi Michael thanks for watching - it doesn't make the vid any longer it's just to mix up the footage when in car driving takes place. It doesn't remove details about Ireland though, the prices and spec discussed elsewhere in the video are all about Ireland. It's simply to display the car in a nice setting.

[@alextheodor3657]

Love Hyundai/Kia cars but I'd rather a N spec I30

[@have_no_fear_vlad_is_here]

Žilina is city in Slovaka. Slovakia is sovereign country and not Czech Republic. There was a country called Czechoslovakia once but not anymore. Your geopolitical ignorance is troubling :(

[@NobbyOnCars]

Not sure where I said Zilina isn’t in Slovakia.

[@have_no_fear_vlad_is_here]

@@NobbyOnCars Right, you haven't mentioned Slovakia at all. Instead you said: "... The car is made in Zilina which is on the border between Czech Republic and Poland. That kind of region ...". So you failed to mention actual country where car is made. BTW, Slovakia is biggest car producer per capita. So have a great day in that island next to Great Britain.

[@janmandzak4058]

@@have_no_fear_vlad_is_here absolútne súhlasim. Tak ma to vytočilo že som ani nedopozeral tu revie.

[@rosswhittleton6277]

Those headrests would be ideal for rear seat passengers to hang their coats from if they decide to take them off whilst on the move and can't get them into the boot, just a thought.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Not a bad point at all !

[@terrydelahunt842]

I think they are designed to hang tablet holders from, not to actually be the tablet holder. And also can be used to hang coats etc as you say.

[@oranclare7917]

Spot on! They’re designed to hang a coat on. It mentions it on the website.

[@mickdaly6537]

Asked salesman about them, he said they are coat hangers and handles when getting out car

[@BMWguy974]

Somehow it headrests seems to me as a perfect place for headhit during front car accidents

[@brendanjburns2969]

Ah good stuff was waiting for you to do this as it my be my choice to replace my Optima Gt line., 🍻

[@brendanjburns2969]

Nobby , see the reviews on the Tuson , another great motor , but I would have a bises towards Kia, on another motor , have you seen previews on the New Dacia Bigester looks very well and if it does come out as it looks in the pre production reviews it will put a fire in this section of the market, what do you think, cheers.

[@marr1956]

Im looking to buy the G T Line but every dealer tell me not till next year, thats far 2 long to wait .

[@NobbyOnCars]

Reliably told from someone in Kia that Sportage stock will happen sooner

[@KingFozzie1]

Nice review thank you. It looks a bit like a Volvo from the side doesn’t it? Not fond of the front and what are KIA thinking with those weird things on the front headrests?? If my kid puts an iPad there wouldn’t it slide out and block the view of the bottom of the screen? The cockpit looks nice. Might pick this over a Peugeot if I was in the market…. but I’m loving my Kodiaq too much

[@NobbyOnCars]

It’ll put pressure on the usuals alright, 3008, Qashqai etc Not sure on the headrests, if something could click in there, great but not sure that’s the reason

[@donalshanaghy6381]

Those "weird things" on the headrests are coat hangers. - a great idea !

[@cyberathlete]

Great review? This or the Hyundai Tucson? If you had to pick one car for the family and daily driving, which one is better? Also which one is quieter on the road (less tire and wind noise). Thank you! This was very helpful. I am looking to buy one of them within the next 3-4 months. Waiting for them to hit the US dealers.

[@NobbyOnCars]

hi - pretty much the same car so it's just down to personal preference, design, interior etc. The current Tucson is more progressive compared to the previous model than this is compared to the previous Sportage model, if that makes sense.

[@cyberathlete]

@@NobbyOnCars thank you! I prefer the interior of the Kia and the exterior as well. Not a fan of all the geometry lines on the sides of the Tucson. Wish the Sportage had a heads up display as that does make a world of a difference, but not a deal breaker though, but it would've really been the cherry on the top. Thanks for the response! Keep up the excellent work! I know you'll gain a huge following in no time.

[@cyberathlete]

@@sharonec5419 It's the same. I just saw it in person at the auto show recently in the USA. The US model looks the same. Nothing similar to the Tucson.

[@mars6394]

Much smaller than my 2018 Sportage not high enough or wide enough in drivers seat in a auto as the auto controls are higher up on a centre console style also door controls for windows curve into driver. but.drive seems more of a city car than an older type Sportage .sticking with my 2018 model prefer it waiting on the ev9 or a ev sorrento next

[@ukcarver]

Have we all been brainwashed into accepting cars with some road noise and wind noise and things being sort of ok. In 2022 should we accept that out of modern cars.

[@ziub368]

Kia is the future since Suzuki HU can not resolve problems with a giant hornet in dashboard of all new models as in mine New Suzuki Vitara: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pneqiaZrr9R_ipI

[@rcrymble]

I am in the UK & have ordered the launch edition (1.6 petrol manual). Went for a drive and was v impressed by the looks, interior quality and offering on the launch edition. I did not get the same feeling with the ev6 which, given the massive difference in price, underwhelmed me, especially with its lack of front seat head room

[@jamesdaly1401]

Nice looking car but the country is going to be peppered with them so the it's going to blend in to senery very fast.

[@Truthbomb918]

Like a little diesel ev6. I'd need a bigger car like maybe this tech in a sorento size and a 2lt diesel for power

[@brianmelinn7075]

Great review, watch out Matt Watson....Nobby is better. Watched your review of the Octavia, came back to watch this because the Octavia (company car) we ordered is not coming as it's made in Ukraine......the Sportage K3 trim is one of my alternative options....

[@NobbyOnCars]

I think Matt will be ok :)

[@DanielMartinez81]

was the car from the review the 115cv or the 136cv diesel? thanks

[@colxdark]

Nice vid Nobby Nice Bus. Nobby you should have your own tv show ill Watch it good job again.

[@ridgmont61]

Great review Nobby, I like the Sportage - particularly in this orange colour which from some angles looks green! Many powertrain options to consider with all options available- need to decide between petrol, mild hybrid or plug in hybrid. It will be good when you get to review the other engines.

[@niptodstan]

This is a GT line S model.

[@murray4794]

I thought the diesel GT line was an MHEV with 136 bhp.....can you confirm? Thanks.

[@NobbyOnCars]

That is correct, spec on the cars was a little confusing

[@chrisminakoufidis6245]

Does Sportage worth the price difference against Tuscon?

[@Cmark0]

Nice review. How does this new Sportage compare in terms of ride quality(easy to drive) and comfort in city to new Nissan Qashqai and Seat Ateca? And which one would you choose for family with 3 kids (that has more space in the back seat)?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Qashqai not as firm in some ways but depends on wheel size too. I’ve a new Qashqai for a family car and I think the Sportage is a little roomier.

[@ahighervibe4086]

Its pronounced Sportage, not "Sport-Odge" And the Y in Hyundai is silent!

[@NobbyOnCars]

That’s how it’s pronounced in this part of the world. Got an issue, take it up with Hyundai Ireland, UK and Europe. With a Y. Twat.

[@mev202]

A great review, but can't help think that this car is badly timed. A big diesel just as the sales collapse and EV sales are taking off, not sure this will sell like the old versions did. As for mild (what is the point) Hybrid, just a gimmick. The car looks nice and solid and with the new design, is showing KIA are really leaving their old reputation behind.

[@ahighervibe4086]

The diesel is not even an option in most of the larger markets! And hybrids or anything but a gimmick... gas mileage for Hybrid models is far above that of the standard gasoline models.

[@brianmelinn7075]

I'm a rep and drive mostly on motorways so need a diesel car, hybrids are no good on motorways and EV range isn't there yet. So there is a market, a small one all the same

[@Ambienfinity]

Great review. It's a very sharp design, but I can't help but think that the Kia design language is just beginning to spill into the Honda Civic over-detailed territory. Like all new cars now, quite expensive for what it is.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Will be interesting to see what people think of it as a few appear on the road.

[@Ambienfinity]

@@NobbyOnCars It's certainly smart and practical, and a bit more stylish than earlier incarnations. And it will probably be quite reliable, being a Kia.

[@calmboy5632]

Zilina is in Slovakia, Europe, (not that kind of region between Czech R and Poland) my fellow Briton or whatever Scoton, country with most car build per capita. When you do some rewiev, it would be nice you get some info, respect and humbleness.

[@terrydelahunt842]

Looks well, particularly at the front. Interior looks really well laid out and classy. I think this will age better than the Tucson in terms of looks.

[@NobbyOnCars]

There’s a bit less going on alright

[@ivankelly5959]

Brilliant review Mark, I have one on order but it's the 136hp MHEV diesel, are you sure the one one you drove was only a 116hp?

[@NobbyOnCars]

I'll double check, the GT-Line can come with either.

[@oranclare7917]

The GT-line is a 136ps diesel MHEV. The 115ps diesel is available with the K2, K3, K4 trims. Great review 👍

[@donalshanaghy6381]

A very good review Mark. Do you know how soon will Ireland get GT Line 1.6 Diesel MHEV SR Version ?

[@NobbyOnCars]

hi Donal I'm with Kia on Monday and will ask!

[@donalshanaghy6381]

@@NobbyOnCars Thank you.

[@ajumathew1453]

Wonderful review 👏 👌 👍 🙌

[@vdub8567]

Good review nobby...Is it as good as the germans rivals in your opinion, or would you go for the tiguan?

[@NobbyOnCars]

You’d have to look at the K3 spec of this and compare I suppose but Tiguan is an older car by this standard I suppose. Build quality isn’t any worse I’d imagine!

[@vdub8567]

@@NobbyOnCars thanks 👍

[@stevencampbell1150]

Great review Nobby of this car. Nice to see a derv on the channel. I watched Bob's review of it earlier tho yours us as ever more thorough tho Bob's review was by his own admission an overview. I was interested to find out the horsepower and at 116 it's down on power and no doubt torque on my Kadjar at 130hp and 320nm. Mpg isn't much better than mine either tho' I do like the look of it.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Cheers Steven. I think Bob has one next week too so probably just went for the overview alright. Have the petrol in a few weeks myself.

[@stevencampbell1150]

@@NobbyOnCars Will be interesting to see how they compare. Often you find you guys testing the same car so it's interesting to see you both driving different cars from a colour perspective. I do still think there's a need for a diesel option not just because it's the only choice for distance work on the motorway but because given that SUVs are by their nature heavy cars, the petrols hybrid or not will never be as efficient over distance.

[@juanf.i.6233]

Hello, how is the noise inside? Does it have good acoustic insulation?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Not bad, not silent either though to be honest

[@niallb9558]

Always great videos question for you do you prefer to have the seat low when driving

[@NobbyOnCars]

Yes, always as low as possible. Not sure why 🤷🏼😊

[@ridgmont61]

Very interested to see this as I fancy getting one.

[@Damo699]

"people from rural Ireland...and beyond" 🤣...like from the sea?? 🤣🤣

[@NobbyOnCars]

UK market but the sea will do 🤣

[@terrydelahunt842]

Tory Island :)

[@drtwest]

Took your shirt in!

[@ronmccullock1407]

Fantastic review Mark

[@davidcruz1941]

I want that orange

[@osamehammadi9167]

❤🥰👍KIA👍🥰❤

[@garethtalbot8950]

Great review Mark. I think the car looks great.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Thanks 👍

[@ryanstafford7776]

Great camera quality for the interior shots 👍

[@NobbyOnCars]

Thanks a lot!

[@vladimirart758]

But it’s not a crossover, it’s a SUV!

[@NobbyOnCars]

Not by my standards sorry! SUVs are bigger.

[@vladimirart758]

@@NobbyOnCars then my BMW X3 is a crossover? Hmmm

[@Jomaseca1]

I doubt very much it starts at 24900 euro

[@NobbyOnCars]

Who said it does?

[@Jomaseca1]

I think you did a few minutes in?

[@kieranh6962]

34,900..

[@Jomaseca1]

Misheard price, 34900 on rehearing. New qashqai or new sportage?

[@MrGreekBlade]

Nice review thanks!

[@NobbyOnCars]

Thanks for watching!

[@atroxicdesign]

I love how the car is capable of changing it's color. It turned from red/orange into dark green. Amazing thing, no other car is capable of that!

[@Sami-Nasr]

Good review, thank you, I drove the Kia 2021 diesel I would say the same

[@eoincasey5461]

Fantastic looking car. Great review

[@NobbyOnCars]

Thanks! 👍