Kia Sportage: which powertrain is right for you? | Auto Expert John Cadogan

[@americarsqueensland1667]

Considering the disadvantages of a DCT, shorter service life, higher servicing cost, more complex and less reliable, you are far better off with a traditional automatic transmission, yes a DCT car will use about 5% less fuel but that saving is not worth the other disadvantages especially the much shorter service life.

[@rayfordham9230]

Having owned a torque converter auto in the past and have been a passenger in a fairly modern DSG quite a few times, the DSG had me bothered slight clonking when pulling away from standstill, in traffic it seemed not to know what to do, only when the driver was trying to push the throttle pedal through the carpet did it change anywhere near what you would call smooth. Doing that comparison give me the torque converter box every time, and I believe the modern ones are quite efficient these days. Also I have seen a few car reviews where the manufacturer has used DCTs for the lower and mid range models in their line up but use conventional torque converters in their high end models, superior smoothness and less fuss and unpredictability me thinks.

[@adoreslaurel]

Well how about this, you are having what WAS a nice Sunday drive but Bugger it, two lanes forming into one a mile down the road, lots of stop start, this is the worst situation for clutch wear un these abominations, normally you would just creep up behind the guy in front and occasionally be nice and let someone else slot in, however this slotting in thing would become a nightmare as leaving sufficient distance between you and the car in front to avoid this clutch "riding" is going to temp all the guys coming up next to you to slot in EVERY TIME. I would NOT have one of these bastard things in a fit.

[@daveb6345]

I drove the GT line Diesel yesterday. I'm sold! What a good bit of kit 👍

[@alfitty]

How is the cabin noise from the engine? I've known diesel engines to be abit louder than petrol.

[@sr8818]

Would love to see the Sportage & Tucson with the 2.5 turbo...

[@AutoExpertJC]

Yeah - me too.

[@351tgv]

@@AutoExpertJC - yet they claim is RHD packaging prevents it from happening. Meanwhile Ford (via Escape) and Mazda (CX5-/8/9) does ... in both LHD/RHD config.

[@jwazftw4200]

Tucson N would be a miracle.

[@rjbiker66]

Even the normally aspirated 2.5L instead of the 2l lump

[@maxd4968]

@@351tgv they are different companies it may actually be accurate

[@stuartpx1]

When I compared petrol and diesel in earlier Sportage models I found the turbo diesel quieter (in the cabin) because it wasn't revving so high before each gear change. Turbo petrol might be a bit different. Will also depend on driving style but mine is leaning towards old-man style so trundling along most places.

[@coolmanu55]

so u bought GT -Diesel ? , I am confused with which one to buy ? Any advise please.

[@stuartpx1]

@@coolmanu55 mine is 2014 SLi AWD, so different range of models in different years. I've had mine for 4 years now with zero problems and still love it!! If you can't do a 30 min highway drive each week or two then stick with petrol so you don't have to worry about the DPF at all. Not that I've had any problems with that.

[@Synophic]

You should have talked about the problem with short range driving and diesel engines. Which applies to most people day to day.

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

So, we bought the 2.0L naturally aspirated SX, with the six-speed auto. The base engine in the second-to-base car. And the engine and transmission - it's perfectly fine. I've read in a few reports that it's underpowered. I think that the definition of "underpowered" has changed hugely in the last twenty years - underpowered used to mean having to get the manual transmission just so you could row the gears to keep up with traffic, or preparing for an upcoming hill 50 metres in advance so you had a hope of still doing the speed limit halfway up. When I was a kid, we had a Mitsubishi Pajero with the brand-new range-topping 3.0L v6. The Sportage is lighter, more powerful and faster than that thing ever was. Don't get me wrong - it's not a *powerful* engine. You won't impress anyone off the line with your 0-60 time, nor is it a heap of fun when you stomp on the acceleration out of a tight corner. But that's not really what we bought the Sportage for - it's urban driving, Bunnings and the market on the weekend, and the occasional beach trip. We'd shell out for the diesel if we did more high-speed driving (for the low-rev torque) or fun driving, or if we towed stuff. I think my point is, buy the diesel because you want it, not because you need it (unless you're towing, in which case, fair enough).

[@Whyunounderstand]

For an extra 6 grand you get diesel and awd it's a no brainer imo

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

@@Whyunounderstand Yeah but that depends on a few things - like whether you actually have the extra six grand in the first place. Six grand is a lot on a car that costs $40k. I'd argue that for the right person, the petrol and the cash is still a better choice. The fuel economy savings of the diesel are partially offset by the cost of diesel; it would take a lot of driving to make back that six grand. If you're spending the vast majority of the time pootling around urban areas, then saving six grand on the petrol - and having a really nice holiday instead - might be a better choice.

[@camiloposada3344]

@@jeremybean-hodges6397 100% agree mate 👍👍👍

[@avanap8096]

My company has been swapping makes and models since falcon wagon was dropped. Kia AWD diesel Sportage and Sorrento are the only vehicles staff have ever said they would spend their own money on. Yes had petrol versions of the same.

[@Mububban23]

My wife and I prefer manuals. We are that “just pottering around, non-enthusiast, non-towing” owner you described. I’d be happy to save $2500 with the 2L 4cyl engine, and save another $2000 with the manual transmission base model. “Base model” in 2021 no longer means the stripped out shit boxes of the 90s, where you were lucky if you got a radio and you definitely wouldn’t get air con. We bought a base model Ceratopsian MY21 and it has everything we need. And upgrading from something 10-20 years old, even a modern “base model shit box” is going to be light years ahead of what you came from.

[@rjbiker66]

One of the scenarios that dcts don't usually like is slowing for a roundabout. Coming to a near stop then accelerating when gap appears on roundabout. Gearbox can get a bit confused.

[@ameetnarayan9219]

Hence in traffic I use the DCT in manual mode, where I choose the upshift and downshift. That's how I got around the issue, I had to teach my self how to drive the DCT, and you can definitely not expect it to perform like a conventional automatic transmission

[@BojF1]

How are you finding the 1.6L DCT? Seemed fine when ibtest drove it however obly so much i can tell from 30mins.

[@ameetnarayan9219]

@@BojF1 Sorry, I don't own a Kia. I have another car with DCT, 170,000km, still going good. Absolutely love it to when I first got it. But it's a decision you have to make, especially if you're used to driving a car with an automatic transmission. Some people hate DCT, because they don't feel like a conventional automatic. Adoption and adaptation will take some time. For example, I wouldn't drive a car with a conventional automatic after driving a car with DCT.

[@BojF1]

@@ameetnarayan9219 all good i have a dct too at the moment. Im worried about the dct in the car specifically as im seeing some poor reviews. Thanks mate

[@ameetnarayan9219]

@@BojF1 👍🏼, reviews are subjective though, aren't they? Enjoy what you have and think of the reviews as someones opinion which you take on board but may not necessarily agree with

[@BojF1]

@@ameetnarayan9219 very true mate cheers

[@thomaskasemets5709]

Appreciate your “calm” report cobber. I’ll wait for the Hybrid model to hit our shores and your comments/reviews.

[@warrenklein7817]

In any discussion of a diesel vehicle I would like comment on potential issues with diesel particulate filter and if any additives are used as in euro vehicles.

[@AutoExpertJC]

That engine has been deployed for some time. The DPF installation seems un-problematic. Additives (like AdBlue) are about NOx, not particles.

[@tonybruce]

Mum went a bought the gt and im bloody blown away. Throttle control is lack luster, turns into quick for my liking but the mod cons and features are off their head!! Comfy, quiet, good lookin! Loved driving it

[@776281]

I like the low rev torque of diesels. Stop on some loose stuff and the extra revs required by a petrol engine would spin the wheels. But if you take off in a diesel, with almost no accelerator, you just drive off. On the downside, diesels do take longer to warm up. So if you mainly do very short trips then you won't see the same level of fuel saving, let alone the DPF problems.

[@iansalgado8710]

Hi John, do you still require to go for a long drive in the diesel once in while ?....

[@davow8]

Thanks John. Heard the latest dct in the Sorento is a bit of a dog around the car park. Any comment? Also, please be careful promoting your torches for spotting wildlife. Might be great for the kids, but our nocturnal wildlife don't need 2000+lumens aimed at them, especially from close range. It can cause damage to their eyes in the same way as it can damage ours. We do annual koala surveys and try not to use torches greater than around 850 lumens with a narrow beam. If you are directly behind the beam that's enough to identify eye shine and locate them. Kids can have just as much fun and learn the different colours reflected by the different animals. Now if your hunting ferals - different story. Just do it humanely!

[@anthonyarcher1183]

Great video . Any thoughts on DPFs.

[@HypocriticYT]

Decide on what vehicle you want before going to a dealership. Be firm but don’t tell them exactly what you’d like until it comes to the crunch

[@jlsingh]

Hey John, I want to buy the gt line for the mrs but have heard poor reviews for the petrol model regarding power and the drivetrain. Never owned a diesel before and only really drive to/from the shops and the occasional drive somewhere within 40km from home. I would prefer the power and toque the diesel provides but am worried that our style of driving wont warrant us having the diesel. I’m happy to take it for a drive sitting on 90-100k for 20mins or so a week but will this suffice for the diesel? Or would I pretty much not notice the difference between the petrol and diesel?

[@BojF1]

Im in the same boat at the moment, did you go with petrol or diesel?

[@adrianciobotaru9595]

I do not agree with what you say. I've been driving the Kia Niro for 3 years now, and the DCT transmission is great!

[@daveryder8275]

Thanks John , you changed my mind on diesels , it will be my next car

[@rsg5850]

Will there be new sportage with 8 speed auto for petrol like they swapped DCT for petrol seltos 2023?

[@MarioDallaRiva]

John, does OLight ship to Canada?? I'm having iPad Safari issues with their website tonight...too friggin' horizontal to go to the PC. If you happen to know, thx!

[@jashugg]

At 3:20 you said you drove all the power trains but did you drive the manual?

[@AutoExpertJC]

Watch the video. I addressed that.

[@romanlewandowski9616]

Thanks for your thoughts on that. I had the 2.0 Litre ⛽️ on the Tucson and was very disappointed and the Kia Sportage has the same engine I believe. Have a Kia Seltos 1.6 turbo with a DCT much much better!, however the DCT can be a little bit rough at low speed e.g. idling along in traffic.if Seltos cam with a Diesel I would have gone diesel.

[@grow6714]

Hey John, how is the DPF on the Tucson? 95% of my driving is work to home and reverse and my worry is that I won’t get a chance to burn off the DPF. Are my concerns valid? Thanks, love your work!

[@phillbrewer4880]

Do you know if the diesel needs AdBlue?

[@AutoExpertJC]

It does not.

[@coolmanu55]

hi, which one do you recommend - GT Petrol or GT-Diesel, I am confused with which one to buy ? Any advise please.

[@jamesdk5417]

Hi, the camera field of of view you change for this report looks strange to me. I suspect that is due to the lens of the GoPro or something of that kind.

[@davidsandilands1285]

Kia 2021 diesel 1.6 mild hybrid, DCT failed at 40k miles, clutch judder and vibration. Kia sorted, replaced whole clutch in a day, no issues. Love the car still, plan to order a petrol hybrid 2022 model this week. Would have liked the same engine as before but don’t do it in a GT line S.

[@B1nChicken]

Just ordered a gt diesel other thing to note between the diesel and the turbo petrol is the service intervals. 10,000 km for turbo petrol, 15,000km for diesel

[@buncha5651]

DCT and CVT are rubbish i would not buy a car with either. Conventional auto transmissions are the only sensible option.

[@tano1747]

And the real world fuel economy advantage of the turbo diesel on that camping trip, heavily loaded and particularly if towing a camper trailer, is likely to be greater than the standardised test value of 14% since petrol engines suffer much bigger fuel consumption penalties when loaded heavily.

[@avanap8096]

Having towed with one it won't get better! Goes better but economy goes out the window

[@AutoExpertJC]

This is hardly a surprise - it's working harder when heavily laden...

[@graantmnz]

we have a kia cerato GT with DCT and just using the gear paddles to change gear in "confusing for the computer " traffic situations, solves the majority of "computer confusion"...I tend to use the paddle shift quite often.

[@andrewmaddock948]

Well I bought a sportage 2020 model from John’s company and tow 20% with boat and box trailer I believe torque converter transmission is best for this. John your opinion for your views. I can remember you hammering a dct up your driveway 6 months also ago. I would say I am a spirited driver have other cars to do that but sportage standard auto does a dam good job too.

[@mattgoodare3047]

Good review. Would you go the Kia Sportage over the new Mitsubishi Outlander? I have been looking at both for the wife as a daily driver. Cheers

[@abdulrehman5725]

Which one you went with ?

[@handytips101]

@Auto Expert John Cadogan - I did a test drive on the 2 litre Turbo Diesel Sportage GT Line last week. Everything went well except for the fact that I could feel a lot of vibration on the steering wheel and the driver and passenger seat when the vehicle was on standby, for instance at the traffic lights waiting for the lights to go green. Not sure if your experience was the same when you test drove the GT Line 2 l turbo diesel? Would appreciate your response.

[@michaelbopper7399]

You are my favourite blogger. Thanks for for your insight. I got on to you from political comments you made some time ago. Happy new year.

[@coolmanu55]

its 1 year wait for GT- Diesel in Adelaide. crazy. Any thoughts any one ? Please update. thanks

[@Rextter]

I learn so much from your videos, thank you

[@peterb3473]

Since your a ‘not so squeezy’ fan,can you do a review on the new outlander.

[@AutoExpertJC]

I've got one booked over Christmas...

[@zoltrix7779]

2.5l NA engine.... CVT....

[@michaelprout2652]

Does the currently significant price variable between unleaded and diesel sway your position of preferring the diesel if considering these vehicles 12 months on from your original comment?

[@corporatepsychobabble188]

None of the offered powertrains are ok on this car. There should be a 2.5 FWD with 8 speed auto as the standard drivetrain. Failing that the 1.6T FWD with the 8 speed auto would be a good option. I don't want a diesel or AWD for city driving and the DCT is not smooth enough and demands that you don't crawl in traffic.

[@zagonde]

Thanks for this detailed explanation. I was wondering about the differences and why you favoured the diesel.

[@boost351]

Thanks for the video and advice. I have been living in Europe so Diesel is a common motor to have, especially if you're doing lots a km. I just wanted to know if kia/Hyundai have a diesel with a conventional torqued converter transmission?

[@offroadingfoz]

Yes, all the diesels are torque converters. Only the 1.6 litre turbo petrol is DCT.

[@benjionetwo]

Mate. It's the 9" grinder with the guard removed so the cutting wheel fits or go home.

[@paulinemercer538]

Thanks mate I’ve got a a w d 2018 Sportage petrol now thinking diesel 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@kenbarnett889]

Doesn't the fuel price difference negate the diesels economy benefit from a $ point of view.

[@jiamingtan1119]

Hey mate, any chance you'd know the wading/fording depth of the different Sportage variants? Cheers

[@AutoExpertJC]

If you want to know that, you're buying the wrong vehicle.

[@privatedata665]

Excellent advice about (not)asking the "Sales Dude " Don't ask the Sales Dude , I speak from 30 years as a Dealer Employee . We had one Sales Dude that sold 6 Pontiac Aztecs by lying and saying " Yeah that is AWD" when there were FWD ...and many other stories

[@kaiproctor1555]

The all you can eat shitcan has you moving, however, it is delivered by the more expensive 137kW/416Nm 2.0L diesel, which should be standard. The eight-speed auto that is well-calibrated would be and should be expected in all models..

[@DoubtingThomas333]

A man that knows. The atmo petrols are underpowered but they'll last the test of time at least, and cause less dramas over the long term. DCTs are all a joke, nice for the early days of ownership, don't hold up over the long run. DCT should be reserved for sports and race cars only. Torque converter auto all the way.

[@yurikhunt529]

@@DoubtingThomas333 In this day and age DCT should not be just for race and the rich? We know that modern tech and engineering should not be exclusive. The torque converter will always be known as the precursor to the future of modern generations of transmission technology...........

[@DoubtingThomas333]

@@yurikhunt529 modern torque converter transmissions have not remained stagnant in development. Many companies still.develop them. Mazda even made a more efficient one. DCT boxes just don't hold up, they're really there for speed of shift and fuel economy/emissions reasons in everyday vehicles.

[@michaelhealy3638]

That is what you call a great video. Informative, helpful, straight to the point, now to get it over the line with ME MISSES!!!!!

[@MidnightPursuit]

Hey John, I bought the Olight mega pack, with included gifts, 4 torches and 2 pens plus over 300 bucks of saving, should go well with my bronze rugged X arriving December 20 yeewww!…I know you love Toyota’s mate 🤪..Thanks for the content and thanks olight… Also mate what you think of the Ute master loadlid? I’m considering changing to this from factory fibre glass lid…oh and the card was up there (thanks to me)

[@nicho9292]

In the uk where speed restrictions are getting worse snd fines are being given out like cookies big engines are going to be pointless!!! Waste of money and Petrol. Just ordered the green 1.6 hybred gt line 1 down from panaramic. Can’t wait absolutely stands out from the crowd Koreans know what they are doing and Kia has outsold all competition so far this year in the uk

[@mickmcgillicuddy5437]

Hi John, my question is regarding fuels. I realise that most, if not all of the marketing gibberish from the major sellers is just that, but, is say Shell V power at now over $2 a litre any better than the Ampol, BP etc equivalents. Is it all out of the same place in Singapore or are the fuels any different from each other? love your work. mick taylor

[@rsluggy6485]

I wish that in the USA that a) i didn't have to wait until 2023 to upgrade to this body style and b) i could get the diesel engine at all.

[@MadMatty72]

Should a DCT feel like its slipping between gears 1,2 and 3 under low torque (std driving)?

[@DoubtingThomas333]

How many kms on the odo? In carparks and at slow speeds up hill (stop start / crawly sorta stuff), always put it in manual mode and shift manually.

[@philbradley4505]

No comment on the fact that the diesel's dpf will clog up if you do lots of short journeys. If that's you, go for the petrol jonnie.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Just drive for 20 minutes on a freeway once a fortnight.

[@BojF1]

@@AutoExpertJC hi mate is that really all required? Kia dealership is telling me 1 hour per week highway run at the bare minimum.

[@stevenglenn4176]

Have a 2012 Sportage diesel and looking closely at the new model. I have a line of people wanting to buy my old car if I do. Also is there much difference between the old diesel and the new diesel power train? Thanks John.

[@AutoExpertJC]

The powertrain is an evolution, not a revolution., But it is refined and grunty in the context of the vehicle and what it's intended to do.

[@venkimurug2886]

Why GT petrol required service for every 10k km , then other variant 15k km,

[@kippen64]

Thanks for the information on DCTs.

[@AutoExpertJC]

No wukkas.

[@craigbeatty8565]

The funny thing about the VW breach of car regulations is that no EPA in Europe noticed e spike in pollution! None of them did……

[@timcollins380]

Have you changed you camera John?

[@AutoExpertJC]

I use several different cameras and lenses.

[@quicksquiz]

John, over the years you've discussed DPF issues with vehicles such as Hilux and the need to regularly clock up the kms to maintain it. Does this scenario apply to vehicles like Diesel Sportage?

[@Steven_Rowe]

I'm no expert but a very good friend of mine has been a diesel mechanic for 46 years. He is now a technical head in rainbow my for Volvo truck and bus His advise and I'm sure John will back this up is that the very worst hing you can do to kill the dpf n any domestic diesel is to do short trips such as school runs. His advise to me was that one a week you need to give it a 100 K run as this is what cleans the dpf, they need to get hot enough for long enough to clean them out. My understanding is that diesel is injected into he exhaust manifold to do this. Don't quote me as I do not claim knowledge but I know John has mentioned this in other videos hexhad put out.

[@quicksquiz]

@@Steven_Rowe thanks for that. Yes I have heard similar - but usually in context of the larger 4wds but I suppose if smaller SUVs have DPFs the principle would be the same. Cheers.

[@Steven_Rowe]

@@quicksquiz apparently all toy diesels for want of a better word. Truck and bus engines are different Some people remove these things but get caught and you will wish you hadn't. I have heard that as part of rego checks all be the monitoring of emissions and whilst it is not law at present it does sound plausible .

[@baareeooo]

@steve 100K run once a week seems excessive. Did you mean 100km/h once a week?

[@chefgav1]

@@baareeooo 100km per week not 100 km/h he is saying

[@michaelsprinzeles4022]

Luv & respect you John, but you've obviously never driven in NYC rush hour(s). In our local traffic there is no opportunity, in traffic, to drive as you suggest so the DCT is absolute s**t and doomed to a premature death here. I have been in situations where it takes more than three changes of the light to green to go 1 city block. Plus they feel very herky jerky, like a teen learning the clutch. Keep the DCT for the track and it's a star but I'd opt for any other type of transmission 1st in my daily drivers. I say this as a manual lover & driver.

[@daveamies5031]

Sounds like you need to move cities and stop wasting your time in NYC.

[@michaelsprinzeles4022]

@@daveamies5031 I've been here more than a half century so I may be buried somewhere else but not moving before then. I'm at the edge of the city so going into the city is slow by car, quick by e-bike and getting out of the city is quick. We also have a good public transportation system but I prefer an e-bike. Most of my driving inside the city was professional so I made money for my troubles.

[@daveamies5031]

@@michaelsprinzeles4022 Fair enough, personally I moved if a city annoyed me enough, or just for other reasons, but I've moved countries 5 times which is a bit more than most people, I've stayed in the current place just over 20 years so i'm itching to move again.

[@michaelsprinzeles4022]

@@daveamies5031 I used to sometimes get annoyed if stuck in rush hour traffic while not on the clock but I'm not working now so rush hour is avoidable. Other than that I love my city & no matter where I've traveled I've always enjoyed my return home.

[@samatza]

This is a great report on drivetrains. I like the diesel/auto. I do about 17,000Km a year to work and back in a lot of stop start traffic and long road trips on weekends with a fair bit of gear in the back. I think the diesel is best suited for my use, I like the extra torque it provides. DCT is great but not for the driving I do Monday to Friday, too easy to abuse.

[@ForTheBirbs]

I had an i30 diesel with the dct. I had to sell it soon after I got it as I was off the road do to medical. I'd choose this if I was buying a new one. The guy that bought it was wondering wtf.

[@philmenzies2477]

Interesting point I did not know about diesels, that 14%. I'm going to use those facts in my next beer garden physics argument when someone says my smoky 'cruiser is bad for the environment.

[@DoubtingThomas333]

It certainly is without a working EGR valve and DPF, without a doubt.

[@shanegent5804]

hey John thanks for this additional info as I had a salesman tell me the diesel GT 8 speed was a dual clutch???…he also said it was a wet clutch vs a dry clutch. Wet clutch as in oil cooled he said. But by all accounts it sounds like he is misinformed telling me the top end GT diesel transmission is a 8 speed dual clutch…..correct?

[@pauly9336]

8 speed conventional Automatic in the Diesel. Waiting till April 22 for the wife's car to get here.

[@shanegent5804]

@@pauly9336 thanks Paul… what city are you buying from?

[@pauly9336]

@@shanegent5804 Gold Coast/Brisbane Nothing around at the moment. You would have thought to have a bit of stock before releasing a new vehicle🤣 Oh well at least it will be a true 2022 model.

[@shanegent5804]

@@pauly9336 just visited the dealership and asked again about why he was still stating dual clutch on the GT diesel… he was sure it was until we both checked out the Kia website at his desk…. “Ahhh ummm , yes it is actually a 8 speed std auto, not dual clutch … sorry “😂 maybe I could be a KIA weekend salesman 🤣

[@AutoExpertJC]

It's 8sp epicyclic auto in Sportage diesel, and 8sp DCT in Sorento diesel.

[@horizonbrave2901]

Does John work or is he sponsored by Kia? He just published 2 videos that looks like Sportage ads..

[@coolmanu55]

can you guys (autoexpert) get me any faster and any discount if I go with you. I want a blue GT Diesel High end in Adelaide. How soon can you get me ?

[@bogged2theeyeballs695]

I'm assuming 91RON for the 2.0 atmo donk. Same for the 1.6T? Also, when are you opening your merch site? I'd happily fund your ongoing personal development and content with the purchase of a BNN t-shirt. Dude.

[@philmenzies2477]

Why would you use a 9 Iron when a 3 wood can do it all better? 😉

[@AutoExpertJC]

1.6t runs on 91 also.

[@GOINFINITI]

Dear John. Can you find out anywhere the 0-60 and top speed on 2.0 diesel GT AWD? KIA doesn't disclose the specs anywhere... :(

[@preetmohantuli1795]

It's on chasing cars suv comparison video

[@rjbiker66]

You can get the diesel on more spec levels than the 1.6t.

[@351tgv]

as I said in the other video: I am over turbo diesel in passenger vehicles, no thanks, done with it, you do make some valid points about diesel being cleaner from CO2 view point but what about Nox? Also does the Shortage comply with Euro 6 which means it has DPF and SCR (re: ad blue)? Like I said done with turbo diesel in passenger vehicles, just another thing that John mentions about DCT being 6% more economical over torque converter, the turbo diesel in Sportage is torque converter so when John says it's 14% more economical it's only 8% since it's torque converter auto based. The NA 2L also is a downgrade to Euro 5 spec also it's no longer direct injection, it is now downgraded back to Multi Point Sequential EFI and the 6-speed auto is old generation torque converter . That leaves the turbo petrol with DCT, stupid of Kia/Hyundai to package them together, would be better with CVT over DCT in this format as the engine does have good torque curve and a CVT would take advantage of that torque curve better than awful DCT which needs down low torque in order for the clutches not to slip and thus overheat. Which leaves ot me scratch my head, the Americans get the 2.5L turbo petrol with torque converter auto + AWD, why do we not qualify? oh yeah some BS about RHD packaging, but if Mazda and Ford can do it then why cant Hyundai and KIA?

[@grimreaper6112]

who cares

[@351tgv]

@@grimreaper6112 - The Undertaker does, that's who.

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

Happy Thanksgiving Johnno! Make sure you get all your boosters to keep you safer from the variants mate!

[@AutoExpertJC]

Vaccines work. Just saying.

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

@@AutoExpertJC Clotshot is not a vax.

[@westerntabletennis]

I am walking through Kia shop today to look at the new sportage. But They even won’t want me to see inside of the car. 😂 terrible service 😆

[@preetmohantuli1795]

Kia dealers are horrible

[@callieevans8671]

Hi John, is the diesel still ok if only doing short trips. I mean for dpf clogging up by not warming to temperature on a short trip. Have no problem taking for a long drive every month

[@daveamies5031]

I've had a DPF on my current car for 13 years, I don't understand why people are so afraid of them it's never given me any trouble, just make sure you do a regular run on the highway for at least 20 min, so just find something that's more than 20 min away on a highway that's enjoyable to do like going to the beach or bushwalking and plan to do that once a month (see what a terrible idea, planning to have fun at least once a month)

[@mitya6568]

I am ordering diesel option gt line. Greets from Slovenija

[@ian-si9xw]

the first lie a car salesman says every day is when he wakes up every morning , rolls over looks at his wife and tells her he loves her , then he gets out of bed ready to bullsh#t his way through the rest of the day , if a salesman told me it was raining outside I would have a look for myself, never ask them what vehicle to buy cause you will never get an honest answer lol .

[@marksweet8740]

If DCTs and CVTs are the way things are going these days why are some car makers continuing to use these sorts of transmissions in everyday cars given that they spend two thirds of their life crawling, which is OK for CVTs but not for DCTs .if its all about fuel consumption and ease of driving maybe its time to develop something new that will cope with all the stresses that come with everyday modern driving condition.

[@HypocriticYT]

Much of the new tech is to manage exhaust and mileage. Overly complicated crap we don’t need. Simple engines with less parts =less problems. Modern vehicles have become increasingly expensive to repair, just wrong

[@byteme9718]

The DCT is good but the VAG DSG is better in every respect. DSG does screw up but rarely and the rest of the time you're never aware of it. Kia doesn't have the connectivity and fuzzy logic and therefore does random things. The VAG, DSG has uncanny ability to do certain things and that's because the software tracks you in real time. The main issue with the powertrain is the "green" PHEV that has insane fuel consumption.

[@HypocriticYT]

Small high stressed engines = grenade. Turbos fail prematurely, just not needed when the engine is the correct size for the vehicle

[@tomnewham1269]

“Which power train is right for you? I say a thumping big V8 😁

[@AutoExpertJC]

I'd say you need to wait for them to drop first...

[@rais1953]

You might enjoy Rich Rebuilds then with his Tesla V8.

[@tomnewham1269]

@@AutoExpertJC they dropped long time ago. Seriously it is good the Sportage has a full size spare wheel, hopefully other brands take notice.

[@martins1329]

John I sent you an email about the infotainment \ navigation system fault that many owners are having

[@attilajuhasz2526]

Johnny C!

[@The9meister]

I like the manual

[@tudomerda]

I own 2 bicycles only, do I get a carbon tax break for that ?. (seriously). I have come across diesel in a 1st world country (outback) which was cut/adulterated with either kerosene or bananas to make up bulk, suffice it to say that filters clogged up quickly and performance dropped off, it would be great to see a article describing the importance of fuel filter changes especially if in the outback, and the detrimental effect that high sulphur fuels have on diesel engines, or any engine for that matter. Diesel fuel is complex especially in the aviation sector but to any boaties out there on diesels, if you stumble across a government diesel stash on a remote island which is labelled Jet A or A1, use it as its great diesel, your engines will thank you for it. The Australian government has several Islands stocked with Jet A or A1 scattered all over the coral sea, so take note and don't be shy, in a emergency only of course. Remember to leave a thank you note on the hut please.

[@clives4501]

Well explained. Love your analysis. However you saved the best till last. "Climate emergency is real". What! No explanation or analysis on show. Perhaps an in depth vid. which leads you to that conclusion would assist the sceptics of the world. After all, you are not just a car salesman. Good luck with that. Rgds Clive

[@andys31337]

electric powertrain sure would make things alot simpler hey?

[@kwwells9900]

Oh I didn't know all They have is a dct, and cvt, well some much for buying a Kia.

[@TenzWang88]

1.6T PETROL with Dual clutch transmission is very problematic and unreliable to choose on. if you want reliable and petrol version just choose 2WD 2.0L Petol with 6AT automatic transmission. if you need off road and towing heaby things just choose turbo disel 2.2L with 8AT transmisiion.

[@Peter-cx7qy]

The fisheye camera is hard on the eyes.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Don't watch.

[@Peter-cx7qy]

@@AutoExpertJC You're welcome. Oh wait, that wasn't a thankyou for my feedback. My mistake.

[@peterwest5661]

Not hard on the eyes for me. Did make JC look like he had an inflated head or a shrunken body. With his comment to you I would guess the head.

[@3v1Bunny]

The wide angle / fish eye lens is making me pretty uncomfortable. Like I had one too many yet I don't have the benefits that come with it. Also I keep try to guess how long your nose or the lip of the cap is. It is a mental exercise of sorts. But not the one that I can keep watching. So I scrolled down and started typing :) that fixes it all ... I also had breakfast with Tiffany ... You weren't lying there. She loves nuts too!

[@peterwest5661]

312k subscribers. How many cents each do we have to pay a month to f##k off the torch commercials?

[@AutoExpertJC]

Watch cat videos instead.

[@andrewblake2254]

I just buy a power train and don't worry about the sheet metal around it.

[@HypocriticYT]

Anyone, almost, knows that it’s a bandsaw.

[@zoltrix7779]

Yeah, I'm sorry, but this vehicle looks great, but its complete fail for me by not offering a decent Petrol 2.0l Turbo with a conventional automatic. It's just a bug bear for me to you MUST choose a diesel in a Kia and Hyundai SUV vehicles. I also agree the piano black in Kia vehicles is getting out of control. The graphics of the "analogue" guages look like somthing out of an old Bently. And that rotary shifter you are fond of, yes, its much better than the hidious hyundai button bank. But come on, pull backwards drive, push forward reverse if more logical than twisting. Take a look at reduced size electonic shifters in other brands. At least the interior does look like a Gangnam night club like the Sorento. As much as this feels modern, I'd now still push people towards a Toyota Hybrid petrol.