Move Over Qashqai, The New Sportage Is Here: 2019 Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI Review

[@johnwhite2143]

Review is bang on here, I have a Sportage 1.6gdi in infra red identical to the one in video and it's a great car,nice to drive and plenty room for everything,I get great fuel economy 40mpg in town and going ten miles to work on A roads and ten miles back get between 45mpg and 52 mpg which is great for a petrol, not the most powerful engine though it's quick enough for what it is and I never have problems overtaking just need use gears more but great car ,so happy with mine ,the new 2022 Sportage looks even better so can't wait see them out on roads soon 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@CarObsession]

Hi John, thanks for watching and thanks for the great comment - I'm glad you're enjoying the car.

[@edreyez484]

Best car, very practical, cheaper than other car, this will beat corolla as best buy! Good job sportage! More model like this, small and not too tall suv for on road driving..

[@taffystravelvideos]

I just bought this exact car, same registration!!

[@CarObsession]

What a coincidence! Thanks for watching

[@paullaverick6566]

Good, accurate and fair review, totally agree with it, just bought one on the back of this review and a few others!!, yep good car! Replaced the Qashqai we had previously,..... Well done accurate review, mate!!

[@CarObsession]

Thanks for the great feedback Paul! Thanks for watching 👍

[@bbean80]

I've the edition 25 . Much better inside no handbrake and trim around the screen as well as led lights. Put the manual in the boot, who actually reads that anyway 😉

[@Bigbaldybear]

Me too, great car

[@taffystravelvideos]

Hi Just bought LA18 YFV and I notice the Parking sensors and Lane Assist are not working. Can you remember if they were working when you reviewed this car ? Thank you Colin

[@CarObsession]

It's rare that something isn't working on a press car, and I think I demonstrated them working in the video as well. The car is still under warranty so just take it to KIA 👍🏽.

[@taffystravelvideos]

Thank you will pop it into Kia next week, by the way what is a "press Car" @@CarObsession

[@CarObsession]

@@taffystravelvideos A car that belongs to a manufacturer's press office for people like me (and proper motoring journalists) to test and review.

[@taffystravelvideos]

@@CarObsession Ahh Thank you, been in touch with dealer who states it may not be equipped with sensors however will take a look at it .

[@CarObsession]

@@taffystravelvideos I can't remember, did I say in the video it has sensors?

[@tomislavsisko2243]

Im just buying 2019 1.6 GDI 132 HP with 44 thous. km for EUR 22 K and I hope that I wont regret it. Good review!

[@CarObsession]

Thank you very much for watching Tomislav

[@alrado4803]

Tomislave kakvo je iskustvo, I ja razmisljam, pa me zanima da li je ipak premalo konja za tako veliki auto?

[@tomislavsisko2243]

@@alrado4803 Iskreno, malo je konja i auto je podosta trom. Kretanje s mjesta OK, ali ubrzanje loše. Odlična je zvučna izloacija. E sad, meni je u odvozenih cca 2tis km otišao kuplung (izlilo se ulje, kao prethodan servis tj. zamjena nekog dijela nije bila dobro odradena) i sad mi lupka lonac i zamjenit će mi ga u tvornickoj garanciji. Ima servisa, ali sve u garanciji.

[@alrado4803]

@@tomislavsisko2243 Hvala puno Tomislave, icicu onda sa jacom dizel varijantom. Prirasla mi je Kia srcu, posle 11godina vozenja proceed-a i apsolutno nikakvih problema...nadam se, da ce te posle pocetnih problema dobro sluziti! Puno srece i pozdrav!

[@bojan8380]

Stvarno jako auto, brinem se za potrosnja I motor koj je stvarno trom, I ja mislim da uzmem 2020 model za 20k eura so 16 tisuce km. Dali¿

[@user-ck6kq8zl2i]

Hi - nice review -thanks. I'm weighing up getting the new 1.6 petrol turbo or a previous shape Santa Fe - 2018 model - which one do you reckon is best? Santa Fe is more luxurious but seems a much bigger wallowy car, this kia seems more sprightly, easier to park, though perhaps less luxurious.

[@CarObsession]

Hi Simon, thanks for watching. I have driven a Santa Fe, but it was a very short drive, so it's difficult to give you an informed answer.

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

The specification level and warranty seem excellent, the 1.6 GDI engine does not... Super review, Aaron!

[@sdborn8667]

Very nice review. Thank you. Strangely in carwow review of sportage 2020 the gear shift is on the right from cupholders so no usability issues.

[@CarObsession]

Odd... Thanks for watching.

[@jamiep61]

The GT-Line Is the most popular In the UK and features a Electric Handbrake

[@alanimals]

Very good review mate thank you.

[@CarObsession]

Thanks Alan! Thanks for watching.

[@m.henawy]

Im torn between this one and the eclipse cross. what do you think ?

[@CarObsession]

I would personally go for the Sportage. You can watch my review of the Eclipse Cross here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKi7pJ6niZ5-gMk

[@m.henawy]

@@CarObsession thanks just watched it.. You didn't seem to like it that much :) but i agree with your conclusion my take on the sportage while i do like it more but the 1.6 engine is bit weak i may never be able to make any overtake on the highway

[@nigelcb1300]

I hate those stupid rear lights down low in the bumper

[@danigali617]

Very good, professional presentation.

[@CarObsession]

Thank you very much for the kind feedback, thanks for watching.

[@garywinterbottom6073]

I have the gt 1.6tgdi 174 bhp and 2018 model it's a powerful car but the fuel economy is dire as it's the auto I have but I do love to drive it albeit like a grandmother. Lol

[@CarObsession]

😅

[@jamiep61]

Great Video Review..

[@starterzz]

Thanks, excellent review. Best one I've found on the model.

[@CarObsession]

Thank you very much, that's great feedback!

[@charnwoodmoto2496]

This is not the latest facelift. It’s the previous version.

[@CarObsession]

Hi Gordon, it's definitely the facelift my friend - what makes you think otherwise?

[@charnwoodmoto2496]

Hi, it has the las variants headlights, DLRs and grill on the vehicle reg LAW18YFV

[@CarObsession]

@@charnwoodmoto2496 Grille and headlights are down to the fact it's a lower spec model. It's an 18 plate as it was one of the first facelifts registered by Kia. Pre facelift doesn't have the chrome strip running across the front bumper. I can see where you're coming from Gordon, but it's definitely a facelift 👍🏽

[@adassa1132]

Why did you test drive the 2 series? Why not the 4 series automatic unleaded/turbo version?

[@CarObsession]

Hi kindlet1145, thanks for watching. This was the model that KIA gave me to test - unfortunately I don't always get the chance to choose which trim level I want, or it may be the case that the trim level I want isn't available for the time that I want it for. Hope that helps.

[@adassa1132]

@@CarObsession It does thank you & it makes sense, in any case it made a pleasant change to see someone like yourself not test driving the usual Kia GT models like I keep seeing on here.

[@blkshp9122]

Hey is the naturally aspirated 1.6 petrol available with an automatic gearbox? Or will I have to switch to the better engines to get an auto?

[@CarObsession]

Hello Blkshp, thanks for watching. The naturally aspirated 1.6 litre is not available with an automatic gearbox.

[@blkshp9122]

@@CarObsessionPity. Thanks for the response though!

[@CarObsession]

@@blkshp9122 No worries, my pleasure.

[@hclandscapes]

How does this compare to the new dacia duster 1.3 tce?

[@CarObsession]

Hello Harry, thanks for watching. I've not driven that car, so I can't comment I'm afraid.

[@osamehammadi9167]

❤👍KIA👍❤

[@gerrywhelan7426]

Still not a looker surely! Eats bugs for breakfast.

[@AndrewBishop1971]

The Qashqai is a horrible car to drive compared to the Sportage. It's bouncy as fuck going over speedbumps, the 1.5dci has no power and would rather stall than go forwards, the window switches feel like they are going to snap and the satnav is badly laid out.

[@johnwhite2143]

Lol qashqai is horrible an boring looking to, i get my kia sportage in red its 1.6 gdi on tues 18th may an cant wait, the kia looks gorgeous such a nice looking car an perfect for family an camping trips 👍👍

[@niiphox93]

Even the current top gear is less boring than this

[@CarObsession]

Well I don't have the same budget as Top Gear (or production crew) so I dunno what you want me to say 😅. Thanks for watching.

[@sknsvd8908]

It looks very cheap inside..

[@edreyez484]

Because its cheap compare to other cars..

[@user-po9sg3ks4p]

He’s a complainer lol

[@CarObsession]

No, I'm a reviewer. I think it's fair to say that I had a fair few positive things to say about the car, but at the same I need to point out bits that aren't as good. Thanks for watching.

[@sknsvd8908]

Great review, but omg what an ugly faced car...

[@edreyez484]

Put your photo in the front bumper..

[@SturmwolfDK]

This car is so ugly inside sadly.