New Kia Sportage in-depth review: our next Car of the Year?!

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The new Kia Sportage is the fifth generation of the Korean brand’s family SUV, and it’s the best yet. Closely related to the also brilliant Hyundai Tucson, the new Sportage blends zingy styling with the latest interior tech and punchy-yet-frugal hybrid engines. The last model ticked a lot of boxes for family buyers, but the new one seems to cover even more bases, with improved tech and practicality. In fact, there are few cars of this size with so many useful features. It’s not the sportiest car on the road, which is a little ironic given its name, and low-spec cars do without the twin screens inside, so lack a bit of sheen. But is it the family SUV to pick? Nicola puts it to the test.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:35 - Interior and technology
04:23 - Boot space
05:29 - Rear seats
05:59 - Driving
08:45 - Dealmakers and dealbreakers
09:33 - Verdict

[@canderson1955]

Very nice personality this reviewer. Just got my Sportage 2 months ago HEV version and over 4000 miles averaging 47mpg. Love the car. Well equipped and comfortable. Replaced a 21 plate Audi A6. Not regretting the change at all.

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. I like the Interior design. The GT Line Is expexted to be the best seller In the range

[@adada.shov1812]

Nice car,nice rewiewer as usal.

[@mitya6568]

I have this car, experience green 1.6L 150hp. Real head turner and i like it a lot, could be the nicest car in the city under 40k eur.

[@misterhoeflak]

Brilliant. Only Nicola can get away with appraising a dash design with "It looks, like, really, like, proper nice." 😄Only petrol and diesel versions available in New Zealand (for now), sadly.

[@Warren-fi3gh]

Love my 2023 Kia Sportage X-line! Worth every penny 😊

[@johnnnyutahq]

all this seems to be filmed in mariupol. or close by

[@bernie917]

Beautiful everything in this video 😊....Kia has build a nice Sportage....

[@joserosa5342]

I really love this one but I cant choose it cuz its not so stood higher from the ground.

[@rehanroche3933]

Love this

[@angrynortherner3805]

It’s Pootle from the Flumps, nice hat!! 😉

[@glenricketts1741]

Will have to be car of the year for 2023 (or later!) with Kia's long delivery times at the moment.

[@robincormie855]

Hi how come when you're reviewing this car you don't mention the quality of the seats or positions etc,I have owned 2 sportages which I really liked but the seats were never that great passenger seat hardly any adjustment unless you went up to the 4!

[@joshbacon8241]

Kia: (Doesn’t offer adaptive dampers on the new Sportage in the UK) Audi, BMW and Mercedes: “First time?”

[@joshbacon8241]

I actually tweeted to the author of an Auto Express review on the new Sportage asking why the adaptive dampers offered in other markets wouldn’t be offered in the UK, and he said that - and I’m quoting directly here - “it's probably down to the UK market aiming for a certain price on the car and choosing the manufacturing variances accordingly.”

[@jjgermancarsdontsignal7746]

And why do we not get the option of the LWB model which is a better looking car with an actual spare wheel.

[@peterming]

KIA has always been the more stylish compared to Hyundai, and it stays true on this latest Sportage incarnation. Stunning!

[@jamesforrest6702]

I think Hyundai and Kia although same company, they are definitely force to be reckoned with

[@rc666]

Beauty is in the eye..... i think this car's design is awful, Manga style for children, the dash is ok.

[@rc666]

@@jamesforrest6702 price wise but what after a few years? Those designs change so fast.

[@no-oneman.4140]

Does anyone know why the Sportage and the Tucson which command top money for the top models do not have a heads up display which in this day and age seems daft.

[@nvgwd3r]

I like this reviewer

[@stevencampbell1150]

I must admit I like it and the reason is it's better finished than its sister Hyundai and because you can get it with a diesel which would be my preference and you can't with the Hyundai that'd be why I'd choose it over the Hyundai.

[@sakichugouken2474]

The way the premium brands dropped the quality in the later years, especially Mercedes, Audi but even VW, no brainer that brands like KIA could catch up. I bought the latest Mercedes GLA but i sat in the new Sportage and said to myself...was the badge really worth..? Especially when you get that 7 year warranty by KIA

[@GrrMeister]

*Get a 7 year warranty with Mercedes, provided all Services carried out at Mercedes Dealer !*

[@XzzVttll]

what do you do for a living?

[@sakichugouken2474]

@@XzzVttll just commenting KZbin videos :P

[@stratos8093]

The kia is very ugly and the interior is a Mercedes copy. Gla looks better its more elegant and the interior is better

[@mbwilson2625]

@@GrrMeister Would you really want to pay $500. for an oil change?

[@cjdwyer93]

2022 Citroën C4 ? Ever noticed they only show the premium Kia’s… should look at the entry model interior 😂

[@S-I-M-O-N]

If only I could put that interior and hopefully impressive PHEV drivetrain into the body of the current GT Line S - exterior really isnt doing it for me yet!

[@amazingnoorfoods8693]

So nice

[@ssj6boy]

I placed an order for the Touscon in February. I kind of wish I got the Sportage instead because of the interior. Existing comparison videos conclude that the Sportage is the better car. Looking forward to your comparison video.

[@PaulBrownclk-me]

Depends on the trim really... You'll be fine with the Tucson

[@ssj6boy]

@@PaulBrownclk-me I got the premium mild-hybrid. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a fantastic car. I only wish I was more thorough with my research.

[@shinsouhitoshi9811]

@@ssj6boy tbh... the tucson is the better car imo. Looks can be subjective but the tucson looks better than the sportage. The tucson was designed perfectly in terms of looks (not too eye catching and weird nor boring and round) but the sportage is too much to your face, the front is a little jarring. And hyundai gives you a bigger boot. Interior on both are nice but i personally dont prefer the single long display on kia, i jus like a separate screen for the center console. And everything else is pretty much the same. I think you made a good choice by picking tucson over sportage. (Dont get me wrong, im not saying sportage is trash, im jus saying tucson is better 🙂👍)

[@ssj6boy]

@@shinsouhitoshi9811 I agree, in terms of the exterior, the Toucson is much better looking.

[@PaulBrownclk-me]

@@ssj6boy I'm currently debating between the Tucson and the Kona hybrids .. I looked at the Sportage but to get the same level of kit, the sportage is way more 💰💰, I'm leaning towards the 1.6 hybrid Kona , even though it means switching from manual to automatic .

[@JuanDiegoArrieta]

I love her!!!!

[@peterproctor-noone382]

I enjoy Nicola’s reviews, but who chose the location? I don’t think that it shows the vehicle at it’s best, however, maybe that’s just me.

[@petes48]

More importantly, who chose her hat!!

[@peterproctor-noone382]

@@petes48 Far be it from me to comment on Nicola’s fashion style. I could easily end up in hot water!!

[@tinhinnh]

i like the KN Sportage

[@TheDennzio]

That beanie

[@angel2901]

Love the way she talks and the sound of her voice. Just discovered this channel.

[@Mikeyp1054]

Pretty fit...car ain't too bad either lol but I sat in one recently and them seats are SMALL,no under knee support and are rock hard

[@wayneheyes904]

I can’t get how people can afford the GT Line when it’s priced at nearly £30-£35K and the value will crash because it isn’t an EV

[@its_just_lewis]

It'll be a popular lease option. You could comfortably get one for around £300 per month. I have a Tucson arriving in a few days, albeit the Premium spec so not range topping, and it's £300 a month with 12,000 miles per year.

[@PaulBrownclk-me]

What about GT line S ... Boy those are expensive 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@wayneheyes904]

@@its_just_lewis with what deposit though

[@alanwayte432]

It’s called a lease deal numpty

[@wayneheyes904]

@@alanwayte432 less of the abuse

[@Reddylion]

Kia 🔥👍

[@TrickyWoo109]

Nicola! ❤️

[@thegenderfaerie]

Where's Nicola's bobble hat from ??

[@nicolahume]

Honestly? No idea, my mum bought it for me haha x

[@thegenderfaerie]

@@nicolahume honestly I'd love one of those it's so cute (especially when the bobble wobbles around)

[@michaelflude9334]

Forgot show rear seats lick flat

[@abbielindley123]

Ehhhhhh Nicola is back!

[@8arcbal]

and so s..y😍

[@diamond21450]

Nice hat.

[@user-gh5ww5ul8e]

Why don't people who review cars ever take road tax and insurance into consideration like for instance whichever car you buy within the UK if the car cost more than £40,000 brand new no matter if you buy nearly new then you might have to pay a £390 surcharge on top of your road tax for the next 5 years. If you went for the Hyundai Tucson Ultimate self charging and Mild charging awd kia sportage gt line s then both of them are insurance groups 20 where the self charging version of the kia sportage gt line s is insurance 25 but don't quote me on this.

[@XzzVttll]

maggic happened with those pants...

[@steveshuffle]

I can help with adjectives here, so that the dozens of 'nice' are replaced with something meaningful to the viewer. Happy to do it for free too

[@JackKing12.]

Nice hat 🤭

[@RickestRick]

Believe it or not… I sold my Tesla Model Y 2021 to buy a Kia Sportage 2023 Hybrid EX. At the end of the day Tesla’s are nice but they are expensive to keep.

[@Jstars200]

Same, cancelled my TMY this week to go for sportage.

[@Timmy-Hi5]

Foxyjeans🤩😁🤩

[@simonhughes9472]

Good review as always. I wish when you mention the 7 year warranty explain that it is only a full warranty for the first few years and then starts to reduce. The Tucson is a full warranty for the five years.

[@worldofweapons1854]

What will you do of warranty for a zero star safety by ncap?

[@simonhughes9472]

@markyes Yes it is a 7 year warranty, but if you read the detail of the warranty, the number of items covered reduces over the 7 years. For example audio and satnav systems are only covered for 3 years, paintwork for 5 years. If you have a special edition model, the modified body parts are covered for two years. I like the fact that Kia offer the 7 year warranty and wish other manufacturers followed suit, but just be aware of the detail.

[@tellitlikeitis4740]

Big fan of KIA ..I have one and its excellent....Good video....but presenter belongs on childrens tele...

[@265justy]

43K for a Kia... Sorry. The Tuscon is cheaper and the same underneath and I think for that money I could have a better badge on my grill... Mazda CX5 and Toyota RAV 4.!!

[@marcusskyfall]

You can get a nice used 4.4 RR VOGUE SE for that price.

[@Jstars200]

Toyota and def mazda is worse badge than Kia. Things have really changed the last years.

[@265justy]

@@Jstars200 Your born yesterday. You do know Kia can't stand on their own. Literally every thing they have is based on Hyundai components. It was not too long ago they were buying up obsolete manufacturing tooling that Mazda were no long using to build their own cars.... 😂

[@Jstars200]

@@265justy Hyundai/KIA is a stronger brand than most japanese makers. That’s reality. They have more attractive design, better reliability records and more safe resell value. This is at least the case in european countries.

[@265justy]

@@Jstars200 Your deluded. In terms off reliability.... They ain't a patch on Honda, Mazda, Toyota, Lexus.... They have no iconic cult car at all... Nothing. They have about as much appeal as a dishwasher... World reliability car rankings have ALWAYS Japanese brands on top. Remember the Japanese are in this trade far longer.

[@front2427]

Rav 5 ?

[@jonmorris1999]

What happened to like subscribe and hit that bell notification icon

[@70svd]

43k pounds for a KIA??? NO WAY…dont let the design fool you. For that amount I’ll get a Lexus Nexus instead.

[@robsmall6466]

Think they start at just over £26k. I think the Tucson from £29k to £42k has better styling. Agree it's an awful lot of money for the range topper

[@michaelarchangel1163]

I preferred the look of the 3rd gen to any of them.

[@marcusskyfall]

I agree with you.

[@picardlouis2653]

:) is mat wadson coming back or is he only on carwow now :(

[@henriknielsen1176]

He's only on carwow, but you should watch him on carwow because he shows much more about the cars and I think that it's better. Carbuyer doesn't show as much.

[@picardlouis2653]

@@henriknielsen1176 i guess his revieuws are better sh don't tell it too car buyer

[@TheLittleRedCali]

At this price point I think I’d go for the RAV4 or entry trim Lexus NX. Prices are bonkers.

[@TheMaleforce]

I was going to do that but the RAV4 has an awful CVT transmission and the Lexus goes over 40k which then puts you into the high road tax bracket. Kia/Hyundai has grown up and no longer a budget car.

[@TheLittleRedCali]

@@TheMaleforce i thought exactly the same until I took the RAV4 on a test drive. It’s not as bad as you might think. In fact it was smooth and very quiet 99% of the drive. There was some noise when you floored it but not enough to put me off buying one. The basic NX comes in just under £40, so the lower tax rate.

[@mitya6568]

Do not buy hibrid or diesel. 1.6l petrol is enough. 6.5l/100km. 3k eur cheaper.

[@hennyverheij5969]

The new Kia is stunning, but your stunning to lady ;-)

[@rossmurison]

dogs breakfast styling

[@druharper]

She’s a peach.

[@druharper]

@@Tondaloona03 Why so?

[@worldofweapons1854]

How can a zero star safety rated car can be your next car of the year?

[@nextbest]

Eh Ugly.Nicola is ok tho.

[@MikeK-NIreland]

Wouldn't touch KIA with a bargepole after the horrendous way my partner was treated after they fitted a front crankshaft seal on her Sportage under warranty only to cause damage when fitting then blaming her for lack of maintenance and giving her £4500 bill. She has now been without a car for nearly 6 months now as we had to get a solicitor involved. KIA 7 Year Warranty not worth the paper it's printed on.

[@siblej1]

Not keen on the looks….of the car And 43k for a Kia?!?!

[@highmm2696]

True, but a Fiesta or Yaris starts are £20k nowadays.

[@robsmall6466]

Range starts at £26k approx. Tucson starts at £29k approx and tops out about the same. I prefer the Hyundai styling but agree that £40k plus for a range topper from both is too much

[@TheMaleforce]

Yeah they are expensive but tell me what is not these days. I ordered the Hybrid GT line S FWD in pearl white with the black roof and it came out at just below 40k, with the current waiting lists prices won't depreciate as fast as they used to. To spec the Lexus NX to a similar level comes out at 43k which puts it into the high road tax bracket, its 45 bhp less power and smaller and has a dreadful CVT transmission.

[@robsmall6466]

@markyes Everyone has £60k to spend 😅😅😅😅

[@robsmall6466]

@markyes I've seen a handful of EV6 on the road. The nicest thing I can say is at least it isn't bland like the Ford Mach E ( sorry but I'm not calling it a Mustang 😅 ). When I saw a Mach E in the metal for the first time I really did have to think had I seen a new car or just ANOTHER SUV. At least the EV6 looks ok from the front and side ( Oh that back end though 🤦‍♂️ )

[@Treeburnify]

ugly and that pricing is just ridiculous

[@robsmall6466]

Styling is so so. I'm reminded of Mitsubishi from the front. I prefer the Hyundai Tuscon. The Sportage actually starts from £26k. Guessing this is the range topper. Tucson starts at £29k. Both top out at £40k plus which I agree is far too expensive

[@BrianMcCann421]

Can’t listen to her for any length of time !!

[@muffindell]

Hybrid cars are so passe' and unenvironmentally friendly; if you're into that sort of thing then buy an electric car

[@robsmall6466]

If your into that sort of thing buy a horse

[@MattOn1010]

@@robsmall6466 Bicycle ;)

[@Rabbieboy1965]

I’m ordering an HEV 4 version, UK spec. Don’t like plug ins, especially as not practical for me, living in mid terrace house, no drive and no guarantee of parking directly outside my house, and only work 4 hours daily.

[@tonyb3629]

Good review, but another SUV? God I hate feckin SUV's - another car craze that should disappear up its own a-hole. The only argument SUV owners have - I like sitting up higher, but when everyone else owns an SUV, you're at the same height again. Everything else with an SUV is a compromise!

[@carbuyer]

We can only review what people make/buy!

[@fatfreddyscoat7564]

Jesus Christ I made it about 2 minutes in before I had to turn off: this presenter is really grating!

[@krawlly8643]

In person i find this design is ugly and will not age well. The size is also too bulky for my liking. My opinion.

[@khalidacosta7133]

Such an ugly car... it'd fit in great with a futuristic city...but dreary England? No way. Give me a DS instead!

[@stratos8093]

You compare a ds to kia??? Lol...

[@khalidacosta7133]

​@@stratos8093 Yeah, a DS actually looks good and comes with decent features. That Kia stands out, sure... for all the wrong reasons because it's been styled by three different teams who had to communicate over smoke signals during lockdown lol. Even a Seat Terraco is better looking

[@stratos8093]

Don't like it at all. Ugly design and the interior is a copy from Mercedes

[@newyee3315]

Lexus is nothing but another Toyota garbage

[@nicolahume]

That’s nice but this is a Kia

[@funeverywhere26]

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[@davebennett2482]

wasnt looking at the car...