Should I Buy A 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid?

Before you buy a 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX (or any other trim level), watch this video. I describe the one problem that makes this vehicle a major annoyance for me. I like a lot of things about this hybrid, but this one major problem makes me wish I hadn’t bought this car. Be warned.
Here’s a link to a video that attempts to capture the sound: • 2024 Kia Sportage Hybr...

[@Brayant25]

I own a 2023 Kia Sportage hybrid Sx Prestige that I have driven 8000 miles and never had an issue or heard any weird noise. There is something wrong with your sportage.

[@m3nnoc]

How on earth you did not record and let us hear that rattle?

[@myboringchannel]

I actually did. Here’s the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3zKZoV6qLaVnZIsi=Ql6BFHfYchL_shYu I was reticent about posting this video though because my phone simply doesn’t pick up the noise very well. The iPhone mics pick up the road noise, etc., and it’s hard to hear what I’m hearing in person. But if you watch the above video on a good speaker, you’ll hear it pretty clearly.

[@prathapuramsantoshkumar6432]

Hello.. what do you feel about sound system? is it ok? I heard many complaints about subwoofer is not that punchy. What are your thoughts?

[@myboringchannel]

Not super punchy and not super loud but it's nice and crisp and clear and I think it's a more full sound than the RAV4. More than enough for most people. And honestly, better than any other stock system I've ever had.

[@rrtram1]

Ok. I saw his video of the noise. The dealership should give him a replacement under his warranty.

[@myboringchannel]

I got rid of the car. I couldn't take it.

[@patenglish3009]

My Boring Channel, I'm so sorry about this. I hope you get this resolved.

[@noshoesjoe]

Curious as to how many miles you had on it before the noise started or if it was always there. Mine does not make any funky sounds......yet!

[@myboringchannel]

It was very early on. I heard it right away. I just didn't want to believe that I was hearing something weird so I started tuning into it more and by the time I had about 200 miles on the vehicle I was back at the dealership.

[@rrtram1]

Lol. I was almost ready to buy this suv! If this guy is fir real then I have to reconsider. I saw many reviews but this is the only one knocking it really hard.

[@myboringchannel]

I hated that noise so much I got rid of it.

[@mikewest6569]

I was very close to pulling the trigger on the sister car, which is the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Virtually the same car. UNTIL I read a lot of reviews of owners that are unhappy with noises and stuttering acceleration. I do a lot of research before purchasing expensive things. It's really the only way to get an idea of what to expect.

[@myboringchannel]

I did a lot of reading myself. But apparently not enough.

[@myboringchannel]

I am in talks with the dealership right now to try to find a solution.

[@rrtram1]

I'm still looking for a rewiew the same or similar to this about this Sportage. I cannot find any! He should show videos of the actual noise, he seems good at videos. Or does he have a thing about any noise? He complained about the noise from his Rav4 that he traded in!

[@myboringchannel]

I did make a video of the noise.

[@myboringchannel]

And I do have a thing about weird noises. Brand new cars shouldn't make weird noises.

[@Tondor50]

Find an independent mechanic that is certified to do warranty work. If you were in Birmingham I would have an excellent suggestion.

[@deliuslyndon8340]

I've driven a Kia hybrid for three years, and while I don't have an engine compartment rattle, your Kia ownership experience echoes my own. The dealerships are intentionally obtuse.

[@myboringchannel]

Well, I'll keep everyone updated.

[@tonyvargas368]

Every time i think about replacing my car with a Kia Sportage, i run across a critique video like this. Let me go back to looking at a Honda CRV.

[@myboringchannel]

I'm working on my last Kia Sportage video as we speak. I no longer have the car. I just couldn't take it. Hopefully I will post it tonight.

[@michaelflude9334]

We get european model,this sportage 8s usa long wheel base ,your seats look plastic are they

[@myboringchannel]

Not plastic, no. Synthetic leather.

[@Mark-gq5vl]

Maybe post a video of the noise, I’m sure some KZbin mechanics could identify it.

[@myboringchannel]

I did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3zKZoV6qLaVnZIsi=_7QMvaZHPpeuPD5L

[@michaelflude9334]

Why do you not demonstrate THIS NOISE

[@myboringchannel]

I do demonstrate the noise. Apparently you have not seen that video yet. Keep looking around. You'll find it.

[@chrisa.8175]

Nice if we could hear it???

[@myboringchannel]

Here you go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3zKZoV6qLaVnZIsi=pSP1RIjd1MLpcmoF

[@marcprobin1659]

Quality control is not the best from Kia

[@chrisa.8175]

Lemon 🍋

[@myboringchannel]

It'll all get worked out.

[@michaelflude9334]

What a load bollocks ,you have got knackered car ,insist on replacement car Reject this car ,its usa car . We get uk cars