The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid is a HUGE UPDATE!

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid review by The Straight Pipes. The Kia Sportage HEV is putting down 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque from a 1.6L Turbo 4 cylinder hybrid engine. At $42,695 CAD, would you take it over the Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Santa Fe, Honda CR-V, Toyota Venza, Toyota Rav4 Hybrid, Ford Escape?
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[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@Stan_sprinkle]

I’m visiting my in-laws in Seoul right now and all the newest Korean car models are really slick. Enjoying seeing the Ioniq5 taxis, EV6s, genesis GV 70/80s everywhere.

[@scott8919]

If you press and hold the HVAC button that switches the screens, it'll let you set one or the other as a default so, say you set heating controls as default, if you go to the other menu and pull your hand away, it should go back to HVAC settings on its own.

[@EliteProductions3129]

I just made a comment suggesting this. I haven't heard anyone talk about that feature. Which is unfortunate because I feel like it would almost solve the issues people have with it.

[@itsweetened]

That’s cool, but still too much just to change the climate

[@asalipscomb]

This would be a great solution if you're someone who rarely changes the climate or rarely changes the audio. But I think most people change both pretty regularly, so it doesn't really address the annoyance of constantly having to change modes before being able to do what you want.

[@wizake]

@@asalipscomb most people might use the steering wheel volume controls ...they're literally at they're fingertips

[@theguru710]

@@itsweetened but how often are you changing your climate controls

[@DJTHINKER]

To turn the car off from the key fob Yuri you just need to press the hold to start button once and it'll kill the engine

[@joeanunez]

I’ll take the Sportage over the Tucson. I prefer the Sportage exterior profile and the infotainment setup.

[@Idontwantahandle1111]

I think the Tucson looks a million times better especially the headlights!

[@ryandevlin3057]

@@Idontwantahandle1111 said no one

[@cyberathlete]

same. I don't like the sides of the Tucson. That's the only issue I have it, too much angular stuff going on. Front on Tucson is solid and rear is nice too, but Sportage interior is nicer in my opinion. Tucson has a lot more gloss black in the infotainment section and starts to look a little Toyota/Honda like, meaning cheap

[@blueplanet1048]

The Sportage does look much better in my opinion too. The Tuscan is too round, I like the way the Sportage has sharp lines

[@nourthedoor2946]

@@ryandevlin3057 Ryan-on-Ryan crime

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

I was really impressed with how it drives. Really smooth and decent power for a daily driver, awesome mpg and probably the most comfy vehicle I’ve driven haha. Would 100% recommend

[@evnejg94]

whats your average mpg? you heavy on the throttle or light you would say? highway vs city how is your daily driving?

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

@@evnejg94 averaged close to 36mpg without driving it like a grandpa. If you constantly hot rod it you’ll get 26-30 but upwards of over 40 if babied

[@biggstang6732]

@@evnejg94 I’m driving like a grandpa 90% of the time and I save on average 40 mpg or better. I love this car atm but I’ve only had it for a week so far.

[@tommypicklez1916]

I drove my Dad’s new one and it really is so comfortable

[@BoopSnoot]

Not awesome MPG, in the real world it performs WAY under EPA rating. We bought a Sportage EX for my husband and a turbo Rogue S for myself, and we get quite a bit better mileage on my car on our trips to Austin and San Antonio from Houston, about 4mpg higher on average when going 70-75mph.

[@masonschneider5470]

These, not so compact, SUVs just keep on getting nicer and nicer.

[@robbilton9006]

It's almost exactly the same size as my gen 2 Sorento now.

[@michaelp.3485]

If you took a ride in my Bentyaga you would not be singing that tune.

[@masonschneider5470]

@@michaelp.3485 My 16' Optima SXL > any Bentyaga

[@narutobroken]

Prices keep creeping up though

[@jackfishcampbell6745]

And bigger . Six inches longer .

[@WohnJick91]

I've owned one of these for the past 7 months and all I can say is this vehicle is fantastic. I have a 6 month old and 2 dogs and this SUV is more than capable. I've been a longtime ford fan and this went well over my expectations! Also the price.... Kia is absolutely killing it, I felt like I robbed them.

[@superwangwei3630]

hows the mpg so far? good as they claim 44 mpg?

[@WohnJick91]

@Luke Hunter Not on the gas model, that's probably the hybrid. Summer I was reaching an average of 33 in the city, dead cold winters of Winnipeg I'm averaging 23 mpg (-22 C). Summertime highway I was able to reach 40mpg.

[@superwangwei3630]

@@WohnJick91 that’s good thank you so much!

[@Hissvh]

@@WohnJick91 may I ask does it have cooled and heated seats? I live in the Middle East so it’s really important to me

[@WohnJick91]

@@Hissvh x-Line premium has the cooled seats in North America

[@shehryarsadiq4587]

The back lights killing it. Kia got it spot on. The front though looks like one of those creatures for Pacific Rim.

[@habitatone]

I don't mind the double duty climate controls. I drive a lot and i change the temperature maybe 4 times per year. As long as i get heated/cooled seats as a physical button it is perfectly fine imho. Touch sensitive buttons are bullshit though.

[@levistephens3512]

I just found this car, then BAM! My brother's up north deliver.. Right on time, every time.

[@coletigrett7184]

Honda and Toyota are falling way behind compared to the Sportage and Tucson

[@jamesmcintoshjr]

"Sportage" is a play on "Portage", the very Canadian act of picking up your canoe and carrying it across a patch of land to the next body of water.

[@chainringcalf]

How is that pronounced in Canada? It's the American Sportage way here in Wisconsin.

[@soopademus1]

Portage is most likely rooted from the French word "Porter" meaning to carry.

[@jamesmcintoshjr]

@@chainringcalf por-tahj

[@rubinixcube8866]

If this is true, I am ashamed that I didn’t know that.

[@fleecystheking]

Also, considering that French as a second language is one of the basic courses in Canada, words with french roots tend to be pronounced a bit closer to the original I guess.

[@peterjohndormor8173]

Quality review 👌 once again. You gents are my goto for all car reviews. Keep the super content up.

[@techpappee]

Jacob is over exaggerating the 'bump' imo. I test drove one, it didn't bounce anymore than my current SUV that doesn't have a EV battery. I actually found the ride comfortable and quite. Drive one and see for yourself.

[@ckm-mkc]

I agree, I drove one in the city & highway and didn't feel that. It doesn't handle all that well and really has zero personality handling wise, but the ride is good.

[@hawkboy000]

Were you sending it?

[@EliteProductions3129]

If the radio/climate buttons had a 10-20 second timeout that reverted it back to the default of your choice (radio makes the most sense, imo) it wouldn't even be an issue for me.

[@gabriel-jk1mi]

It does actually, but literally no one knows it

[@Hallowsaw]

It does

[@michaeldicosmo6967]

It does that mate haha.

[@impelido143]

weird i dont even notice that, probably i dont do that! i just use steering wheel to change radio channels and volume.

[@dtemp132]

Glad to see a hybrid. I’m subscribed to a bunch of car channels but pretty much only watch reviews of hybrids and EVs these days

[@Drastikally]

Kia is surprising me more everyday! 👍🏼

[@MJT-DA]

Same here i never wanted a kia stinger as bad until i saw the 2023 update

[@issavibez394]

Until they break lol

[@jppark4378]

I feel like ppl don't use the radio function that much anymore. You have Carplay or Android Auto that can play music through the screen and you also can skip songs using the button on the steering wheel. So I guess it kinda makes sense why they incorporated the two functions in one panel

[@TheStraightPipes]

But then your shortcut button to CarPlay is gone because it’s in the radio settings

[@ckm-mkc]

I pretty much only use the radio. Don't use streaming services but I do have a huge music library on my phone, but it's too much of a hassle to deal with both the car and the phone on short trips.

[@DGH19]

@Jp Park agreed, i currently have the 2013 Sante Fe and rarely use the radio, Spotify , and i always use teh steering wheel functions for modes and volume etc. i feel like this dual purpose control on the Sportage wouldn't really bother me tbh

[@jackfishcampbell6745]

I use android auto everyday, We used to have Sirius but too much yip yapping . I just find that my phone rings , but I can't answer and they can't here me . I think that it has to do with android auto , but because I'm lazy , I haven't really got into it . This is on the 19 Kia Niro .

[@keithsmathers9815]

I have no problem with the dual function climate/audio control. I think it is ingenious to allow dials and touch. I prefer the Sportage interior over the Tucson interior. You did not cover the heated wind shield that is provided by the Sportage climate controls. I also like the bigger infotainment screen and the Sportage has a SPARE TIRE which the Tucson does not provide. I l like the Tucson but am favoring the total package the Sportage Hybrid brings.

[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@Sklounst_Actual]

It's an ingenious way for Kia/Hyundai to save money while making it a worse and less safe experience for occupants

[@dlb0705]

The large Tucson control screen is modified on the 2025 model. But they need to make changes to the touch sensitive Locking controls on front door handles---they can be very hard to use in the rain. Kia uses easy to locate lock buttons. Both models can automatically turn on the air conditioning compressor if high humidity is detected. But the Tucson has a Diffuse setting that uses special vents & heat/defroster vents to cool or heat without blowing air on your face---very comfortable.

[@The_journeyy]

*These guys are making beautiful looking cars* 🔥

[@MJT-DA]

@@THESLlCK I see you in every comment? Kinda sad on how you're hating on everyone's opinions, but its even more sad how no one is even responding to you. And ontop of that a c8 corvette that you don't even own lmao...

[@maheshaddepalli3428]

​@@MJT-DA His name should be "The sick"

[@MJT-DA]

@@maheshaddepalli3428 lmao right

[@manauryreyes7262]

"Kia has poached another great talent from BMW: Won Kyu Kang, now Vice President and Head of the Kia Design Innovation Group"

[@Dalt1225]

I think this is better than the Hyundai version. I tried both and I give this the edge. Also when you use smart park you just need to press the hold button again to shut the engine off.

[@sameeralsamoqie4670]

Hi, which one is better over Bumbs thank you.

[@Dalt1225]

@@sameeralsamoqie4670 id say they're even in that department.

[@DGH19]

thx for the review guys, high chance ill be getting the HEV EX soon, currently have the 13' Sante Fe Sport, really liking this new Sportage. Cheers

[@skymetallic]

I just bought my 2023 hybrid ex yesterday! Coming from WRX and F150'$

[@Cardude-zp5hk]

Congrats, hope it treats you well.

[@coben70]

Leave it at Climate Control and use Auto. Whatever temp you set it will keep it at that temp. Then use Steering wheel to control media. At your thumb! Go ahead and try it. It is so easy. I think how they did that screen is very smart. With just one click you can switch back and forth if necessary. But I think most users will use it the way I described. I would. It is a lot cleaner and take less space.

[@wesleysalisbury8372]

US born and raised. I lived for 2 years in Miramichi, NB, where there was restaurant called the Portage. The locals pronounced it "Por-taaaaage" (rhymes with massage). I've always called these the Sport-age (Sport-edge).

[@shaunmckinley1208]

Thanks for the great review gents! I just pre-ordered my 2023 Hybrid Kia Sportage SX today! Same one you test drove only in Blue (lovin the Blue). Only negative I have is Barrie Kia dropped the ball and so I went to Orangeville Kia who helped me out

[@drepar3359]

I like the the Tuscan and the Sportage but, I would buy the Sportage something about the front end is attractive.

[@PassiveLearner365]

that match-cut transition in the intro was awesome

[@Speedracer155]

I think the KIA looks a lot better!!

[@nicholosnewcomer5440]

You turn off remote start by doing the remote start again. It’s the same thing just a second time.

[@denault3985]

Now give me the 2023 Sportage look (exterior/interior) and a Toyota motor...we can always wish... Btw, please make the light gray available for this SUV.

[@EricTaylorTehuberOne]

Check out wolf grey, or everlasting silver. I ended up getting everlasting silver.

[@vancevizcaino2346]

Did you try doing what you do to turn the car on from the key fab, to turn the car off? Ex: my car is push twice button for on and to turn off from outside it is the same function.

[@dcbel]

This is a really good hybrid model from Kia, thank you for the review! 🔌⚡🚘

[@lindagreen9638]

I bought the 2023 Sportage XLine and I love it!

[@JonastyLog]

You can actually have the car turn with you when using the fob you’ll have to be near it for it to working correctly and also the infotainment system you can adjusts the rest of settings for the trunk one of the best things about that car it’s 38mpg across the board I’ve seen as high as 44mpg

[@jbizzle1998Rt]

To turn the car off with the key fob, you have to hit lock and then hit the remote start button again. It will turn off!

[@warr.iyer8944]

2 Questions: Tuscon Hybrid vs Sportage Hybrid 1. Ride quality/body roll - which one is better? 2. Gloss piano black interior - which one has less of these?

[@Quandtimus]

In the videos it looks like the KIA has less gloss black, but they still use a lot

[@warr.iyer8944]

@@Quandtimus That is what I thought, until I saw this video, where all those finger prints were so evident and looked dirty. Now I am curious to see how Tuscon's panel looks like. I was inclined towards Kia, since I hated the glossy no knob Infotainment display. But now I feel Kia has the same or probably more.

[@eptl3170]

think of it as if it gets stolen they will forget at least 1 finger print somewhere

[@ckm-mkc]

@@warr.iyer8944 The other thing that no one will tell you is that these things are 100% plastic inside, so they smell like an oil refinery when new. I don't know how long that lasts, but for me it was literally a headache....

[@johnnyxp64]

Seriously? You found the hyundai better looking than Kia? Are you serious? Lol

[@munirjaafar92]

Just got mine a week ago! It's an amazing car! I love it!

[@dfsenzo]

Was there a dealer mark up?

[@jasong3985]

Is the suspension firm and bumpy or soft?

[@kurstpro]

In my experience as a detailer who uses cars remote starts a lot if you repeat the remote start steps the car should shut off. Hope that makes sense lol

[@assuta_ashdod_or]

hybrid or phev ? what is better? how is 4wd on offroad? what kind of audio system this car come with? thanks for answers !

[@RUSH__fan]

The lawn looks amazing!

[@eats4cheaps305]

Yeah this looks fabulous. Love my sportage but it does not look good. Can't wait to update!

[@ryandevlin3057]

Got my wife one . We love it .. they’re quick and whole bang .

[@NEILANIL1]

Definitely something I'll be considering for my next car purchase for sure.

[@PresidentJackBauer]

I always use the steering wheel controls so I would just place it in climate mode. It's not that big a deal. It's dumb but redundant

[@DGH19]

same

[@tapper701]

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid new body style looks great ! Interior looks well appointed & comfortable ! Slainte' ! Cheers !

[@MistahWorldwide]

I’ve been trying to buy one for almost two months and no one will sell it at MSRP to me 😔. Looks like I’m just going to have to wait longer

[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@ckm-mkc]

Yup, I looked at the non-hybrid and tested that when it came out, then tested the hybrid - was waiting for the PHEV version but the dealer markup makes it $50k. Plus you can't custom order a vehicle and won't do dealer to dealer trades, so whatever they have are your choices. Given that dealers are getting single digit cars a week, the chances of getting a car with exactly what you want are slim to none. It was a no for me, I bought a different car instead.

[@ckm-mkc]

@@TheStraightPipes Questionable if that would make any difference, I talked to all the dealers with 100 miles of my house and they ALL had the same line, inventory restrictions and markups. They have zero incentive to lower prices for anyone, most of the dealer inventory was sold out 2-3 weeks before the cars even arrived. Note this is not a BS line, a dealer I know pretty well showed me Kia's inventory control system and 70% of the cars were already sold....

[@davidbartalino6045]

I got one the sx prestige Nice car Was wondering if with all the cameras was would it record like a dash cam

[@maurelie87]

I don't know why , but i prefer the short wheel base they sell in Europe. Looks more compact and probably it is more nimble and lighter.

[@xtyashley]

The European model is so much better and is an actual compact SUV. This thing is too huge

[@joecool8771]

I’m curious if that sunroof opens at all and I’m also curious if there is some sort of hard shade to block the sunroof so no light comes in

[@coderspy]

All the panoramic roofs have a sun-shade.

[@Hardcaslte]

On the Genesis when you move the car using the key fob you tap the hold to start button and it'll shut off the car. I don't even know how I figured that out, I think I was doing the same thing as you all and figured there had to be a way to shut it off remotely and I started pushing buttons until something happened lol.

[@mahanlovescars996]

The intro at the start was relaxing honestly.

[@futurezhao]

Thanks for the review

[@joshua.harazin]

10:49 Not sure about this particular car, but in my Santa Fe as long as you have the key fob with you, the trunk will open. So just lock the car when you get out.

[@permbansal3377]

I'm goona try to get this car. The SX Perstiage hybrid 😃

[@User-dd2xv]

KIA is killing it, that driver focused dashboard is everything

[@dark6c159]

KIA and hyundai has so many engine issues. i would stay far far away from them

[@MJT-DA]

@@dark6c159 178,000kms 2010 hyundai elantra with G4GC engine was running like new when I sold it. 2014 genesis coupe 2.0T with the G4KF motor 82,000kms still runs like when I first bought it. The TUCSON 2.0 isn't every hyundai it's the only one with the issues.

[@Valentin122]

Юрий здравствуйте. Подскажите пожалуйста, в версии hybrid есть запасное колесо или как и в plug in запаска непредусмотрена? Заранее спасибо

[@gurpreetsandhu]

Driving a Sportage SX Phev. Superb vehicle. Highly recommended. Lucky to get my hands on PHEV in just 8 months.

[@jimduyck]

Dang, that's a good lookin' lawn.

[@JamoRamirez]

Yesterday morning in Florida I saw a dark yellow Plymouth and it was convertible

[@tone_bones56]

Press PTS button without holding to turn off....that usually works on my mom's 22 Tucson

[@rrrrandall]

Crazy that adaptive cruise is only available on the top trim for this, at least in the US. The Corolla cross even has that…

[@mikeahab]

Loved this car review

[@southkiddJ]

In this car and other Hyundai, Kia, Genesis cars, you just hit the lock button twice, or the remote start button, and it will shut off. No need to hold or repeat “remote start” steps

[@Sunsfire7777]

I have one, if you hold the main button again after using the assist buttons it shuts down.

[@justinbelk89]

I just bought The X-Pro, I love it. Sport Mode makes a presence.

[@WarmWeatherGuy]

9:49 Are those buttons on the bottom of the rear view mirror for opening the garage door? I've never seen this talked about in ANY Sportage Hybrid review.

[@chowchowBen]

I love the look of the Sportage's interior over the Tucson, but I'm wondering how the "Leatherette" of the Sportage holds up and actually feels comfort wise compared with the real leather interior of the Tucson...🤔

[@NovaResource]

10:53 Locking the hatch when closing. What you can do with a smart key is this. When you get out of the car, press the button on the door handle to lock the car. Then walk around to the back to open the hatch. With the smart key it will open by just pulling the handle. Then when you close the hatch it will re-lock. I do this all the time with my 2011 Kia Forte SX hatchback.

[@niuhuskieguy]

This is assuming the same functionality remains over 10 years later. What it needs is a walk awak auto lock similar to what Honda has.

[@habitatone]

my 2019 Stinger does it as well! Open the hatch while the car is locked and after closing the car remains locked.

[@TheStraightPipes]

I had both my hands full and couldn’t reach into my pocket

[@NovaResource]

@@TheStraightPipes You don’t need to reach in your pocket. If the smartkey was in your pocket the hatch will open by just pulling the handle and then will relook when you close it.

[@michaels3003]

@@TheStraightPipes , how do you open/close the hatch without hands?

[@tonywong9105]

Big fan of Kia here (currently own Sorento PHEV), my suggestions for the Sportage 2023.5 update: get rid of the piano black and separate the controls for volume and HVAC

[@stalvey12]

Love the new Kia’s however, I understand they believe the gloss black interior “looks premium” but I wish they’d really do away with anything gloss.

[@gd.ritter]

Does the panoramic roof open or is it just a glass roof?

[@spick625]

I’ve been trying to find this but in blue with the blue and white interior. Apparently it’s easier to find unobtanium!!

[@wakjob961]

Could you include the vehicle weight when doing "Horsepower and Torque!" ????

[@popi785]

Working for a Kia dealer I am ordering a PHEV version of this.

[@giantslug6969]

Hyundai and Kia been killin it lately

[@richardnavratil9661]

Doesn't the key fob usually allow for vehicle to be shut off by hitting the "autostart" button again? Generally it's "lock+autostart" to start the vehicle and then just "autostart" to shut it off. Our Ford is that way, not sure what the programming logic is on the Hyundai/Kia products.

[@Nimasis]

Exactly the same with Genesis, Hyundai/Kia should be the same as well

[@BoopSnoot]

Yeah pretty much every car.... How did they not know that

[@richardnavratil9661]

@@BoopSnoot Yeah you'd think that if they get a car (unless it's only for a couple of hours), they'd play around with the key fob. And even then, they've had long term loaners that certainly would have similar/same functionality.

[@13laZe9]

Are the depreciation on Kia’s a lot faster than other cars?

[@ItsAlive111]

If it still bounces 2-3 times after hitting the initial road anomaly, it’s underdamped

[@Barobran92]

Can’t you just hit the remote engine start button again to shut it off after remote parking?

[@Twincity55]

When u doing the Trailblazer RS!?

[@therealboofighter]

Are you guys not doing the box test anymore?

[@2ndAveScents]

Sounds like it’s under damped. Damping controls the springs, so over damped would too strongly stop the spring from compressing or rebounding and be jarring rather than floaty

[@canadianaviator]

Why would they not input launch control!?

[@EricTaylorTehuberOne]

Just got an EX. The trunk auto locks and opens if the vehicle is locked. No need to relock the car, or unlock the car to access the trunk.

[@Briguy1027]

I like both the Tucson and the Sportage. I like that the Sportage has a compact spare tire. Also, as far as the pronunciation I get more annoyed with Mazda, but I really don't care with the Sportage, since it's goofy either way, LOL.

[@AmperahGaming]

Mahzuhdah

[@Dwizzle2023]

If you press and hold the remote start button after the vehicle starts it will power it back off.

[@mightymatt3624]

I like the Sportage better the Tucson looks to flashy with all those lights imo

[@PlywoodFraternity]

Love it when y’all drive normal people cars

[@emilaubry6856]

Gorgeous and so much tech and comfort

[@captaindragon]

Are there any engine problems on this model of Kia Sportage Hybrid ? I heard old ones have some of engine problems.

[@MrGA555]

Wait the Kia website I go to only offers Lx, Ex, and EX premium?

[@brianosorio3421]

Press the hold button once to turn it off after remote starting

[@MrGharDK]

Which model is this? The hybrid GT Line in Europe has 265 HP combined, 180 for the engine and 90hp when you're in electric mode, same 4 cylinder 1.6 turbo engine.

[@jacobyo99]

I would just leave the system on HVAC because I control my music with the steering wheel anyway.

[@TheStraightPipes]

But then what about your shortcut key to CarPlay

[@jacobyo99]

@@TheStraightPipes doesn’t it automatically open CarPlay when you plug in the phone? That’s what the 2020 sonata does

[@rishisoekar9159]

can you guys review the cupra formentor 1.4 e hybrid

[@jayjpark3573]

Well technically Sportage in Korean makes it sound like “spotigee” so I’d say US version of Sportage makes more sense. But I do like how it sounds in Canada SportAhhhHhHge :)

[@michaelhintz6187]

Wisconsin has a city called Portage………portedge. So I’m going with sportedge. 👍

[@UnenthusedEnthusiast]

The lines are getting blurry with luxury amenities and the mainstream brands nowadays. Might not be worth spending the money just for the badge. Kia is killing it and has been for years. Nice job!