Kia Sportage 2022 Review & Road Test

[@6foot6ix]

The intro is a killer but the video itself is very informative. I'm waiting for the ISG 3 and I feel like I know everything about the car before I've even driven it, thanks to this vid.

[@blackdynamite6413]

The best and most comprehensive review of the Sportage on KZbin, great stuff.

[@GW._.]

Just watched ten of these yours is by far the best review congrats.

[@glennbooth764]

I have watched a lot of reviews of the sportage since ordering one back in April and your guys was by far the best. Thankyou.

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thanks for the comment always appreciated

[@aerofly2]

Excellent review and one of the best of the many I’ve watched 👍. I actually have a GT LineS HEV 2wd on order. The only thing I would add is that you say there are 2 gearboxes on offer, in actual fact there are 3, there’s a full manual, a 7 speed DCT auto, and the HEV and PHEV models all come as standard with a normal 6 speed auto.

[@johnnymacnyc]

Great point about how easy it is to open the back doors nice and wide for the “old folks“ - but you missed the fact that on the back of the headrests, there’s actually a grip handle to help you get out of the car after you managed to get in easily - brilliant!

[@craig08hull]

Intro needs cutting down, but hands down the best Kia sportage review on KZbin. Very informative, you go over points no one else does!!

[@sleepycuber]

I've ordered the FWD GT Line S HEV and this review is superb to keep me interested because I think it's going to be a long wait. Thank you for such an in depth review. Great channel.

[@lesliechambers9651]

Such a long intro I got that bored I nearly switched off. Trim it down a bit and get on with the real reason for the vlog.

[@keithjohnston1981]

Agreed. 3:50 before starting the actual content. Way too long. Great review though.

[@denisedenise8749]

I do not agree. The comentary is what makes his videos special

[@kiwigrey]

​@@denisedenise8749special, the video is so special I won't be back anytime soon. I think he likes massaging his over grown ego.

[@SuperMickstar]

I’ve bought the GT Line S in March 22, still waiting for delivery It is a cracking car Love all the driver aids effectively, the driver becomes almost the passenger

[@georgealicen66]

One of the best Reviews I have seen, you did great mate.

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thanks for the comment really appreciated

[@peppenino2077]

Looking to buy the sportage, tried many review - this is best of them all. Well done

[@seif7626]

you should have demonstrated remote drive feature

[@blueanageleyes53]

Excellent review. A Big plus for me between Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tuscan, is the rear lane changing indicator. Its much higher than the Tuscan. Well done 🎉 Kia. I'll have a lot more friendly riders around me, knowing where I intend going. 😊

[@linedancer111]

With a bit of luck this coming Friday, we get that model in BLUE thanks for a great review!

[@benz961]

Brilliant review

[@AHoundOnAHonda]

You don't get privacy glass on entry-level 2. Only on GT-line and up. Same with the dual climate/infotainment panel, and keyless entry/start/stop button. Electric seats are not on GT Line and up, but only on the top GT-Line S version. Re the panoramic roof, there's no such thing as "GT-Line S and above" because GT-Line S is the top spec.

[@anthonycross6392]

Can't fault the review of this car, very good review. Lovely car... .just waiting for my gt line s hev 2wd. New subscriber.

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thank you! 👍

[@DadManJokes]

Best review around. Very informative. Also got one of these HEV FWD incoming aaaany time now.

[@vanquishpurr]

I’ve ordered my ISG 3. I personally wouldn’t spend £40k on a Kia. Im happy with the mid range. Only trouble is it might not come till December despite my ordering in 1st June!

[@yorborswift]

What a superb in depth review that is. Many thanks

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@richrichie378]

Good review 👌 Although I got confused about the car spec.. to start with it was an entry level gt but then later it's a top of the range model

[@rosswhittleton6277]

Very thorough and down to earth review. Great car too.👍👍

[@skomil]

Have had the GT Line S for about a month - many positive things which are covered here but will point out a few things to bear in mind from my personal experience. 1) the screens are hard to use while moving as they are not physical buttons 2) The accelerator pedal is too close to the drivers seat - I am a tall guy and can lay my left leg straight out yet my right has to bend to use accelerator. 3) The front window takes an age to de-mist (I came from an ST3 with heated screens, but even then this car de-mists soooo slowly) 4) DAB signal is poor and cuts off all the time 5) The app for the car doesnt do much - updates should have you being able to warm up the car etc, otherwise its a fancy remote 6) The remote park assist seems to be a gimmick, would have preferred self parking for the size of the car 7) The paddles are so laborious - just leave in Eco 8) It likes to correct you, it is always beeping, moving your wheel if you dont turn lane assist off for example 9) The front seats have no thigh supports which I loved having in my previous car However these are just niggles - it is such a complete motor that is nit picking and I could easilly make a list 40 times longer on the things I love about the it, but because I love the car and hold it to such high expectations these seem to stand out as obvious improvents and the app for example should be easy for KIA to deliver on current gen vehicles.

[@leel9186]

Got the GT Hev arriving this week (been delayed several times)… extremely excited. Thanks for the great video.

[@Euphologist]

Hi Lee, what was the lead time?

[@leel9186]

@@Euphologist we got ours lease. Ordered in February, March. Came in July. So could have been much longer. Kia showrooms are quite good and giving good guesstimates

[@AnaPaula-61]

Congratulations on your new car 😊 I've got mine since 8th July and I absolutely love it. Mine is petrol, manual and it is the lower trim cause the other one was too expensive for me; here in Portugal we just have two trims: Drive and Tech. We don't have GT. It has something to do with taxes and how expensive the cars would get. Anyway, I'm super happy with my Experience Green Kia after around 1200kms driving it. Wish you all the luck with yours 😊

[@japyoo2248]

U still got it?

[@leel9186]

@@japyoo2248 yep. 33,000 miles - it’s a really great ride, and really great car for a family

[@miketrueman5473]

I really loved my test drive in this car and really wanted this get the GT Line S version as my next Motability car. Unfortunately though they only do the GT Line version as an automatic on Motability and there is just too much kit missing on that model compared to the GT Line S for me to consider the lower model. So it’s looks like I’ll be going for the Ford Kuga ST Line X FHEV instead which is also a lovely car.

[@auntieprimrose4138]

Just ordered the 3 , which has all the bells and whistles on it as my Mobility car.

[@adassa1132]

Very detailed I'm grateful to you, perfect explanation. The hybrid is where I will be going. This will be the make & model car I will be getting when my Volvo C30 2009 model dies on me, my current car has the CD disc player I will miss that when I go buy a new model vehicle I'm so gutted about that. That is what I will miss most.

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thanks for your comment

[@michaeledwards5981]

Great review covered lots of thing's and the pocket in the back centre is great for putting your phone when charging. Thanks again 👍

[@AR_Plus]

I will be suing it to store the charging cables lol

[@anthonybragg4844]

Hi - as British roads are getting worse and worse with potholes - would be useful to discuss how it deals with the reality we are facing more and more. Strangely, European models supply adaptive suspension ? why not UK.

[@ct8698]

Dude, if i tell my wife I have a Genius button... and explain it 🤐. Well, I have to sleep in the Garden House. I will try it out though

[@linedancer111]

Really great review, and I’ve watched loads, as I’ve got that model in Blue on order, if it ever arrives! Thank you.

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Thanks for the comment always appreciated

[@PeterGodden]

Skip to 3:47

[@john-bs7mi]

A Great presentation of a great car

[@chantalsscaleisafibber]

The trunk can also be opened with the remote as you are walking back to the car you can press it/program it to open as you get closer to the🚗 and it programs in on the remote and it just opens so you can put your groceries stight in. The trunk can also be programed to3height levels so if your small you dont have to reach up high close the trunk.

[@Peter-hs7zn]

Great review thanks.

[@slater140778]

The GT line none S has AWD too I have it it’s a 73 plate

[@joekent230]

Is the rear wiper under the spoiler like it is on the Hyundai Tucson???

[@johnnymacnyc]

There it is - another great feature

[@samlj7025]

Good review 👍

[@johnnywires943]

Would you pick the Kia over the Tucson and is the Tucson slightly bigger?Myself,i like the Kia looks better.Lovely review by the way.

[@aerofly2]

Both are built on the same platform, and it’s really down to styling and personal preference. I prefer the Kia’s interior and ‘tech’, but I know some prefer the front end of the Tucson. All down to the individual.

[@jaysrz7025]

Cant go wrong with both tucson and Sportage. Goes down with preference of styling and trim specs

[@Tingtong-gg5oe]

I love kia 😍

[@Steve200300]

Excellent review sure is a very nice car.

[@adoerlemans4153]

NIce review ! may i ask which color this is ??

[@caskraker]

Red.

[@willandelfie]

How do you use the parking break on a hill start?

[@nd5550]

First of all you get all wheel drive with both GT Line and GT Line S, the tailgate can be configured to open and close faster or even slower.

[@1dayfree]

Ooh how do you increase the speed of opening the boot? Mine is driving me crazy bring of an impatient disposition 😉

[@nd5550]

Go to settings, Doors and then tailgate. For the GT line S and I think 4.

[@ianjames8794]

Nice car. I just bought a Karoq(68). Can't fault it so far.👍

[@AJThePlayerYouTubeChannel]

Good choice!

[@miljanbratic]

Is anyone familiar with the GPF problems? Seems that the alarm is coming up so regeneration has to be done. Sometimes even before 1000km.

[@carolmorgan3875]

Great review but we are thinking of also looking at the new Renault Austral. What do you think, done a test yet?..? Please any advice on which to buy. Looking at Hybrid. We are english but live in. SPAIN., We don't speak Spanish. Thanks

[@beastieboy3926]

I have just had test drive of 225 bhp mild hybrid. Nice comfortable car, well equiped but engine needs to be buzzed to 5 K plus to get any significant power.Pitty it`s only 1600 cc,could do with larger capacity and a lot more torque, otherwise a nice car.Not for me I`m afraid.

[@slater140778]

I prefer the plugin 261 BHP

[@loosabway3400]

Soz mate the GT Line S HEV comes without 4wd unless you spec it. I know, because I own it. And the gearbox is REALLY IRRITATING.

[@alanmcpherson3682]

The intro is way too long. He lost me waiting for it to start.

[@japyoo2248]

Why the glossy interior whyyyyyyy

[@popp1nfresh723]

This was like some old car review from the 90’s, the amount of out dated and sexist comments was just bizarre. Trying to hard to be Jeremy Clarkson.

[@ajithvappala385]

engine transmission and suspension not good

[@davedrew9328]

I have had one a year now and the only thing the D A B Radio is so annoying I have had my three previous cars with dab have been perfect but this Sportage is a joke.

[@MaC.Istanaz]

I would buy Audi Q3 second hand instead of new kia

[@michaelflude9334]

Boreing bloke

[@AHoundOnAHonda]

Is he from some foreign place called Boreing? Or did you mean "boring"?

[@jeffleigh3747]

Bloody fantastic review, sir. Love the presentation style. Congrats 👏 just subscribed 🤗