I love my SPORTAGE GTLine S PHEV. I feel privileged to have got one as Kia aren’t even taking orders at the moment I believe. I get 108mpg out of it doing mainly local journeys. Anyone considering this car; its well worth the wait. I can’t think of any downsides to it. Best car I’ve ever owned (and I’ve owned a lot). Thanks for the video as always!
No surprise here, that’s a really really nice car. I’m impressed with the quality of the interior and boot space is perfect if you’re in a hunt for a medium size family SUV. I like the exterior design too, I find it more appealing than the tuxon, which is built on the same platform I think. Also, good value for money on leasing deals with leaseloco. Good one mate 👍🏻
@Steve Wash. Quite right, 6 speed auto, but not exactly standard, as the difference with the Kia 6 speed auto is no torque converter, as the job of that is done by the electric motor.
Looks good Jim. I noticed the rear seats were quite reclined… not great for people like me with bad backs 🤔… Motorbikes and potholes… welcome to the UK 😂
You can adjust them actually which I should have mentioned. That guy was revving and shaking his head at the lights in order to try and intimidate them into changing - utter tool 😂😂😂
Considering all the Hybrid tech involved , I would have expected it to better 43 mpg, I get 40+ from my 1.8 Honda civic tourer auto without any trouble .
On my HEV Sportage front wheel drive version, I have an average of 50.2mpg after 4,500 miles, I also get 55mpg doing a 3hr return journey to Heathrow. B-roads & town trip I average 58mpg. It’s amazing.
The matrix LED headlights on auto in my Sportage are fantastic! I had two Outlander PHEVs before with amazing headlights so I was worried about that. This car is so clever as to how it moves pixels to avoid blinding oncoming traffic and cars in front. Not been flashed at once and I can clearly see everything as though it was daylight.
We have a mhev awd gt line S. It's thirsty pig and build quality isn't a patch on our 2021 Octavia vRS. Gearbox is a little childish in it's responses compared to the dsg in the Octavia. Wife still loves it though.
Great review. I’ve currently got a bmw 5 series on business lease which expires in august. I’m was looking at this (GT Line S) but the apple car play thing has put me off. I don’t want to have a wireless charging feature, but then have to plug the phone in for apple car play. Shame really as it ticks all the boxes.
The MHEV is extremely thirsty, especially when not on motorway. My long term mpg is only 27mpg and that includes some A roads and motorway (albeit mostly short journeys).
