2022 Kia Sportage review - a better family SUV than its German rivals? 

Dad just bought one, I love driving it, so much better in traffic than my WRX! And the interior is a pleasure to be in. Kia has come a long way.

Still in love with my 2017 Sportage but I’m blown away by the changes they’ve made, especially on the interior.

We've had 8 Kia, all amazing, 1 transmission replaced under warranty, no other issues with nearly 100k on each one..

I had Audi S3 fully loaded now I got Kia Sportage 1.6 48v I can honestly say it's the best car I've ever had. Not well as put together as Audi but it drives so good and for the money I can't complain.

A great review Tim So informative and funny at the same time

Kia is making some great, award winning cars!! This is one of it too!

Mega review mate. The amount of different options and trims on these is a bloody minefield!

Love the dry humour. Great review.

I like the way you review cars, this is my first video and I'm already subscribed. You just need a camera man now but otherwise a very enjoyable and informative video

I remember the first iteration of the "Kia Sportage". Look how far they've come!

Well done Tim,funny,interesting,flippant,honest & quirky.You & Matt Watson(Car Wow)together.New presenters of Grand Tour.Time to start a petition 😂

I will be curious to see how the design looks in a few years. Bravo to them for going so bold in design and it looks very very cool. Great video!

Enjoyed this. Great review. 🙏👌

Great review Tim. I've ordered a PHEV and awaiting delivery

Really like how you mentioned the diesel more then any other review as I’ve ordered the diesel gt line simply for mpg and better toque as I will be pulling more luggage with this type of vehicle

Excellent review by your good self, as usual. Kia/ Hyundai are producing some good cars nowadays, but I was shocked when a pal told me he'd returned an used Ceed the other day, in favour of a Ford Focus because one of the front DRL strips had failed, meaning the whole headlamp would need to be replaced, costing hundreds of pounds. Some cars can seem like used bargains but can be anything but if they're beyond the warranty period.

Great review!

Congratulations man, thanks for the review, I'm getting my wife the sx as soon as it hits America. I can't wait!!!

Absolutely great review. We after driving it myself, decided to order the dynamic plus edition.

Lovely, in Canada waiting on the phev for this sportage! I’ll be upgrading from the 2013 sportage…. I’m just happy to have gps built in actually

Great review

1000th like 👍🏾. Great vid! Subbed!

Great, detailed review and I've just ordered a 2023 auto GT Line HEV. Point taken about the extra cost of the HEV variant over the standard petrol GT Line but KIA are doing a deal in September 2023 where the HEV is the same price as the standard petrol engine - a no brainer for me at least. The 7 year warranty takes away the worries of replacing some of the (no doubt expensive) high tech items and any mechanical competents should they fail. I thought my 70 plate Skoda Karoq SE L, that I am trading in, was good but I feel the KIA is more modern and fresher looking, with its upbeat styling and useful tech for similar money. Thanks for the review👍

New Kia cockpits are just great. Love them. What I was asking myself while watching: why is the left-hand side back window oddly coloured? Or did you drive with it open? Would have thought this would generate too much noise.

It'll be more reliable than its German rivals.

I owned hyundai i20 2009 and kia niro 2016. never have any issues... Fantastic...

I like the interesting styling effort and details on these 👍🏻 ….apart from the lower rear section. I wish we could stop with the ‘diffusers’ on soft roaders. Enjoyed 🤓

Another one to short list for a test drive when it comes time to update our X-Trail.

I just reciently got the front wheel drive version of this exact car and have been driving it for about 6 weeks now. I would agree with every thing you say about it except the fuel consumption, I am averaging about 49 mpg just driving about normally, I'm not driving it gently or anything to get the fuel consumption up, just normal driving.

We've ordered the green one, the same as that apart from 2 wheel drive one. Have to wait until June for delivery. We have a top Toyota CHR 2022, when I test drove the kia omg, so much better to drive and all round vision, I loved it! ❤

Great review..you forgot to mention the £500 VED cost for 5 years on the plug in version...because the list price goes over £40k :-(

Great looking interior, not so sure about the front fasciae. Good review and great progress for KIA nonetheless.

We have the 2L GT line awd, does it come with a 2L awd hybrid and what are the towing capacities. Currently ours is 1900kg

What one will hold there money the best What one would you go for the GT ?? Does the GT come in atomic

Hey. Great review. I'm 6'4"and was curious as to the leg support in the front seats. Something I always struggle with especially on long journeys. I've read a few comments about this in the new sportage that the seats are quite shallow. Thoughts?

Kias and Hyundais are the future people just dont know it yet. George Hotz

Why do car reviewers always make the German car makers the ones to beat. I cannot name one German car manufacturer that will give you top notch reliability, build quality and good customer service. Many years ago you always paid a bit more for a VW as they were mostly better built than the competition and in the luxury segment, Mercedes were the ones to beat when it came to build and reliability (not anymore as documented customer satisfaction surveys have shown this.) Today the Koreans/Japanese manufacturers are the ones to beat. It seems weird that a KIA is a better long term buy than a VW product or Mercedes/BMW but it is true!

I've had three of these, first one centre screen went completely black and had to be fixed by Kia, second one windscreen was replaced after cracking and the lane assist etc couldn't be reset, third one the hybrid system failed after 50 miles now in with Kia being repaired 😀

Looking for opinions, top of the line Kia Sportage 22 or top of the line Skoda Kodiak, what seems better value for money?

Ordered mine here in Ireland last month got a GT line S mild hybrid Diesel coming with the iMT gearbox hopefully arriving February

Looks really nice

There's 1 thing I really miss, you can NOT remotely preheat/cold the aircon at all, which I think sucks, the PHEV sould be able to do this I tink! Strang you say it has barely any wind noise in all other videos I watched they say there's plenty, hmm Thanx for the video :)

Is there any chance that you will review new Kia Proceed GT? :)

Great review..very funny 👍😀

I have a Hyundai Tuscon N line 2020 model my exhaust sound the same when you floor it and sounds great in tunnel, etc. I am getting a Sportage gt line just ordered one. it's the sports exhaust that growls. By the way I was a boy racer in my youth now 65 and still am at heart

Does it do well in the Moose Test? Earlier Sportage models looked scary unstable.

I think I would have preferred a review of a lower spec car, maybe one up from bottom spec to be more representative. That said I own a ten year old Kia Rio 2 1.4 petrol and it's been great apart from a problem with the front passenger door not always wanting to open from the inside (sorted the next day under warranty) no problems. Early to mid 40s mph general driving and 50/52 on a run and I much prefer the 4 pot 1.4 to the 3 cylinder sewing machine engines everybody is putting in everything these days.

How is the interior, Hyundai Tuscon is quite plastic, is this one better or somewhat same?

this Kia really changed my mind about the brand... I currently own an Audi but looking for a change... was looking at the Rav4 but this Kia is more modern more features for less

Is the interior flimpsy as the Tucson?

I got the refresh KX4 mild hybrid version end of 2019 and it is a fantastic car. Only thing I can give a negative on is that the ride is a little bumpy over certain roads but it does have 19 inch alloys and the rear and overhead camera could be better resolution. I did think about waiting for the new version but I am glad I did not as I think previous model looks much better and it has not aged at all. Interior looks very nice though on new model. I like the colour of this one as well but...... My big issue is the price. I would be happy to pay 40k for a Sorrento but not sure I would for a Sportage. It is my second Kia and would have one over any so called premium German car but for a family SUV 40k is wayyyyy to much. I got similar specs for my Sportage and I got that for 24k when part exchange and discounts are considered. The bump up in price seems a bit to much for me. A good non biased review!

I’m trading in a Q3 for GT Line S which has so many extras. Really looking forward to it

I drove the self-charging hybrid. I got over 50 mpg in a combined cycle drive over 30 miles. I was recommended to not get the pHEV by the dealer who saud the best car is actually the self-charging hybrid. I always order the top spec car normally but I didn't in this case. It's much better than my 2019 gt Line s 2.0 awd except it does vdry slightly lack a little midrange grunt that a bigger diesel engine gives.

Does it have spare tire for hybrid Thank you

Could you compare 1.6 T-GDI Sportage with Nissan Qashqai? Which is better for family usage?

When are they doing the EuroNCAP tests?

I just got one in Texas. I really like it, but I keep worrying that maybe I could have found something better. This helped me with my buyers remorse. But I paid about $33k + extended warranty. Still not bad considering it’s a 2023. And not hybrid. Lol

Brilliant !!

How much will this sportage cost in the US?

Really like this car, the 2x 12.3 inch displays are class and interior is of high standard. The exterior looks excellent too. Prior to the launch of this car I was considering the Tucson, but I don't like the infotainment display being low eye line for sat nav use as deemed them unsafe by taking eyes off the road. This Kia displays fits the bill perfectly. Now all I have to decide is when I can afford this car, hybrid or diesel I should go for.

Brilliant review which is informative, fun and exciting! It might have saved me some money too because I am very tempted to go for a hybrid but hearing your comments, I am most likely to go for petrol. I don't think it would make much of a difference in terms of fuel efficiency! Your thoughts, please?

you can fit a dongle to make your ACP and AA wireless

How is the visibility out the back corner area ? Are the rear pillars blocking the visibility ?

I have a new BMW X3, but I have to say massive respect for KIA & Hyundai for build quality and engineering. I think styling in mid-size SUV's is a bit of an arms race !

Left hand drive, German number plates in the Surrey countyside :)

Yes,u r right.... kia and hyundai in fast progressing

I hope they keep the 40 20 40 when they come to the US.

I'd save up for the EV6 if I was considering

I like it inside and out especially that ev6 tech look inside unfortunately it's too small for my needs plus I can't afford it lol

Best in class! such a great value for all the technology and practical design

Can you please compRe kia sportage gt lin3 vs peugeot 2008, 2021 gt line

How do you feel this drives compared to the hybrid Ford Kuga? Is it as good in corners and handling or not? How about power and gear box compared to the CVT on the Kuga? Thanks!

Is Kia reliable in long term like 5years?

I'll wait for a smacked one on the auctions

How you height?

Hmmm I had a PHEV Optima which I loved, they discontinued that car, but its biggest Achilles heel was that bloody awful Atkinson cycle engine, revvy and trashy it hung onto a gear doggedly, it spoiled the whole feel of the car, But that was my only criticism and the fact that it was discontinued (only in the UK I might add). Good review though

I think it looks like an updated Stonic…not a bad thing.

Thinking of a sportage or Arkana (Korean made also here in Australia). Nice car

Why put high gloss black plastic around gear selector ... horribly difficult to keep clean.

2009 model or ?

The rims look small or at least small compared to the wheel well size.

Great car Kia, well done 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥

Feel like an idiot in my brand new 71 plate Sportage… should have waited for this

Its so funny comparing this to German cars, here in Australia these are LITERALLY half price of an equivelant german car.

How is the interior compared to the top trim of the Tucson?

When will it be in india

Does it have an automatic parking assistant ?

Big wow factor inside puts a lot of more expensive rivals to shame!

Regarding 11:00 - I drove this and the Mazda CX5 a few days ago, and I must say that the Kia is miiiiiles away from Mazda. If this sounds noisy for you, unfortunately you'll curse the Mazda's 2.5l 4x4 "powerful" petrol engine.

The True Fighting is VW T-ROC & Renault Kadjar

15:35 "Sie muessen Winterreifen benuetzen" Hahaha, yes you do ;)

It’s amazing the premium we are now willing to pay for the addition of bigger screens and a few USB ports ; parts that cost very little. I am starting to miss the analogue speedometer - I feel they can make a better design statement than just a flat screen.

It is better than German rivals due to KIA's superior reliability record and customer service. I think this KIA is a bit pricey and would pay a bit more and have a Lexus NX. I think that the NX although still expensive is worth it due to its top notch reliability, great customer service and amazing build quality. Good review.

On my second view of this (go ahead, judge me) and just noticed you said no wireless andriod auto! Feels completely pointless having wireless charging if you then have to plug it in to use android auto or apple play!?!

We’ve already seen a backtrack for design with regards to recognising that physical temperature controls are more practical than screens- just wondering if they will also step back on the screens too; so that you have an analogue or semi-digital speedometer cluster again rather than just another flat screen. To me it looks cheap and removes character from a car to just have two flat screens (although everyone is currently doing it)- I think it’s a win for car manufacturers now though as cheaper to produce, so they will be reluctant to change back and we are willing to pay a premium for a perceived technological benefit (even if actually there is very little benefit).

Tim is a DMZ. Distinguished Motoring Zeitungschrieber

Just ordered one ☝️ can’t wait until April

You say the GTlineS model you’re testing is around £38,000, however according to the new UK price list that is for the 2wd model. The 4wd model you tested is £40,250 which unfortunately takes it into the ‘Luxury Tax Class’ which is going to cost a lot more over the first 5 Years of life. It’s well specced, but is it worth paying the ‘Luxury Tax’.

on the smaller side of the mid sized suvs

Does the sportage come with a rear wiper?