2023 Kia Sportage | Family Review 

Yep, same here.

Thanks for sharing your experience!

It won't last long

This is the correct answer.

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How?

@@alissatyau849 long press the toggle button

But both the switches on the right side are textured, if they were trying to make that distinction then it would make sense to do that on both sides of the steering?

Exactly this is a non issue.

Excellent remark. Thanks for sharing!

Wolf Gray is our favorite color but it's not available on the Hybrid, only boring color choices.

@@denault3985 yeah, what’s up with that?! Only boring color choices in the hybrid models!

I'm considering the SX in the same colors. How is the real world fuel economy?

We got the same exact model. We weren't really leaning toward either exterior or interior color, but with supply so low and a pretty good test drive, we decide to just go for it. And we love it so far as well!

I got the Wolf Gray but black interior, non-hybrid three weeks ago, and I love it 😍 Got compliments 😊

We're happy to have you aboard!

Don’t do it! I’m seriously regretting my Sportage purchase at just 5.7 years old! If you want reliability, dependability & longevity-search for something else!

@@traceywojtal9045 isn't that just a old sportage and not the new one?

@@Isakki they were for SURE having the engine issues from 2011-2019. And I really don’t know if they’ve actually corrected the problem. I highly recommend doing a lot of research and talking to a technician before considering a purchase. You’d “think” they would’ve redesigned the engine much sooner. Just beware….There have been over a billion claims already. And mine was a 2017 and had just finished paying it off in December…and now I have no car for 7 months and only rental reimbursement 2-3 months AFTER the vehicle is completed. They are not replacing the entire engine…only the block and oil pan (because the aluminum engine rods create a lot of shavings that go into the oil pan). Many owners are saying that even with the replacement, the replacement engine or block also went out. Some are on their 3rd replacement. Do you really want this type of headache? And, it hasn’t been confirmed if they’ve actually fixed or redesigned the engine, as well as it is taking up to 5 years or a little after for the engine issues to happen for each consecutive year, and is technically OUT OF WARRANTY, unless you had the recall engine sensor done (which the sensor did absolutely NO good…as the engine blew while we were driving 75 mph on the interstate through the long stretch in Texas…no overheating, no engine light, no nothing…and almost got run over by 2 semi trucks hauling butt while trying to coast over to the side of the road.

@@traceywojtal9045 I leased on 3 year deals. Just got this one they’re reviewing, the hybrid. First was 2016, next 2019, so this one 2022. This one is a step up, but it is an upgrade, but still the engine feels smoother. First one in 2016 was after my 10 year old 3 series BMW bought from new, so a change was needed and I loved the higher driving position. As they’re leased, don’t have to worry about wear and tear because if you get another after 3 years, they let a lot go…a lot😊. Wouldn’t buy one outright even with the 7 year warranty, but great car that has gotten better every iteration imo. I was used to my 3 Series BMW but the standard didn’t drop too much, but the latest one I have is BMW quality. First one felt slow, but this new one is as fast 0-60 as a Mark 5 golf GTi. That’s 7s which is super quick for a SUV. Everything that I felt was lacking and/or below par I feel has been rectified on this, but only done 1500 miles, so we’ll see…

Do you still like it?

@@berniecolin7 Acceleration started feeling delayed from a complete stop. We ended up trading it in for a hybrid Toyota sienna with our growing family.

@@MrDrummergc thank you very much for the response!

I believe that is exactly what it is. The volume also has a mute function when pressed inward, and on the right side the push button functionality is to pause/resume cruise control and as "ok" for the driver information display. The previous/next track rocker has no push button function.

Also being able to tell which is which without looking down is always nice.

Exactly! 🙂

That's very kind of you to say. All credit goes to Evie.

I’m thinking my the same thing (although the new CRV is definitely a big step up from its previous gen)

Here in Canada it is cheaper to get a Sportage then the HRV, so I’m sure the new CRV will be even worse! Honda Canada has gone crazy with their pricing.

@@CC-wm1yq I've heard. I watched Motormouth with Zack and Andrea. They reviewed the new HR-V. I was just shocked that this lil' subcompact SUV that is not well equipped for a top trim, costs more than a Tuscon, Sportage, and when a Rav4!

Please do your homework on engine, transmission and power train issues on the Sportage, or ANY Kia/Hyundai model before purchasing. Bought a 17 Sportage, loved the spaciousness of the interior and all…but now it will be sitting at an out of state dealer for approximately 7 months due to the engine issues. Had I done my homework and learned of ALL the cheap engines they are installing and are going out without warning, I never would’ve bought it. My car is only 5 years and 7 months old. And there has been other issues-like the $2000k AC compressor that went out just 2 months before the engine went out WHILE driving 75 mph on an interstate. $30k down the toilet for a car that is only going to last 7 months past the day I pay it off?!? Do extensive research if you think you still want one, but I’d avoid Kia/Hyundai at all costs.

@@traceywojtal9045 anymore this is not true with both Hyundai and Kia. Kia in 2021 did a complete rebranding of their vehicles after they hired Mercedes designer. The engines and drivetrain now is nothing like it was in 2017. Actually for 2021 Kia placed 3rd in reliability and have not had much issues in the past 2 years. As for before then Kia sucked and everyone knows that, which explains why they made changes.

@@traceywojtal9045 Also, to add onto that now all new Kia vehicles offer a 10 year 100,000 mile powertrain and a 5 year 60,000 mile bumper to bumper to back up the claims of their changes to reliability.

@@daben1074 well we shall see in the next 5 years… there are always kinks and issues with new designs of parts/power train parts that have to be worked out. I used to work for a Chevy dealership eons ago…and new models have issues too. And Kia/Hyundai have had that same warranty for many years, even before I bought my vehicle.

@@traceywojtal9045 well that is with every new model or vehicle. I have a 2021 Subaru Legacy and its absolute garbage and Subaru has normally been good vehicles. So to say the new Kia sucks already and give it a bad reputation makes no sense rather me saying it is a good reliable vehicle. Any vehicles are gonna have issues here and there doesn’t matter the brand or model. That’s why there is such thing as a warranty that covers expensive parts.

That is excellent intel. Thanks for sharing!

I thought I was the only human being with common sense to do that!

If you hold down the arrow on the climate control for 4 seconds it will offer you a choice to default to one or the other after a few seconds. I keep mine on climate and when I hit the arrow it goes to the radio screen and after 5 seconds will go back to climate by itself.

Miata is always the answer.

If you don’t need lots of cargo room, you give up driving enjoyment with a crossover like the Sportage. I’d get a Civic Sport Touring hatch or Mazda 3 hatch. Or especially Miata. Those are way more enjoyable and the hatchbacks are still spacious.

@@garrettw99 That's kind of where I'm at. Both of those, or the Mazda 3 Turbo, or a GTI. The logical part of my brain can't stop wanting something with more space "just in case", even though I haven't used that space more than 10 times in the past 6 years, so I think that I want a "hot hatch", or something close. It's fun to shop though, especially since I have a year before I plan to buy anything.

go ahead and buy a Toyota or Honda, leaves more Hyundai Kia available for the rest of us!

@@RRLV434 Will do. Hope you carry a fire extinguisher!

@@RRLV434 P.S. New report today is now mentioning Hyundai recall for exploding seatbelts. UKs Daily mail is reporting.

I appreciate you mentioning those features here. Cheers!

i think in general, the hyundai/kia dealership is what keeps a lot of people away from the brand even though their cars are great now. just rarely hear positive things about the dealership experience.

@@myemailiscool pretty much every brand dealership is adding markups and is a hassle to deal with now a days.

Paid no markup at Galeana in Fort Myers.

@@RRLV434 Nobody marks their vehicles up as much as Hyundai/Kia. We're talking $8k-10k

Also, I will be wrapping all the gloss black in a matte clear fingerprint resistant film when the vehicle arrives.

EXACTLY what just happened to mine a month ago!! My sportage is only 5 years and 7 months old and the engine went out WHILE driving on the interstate. And it will be approximately another 6 MONTHS for them to inspect my vehicle, open a Kia Warranty Claim, order & wait for parts and installation. This all happened on a road trip out of state. And Kia Motor Consumerism won’t help a loaner or rental upfront. They expect us to pay the rental out of pocket for 7 months. NEVER AGAIN will I buy a Kia/Hyundai product!!

@@traceywojtal9045 the NTSB needs to be on their ass like sun on skin!

Thanks watching, Mike! I just double checked Kia's press site. According to them, the EX gets the 12.3" screen like our tester. It's the base LX that includes the 8" screen with the traditional interface. If you want to verify for yourself just google "Kia Media". The press site is a really helpful resource for car reviewers but I think buyers like you might appreciate it too. Cheers!

@@MicahMuzio Hi micha, you are correct that EX gets a 12.3 inch screen but there are two different versions of the 12.3 inch screen. One for the EX and one for the SX and prestige. The EX has only digital numbers with some wraparound graphics, as where the SX has a full digital display representing speedometer and tachometer and many other features as you had in your review.. The 8 inch display on the LX has the same graphical interface as the LX just in a smaller version. I have test driven all three models and there is a definite difference. If there is a way to attach screenshots here I would do that. Thank you very much.

@@mikeinva8 Pardon me. My reading comprehension failed me. 🤦‍♂️ You were clearly talking about the instrument cluster. Yes, excellent point. Thanks for clarifying!

I have had my 2017 Kia Niro hybrid since 2017 and I still get good gas mileage and I haven't had any issues yet

I appreciate that. Cheers!!

Why don’t you just adjust the volume on the steering wheel?

@@Ghost-jy9hk I do. The knob is quicker. I guess I'm a bit old school

That’s what I will be doing when mine arrives in a matte clear fingerprint resistant film.

@@Seanheery where would I get that wrap installed

I have the opposite thought. If innovative and new requires more action from the user to get the same results as before, then it's a poor design. There's no positive/benefit to the user for adding a 'switch' button between HVAC and stereo controls.

@@slandshark We can agree to disagree.

@@jraheemjefcoat429 Not sure what you disagree with. It's straight facts. A) It now takes the user more action to do the same thing as before. B) There is no user benefit. Unless you can point out a user benefit for adding the toggle/switch button that I can't think of.

@@slandshark I actually one of those drivers, that uses the function on the steering wheel. So this design will not bother me. You can agree that it's not functional. I can agree that it is. AGREE TO DISAGREE.

​@@jraheemjefcoat429 It's not a requirement to use it or not to realize the design and function is worse than before. It's fact that it takes more actions by the user to accomplish the same thing as before, not less or same. Just because you don't use it doesn't mean the design is better. The design is worse because it's literally worse. lol

Yeah, but why are the switches on the right identical?

@@MicahMuzio My guess they made the button textured to distinguish the mute/volume button for the steering wheel. It's the most function people use on the steering wheel, for those who actually uses the volume/mute button on the steering wheel..😄😄😄

Howdy, neighbor!

I was shocked by that reference too. Evie is evolving.

@@MicahMuzio I look forward to the day that evie is the car person in the house. And then the little one grow up and unites all car people, and manuals are offered in every car henceforth.

@@goatmonkey2112 Does that mean you won't have to wash it by hand with mittens?

You should consider spending a tiny bit more and getting a higher quality brand.

@@edhcb9359 like what

@@MonicaHolly143 Toyota, Honda, Mazda…the higher tier Japanese brands. You’ll thank me later.

@@edhcb9359 how are they higher quality when they all lack behind the tech ?? Even the new crv still offer less than what kia offers

@@edhcb9359 in toyota and honda u pay for the reliability that's why they are not updating their cars I dont need reliability cuz im leasing anyway Buy toyota or honda lease other brands Ur the one whose gonna thank me later lol