Not many reviewers go into much depth mention price of features, other than the model level they are reviewing. You pointed out the bigger differences and price better than any other reviewer I looked at and thanks for pointing out to turn off the safety beeps, I have since bought a Sorrento and it's something that's slowly getting on my nerves.
We have just signed on the line for this exact car, this review makes us glad we did, we were weighing up between this and Everest sport but this won out with getting the top spec for similar price, we were very impressed with all the tech in this top spec kia
I discovered Kia with my last car, I will not change from Kia family! They got the best offering, look at this one all the tech you want at affordable range, fantastic! This is my this year buy!
been waiting 16 months for this. hopefully the end or beginning is near 🙂 nice review. ive been waiting patiently cos for our needs which is, second car, 1 kid, 1 dog, occasionally towing a 1.5t camper trailer, a non ute like experience, some fancy tech i reckon it checks all the boxes. considered the everest but a comparable to gt line for tech is the top end which is 20k more... only thing that bugs me is longevity as i plan to keep for at least 7 years. warranty is good n i hope i don't have to use it 😊 considering the history of transmission replacements in the diesel
Hi Matt, have been watching your reviews for a few years now and following you on The right car now. I like the way you do the reviews, very thorough. I think it will improve your reviews further if you can include the following. 1. 0 to 100 and 100 to 120 timings; 2. Stopping distance/timing from 100 to 0; 3. Turning radius. 4. How is the ride through tough terrains like country roads and uneven surfaces with potholes and bumps. 5. Resale value 6. How easy/hard is to to park (in tight spots like shopping center parking, road side parallel parking etc). 7. Clear opinion on build quality by thickness and closing sound of doors and rigidness of the dash and center console, evenness of gap of joints like bonnets etc; 8, Also if you could limit review around 20 minutes ( may be a bit hard, but even if you have to trim and improvise all sections to meet the 20 minutes mark I think it will be worth it). Thanks for the reviews and keep them coming.
Thanks for the feedback, but the whole point of my channel is to tell people what the cars are like to live with, not what they're like in terms of scientific testing like acceleration and stuff. I understand why you want it, but it won't happen here... not anytime soon, anyway.
It would really be nice to know if it's possible to reconfigure (=disable some of) the assistance systems at the dealer. After all, they can reprogram some aspects.
They cannot. Kia Australia has advised these are un-reprogrammable. I mean, if you found a hacker that could do it, cool, but it might void your warranty.
The car is put on a glorified conveyer belt, so you can get those figures if you do your commutes in a warehouse with a conveyer belt for a road. To be fair not all companies produce figures that are so far off, Mitsubishi (at least for their ASEAN models) and Suzukis when real world tested get close or below their published figures
In Australia it is not the car company quoting fuel figures. It is a government legal requirement and the testing is part of the ADR (Australian Design Rules) process. The ADR standardised tests are conducted in a cell which is air conditioned between 20 to 25 degrees, with the car set up on rollers and force-fed air into the radiators so it doesn't overheat. Resistance on the rollers is set to mimic the weight of the car and the 11-kilometre, 20-minute test begins, starting with an 'urban' cycle (replicating stop-start traffic) followed by a shorter 'extra urban' cycle. Yep, tested for 20 minutes, on rollers, in an air conditioned environment. Let's hope the recent Mitsubishi case will see some sanity introduced into the ADR testing regime and what stickers car companies are forced to put on the new cars..
Thanks mate. Appreciate that. I try and show prams in the boot when possible, but it’s not always easy to do as I travel to events (as I did for this one). If you’re looking for awesome parent content, check out Baby Drive - Tace is a great resource and top person, too.
The speed limit nanny is out of control. Why not remember the last saved setting? by reading about this, it looks like a EU NCAP requirement for 5 star safety but even that doesnt require an audible warning.
The speed sign warning beeping has been added to the spec list, which is probably due to the new regulation of the EU. In addition, I wish the Hyundai & KIA group could soon introduce their 48V mild hybrid system as I have seen fuel consumption drop thanks to the use of the auto start/stop system, but it doesn't work with A/C on.
So I like that it has 3rd row isofix, thats a Benz level feature(no airbags there which for this price is kind of a miss but hey, seems if you want to protect the 3rd row with airbags you need to spend at least 20 grand more) . Ive never heard of a 3 row SUV not getting even a blower in the 3rd row, thats just mean for a car that costs this much. There are 7 seat MPV's(not sold in this market because Australians have evolved beyond having practical cheaper cars)that have way more amenities in the 3rd row as standard. Apart from that the facelift gets a psudeo Seltos grill and the DRL's at the top instead of the bottom and a rotary gear selector for your pleasure, that sure is worth 3 grand.
@@therightcar true.. Santa Fe is cheaper but Sorrento seems like a more matured /sorted product. ie as Santa Fe has no head up display, no adapted suspension, no seat thigh extension, wireless apple car play.etc I guess it is the brand KIA that makes us pause, having said that is hard to fault kIA's products these days. As earlier when we were younger KIA was also known as "Killed In Action".....😀
Owning a Sportage petrol for three months, and love most of it, but still, some really annoying things (about all Kia/Hyundai cars): The speed sign recognition and beeping sound are terribly designed. In fact, the whole info system looks nice, but there are some pointless gimmicks. That Dual Clutch Transmission is really hesitant at low speeds, particularly when stopping and going up a hill (I tried Alfa Romeo tonale before buying sportage, that tonale dual-clutch is much worse, though); And one thing I cannot understand about Kia is they don't offer AWD for Sorento GT line petrol (I also considered upgrading to sorento but this was the dealbreaker), considering buying a 70k relatively large SUV without AWD, and it can be a bit tricky in rainy days in hill areas.
Great review - was considering new Santa Fe 2024 but no diesel option so it’s a no go ( no interested in a 1.6l hybrid ) especially when towing etc.. So looks like it’s a Sorrento, Ford Everest Platinum or LandCruiser Prado. Would be great if Hyundai introduced a new Diesel say 2.5l with hybrid etc.. and non dct gearbox.. bit like Toyota.. but love the 2.2 diesel (non dct) in my current Santa Fe..
It is a shame they won't have diesel, but given the new vehicle emissions standards that are on their way, you best be buying a diesel ANYTHING if you really want one. I am absolutely gobsmacked that Hyundai Group axed the excellent straight-six diesel from the Genesis models so soon after it spent hundreds of millions developing it. Maybe a Genesis GV80 diesel (if you can find one) could be a good choice for you...!
Thanks for the update - Yup I think Hyundai have shot themselves in the foot in this market. I will certainly look at a new diesel in the next couple of years, but given the average age of cars in NZ being 14 years I figure there will be alot around for some time... @therightcar
I wonder how these rear view cameras are coping with dirt coming up when driving alot on dirt roads because some designs are helping the amount of dust that sticks to the back of these two storey wagons.
Good point. I didn’t get a chance to sample it on unsealed road - but one would hope it has a coating to stop dirt. Or that it can be washed using the rear washer!
If you don’t plan to go camping, or to the snow, and you’re a gentle driver, petrol. But there’s big global demand for petrol models so wait times may be longer. Diesel is terrific for surefootedness and easy progress. I wouldn’t go the petrol, personally!
Hi mate. I honestly won’t be reviewing a Compass of the current type. It has been discontinued in Australia for now as a petrol or diesel but apparently the 2024 hybrid range will arrive this year. I’d love to bring you a review of the hybrid when it gets here. Stay tuned. The existing model, I found, is somewhat underwhelming. Have you considered a Tank 300 instead?
@@therightcar Hi Matt, I love the way it looks and saw your reviews on Scorpio VS Tank 300, My only worry is spending $46k on a Chinese vehicle and realising later that a lemon was purchased, do you think its quality is worth spending $46k? What’s your views on Indian built scorpio? Which one would you trust the most?
The annoying Hyundai/Kia speed recognition system would be a deal breaker for me especially when you can't turn it off permanently. I've read some Hyundai/Kia owners were so frustrated with it that after couple of months they cut there losses and got something else.
Yep, I’ve heard from owners who have done just that. It’s not just these brands, though. The global safety tech mandates in play and the industry perception that buyers insist on five-star ratings means we’re going to have to suffer these frustrating systems. But rest assured, I won’t suffer them silently!
Good value … go compare it to BMW, Merc etc… then tell me if it’s value for money. Considering you’re getting 7 year warranty too. Also to note the resale value to much better. I’d much rather this than paying $60k+ more for a BMW or Merc for less tech and just the brand name.
@@vsboy2577 I agree that the BMW etc have a nice engines. But the Kia is extremely economical and gets the job done, IMHO it’s still not worth paying the additional $$ for a BMW. I wish people drove around with their net wealth on the back of their cars. I reckon over 50% of people with a KIA or Hyundai would have a higher net wealth than some of those driving around in BMW’s Merc etc…. It’s just an image thing.
