The best compact SUV for the money? Thank you to Ciocca Kia for allowing the channel access to this vehicle for review. Ciocca Kia 1710 N. Olden Ave. Ewing, NJ 08638 (609) 883-2800 Ask for Frank Barrientos
I have to give you credit, doing a car review at 100 degree weather is not easy. My wife has been eyeballing this SUV. She has a 2013 and it's been a trouble free SUV. The visibility is a little tough so she's hoping these new ones are a little better. I like the phone chargers on the seats for the people sitting in the back. Nice features. Excellent review. 👍
Beautiful blue exterior color. Seems to me the engine is on the small size with that vehicle. Inside looks good. Reasonable price for an all-wheel drive vehicle. Thanks for the video Chabby.
I just put a hold on the '25 EX FWD. There are only 2 extras missing that I wish were on the EX FWD: auto liftgate and dimming/directional rearview mirror. I'll miss the auto liftgate especially. But am looking forward to being part of the KIA family.
I own a 2024 Kia Sportage 4wd in Fusion Black Metallic love it! Only thing looks like they've changed is the wheel design as mine has a similar design but slightly different and mine has a cloth interior didn't want leather! Surprised that the 2025s still have an actual shifter and not that dumb rotary knob like everything else has now that crappy Chrysler started as a trend!
This and the Hyundai Tucson twin are great cars. Sunroof is not desireable for reliability reasons and AWD is simply unnecessary. Base LX model just as good. The 2.5 L is a large 4 cylinder and 8-speed transmission work very well together. Roomy,quality, well designed and made car = an excellent value proposition!! Styling details on Hyundai version are a bit fussy and busy. This is all the SUV most anyone needs. Great review! Keep it up!
Great review! I have the Hyundai equivalent, a Tucson Limited AWD. I love it. I agree that the 2.5 4 cylinder with the 8 speed is a good combination. However why do you feel the AWD is unnecessary? I think AWD is helpful to have when you live in the Northeast on Long Island as I do.
Are you guys just pretending it's WAYYYYYYY under powered and has horrible gas mileage because the engine isn't enough for the vehicle?? Seriously?? I test drove one and you could time the 0-60 with a calendar!! Dishonest review here!!!!
