Thank you for this great 2019 Kia Sportage. AWD review. I just bought this SUV. I will pick it up today. For a compact crossover it looks so sleek and sexy with lots of trunk space for.
Got a Sportage as a loaner. Great driving car. Even with the base engine it has some pep especially in sport mode. Inside reminds me of a Volkswagen. Drives like a German car.
The audio is difficult to understand the commentator especially when he was outside the car is hard to understand he does speak very quickly, however appreciate the review...slow down a little
I have the 2015 Sportage. The traction control is WAY too touchy. I need to shut it off every day until winter, because potholes on a corner will set it off, cutting engine power at the bottom of a steep hill. Have you experienced similar issues with this new SUV?
Haven't had any issues with it, even before getting winter tires installed on it in some of the rougher weather we've had here already. Perhaps it's something they've addressed since the 2015 model.
Kias always give the consumers what they want. Because of resale value, it is not meant to be bought and resold. It's a keeper that's why they give out the best warranties. What I don't like is that this one doesn't look too good in the front. If they just keep their mixture of Dodge/Honda for the front, and VW/Chrysler at the back, they should have steady sales.
The front really is the problem. The back looks good, fits inline with their new design language from the Cadenza and 2019 Forte, but the front just looks awkward. The previous design was a lot easier on the eyes.
That's definitely true, diesel never caught on here. GM tried to bring a couple vehicles into the market in 2018, the Chevy Cruze, Equinox, and GMC Terrain with their diesels. We drove the Cruze, it didn't do great for fuel economy compared to other compact sedans. They pulled all of those last year from our market. Mazda is trying with the CX-5 but it was only for the 2019 model year. No word yet if they'll continue but it seems like it too is dead for our market.
Say what you want about Mazda but.. They are just on another level with overall car design, this looks so boring compared to the CX-5. Like that feeling when you get out of your car after you parked to get your grocery store items, this isn't that car that you would look back at when you get out just to admire it. I do that daily on my CX-5.
Well said! There are still a lot of people out there who hate on Mazda for their past issues, rather than looking at what they have to offer today. They’ve seriously improved their quality and design, which is why they continue being so popular!
question: in you tube I watched some complain about kia service, if you think this will be an issue, i mean if it is a good enough car that i do not need to worry i will bump into so many service issue/
Service is going to be a regional thing, we’ve heard our fair share of horror stories about specific dealership from many brands. You’re going to have good dealers and bad ones with any brand, Kia is no exception. I recommend shopping around in your area and get a feel for the choices closest to you.
Trims might be different in each market, but here in Canada there is a security system and engine immobilizer on the base model, the EX adds the keyless entry, and then remote start should be something the dealer can add on any trim, but might be limited to EX and higher with the smart key.
@@PRNTestDrive In the US there is a Real problem. to get such things,, they expect you to go up about $10,000. Living in New England it is Very Hard to figure out what it Has and Doesn't have,, because US and Canada have Totally different features on their models,,, I know they do this to make you spend more,,, and im finding out it will be $36,000 to be Able to get lane assist and collision warning,,, On a Kia those things should be available on a basic model. It cannot cost that much to put those in,,,, I am looking for a good deal And a good car,,,,, so yes,, keep driving and i'll follow up,, i definitely would like to know how this car does,, thank you
@@PRNTestDrive You can get remote start on all models for $425 USD but it is a separate fob than so you have to carry it with the key. Typical of all Asian makers.
We're very disappointed that some manufacturers like BMW who've historically allowed for a one-time deactivation of the stop/start systems are now changing them to be on at start up. Almost all vehicles are like this now.
Most manufacturers release their vehicles before the actual year itself, Kia and Hyundai typically start rolling out ‘next years’ models in March/April.
YES, JUST GOT THE 2019 EX, VERY NOTICEABLE TICKING AT COLD START, IT DISSIPATES AS CAR WARMS UP, TOOK BACK TO DEALER TO HAVE MECHANIC LOOK AND LISTEN, WAS TOLD IT WAS VERY NORMAL FOR THIS CAR, THIS ENGINE AND WERE ASSURED THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR.
I’ve owned about 40+ cars and in most cases except my 350Z I’ve had to tweak my suspension Ha ha even my old 85 Toyota pu I put Monroe gas shocks and Pirelli tires. Wow man I can lean her into a tight curve and she will hold. Of course my 67 Ferrari Dino had zero handling issues which you’d expect. Again Pirrelli comes to the rescue!!
Look y’all... I just want the real deal.. I’ve been looking at the jeep cherokee for a minute , & I took a quick glance and saw this car, i love it, ...it appears to be a better deal.. which is better and why? I’m on the fence... Please enlighten me! Big Poppa! Hey
We haven't had a chance to drive the 2019 Cherokee yet, but it does look a lot nicer than the pre-facelift models for the KL. We'll see if we can make an episode happen on one, there isn't one on our press fleet but we'll see what we can do!
Probably would be, we do have a family member who just bought a 2018 Rav4 LE a few months back, we didn't have a chance to film it while they were here but it's something we might be able to cover!
@@PRNTestDrive save your money by the Kia it'll hold up just fine I'm at 211000 the only thing I've replaced brake pads at around a hundred and sixty thousand miles. My buddies RAV4 hasn't held up as good. And it's about 30,000 less miles he also drives it easier.
For a consumer segment crossover, absolutely! Sometimes we can all get a little overexcited with some of the fancy cars on the market, but for most consumers a vehicle with this equipment is more than enough.
@@tomjohns5146 .....because it happened to you or your cousins sisters best friend on your step mom side of the family?....wait wait wait i got it! You're about to site every case that this has happened and now you're 100% sure that this WILL happen to every Kia.
No, they released the 2019 model just 1 week ago in Germany and rolling out globally, with new engines, new front and back. Check it at www.Kia.de It was announced already before the summer, pictures were published on or around May 15 2018..... The model you are showing will never be sold in 2019.....Production of that model ended during the summer holidays.
You know that manufacturers often have different models and designs for different markets. We talk about it on this weeks episode with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, where Europe already has a new vehicle, while we still get the old one. It’s very possible the 2019 Sportage in Germany is a facelift, while the 2019 in North America remains the same. I can assure you though, that the vehicle we have is a 2019, as the registration says so, and so does the VIN.
Kia calls their design 'rebellious', I think it just looks bubbly to be honest. The CX-5 is hard to beat in this segment for looks, it's the right amount of aggressiveness that appeals to most consumers.
I test drove a CX-5 back in 2016, and then right after the CX-5 I test drove a 2017 Sportage, and I found that the Sportage was better in every aspect -the looks, how it drove, comfort (very comfortable driver seat in comparison to the the CX-5's) and what you get for your money, and the Sportage was a few thousand bucks cheaper.... So, I bought the 2017 EX FWD version in bronze colour. Now it has almost 102,000 kms on it. I am very happy with it, no major complaints, reliable, nice ride, roomy enough. I get around 7.5 L per 100 km driving mostly on highway (quite often in heavy traffic on Hwy 401 and QEW/403 in GTA). Without traffic I can get 6.9-7.2 L per 100 km...
At least a donut should be included, not a pump and fix a flat, what it the tire has a large hole in its sidewall? Then your screwed! My 18 Crosstrek has a full height spare, but temporary since it is narrower, but you can get on your way! Some companies want to be cheap and not give you a spare and f you want charge you a few hundred for a spare tire kit!
it is getting a reputation as a 'ladies car',,, alot of men don't like them. I can't see this as a man's car,, it's just too lady-like,, and the inside isn't huge (the seats),,, i like the car in black it is just more appealing to women,,,imo
Strange! I recently bought a 2019 LX in pacific blue and I love it! I feel like I'm driving in a european car. It's great in snow and has a remote start which is plenty good for me. I personally think its a masculine car if it's a masculine color and there's a handsome, powerful man inside. :)
When we'll we get out of this ancient mindset of women vs men stuff - this isn't a damn bra that's being showcases. Please don't raise kids with this mentality.
It certainly blends in with the crowd. But it is one of the most popular trims for this vehicle here in Canada, so it does represent what most Sportage buyers are getting.
The question is rude,that's for sure but the answer wasn't very professional, you guys are exposed to that kind of comments but it is up to you how to take it....by the way ,good review...
Huh? There’s no rules on what we are ‘supposed’ to do when people comment. Dumb comments usually get a reply from us. In fact we actually try to reply to everyone who comments on our channel, whether the comment is constructive or not.
Can someone explain why the Kia Sportage is the only vehicle I repeatedly see on UK roads at dusk or dark with the front lights fully on and the rear lights off. Even when it is totally dark, I see no rear lights on. Not every Sportage, but quite a lot of them - maybe 5 or 6 in every 10. This is a dangerous design fault and needs to be looked into.
This is unfortunately becoming a serious problem across the board for a lot of different vehicles from a lot of manufacturers. Before car makers started adding digital clusters they'd be back-lit, and would turn on when the headlights were on. Drivers were a lot more aware with that setup if their lights were off, since their cluster was also dark. Today with digital the screens are always lit up, and less attentive drivers don't seem to realize their headlights aren't on, especially with some LED DRLs that are bright enough to give those in-attentive drivers the impression their lights are on. There are two ways to solve this. Some manufacturers, like BMW for example, have forced automatic headlights, even if you try to switch the lights off, they will not turn off at night. The other, less effective solution, would be to add proper headlight illumination lights on the clusters. Some only advise if the parking/DRLs are on like Volvo. Personally automatic headlights should be mandatory, without the ability to turn them off at night.
@@PRNTestDrive Thanks for the reply. Interesting you mention other manufacturers. Here in the UK, I don't see that problem with any other make of car - only the Kia, and mainly specifically the Sportage. This says to me that Sportage drivers must be less attentive than other drivers, which seems correct as they do seem to be worse drivers than others here in the UK. (!!)
