It's coming up to 3 years since I bought my Sportage....so I think I'm qualified to give a genuine opinion on the car. Unlike some people in the comments who I doubt have ever even sat in a Sportage. So, after 3 years and about 36,000km I can tell that it's a great car. Solid as a rock. I haven't had a single fault in 3 years. Not a one. Absolutely nothing. It has lots of power (2.0L diesel. 184HP. 40nm torque). You really feel that big torque. Corners great thanks to firm suspension. Does snow, ice and rain really well, (even my 2WD)......lots of spec. Better spec than any rival I know of. One minor niggle is that the drivers seat felt a bit hard and uncomfortable. So I bought a cushion! Problem solved! There you go. 3 years. Driven everyday. Not a problem.
You're clearly nuts.....but I will indulge you with just one reply. The British car industry put it's own workers on the dole by producing the most awful trash in the 70's and 80's. It was the Japanese and the Europeans who ended the British car industry because you had to buy foreign to get a decent car in those days. Koreans had barely begun to make cars back then. So you can't blame the Koreans. Blame the idiots running the British car industry in the 70's and 80's.
arfer You are taking about the 1970's - who gives a shit about then? I even agree with you - British 1970s cars were shit. But I'm talking about cars made in the the UK TODAY - cars that will support jobs for people working here. The UK makes a lot of good cars from small compact cars, to top end luxury cars. All made in the UK helping British workers and helping the British economy. South Korea already has a booming economy from electronics manufacture. We should NOT be handing over one of out last remaining industries on a silver platter to them. And that's exactly what you are doing when you buy a new ugly Kia Sportage - plus, it's one go the ugliest cars you can choose - that alone should put you off from choosing one, unless you can't tell ugly from good-looking.
Kia Sportage Is Ugly Korean Trash its not about what i think. This is one of the best looking cars at the moment...fact. By the way what is your problem with the model? You can not afford it?
Wow! Even tho it's 10 months ago you commented this, still: congratulations!! :D I am looking for a 2005 Kia Sportage as my first car... Such a shame that Matt didn't make a review of that one, well, it was before his time probably, hahaha
@@itzrxiny8435 Hahahaha🤣 Well, I’ve already changed my mind. I’ll go for a Mitsubishi Outlander😬 I still have my doubts, but I will make a decision before I’ll turn 18 (I’m 16 now, so I have time enough😂).
Was given one of these as a rental a few weeks back. Not going to lie I was a bit disappointed when I saw it - I'd booked out a Focus but this is all they had in. Can honestly say I've never been as wrong with my first impressions. Fully loaded to London and back from England's Grim North on less than a full tank (averaged about 40 to the gallon). More impressive was that it was the bigger 2.0 Diesel engine AND it was all wheel drive too. Aside from sat nav it had all the toys you'd want, and it was only one model up from base spec. Didn't want to give it back. Only downsides, as Matt said in the video the ride can be fidgety on rough roads, and the A pillars are quite thick which was a pain in tight spots but I soon got used to them. Definitely recommend one of these!!!
I'm 6'6" and don't fit behind the wheel of many cars without the steering wheel resting on my knee (driving like that causes a condition called driver's knee which is VERY painful). The Sportage is one of only 2 cars my wife and I tried while shopping used that i fit in and the other was an equinox (which, just no.....read those reviews). "Loads" of space is an understatement. It's awesome.
2022 comment: My dad's had a 2014 SX trim I think (2L petrol, non turbo, 2WD) since new. No problems AT ALL, only regular oil changes. I am still quite surprised at its refinement - it's very quiet inside. His engine choice is not good for overtaking in the highway, but for everyday use it's absolutely fine. 4/5 stars from me⭐⭐⭐⭐ - get the bigger engine. Fuel economy is similar to my Suzuki sedan at 8.5-9L/100km mixed driving, quite surprising given the Sportage is a larger car (but my Suzuki's engine is naturally aspirated).
Hi there, it has been over one year and 10.000km since I bought my own Kia Sportage. Since then I haven't had any issues with the car, every thing seems to be okay. It's a great looking car with very good value to price ratio with pretty low running cost for a cross-over. I bought the car with the cheapest 1.6 petrol engine because it was the least expensive from the bunch. If you plan to drive mostly in the city it's more than okay, unfortunately it's too weak while over passing other cars on highways and such... Other minor con is the rear visibility, it is just awful. It's easy to hit something while backing up. Aside of those two shortcoming it's a great car much better than other cross-overs in this price range Quashqai (before lifting) or Dacia Duster. I would buy it again and that by itself is a good recommendation from the owner. Regards from Warsaw / Poland :)
We've had our 2011 sportage now for 8 years. It has 312k + miles on it and is still running excellent. Everything still works except for the sunroof. I will by another one same year when this one ever dies.
I've owned a 2011 Sportage for 1.5 years and I can assure you........everything Matt mentions in this review, good and bad, is exactly true. He hasn't missed a thing. It has a couple of flaws, but overall it's amazing value. Well, here in Korea anyway. Believe it or not, I bought the mid-spec model here in in Korea for 13,000 pounds. It's 23,000 pounds in the UK. Somebody, somewhere is ripping off UK car buyers bigtime....It should be a national scandal.
Bought one in Techno Orange. 2.0L diesel. It's a great car. Badge-snobs are idiots. This car feels and drives like a European car for about 40% less money.
How much have Nissan paid you to say that? There is nothing wrong with the Sportage, it's comfortable, incredibly good looking and reliable. The ride can be bumpy, the engine doesn't sound like a tractor, the only time the engine has any clatter is when it's first started up, as do all diesels before they're warmed up, there are also many redeeming qualities, how about excellent looks, lots of equipment as standard, 7 year warranty and build quality that has even been worrying VW
I replaced my 2013 Nissan juke for a 2014 Kia sportage which I love. It gives good mpg excellent ride, handles really well. it now has 6000 miles on the clock. Great if you suffer from a bad back. The hight of the car is pretty perfect for me at 5ft 11. Don't think I would replace this car. Totally recommend it.
So you replaced a British-built car with a car made in South Korea, with known electrical problems and a fuel economy issue (as voted by actual owners of this car in What Car survey 2014) One of the ugliest front ends of any car on UK roads, ugly rear end, destroys British and European jobs & making Britain and Europe a poorer place, when it needs all the help it can get as we are the worst economic area of the world & it looks like things are going to get worse in the future - no sign of improvement. Meanwhile, South Korea is booming from electronics manufacture. The one thing we should not be doing is handing over one of our remaining manufacturing industries (cars) over on a silver platter to South Korea.
thanks for the great review. It is a stunning car. Got myself one just a week ago (11th of March 2011) and I have no hesitation to recommend it to anyone. Although the back pillars are bit wide and there are no corner windows, so you have to be extra careful when changing the lanes. Also the boot lock is really low, so your hands will get dirty. Everything else seems to be spot on!
Absolutely right. Korea is a country on the up and up. As long as North Korea doesn't carry out their monthly promise to turn the south into a sea of fire (sic), then it's a great place to be. I'm a Brit living here for 12 years teaching English and loving it......and also loving my Sportage!
My opinion as a passenger of the Kia Sportage: I'm 5'8" tall, and for me, I feel like I'm in the back seat of a limousine. The doors are so big to match the big interior. I can't get enough about the size of the doors, I think they belong on a Lexus LX570, Kia made it special to get in-and-out of the car.
No, you constantly have to mess with the Gear shift so you can't; take off or react as quickly as you like or just focus on the road. I drive a manual van at work and an auto Sportage away from it, I know in a heart beat which I prefer and it's not because the Sportage is newer.
Hate to say this, but it looks better than both the X1, X3, Q3 and Q5. Maybe because i does not have to struggle so much with a long history DNA, - Lines is simply a different and more modern unhindered approach to a small SUV. Good Job KIA.
You can find many Toyotas in my country, everyone buy it. But if you ask them, honestly only few that said Toyota is a good car. They just decent enough but worth to buy since it is cheap and easy to maintain.
Petrol is a far less environmentally friendly fuel, not to mention the engines are less powerful and don't last as long. Not to me they're not, I drive a manual van at work now and the only thing that makes it better than my auto hatchback is that it's got more power and torque.
Then you are a moron with no clue about cars and can't tell UGLY from good looking. Well done - you're considering making the UK even poorer and putting even more people out of work, whilst South Korea is booming after taking lots of Western jobs. MORON.
+day3002 buy it! I've had mine for 4 1/2 years...got almost 40,000kms on it. It's an awesome car. Feels safe inside, great to drive. Great value for money!
i think it also depends where the car toyota is distributed, in my country, the quality is way below the toyota distributed to UK, or the ones used in mainland japan...
the engine on the 2010-present Kia Sportage Engine 1.6 L I4 GDI petrol 2.0 L I4 petrol 164hp 2.0 L I4 GDI (turbo) 2.4 L I4 petrol 175hp 1.7 L I4 CRDi turbo diesel 2.0 L I4 CRDi turbo diesel
Hello Mat! Does carbuyer make reviews as a team or is it your opinion. The reason i am asking this is because the review for hyundai ix35 is made by your colleague and dont know if its her opinion or your teams opinion. So i would like to know/read your comparioson on these two cars. Thanks in advance
really feelin kia at the moment the range is really nice and 7 year warranty is really good i think the sportage looks brilliant keep up the good work kia and carbuyer :)
If you think that warranty means anything, then you are a fool. Also Kia are Korean - their economy is booming as it is, without giving them one of the few industries Europe has left - car manufacturing. DON'T BUY AN UGLY KIA
It’s a citizen eco drive, Royal Airforce, Red Arrows special edition from 2011. Charges on light coming through the face and gets the time from the atomic clocks in USA, Europe or Japan. Got one on my wrist right now.
I`m a BMW entusiast, and I love BMW! Bt it`s weird that a KIA Sportage, has better offroad capability than a BMW X5! Or any BMW SUV! (Or SAV as BMW call it.) So BMW: Do something about it!
he's only saying that cause he said it was the car of the year so hes trying to make it sound not too bad. look at whatcar's review of it and this confirms what i said... its not necessarily a bad car, but they could of done better with the drive. i dont know a lot about cars, but it seems from these reviews that you either choose comfort or handling/fun. so they could probably do it better.
LOL, as I can tell, your country is manufacturing the production locally. Moreover, your government only request the vehicle that at least fulfill the standard euro 2, while in many part of the world you cannot sell any car which below the standard euro 5. And the best part is.... , your local manufacturer will not risk their business to upgrade their quality (or even update to the latest model) as long as they can sell it, why bother to upgrade since it is very costly? Am I right?
For those claiming KIA copy Audi you should realize they are now designed by Peter Schreyer who was lead designer for VW/Audi so it makes sense that he would carry HIS design influence over. Allso for those who claim they are shit cars.if that were true why do so many reviewers rate them as good.Maybe when you are old enough to drive and trade your bicycle in you will think different.
What's with South Korean companies....Samsung and their cell phones and TVs...Hyundai Kia and their cars.... they are dominating Japan Inc. So here is my financial advice for anyone who is stupid enough to listen to me. Long on Korean Wons and Short on Japanese Yens. I am disclosing that I already have the position. If I were a young Brit, I would look for English teaching position in Korea. They pay well and Seoul is such a dynamic place to live and to develop your career.
samsung is better then sony in some areas like phones and speakers and the tvs id say are the same the computers are better by sony tho and so too are dvd players but id have a kia over toyota nissan or honda and but depends on which subaru (forester) and mitsubishi (l200 or shogun)
It's coming up to 3 years since I bought my Sportage....so I think I'm qualified to give a genuine opinion on the car. Unlike some people in the comments who I doubt have ever even sat in a Sportage.
So, after 3 years and about 36,000km I can tell that it's a great car. Solid as a rock. I haven't had a single fault in 3 years. Not a one. Absolutely nothing.
It has lots of power (2.0L diesel. 184HP. 40nm torque). You really feel that big torque. Corners great thanks to firm suspension. Does snow, ice and rain really well, (even my 2WD)......lots of spec. Better spec than any rival I know of.
One minor niggle is that the drivers seat felt a bit hard and uncomfortable. So I bought a cushion! Problem solved!
There you go. 3 years. Driven everyday. Not a problem.
You're clearly nuts.....but I will indulge you with just one reply. The British car industry put it's own workers on the dole by producing the most awful trash in the 70's and 80's. It was the Japanese and the Europeans who ended the British car industry because you had to buy foreign to get a decent car in those days. Koreans had barely begun to make cars back then. So you can't blame the Koreans. Blame the idiots running the British car industry in the 70's and 80's.
arfer You are taking about the 1970's - who gives a shit about then? I even agree with you - British 1970s cars were shit.
But I'm talking about cars made in the the UK TODAY - cars that will support jobs for people working here. The UK makes a lot of good cars from small compact cars, to top end luxury cars. All made in the UK helping British workers and helping the British economy.
South Korea already has a booming economy from electronics manufacture. We should NOT be handing over one of out last remaining industries on a silver platter to them. And that's exactly what you are doing when you buy a new ugly Kia Sportage - plus, it's one go the ugliest cars you can choose - that alone should put you off from choosing one, unless you can't tell ugly from good-looking.
[Quote] "It's coming up to 3 years since I bought my Sportage"
So it's coming up to 3 years since you became a moron…..
Kia Sportage Is Ugly Korean Trash
Kia Sportage is one of the most beautiful cars in the world. Your taste suck balls.
Kia Sportage Is Ugly Korean Trash
its not about what i think. This is one of the best looking cars at the moment...fact. By the way what is your problem with the model? You can not afford it?
i just bought this second hand car lastweek! my first car ever, and i looove it! hi from Indonesia!
Thinking on buying... What do you suggest? Are you pleased with it?
@Maple-2021 I recommend buying The Kia But After 7 Years It will be barely working , I suggest A Honda CR-V
Wow! Even tho it's 10 months ago you commented this, still: congratulations!! :D
I am looking for a 2005 Kia Sportage as my first car... Such a shame that Matt didn't make a review of that one, well, it was before his time probably, hahaha
@@thewardejitzzz Yeah! What A Shame! I think the Honda hr-v or cr-v is better
@@itzrxiny8435 Hahahaha🤣
Well, I’ve already changed my mind. I’ll go for a Mitsubishi Outlander😬
I still have my doubts, but I will make a decision before I’ll turn 18 (I’m 16 now, so I have time enough😂).
Was given one of these as a rental a few weeks back. Not going to lie I was a bit disappointed when I saw it - I'd booked out a Focus but this is all they had in. Can honestly say I've never been as wrong with my first impressions. Fully loaded to London and back from England's Grim North on less than a full tank (averaged about 40 to the gallon). More impressive was that it was the bigger 2.0 Diesel engine AND it was all wheel drive too. Aside from sat nav it had all the toys you'd want, and it was only one model up from base spec. Didn't want to give it back. Only downsides, as Matt said in the video the ride can be fidgety on rough roads, and the A pillars are quite thick which was a pain in tight spots but I soon got used to them. Definitely recommend one of these!!!
I'm 6'6" and don't fit behind the wheel of many cars without the steering wheel resting on my knee (driving like that causes a condition called driver's knee which is VERY painful).
The Sportage is one of only 2 cars my wife and I tried while shopping used that i fit in and the other was an equinox (which, just no.....read those reviews). "Loads" of space is an understatement. It's awesome.
So proud of our kia sportage, it's really stylish and comfy..been 2 yrs and it's still working perfectly as the 1st day we bought it
2022 comment:
My dad's had a 2014 SX trim I think (2L petrol, non turbo, 2WD) since new. No problems AT ALL, only regular oil changes.
I am still quite surprised at its refinement - it's very quiet inside. His engine choice is not good for overtaking in the highway, but for everyday use it's absolutely fine. 4/5 stars from me⭐⭐⭐⭐ - get the bigger engine.
Fuel economy is similar to my Suzuki sedan at 8.5-9L/100km mixed driving, quite surprising given the Sportage is a larger car (but my Suzuki's engine is naturally aspirated).
I bought one...and it is excellent...
Then you are a moron with no clue about cars and can't see UGLY from good looking.
MORON
Hi there, it has been over one year and 10.000km since I bought my own Kia Sportage. Since then I haven't had any issues with the car, every thing seems to be okay. It's a great looking car with very good value to price ratio with pretty low running cost for a cross-over. I bought the car with the cheapest 1.6 petrol engine because it was the least expensive from the bunch. If you plan to drive mostly in the city it's more than okay, unfortunately it's too weak while over passing other cars on highways and such... Other minor con is the rear visibility, it is just awful. It's easy to hit something while backing up. Aside of those two shortcoming it's a great car much better than other cross-overs in this price range Quashqai (before lifting) or Dacia Duster. I would buy it again and that by itself is a good recommendation from the owner.
Regards from Warsaw / Poland :)
Can I have it now?
I actually like this more than the quashqai
I’ve got a 2015 Sonata and the engine blew up at 42,000 miles despite changing the oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
@@BBBBBBBBBBBefw why are you changing the oil at 3k?
We've had our 2011 sportage now for 8 years. It has 312k + miles on it and is still running excellent. Everything still works except for the sunroof.
I will by another one same year when this one ever dies.
I really don't miss these times when Matt would give more importance to the boot and cup holders than anything else in a car
I've owned a 2011 Sportage for 1.5 years and I can assure you........everything Matt mentions in this review, good and bad, is exactly true. He hasn't missed a thing. It has a couple of flaws, but overall it's amazing value. Well, here in Korea anyway. Believe it or not, I bought the mid-spec model here in in Korea for 13,000 pounds. It's 23,000 pounds in the UK. Somebody, somewhere is ripping off UK car buyers bigtime....It should be a national scandal.
Actually Watching this in the Year 2020! Great Built Car! Still using my Kia Sportage MY13 Platinum - Melbourne Australia
Any issues? I’m thinking of getting one
my aunty has just bought the second generation kia sportage and it is one of the best suv's ive ever been in!
I've never liked Kia, but I have to say they have done a great job with this Sportage.
Bought one in Techno Orange. 2.0L diesel. It's a great car. Badge-snobs are idiots. This car feels and drives like a European car for about 40% less money.
Got this car today
my condolences. Read the seven year warranty carefully and see what's not covered after the first year.......
Congrats m8. Hope you like it and it lasts you a fortune
Does it suck?
Haha same
Brilliant all round family suv. Getting mine tomorrow! can't wait!!
hi how was it ... can you tell how good its +233550076900
Yeah, how was it? Tell us your experience.
How much have Nissan paid you to say that? There is nothing wrong with the Sportage, it's comfortable, incredibly good looking and reliable. The ride can be bumpy, the engine doesn't sound like a tractor, the only time the engine has any clatter is when it's first started up, as do all diesels before they're warmed up, there are also many redeeming qualities, how about excellent looks, lots of equipment as standard, 7 year warranty and build quality that has even been worrying VW
You'll know if Matt likes the car.. He will drive it away with him after the review
I replaced my 2013 Nissan juke for a 2014 Kia sportage which I love. It gives good mpg excellent ride, handles really well. it now has 6000 miles on the clock. Great if you suffer from a bad back. The hight of the car is pretty perfect for me at 5ft 11. Don't think I would replace this car. Totally recommend it.
So you replaced a British-built car with a car made in South Korea, with known electrical problems and a fuel economy issue (as voted by actual owners of this car in What Car survey 2014)
One of the ugliest front ends of any car on UK roads, ugly rear end, destroys British and European jobs & making Britain and Europe a poorer place, when it needs all the help it can get as we are the worst economic area of the world & it looks like things are going to get worse in the future - no sign of improvement.
Meanwhile, South Korea is booming from electronics manufacture.
The one thing we should not be doing is handing over one of our remaining manufacturing industries (cars) over on a silver platter to South Korea.
What car do you drive ???
Lucky man Hahahah = Seriously, is that the best you can do?
Go make love to your Kia Sportage….
thanks for the great review. It is a stunning car. Got myself one just a week ago (11th of March 2011) and I have no hesitation to recommend it to anyone. Although the back pillars are bit wide and there are no corner windows, so you have to be extra careful when changing the lanes. Also the boot lock is really low, so your hands will get dirty. Everything else seems to be spot on!
Absolutely right. Korea is a country on the up and up. As long as North Korea doesn't carry out their monthly promise to turn the south into a sea of fire (sic), then it's a great place to be. I'm a Brit living here for 12 years teaching English and loving it......and also loving my Sportage!
My opinion as a passenger of the Kia Sportage:
I'm 5'8" tall, and for me, I feel like I'm in the back seat of a limousine. The doors are so big to match the big interior. I can't get enough about the size of the doors, I think they belong on a Lexus LX570, Kia made it special to get in-and-out of the car.
You need to see and drive this car to fully appreciate how good it is. I'm not a KIA fan, but this is genuinely exceptional vehicle.
No, you constantly have to mess with the Gear shift so you can't; take off or react as quickly as you like or just focus on the road. I drive a manual van at work and an auto Sportage away from it, I know in a heart beat which I prefer and it's not because the Sportage is newer.
I always get the middle seat. It's terrible in older cars.
A great looking car, really liking Kia at the moment
Great review and really nice car. Matt, will you be doing a Kia optima review anytime soon?
Kia Sportage continues to be the leading car of the crossover class. Some rivals emerging but still leadign the way.
Hate to say this, but it looks better than both the X1, X3, Q3 and Q5. Maybe because i does not have to struggle so much with a long history DNA, - Lines is simply a different and more modern unhindered approach to a small SUV. Good Job KIA.
I just got a 2016 ex and I love it.👍🤑
I think I've been pronouncing 'Sportage' wrongly in my whole life. Damn
I admit it can be a bit tricky when you first learn to drive manuel, but when you get the hang of it..it's quite simple and it can be fun.
You can find many Toyotas in my country, everyone buy it. But if you ask them, honestly only few that said Toyota is a good car. They just decent enough but worth to buy since it is cheap and easy to maintain.
I love my Sportage. Thank you, KIA.
Petrol is a far less environmentally friendly fuel, not to mention the engines are less powerful and don't last as long. Not to me they're not, I drive a manual van at work now and the only thing that makes it better than my auto hatchback is that it's got more power and torque.
Yeah the design is like nothing I've seen before. Looks like something from the future!! WOuld totally get one if I had the money!
This guy's good enough to be on Top Gear !!!
I think the Sportage is a "direction converter" for Kia but I personally aren't 100% sold yet.
I'm impatiently waiting to see you review on new 2016 Kia Sporage... Please do it soon... Pretty please!
+Vilnis Husko It's coming very soon. Keep an eye on our website!
Excuse me, I have not expressed any hatred - I've merely pointed out the fact that Subaru don't make a competitor to the Sportage that satisfies me.
Overall package is quite hard to beat I think.
What are peoples opinions on the 1.7L engine? I found a KIA Sportage in black with 32,393 miles on the clock for £14,995 2013 plate.
yes do 2014 review... they did some changes to new model. I am considering buying that car perhaps next year.
Then you are a moron with no clue about cars and can't tell UGLY from good looking.
Well done - you're considering making the UK even poorer and putting even more people out of work, whilst South Korea is booming after taking lots of Western jobs.
MORON.
Kia Sportage Is Ugly And Crap
true, quashkai is good but around 10k more expensive since warrenty is a option that cost 3000£ for 3 years.
+day3002 buy it! I've had mine for 4 1/2 years...got almost 40,000kms on it. It's an awesome car. Feels safe inside, great to drive. Great value for money!
In the US you get a 10 yr warranty
i think it also depends where the car toyota is distributed, in my country, the quality is way below the toyota distributed to UK, or the ones used in mainland japan...
as you saw the review going along, you get no surprise hearing they cataloged it as the car for 2011
the engine on the 2010-present Kia Sportage
Engine
1.6 L I4 GDI petrol
2.0 L I4 petrol 164hp
2.0 L I4 GDI (turbo)
2.4 L I4 petrol 175hp
1.7 L I4 CRDi turbo diesel
2.0 L I4 CRDi turbo diesel
the 2010-present Kia Sportage is assembled in
Gwangju, South Korea
Žilina, Slovakia
I don't like the front too much but overall the car is fantastic value for money proposition
Hello Mat!
Does carbuyer make reviews as a team or is it your opinion. The reason i am asking this is because the review for hyundai ix35 is made by your colleague and dont know if its her opinion or your teams opinion.
So i would like to know/read your comparioson on these two cars.
Thanks in advance
WELL SAID TIMBUCKTOOTHED !! I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU . SOUTH KOREA IS PICKING UP THE PACE REMARKABLY OVER THE COMPETITION . NICE COMMENT .
really feelin kia at the moment the range is really nice and 7 year warranty is really good i think the sportage looks brilliant keep up the good work kia and carbuyer :)
If you think that warranty means anything, then you are a fool.
Also Kia are Korean - their economy is booming as it is, without giving them one of the few industries Europe has left - car manufacturing.
DON'T BUY AN UGLY KIA
Kia Sportage Is Ugly, Korean Trash
They're good looking, what are you talking about?
When are you going to do an updated 2013 video review!! I'm waiting.. not so patiently :)
I have one...and it's great...except for the juttery feedback through the steering wheel on sweeping bends at around 100kph...
Nice design.
I never really liked Kia but this car definitely got me respectin the brand more
Really wish I have 1 of these !!
...what watch is he wearing? looks awesome
+1SavageDragon1 Citizen Skyhawk Eco-Drive.
Iv tried pausing the video and it looks like an Omega Speedmaster or similar like Seiko
It’s a citizen eco drive, Royal Airforce, Red Arrows special edition from 2011. Charges on light coming through the face and gets the time from the atomic clocks in USA, Europe or Japan. Got one on my wrist right now.
Yes they are. When you're driving a manuel it feels like you're apart of the whole driving experience, you don't get that feeling in an automatic..
Lol watching this in 2019
2020 for me
2020
2021
I`m a BMW entusiast, and I love BMW! Bt it`s weird that a KIA Sportage, has better offroad capability than a BMW X5! Or any BMW SUV! (Or SAV as BMW call it.) So BMW: Do something about it!
Love a shortage, Only thing though had loads of engine issues and the clutch went at one point, Had to be scrapped. Lovely car though.
Oh i'm sorry, I said that because I drove a Kia and a VW Tiguan. Both cars had the same price but Kia is so expensive for the comfort that has.
Nice review. I'm still wainting though for the Kia sorento review
he's only saying that cause he said it was the car of the year so hes trying to make it sound not too bad. look at whatcar's review of it and this confirms what i said... its not necessarily a bad car, but they could of done better with the drive. i dont know a lot about cars, but it seems from these reviews that you either choose comfort or handling/fun. so they could probably do it better.
I have a 2011 Techno Orange Sportage. It's fantastic. It feels like driving a German car costing twice as much.
I want this as my first car!
how's the cabin noise ? Here in my place ppl always honk, i need a car that can damp the noises really well
This and the OG one are the best imo
Wait. You guys got the Sportage in 6 spd standard and AWD?
well he probably knows that, it still doesnt mean japanese brands dont compete
yea ma big sis got 2012 one very nice i love it
Forester doesn't destroy the Sportage - No diesel option.
I'm thinking of changing my civic 2011 to a kia sportage 2011 I need everyone's options what if the warranty runs out will I have any problems
If the diesel version were available in the U.S., I'd strongly consider it.
i have to get that, ads are so irritating
LOL, as I can tell, your country is manufacturing the production locally. Moreover, your government only request the vehicle that at least fulfill the standard euro 2, while in many part of the world you cannot sell any car which below the standard euro 5. And the best part is.... , your local manufacturer will not risk their business to upgrade their quality (or even update to the latest model) as long as they can sell it, why bother to upgrade since it is very costly? Am I right?
it feels as if kia bought the award rather than deserving it, but still a nice car. oh and you forgot the huge blind spot from the back pillars.
I'm going to value your opinion because I have an open mind, and because you said you drive a manuel van.. Out of curiousity, where are you from?
central differential lock? or does it have diff locks on both axles?
my dad's car is sportage 2013
Perfect Car !!
For those claiming KIA copy Audi you should realize they are now designed by Peter Schreyer who was lead designer for VW/Audi so it makes sense that he would carry HIS design influence over.
Allso for those who claim they are shit cars.if that were true why do so many reviewers rate them as good.Maybe when you are old enough to drive and trade your bicycle in you will think different.
Exactly my point! If you look at my previous comments..you'll see.
Is that Matt Watson from Carwow?!
What's with South Korean companies....Samsung and their cell phones and TVs...Hyundai Kia and their cars.... they are dominating Japan Inc. So here is my financial advice for anyone who is stupid enough to listen to me. Long on Korean Wons and Short on Japanese Yens. I am disclosing that I already have the position. If I were a young Brit, I would look for English teaching position in Korea. They pay well and Seoul is such a dynamic place to live and to develop your career.
i wonder what kind of watch he's wearing. looks cool
nice review
It is a Citizen Eco Drive, pilot style watch.
Which is better Sportage or Suzuki Grand Vitara ?
@iJunglehazel That's funny. I recall him mentioning how good all of the Fords are to drive. Where did you hear that from?
Did Farage Park his Sportarge in the garage or did Faridge park his sportidge in the garidge? ( I like the car, just hate the name !!
Nice review thank you
It's also the most popular Kia model in our country. Bangladesh
Same thing over here in the USA
i noticed all the KIA pass the practicality test !!!
i have a problem everytime i renew my registration bcoz i cant find the engine number. can you teach us where?
KIA Spotage or Nissan Qashqai...please help
***** Probably already bought a Qashqai but the Sportage is better value for money.
+Straight Media Nissan definitly..
anyone any experience with the KX-4? esp the throttle dampener effect? Thanks...
samsung is better then sony in some areas like phones and speakers and the tvs id say are the same the computers are better by sony tho and so too are dvd players but id have a kia over toyota nissan or honda and but depends on which subaru (forester) and mitsubishi (l200 or shogun)
kia and hyundai starting to make really good cars
Kia sportage it is beautiful car and i love it