...wait a minute, you took 80 cars, then promptly dismissed 75 for Car of the Year simply because they aren't new for 2022. This makes no sense! Definition of 2022 Car of the Year is pretty simple; it should be the best car that can be bought new in 2022 (you even have it in your title: "The Best You Can Buy"). C'mon team, you can do better than that...
"the drivers slogged it through the rain and mud" - well, I'm sure with the cabin temperature set to a comfy level, with the heated seats on also.. Let's not pretend that driving these things is a hard job guys LOL.
This award and comparisons have fundamental issues in my opinion. You don't consider all current and available cars on the market! How can you select a winner in one category without considering the best car in that category just because it's made last year! Even though that car still being made in 2022! Just doesn't make sense to me. With this logic, Melbourne couldn't win the most livable city in the world more than once.
The winner of the rally car are the best and perfect in driving performance such as Mitsubishi lancer, Colt, galant, starion, Ford, Audi, Volkswagen, peageot, datsun, Citroen
Just bought mine in GT-line with the 1.6 turbo in snow white pearl which i test drove and was superb. I get that the transmission might not be perfect but for the standard family buyer who just wants a practical and comfortable vehicle it ticks all the boxers and more. Delivery in 3 days so will give an update once I've got to know the vehicle a little better.
I got new sportage GT Line 2022 since February. I absolutely like it in terms of safety, comfort as well as it is roomy. Electronics are amazing. I will enjoy this before my future electric car.
I also have the 2022 Kia Sportage GT Diesel, what an amazing car it's years beyond the competition owned the previous winner Rav4 Cruiser Hybrid and theres no comparison the Kia is better built its a completely different car in terms of quality and make. Well deserved 👏 go Kia.
A well thought out choice in my view. As a family car compared to the old Falcon/Commodore; it puts them in the shade. Families are covered for size, safety and finish, whilst the enthusiast can go to the GT Line for a bit more pizzazz, if not the thrills.
Shame they weren’t honest about this winner of the Kia Sportage . Car if the year should s as law be affordable for Australian families, they claimed the back seat had a flat floor which was a total lie . Shame they never looked at the haval h6 which has many features the Kia does not with the rip off price tag. Shame the dust and finger collecting piano black was ott
Why does every car reviewer get the bloody coat hanger on the back of the seat wrong!?!?! The Kia Sportage manual is downloadable and I’m sure there would have been one in the glove box of the model they tested. It clearly says that the back of the headrest is a coat hanger. Not a tablet or iPhone holder!!!! Just looking at it should tell you that. And if you are a car reviewer you should be pronouncing Porsche correctly. The E is hard and pronounced!
How can you test a 2022 car for 12 months when it’s only March of 2022. I know the MY22 vehicle is released prior to 2022 but surely not as early as Mar 2021? And either way if it wasn’t manufactured in 2022 it’ll be a 2021 vehicle with MY22 designation. Does it have a 7 seat option? No. Does it have a light coloured interior - unsure. So sick of all the black interiors. I will never buy a dark interior car again having owned several with cream or tan leather interior. And the AWD only comes in diesel and the 2WD only comes in petrol. Should be both options with both engines. Another reason not to buy. I would only buy an AWD but I only buy petrol so it’s not even near my list. And what is someone wants a 2WD diesel for economy - not an option.
This award is pretty pointless tbh. A car is excluded if it's been on sale for more than 12 months. The Kia Sportage has in fact lost in comparison reviews to the Subaru Forester. Yet you are suggesting that buyers should avoid anything made in preceding years, as it can't possibly be better. I also cannot see how a golf would not be a better car, than the Sportage. That is an argument for another day.
I'd take the new Outlander, I love what Kia had done with the new Sportage but it's still a no for me, Kia and Hyundai is using Theta and Kappa engines which aren't known for reliability + their problematic DCT.
@@alfstewart22 Proven? Hahahahahah no just because it's a diesel doesn't mean it's proven, if you want a proven diesel then get a Toyota, Mitsubishi, Isuzu
@@alfstewart22 also I'm talking about the gasoline version not the diesel which many consumers will pick more than the diesel one because of CO2 emissions.
Having some obvious motoring knowledge are you aware the new Outlander runs Nissan engine, troublesome Nissan sourced gearbox and suspension?……based on Nissan’s poor reliability ratings your choice is a contradiction to reliability comments on the Kia. I have driven the new Outlander in standard petrol, it’s a poor performer, the New PHEV is much better with the 2.4 Mitsi engine and electric motor however still handles and rides terrible due to Nissan sourced suspension set up:-)…..
@@CraigWinstanley1 makes no difference when it means your stuck on the side of the road in those 7 years. So many other true car of the year contenders that are way better of a car than this one in my opinion. Something is off with this choice.
Mate have you even owned one? I bought a Kia Sorrento in Dec (2017) and loved it until stolen last week. Never had one issue ever! So much so that I have just bought this sportage. You are obviously a car salesmen for another brand. Have owned all brands of cars and bikes will always look to Kia first just because I just have had no issues and love the bang for buck they bring
...wait a minute, you took 80 cars, then promptly dismissed 75 for Car of the Year simply because they aren't new for 2022. This makes no sense! Definition of 2022 Car of the Year is pretty simple; it should be the best car that can be bought new in 2022 (you even have it in your title: "The Best You Can Buy"). C'mon team, you can do better than that...
Is this a genuine car review or an advert???
Why, because it’s positive about a car you don’t like?
@iBloGadget your emotions aside the Kia Sportage carries it's gear box from the 1980's
"the drivers slogged it through the rain and mud" - well, I'm sure with the cabin temperature set to a comfy level, with the heated seats on also.. Let's not pretend that driving these things is a hard job guys LOL.
This award and comparisons have fundamental issues in my opinion. You don't consider all current and available cars on the market!
How can you select a winner in one category without considering the best car in that category just because it's made last year! Even though that car still being made in 2022! Just doesn't make sense to me.
With this logic, Melbourne couldn't win the most livable city in the world more than once.
Do you get the LWB Sportage in your country?
woo most of the video is really good, explanation is detailed.. awesome video
The winner of the rally car are the best and perfect in driving performance such as Mitsubishi lancer, Colt, galant, starion, Ford, Audi, Volkswagen, peageot, datsun, Citroen
Just bought mine in GT-line with the 1.6 turbo in snow white pearl which i test drove and was superb. I get that the transmission might not be perfect but for the standard family buyer who just wants a practical and comfortable vehicle it ticks all the boxers and more. Delivery in 3 days so will give an update once I've got to know the vehicle a little better.
Hey Tony. Did you end up taking delivery? I ordered a GT Line Diesel in November 2021 and still waiting!!! 😩
I got new sportage GT Line 2022 since February.
I absolutely like it in terms of safety, comfort as well as it is roomy.
Electronics are amazing.
I will enjoy this before my future electric car.
I also have the 2022 Kia Sportage GT Diesel, what an amazing car it's years beyond the competition owned the previous winner Rav4 Cruiser Hybrid and theres no comparison the Kia is better built its a completely different car in terms of quality and make. Well deserved 👏 go Kia.
Sportage looks quite good in this GT-Line trim with the gloss black and subtle green paint spec.
Never buy any Kia less than GT-Line spec. Poverty pack in any vehicle range isn’t worth it ever.
Agree!! I got the GT Line. Had to fight for it lol SX and S were easy to get. But GT Line has a wait. Had to pay over the RRP just to get mine 🤣
Well done, Drive, for having several "attainable" choices in the list of finalists! 👏👍🍻
Peugeot won many awards in Europe
A well thought out choice in my view. As a family car compared to the old Falcon/Commodore; it puts them in the shade. Families are covered for size, safety and finish, whilst the enthusiast can go to the GT Line for a bit more pizzazz, if not the thrills.
why do you keep saying every 2 minutes " it is for sure and no doubt the winner of them all" ?
English speaking world: "Car."
Australia: "Cahhhh."
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You guys are nuts for doing "car of the year" at this time of year. No credibility left.
Underrated comment. They are all '21 spec cars anyway. There manufact stamp date.
what do you expect from the owners Channel 09 which produce quality shit since Packer Jnr sold it.
Hyundai's Ioniq 5 is an absolutely fabulous luxury electric car, but this KIA Sportage is also brilliant.
Shame they weren’t honest about this winner of the Kia Sportage . Car if the year should s as law be affordable for Australian families, they claimed the back seat had a flat floor which was a total lie .
Shame they never looked at the haval h6 which has many features the Kia does not with the rip off price tag. Shame the dust and finger collecting piano black was ott
Why does every car reviewer get the bloody coat hanger on the back of the seat wrong!?!?! The Kia Sportage manual is downloadable and I’m sure there would have been one in the glove box of the model they tested. It clearly says that the back of the headrest is a coat hanger. Not a tablet or iPhone holder!!!! Just looking at it should tell you that.
And if you are a car reviewer you should be pronouncing Porsche correctly. The E is hard and pronounced!
How can you test a 2022 car for 12 months when it’s only March of 2022. I know the MY22 vehicle is released prior to 2022 but surely not as early as Mar 2021? And either way if it wasn’t manufactured in 2022 it’ll be a 2021 vehicle with MY22 designation.
Does it have a 7 seat option? No. Does it have a light coloured interior - unsure. So sick of all the black interiors. I will never buy a dark interior car again having owned several with cream or tan leather interior.
And the AWD only comes in diesel and the 2WD only comes in petrol. Should be both options with both engines. Another reason not to buy. I would only buy an AWD but I only buy petrol so it’s not even near my list. And what is someone wants a 2WD diesel for economy - not an option.
Meh! All of this years "Drive cars of the year" videos have just been "Buy a Kia long commercial I'm afraid.
Same as last year lol
I still would never buy a Kia Sportage
This award is pretty pointless tbh. A car is excluded if it's been on sale for more than 12 months. The Kia Sportage has in fact lost in comparison reviews to the Subaru Forester. Yet you are suggesting that buyers should avoid anything made in preceding years, as it can't possibly be better. I also cannot see how a golf would not be a better car, than the Sportage. That is an argument for another day.
I wonder how long till a Chinese made vehicle will win. The judge's would need police protection. Lol.
Still can't believe you didn't include any cars from the highest valued car manufacturer in the world in any categories. Have you not heard of Tesla?
Tesla is garbage 😂
@@Ethereal1 have you even been inside a Tesla? They make the fastest mass production car 🚗
@@MatthewBayard nope but they look bland and boring. They have bland interior seen all the reviews. Will not touch a Tesla. My dream car is the EV6 GT
@@Ethereal1 the EV6 GT is a great car. We decided on the M3 because it's actually available. I wish they bring in lots of EV6 into the country 🙂
Come on people.. really!
This Kia AD is too long lol
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I thought Kia engines were rubbish that wear out quickly because of poor manufacturing.
Gosh that's an unattractive looking vehicle. Can't see myself selling my VFII SSV Redline manual anytime soon.
I'd take the new Outlander, I love what Kia had done with the new Sportage but it's still a no for me, Kia and Hyundai is using Theta and Kappa engines which aren't known for reliability + their problematic DCT.
Oh the new Sorento has transmission issues 😬
The Sportage NQ diesel has a proven engine + a conventional 8 speed torque converter.
@@alfstewart22 Proven? Hahahahahah no just because it's a diesel doesn't mean it's proven, if you want a proven diesel then get a Toyota, Mitsubishi, Isuzu
@@alfstewart22 also I'm talking about the gasoline version not the diesel which many consumers will pick more than the diesel one because of CO2 emissions.
Having some obvious motoring knowledge are you aware the new Outlander runs Nissan engine, troublesome Nissan sourced gearbox and suspension?……based on Nissan’s poor reliability ratings your choice is a contradiction to reliability comments on the Kia.
I have driven the new Outlander in standard petrol, it’s a poor performer, the New PHEV is much better with the 2.4 Mitsi engine and electric motor however still handles and rides terrible due to Nissan sourced suspension set up:-)…..
Looool,KIA? Smh!
KIA? That is not a good reliable car nor is most if KIA's range of cars. Do not buy KIA unless you are leasing it short term.
Seven year warranty!
@@CraigWinstanley1 makes no difference when it means your stuck on the side of the road in those 7 years. So many other true car of the year contenders that are way better of a car than this one in my opinion. Something is off with this choice.
@@Deatomizer What makes you think they are unreliable? Do you have anything to prove that?
@@jay-uo2bi According to Consumer Reports, the average expected reliability rating for Kia vehicles is only 45 out of 100.
Mate have you even owned one? I bought a Kia Sorrento in Dec (2017) and loved it until stolen last week. Never had one issue ever! So much so that I have just bought this sportage. You are obviously a car salesmen for another brand. Have owned all brands of cars and bikes will always look to Kia first just because I just have had no issues and love the bang for buck they bring
What plastic car