I like it, never drove or even have seen the Tucson up close. I like the engine, 16valve DOHC, reminds me of a European engine. Also has AWD and switches over 4 wheel drive with a button.
@@ipilot642 You made a good choice. The Sportage is better looking than the Tucson. But they are basically close cousins. Glad to hear you like your Sportage.
We have different engines in these for 2021 in uk, 1.6 petrol or 1.6turbo petrol or 1.6 crdi with two power outputs plus a hybrid diesel too, definitely think the kia looks much better than the tucson inside and out, love the headlights an grille and the rear end on the sportage, to me looks a more expensive motor than the hyundai an better inside too, thumbs up for the kia i am getting one of these in a couple of years for definite beautiful car 😍👌👌👍
I bought 2020 Kia Sportage GT line Turbo diesel AWD variant (SX Turbo) in Red colour and it comes with 8 speed Automatic. What a car and one of the best SUV's I drive in recent years...It looks stylish, very easy to use and comes with 7 year warranty.
I'm currently renting a 2021 Sportage and so far its quite good for a small SUV, but surprisingly, my 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4 door gets slightly better fuel economy than my rental Sportage. I do like the sportage though as its comfortable, has adequate power on the base engine, and infotainment system is good so far.
Just bought the 2022 Kia Sportage LX it came with the black 18 inch wheels, appleplay is great. Got it due to an emergency my wife’s Jeep transmission went , 40k gone for nothing. My wife will be using it for a few months and we plain on giving to our daughter in the fall for college, they both love the veh. Most likely going back to Kia for the new Sorento in the fall or the Sportage upgrade to the turbo engine.
Great review, informative. Rav 4 and CRV are boring and too big for my taste. The Sportage can be much more well equipped. Sportage is super sporty looking. SX is sweet. I drive alone so space is of no concern
I loved my 2021 Sportage until I hit about 10,000 miles than started having issues with accelerating. The RPM’s would go up and the car wouldn’t move, dealer said everything was fine. It would shudder when I started it when it wasn’t cold outside, then the screen would go black several times. I just traded it in for fear of more issues. Gas mileage was terrible.
Similar question. Just did a purchase from Carvana 2021 kia spotage lx for 15000 with 70,000 miles. I guess it was a rental car. Is that a good price?@@carsavvy4764
I've seen photos of the 2022 model. More aggressive angular styling similar to all the others. I prefer the current style with sleek, smooth, flowing lines.
Just bought the 2022 Kia Sportage LX it came with the black 18 inch wheels, appleplay is great. Got it due to an emergency my wife’s Jeep transmission went , 40k gone for nothing. My wife will be using it for a few months and we plain on giving to our daughter in the fall for college, they both love the veh. Most likely going back to Kia for the new Sorento in the fall or the Sportage upgrade to the turbo engine. I also have a 15 XV manual which has 175k mls daily driver commuter 140 mls 5days a wk. some mods great car for commuting and great in bad weather ( North East ) but only downfall is it’s power
Greetings or HELL-Oh! Good show! "I love God/Jesus because in HIS LOVE HE is WEIRD, CRAZY, and DANGEROUS! We must all strive to be LOVING, WEIRD, CRAZY, and DANGEROUS like God/Jesus" Prove me wrong!"- The Bible "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."- The Bible
No remote start No tow package No ambient lights in the interior No automatic rain sensor to turn on the wipers No rear lift gate assist/ waving your foot underneath to make it open automatically
Maybe you'e heard this already but the Kia does have remote start through the Kia app, has ambient lighting, has lift gate assist when it senses driver's key. The Kia can tow but it doesn't come w/a tow package, & there is no rain sensor.
Just bought the 2022 Kia Sportage LX it came with the black 18 inch wheels, appleplay is great. Got it due to an emergency my wife’s Jeep transmission went , 40k gone for nothing. My wife will be using it for a few months and we plain on giving to our daughter in the fall for college, they both love the veh. Most likely going back to Kia for the new Sorento in the fall or the Sportage upgrade to the turbo engine.
Thanks for watching. What do you think of the Kia Sportage? Would you pick it over the Hyundai Tucson?
I have the 2021 Sportage S, b;ut my headlights are different. Why is that?
@@ipilot642 Only the SX gets the LED headlights. Your S trim has projector halogen lights.
I like it, never drove or even have seen the Tucson up close. I like the engine, 16valve DOHC, reminds me of a European engine. Also has AWD and switches over 4 wheel drive with a button.
@@ipilot642 You made a good choice. The Sportage is better looking than the Tucson. But they are basically close cousins. Glad to hear you like your Sportage.
We have different engines in these for 2021 in uk, 1.6 petrol or 1.6turbo petrol or 1.6 crdi with two power outputs plus a hybrid diesel too, definitely think the kia looks much better than the tucson inside and out, love the headlights an grille and the rear end on the sportage, to me looks a more expensive motor than the hyundai an better inside too, thumbs up for the kia i am getting one of these in a couple of years for definite beautiful car 😍👌👌👍
This Sportage is on my serious purchase list.
I bought 2020 Kia Sportage GT line Turbo diesel AWD variant (SX Turbo) in Red colour and it comes with 8 speed Automatic. What a car and one of the best SUV's I drive in recent years...It looks stylish, very easy to use and comes with 7 year warranty.
Congrats on a great purchase!
I just bought a 2021S nightfall edition and absolutely love it
I love my 2021 sportage! So far milage has been good for what I need.
Congrats! Glad to hear that your fuel economy has been good.
Does the 2021 sportage have the sunroof too?
@@FamilyManJ The Sportage EX does, but not the S or LX, I currently have the S trim
Just signed on mine today I love it already smooth ride
LOVE my Sportage!
Many thanks for the video, the most effective content and comparisons that I have ever seen. Good job.
Great video with great details. Thanks for helping us to compare these important cars and make decision.
I'm currently renting a 2021 Sportage and so far its quite good for a small SUV, but surprisingly, my 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4 door gets slightly better fuel economy than my rental Sportage. I do like the sportage though as its comfortable, has adequate power on the base engine, and infotainment system is good so far.
Thank you for your nice compression tables
Glad you like them!
Just bought the 2022 Kia Sportage LX it came with the black 18 inch wheels, appleplay is great. Got it due to an emergency my wife’s Jeep transmission went , 40k gone for nothing. My wife will be using it for a few months and we plain on giving to our daughter in the fall for college, they both love the veh. Most likely going back to Kia for the new Sorento in the fall or the Sportage upgrade to the turbo engine.
Good job on your review!
Glad you enjoyed it
Under rated spotage really good compact suv . 5th generation for decades drive sportage .
Thanks for the comment.
I did buy it already and will get it at the end of March so I hope I made a right decision to buy this car.
What’s your verdict 2 years in? (I’m getting mine this Monday!)
Just as a reference in the future, NA is naturally aspirated not so much normally asperated.
Great review, informative. Rav 4 and CRV are boring and too big for my taste. The Sportage can be much more well equipped. Sportage is super sporty looking. SX is sweet. I drive alone so space is of no concern
did they fix their problems with the 2.4L engines?
What is the problem with 2.4L?
@@samjohn2349 Oil consumption issues with the engine?
I loved my 2021 Sportage until I hit about 10,000 miles than started having issues with accelerating. The RPM’s would go up and the car wouldn’t move, dealer said everything was fine. It would shudder when I started it when it wasn’t cold outside, then the screen would go black several times. I just traded it in for fear of more issues. Gas mileage was terrible.
Is that worth to buy a 2021 Kia shortage lx with 20k mileage for 18k?
That's a solid price for such a low mileage Sportage.
Similar question. Just did a purchase from Carvana 2021 kia spotage lx for 15000 with 70,000 miles. I guess it was a rental car. Is that a good price?@@carsavvy4764
I can wait for the 2022 model
Kia's been really nailing their designs. Can't wait for the 2022 model.
Well you have to wait, enjoy the 2021 when the 2022 come out, you can't wait for the 2023 😂
@@caribman1305 That's life isn't it. FOMO. Thanks for the comment.
I've seen photos of the 2022 model. More aggressive angular styling similar
to all the others. I prefer the current style with sleek, smooth, flowing lines.
Had two brilliant car
Definitely my nex wife car Kia sportage 🙏👸🙏👍
I'm tied between this and the 2020 Subaru XV premium G5X
Just bought the 2022 Kia Sportage LX it came with the black 18 inch wheels, appleplay is great. Got it due to an emergency my wife’s Jeep transmission went , 40k gone for nothing. My wife will be using it for a few months and we plain on giving to our daughter in the fall for college, they both love the veh. Most likely going back to Kia for the new Sorento in the fall or the Sportage upgrade to the turbo engine. I also have a 15 XV manual which has 175k mls daily driver commuter 140 mls 5days a wk. some mods great car for commuting and great in bad weather ( North East ) but only downfall is it’s power
Where is made?
The Kia Sportage is made in South Korea.
Also in Slovakia.
Greetings or HELL-Oh!
Good show!
"I love God/Jesus because in HIS LOVE HE is WEIRD, CRAZY, and DANGEROUS! We must all strive to be LOVING, WEIRD, CRAZY, and DANGEROUS like God/Jesus" Prove me wrong!"- The Bible
"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."- The Bible
No remote start
No tow package
No ambient lights in the interior
No automatic rain sensor to turn on the wipers
No rear lift gate assist/ waving your foot underneath to make it open automatically
2021 and no remote start?! Wow!
Maybe you'e heard this already but the Kia does have remote start through the Kia app, has ambient lighting, has lift gate assist when it senses driver's key. The Kia can tow but it doesn't come w/a tow package, & there is no rain sensor.
If you work on cars you know this vehicle is garbage. Reliability is trash compare to Honda and or Toyota.
I freaking love it, I'm a jeep guy, but the Kia Sportage LX AWD is the one for me
Just bought the 2022 Kia Sportage LX it came with the black 18 inch wheels, appleplay is great. Got it due to an emergency my wife’s Jeep transmission went , 40k gone for nothing. My wife will be using it for a few months and we plain on giving to our daughter in the fall for college, they both love the veh. Most likely going back to Kia for the new Sorento in the fall or the Sportage upgrade to the turbo engine.