2022 KIA Sportage review - Have they hit a home run? BEST family car (GT-Line S Hybrid AWD) UK 4K

My goodness, there is SO much to talk about on the new Kia Sportage..... might I say too much? Please let me know if there is anything else you would like to know about the Sportage!

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[drose]

Hi. I have been watching so many reviews for this Sportage. I have ordered the GT Line S self charging hybrid. I must say your review has topped all other reviews and well done to you. Very informative and interesting. That is the first time hearing of the heater not working in the EV6 and I agree with you hope this does not spread into the Sportage. Once again thank you for a very honest review and please if any more for the sportage let us all know. Thank you so much.

[paulmackintosh]

What a beautiful car AND a terrific review, well done Tish.
I currently drive a Kia Cee’d GT petrol which I bought new in 2016.
The car itself is fabulous and has never missed a beat.
However, I would like to raise a point re your ref to the 7 year warranty.
After two years from new the diamond cut alloys started to blister from the centre of each wheel, KIA REFUSED to change them despite knowing it was a general issue with other owners.
The other point to mention is Kia will charge £85 if, when they are checking any ‘warranty’ claims, they deem it ‘not’ a warranty claim.
So for me, KIA sadly are not as good as they want their 7 year warranty to sound.
This has also put me off buying another KIA., which is a shame as I love the New Sportage and the EV6.
Love your videos😍👍👍

[barryharding]

A fairly accurate and helpful report. Only error I spotted is that GT line S is also available with 18" rims - I have just ordered the Petrol Turbo GT line S AWD mild hybrid with 18". The spec includes a fantastic infotainment arrangement which will accommodate my iPhone nicely. The double panoramic sunroof does give a very airy feel to the interior. It is a very pleasant drive and with 0-60 in 9.4 secs giving it acceptable but not dynamic acceleration. I also test drove the full hybrid which felt very nippy at 8 secs but it pushes the price over the critical £40k. The car will replace my Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross which I have loved. Can't wait for delivery.

[louisevictoria_]

Love love love the look of this 😍 amazing video! Can’t believe how natural you are now compared to your first videos! You’ve come along way Tish and it’s well deserved! Keep smashing it girl ⚡️

[anthonystevens]

Your reviews are improving all the time Tish to the point where these recent reviews seriously rival more established channels. A great thorough review of a car that has certainly jumped onto my test drive list when it's time to change. A very good point made on the reach to the infotainment screen. I'll hang on a bit while some of the possible teething problems are ironed out from initial volume production. Once again very well done! A very atmospheric outro as well.

[paulrainford]

I've just ordered one of the hybrid GT Line S models, and this has been by far the best review I've seen! Although I'm sure my 1.6T GDi HEV GT-Line S Auto, comes with 18" wheels, and not 19".

[Nevswim]

I have had an EV6 GT Line S AWD on order since September. My dealer keeps apologising as the delivery date keeps moving back. He's let me order a Sportage GT Line S AWD full hybrid as well. Whichever comes first it's mine. Great service from my dealer....customer for life. Having seen both of your reviews for these 2 cars I will not be disappointed either way.

[Tony-skuo]

Hi guys. A small number of EV6's had issues with the heater. A few made before September 11th 2021 needed a software update, those after needed the update and an inverter. An even smaller number needed a PTC heater. Kia have stock of those parts and if you have an EV6 and it has an issue, the dealer will be able to sort it with you. As you can imagine, Kia wasn't expecting the heating issue so the Sportage has been given extra testing to ensure their customer's are happy.

[gmhc]

Came across this review by accident and almost clicked on, but glad I didn't.
An excellent review with all points covered, thanks Tish.
I've ordered a 1.6 HEV trim level 4 in Experience Green, can't wait.

[pittmotoring]

Really informative review tish. Loving the design of this. I was at my local kia dealer yesterday getting some photos for them. Love the dash, the seats and especially the USB ports in the seat backs. Hoping to get out in one in the next few weeks, a definitely great contender for those looking for a smart looking, practical family suv.

[marcelleking]

I’ve just ordered the PHEV GT Line S. Saw a hybrid at dealership yesterday and can’t wait for the car to arrive. Your video was ace, thank you! Just to add I’ve had my Sportage GTLine S PHEV for 6 weeks now. Just love everything about it. Does have a flat spot (mainly at roundabouts for some reason), so a bit scary when there’s a gap and the car won’t move but hoping it can be fixed.

[dsinghr]

I like the Cx-5 2022 refresh more. Yes it’s an older car but once I test driven that, I could not stop loving it. That turbo engine is such a hoot

[MONTYHUNT]

Ordered my GT LINE S last Saturday and I can’t wait. 7 weeks and counting.

[ashitanoame]

At 4:39 it should be 4515 mm for the overall length (4666 mm is the long wheel base, not sold in Europe)

[rufdymond]

loved the look of this car, and I think the interior is right up there with the best in the class. I had this car for a test drive recently and I was able to get about 90 minutes on my own with the car. The week before I had the new facelift Ford Kuga for a 24 hour test drive.

I went into this test drive process really wanting to walk away with the purchase of a Sportage GT Line S HEV. However I ended up with the Kuga….although the interior quality is just not on the level of the Sportage, the Kuga just excelled in the driving and refinement department. In fact, in my opinion it was so much better to drive than the Sportage as to make it a none contest. Really brings home the importance of spending an extended amount of time with a car.

[sak]

Nice review! KIA clearly wants to meet as wide a range of customer drivetrain needs as possible. Best of luck to them. (BTW, in the US, the past year EVs made up 9% of new car/vehicle sales. It is definitely a growth sector with many manufacturers jumping in, after being so negative about market leader Tesla. Times are changing!)

[AlexMarton]

At 9:02 Please say about AUTO HOLD. IT is amazing belive me it is one of the strongest points between manual and automatic driving. I did not know about it but IS THE BEST OPTION.
AUTO HOLD - the care sit when you do not push the pedal (acc or break) and doesnt GO when is on D. ... SO amazing with atuohold one... just amazing should be this in the video

[stephenboulton]

Kia and hyundai will soon be the worlds biggest car company... there cars are stylish, full of kit and the warrantys bang on.

[cgmat]

I have a 2016 Sportage and it has done everything asked of it, never let me down, great car

[oneman]

Local dealer is saying no more diesels, delivery time is 9 to 12 months