Move Over Qashqai, The New Sportage Is Here: 2019 Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI Review

Think of a popular mid-sized SUV and it won’t take you too long to mutter the ‘Q’ word – Qashqai. However, the car in this video IS a popular SUV, which ISN'T a Nissan Qashqai. It is in fact the latest version of the Kia Sportage, the South Korean brand’s best selling model in Europe. Is it an SUV you should put on your shortlist? Let’s find out.

The model reviewed here is the '2' trim level, which is one up from the base model, with a starting price of £22,405. It's fitted with the naturally aspirated 1.6 litre petrol engine, which is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Music Credit:
Audiobinger - Stress

[johnwhite]

Review is bang on here, I have a Sportage 1.6gdi in infra red identical to the one in video and it's a great car, nice to drive and plenty room for everything, I get great fuel economy 40mpg in town and going ten miles to work on A roads and ten miles back get between 45mpg and 52 mpg which is great for a petrol, not the most powerful engine though it's quick enough for what it is and I never have problems overtaking just need use gears more but great car, so happy with mine, the new 2022 Sportage looks even better so can't wait see them out on roads soon 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[edreyez]

Best car, very practical, cheaper than other car, this will beat corolla as best buy! Good job sportage! More model like this, small and not too tall suv for on road driving..

[paullaverick]

Good, accurate and fair review, totally agree with it, just bought one on the back of this review and a few others!!, yep good car! Replaced the Qashqai we had Well done accurate review, mate!!

[tomislavsisko]

Im just buying 2019 1.6 GDI 132 HP with 44 thous. km for EUR 22 K and I hope that I wont regret it.
Good review!

[taffystravelvideos]

Hi Just bought LA18 YFV and I notice the Parking sensors and Lane Assist are not working. Can you remember if they were working when you reviewed this car ? Thank you Colin

[bbean]

I've the edition 25 . Much better inside no handbrake and trim around the screen as well as led lights.
Put the manual in the boot, who actually reads that anyway 😉

[danigali]

Very good, professional presentation.

[sdborn]

Very nice review. Thank you. Strangely in carwow review of sportage 2020 the gear shift is on the right from cupholders so no usability issues.

[taffystravelvideos]

I just bought this exact car, same registration!!

[lloydvehicleconsulting]

The specification level and warranty seem excellent, the 1.6 GDI engine does not... Super review, Aaron!

[jamiep]

The GT-Line Is the most popular In the UK and features a Electric Handbrake

[garywinterbottom]

I have the gt 1.6tgdi 174 bhp and 2018 model it's a powerful car but the fuel economy is dire as it's the auto I have but I do love to drive it albeit like a grandmother. Lol

[ckkqzli]

Hi - nice review -thanks. I'm weighing up getting the new 1.6 petrol turbo or a previous shape Santa Fe - 2018 model - which one do you reckon is best? Santa Fe is more luxurious but seems a much bigger wallowy car, this kia seems more sprightly, easier to park, though perhaps less luxurious.

[starterzz]

Thanks, excellent review. Best one I've found on the model.

[nigelcb]

I hate those stupid rear lights down low in the bumper

[m.henawy]

Im torn between this one and the eclipse cross. what do you think ?

[charnwoodmoto]

This is not the latest facelift. It’s the previous version.

[hclandscapes]

How does this compare to the new dacia duster 1.3 tce?

[blkshp]

Hey is the naturally aspirated 1.6 petrol available with an automatic gearbox? Or will I have to switch to the better engines to get an auto?

[adassa]

Why did you test drive the 2 series? Why not the 4 series automatic unleaded/turbo version?