KIA SPORTAGE HEV 2023 FULL REVIEW - IS IT THE BEST KIA OUT THERE?

Purchased the Sportage GT Line HEV in September after working my way up from Picanto, Rio, Stonic and Niro. It’s by far the best KIA I have had. My current dealer has offered me an unbelievable deal to trade it in this March for an identical model in Atlantic Flame Blue and an added bonus of heated seats for £5 per week more than I’m currently paying 🤪 it was a no brainer. I have basically got back what I paid for it 4 1/2 months ago. The hybrid market is mental currently, I didn’t lose anything on the Niro HEV prior to this Sportage either 🤯 Forget full EV, hybrid is the way to go, resale value is incredible. I personally love the styling of the new Sportage from any angle and the powder coated wheels are much easier to look after than diamond cut. Best mileage to date 54.1 MPG, average mileage 44.3 MPG. Hybrid comes into its own around town, it surprising how far it will go on just the tiny battery before the ICE cuts in. Sport mode livens things up nicely 😉 I honestly can’t see me swapping from the Sportage GT Line HEV for a long time to come, it ticks all the boxes

Holiday trip to Norfolk - 59mpg

Im getting - Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid GT-PlusLine , cant wait. still frikin 20 weeks :DDDD

I’ve got that on my 2018 sportage gt line. Currently waiting on my new model 3 coming but it’s 3 months late so far

Does the sunroof open on them or are they fixed roofs now?

I ordered this GT model six month wait,extra 5/6k for the S seems a lot for a few extras . This model will suit us perfectly as the wife will be doing a lot of town driving.Thought this review was great well done and thanks for the info.

Has this guy never seen adaptive cruise control before! Lol

Excellent, honest and, fortunately for me. a favourable review as I ordered a GT Line HEV auto today, before watching it. At least I won't be suffering from 'buyers remorse'!

Personally, I like the 'aggressive' front end and I am happy with the looks of the rear. I'm moving from a 70 plate Skoda Karoq SE L which I've been delighted with (although it's beginning to look a bit dated now and there's no EV or hybrid option currently) whilst the Sportage GT Line is fresh, modern looking and packed with useful tech. The KIA salesman concurred with the Car Chat reviewer that the GT Line is the model to go for and I agree. Can't wait for delivery which is due just before Christmas '23😀Thanks for the video - very helpful and reassuring 👍

Can get this Sportage spec through Motability. The style, quality, power and handling seem excellent. However, for the disabled and infirm it does lack options: electric seats, electric tailgate, 360 degree cameras, blind spot assist, wireless mobile connectivity.

I just ordered the top trim GT Line S AWD HEV. Supposed to get it in December.

My Sportage HEV is giving 51 MPG n local and 54 MPG on the motorway. Not much chance of getting your foot down in the midlands but keeping up with the traffic flow gives very good MPG. This car is far better than the Land Rover Discovery Sport that I had.

Great review, Oliver! Quick question - how come you spent this review comparing the GT Line to the GT Line S and not comparing the GT Line to the 3? Cheers!

Great review, nice to see a spec range without the usual car reviewers who only present top of the range models.Carefully explained cost and spec differrences to justify purchasing this particular Sportage.........best review of the GT Line i have seen to date, well done, keep up the good work.

u forget to add that their models comes only with cable connection apple/android car what is very annoying and weird for 2023 models cars.great review.dashboard is a big game changer.

Does the GtLine come in automatic? My car salesman says no

But what does the electric motor do
How much miles does it go on electric or does it not drive on electric.

This is what people need to know
What is the point of the Electric motor and why.

The Nissan xtrail e4orce got 3 miles - 5 miles on it electric batteries

Before the engine kicks in to recharge the batteries
But still the electric batteries power's the xtrail

So what the advantages of the Sportage self charging

Buy second hand Q3 with that money, have carisma with premium car . Trust me walk with a audi key in a mall , shop workers behave you different

Hello Oliver

Great review!,, think Ive been persuaded to get one !,,,

I try to keep my kia hybrid in hybrid mode as much as possible 2 month old car with approx 3500 miles and im only getting around 34 mpg

I really like this. car is so amaxing

Slight disagreement, 360 camera is highly desirable, almost essential. Couldn’t live without mine. ( Merc)

Had my Sportage GT-Line S now for about 8 months and loving it. Mine is in Dark Penta Metal with the optional black roof, which I reckon is a better mix with the chrome at the back. The GT-Line HEV and the S HEV have the same 18” wheels (19”on the PHEV). I went for the S as I wanted the sunroof, electric seats and the Dual LED smart headlights as well as the Smart power tailgate along with many other extras that the S has over the GT-Line. Sure if you want to keep the cost down, then the GT-Line is a great car, and will save on the extra VED, but I just love the bells and whistles of the S 👍

Just purchased the GT Line and love it

I have PHEV GTLS. Why? Lots of local miles plus solar = free fuel. GTLS star features: 360 camera fab when parking and matrix headlights let you keep main beam on when other cars are around (it turns off just the area where the other cars are). Love the appearance, ride, tech, economy and more!

It's windy up north heavy car helpfulish I 🤔

I’ve had the GT Line 48v version for a few months in between company cars and I have to say, I don’t get the good reviews.

This has been one of the most uncomfortable, frustrating cars I’ve had. The seats are not well supported and the suspension is poor. If you’re anywhere near 6 foot or over, the driving position means the touch screen is out of reach and you have to lean forward all the time.

I also find the media/ac menu access a pain in having to switch between modes, an unnecessary additional button press. I’ve also had issues with Android auto continually disconnecting (I’ve tried multiple phones and cables) I’m not sure how the GT S version performs with wireless Android Auto.

The positives are that the styling is nice and it’s quite practical. It also has a good amount of power but the 48v is not AWD so it’s prone to wheel spin. It’s a car that I pretty much dread getting into.

Just order the plug in gt line , in the blue , finally a review that actually shows the pound for pound best model not just top of the range , thanks man , great review , buzzing for my delivery date 😂

I’m waiting on mine to arrive

Thank you for an excellent and extensive review of the GT Line HEV Sportage. I've been trying to find a decent UK review of this spec (and there are not many out there), but this one comes to the fore 😊. There are always several reviews on the GT Line S (which many of us may not be able to afford the luxury tax price bracket), but it is always good to have the option to compare both specs. Many thanks for this review and will you be doing further reviews on the other features in the GT Line, such as the screen, the settings or the infotainment system? I must say, I do like the overall design of the Sportage but as you say, it's all about your preference....

Ordered mine however I’ve gone for the 48v version ..really is a stunning car and a very good ride too.great review

Glad I found this channel, an excellent review, so much information was provided. Well done 👍.

Some of the interior /exterior filming of vehicle needs to be better lit as it was a bit dark. However all in all, an excellent presentation. Thank you.

Great car but I wish this version has the panoramic sunroof and 360 display would have come handy

Great video!
I'm undecided between the HEV version and the Plug-in version. Which one is best for you and why? Financially, is it worth it?

Thats the one we ordered as well. Great review!

I have been trawling here and elsewhere for a review of the U.K. GT Line for months and this review is the very first one to concentrate on this particular U.K. version… Your review is hands down the best one I’ve seen on YT and gives anyone not looking to buy the top of the line GT Line S, a far better understanding of this lower spec version….. I would have liked to know more about the quality of the speakers but to be fair I have never heard any reviews talk about the speaker system. Just for clarification, the smaller 18’ wheels in your video are only on the HEV of this version, the petrol and MHEV of this version (GT Line) get the same 19’ wheels as you get on the GT Line S version. Thank You so much for a fantastic review and the first proper review of the GT Line version…… I hope this review will get the views it deserves… 👍👍👍👏👏👏

I think the comments from the rear passenger were most important. Lets get real - our roads are getting horendous with potholes. I live in Devon and am now looking for a car which can cope with these potholes. Vehicles with these silly "go faster" thin tyres are just rubbish on our third world surfaces. So - sportage is off my agenda.

I'd go for 3 spec. You get the two 12" displays instead of the smaller drivers in gt line

Saw one of these the other day but had written it off until now 😂great review lads 🙌🏼👌🏼

This is an awesome car that I bought one. Thank you for a wonderful review. I bought the 2023 Kia Sportage SX Prestige AWD Hybrid. I love it. Mine is coming in another month. It has the best 1.6L Turbo engine with the Hybrid engine at 38MPG. I am very impressed with all of it. So many features. The Panoramic sunroof is simple awesome. It is built very well with great quality. The LED projector lights are very bright and go very far. The engine is very quick and quiet. No road noise at all. Thank you for your honest review.