Drive Time review of the 2013 Kia Sportage EX AWD by auto critic Steve Hammes. MSRP as tested: $30800. Twitter @DriveTimeVideos www.TestDriveNow.com.
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Drive Time review of the 2013 Kia Sportage EX AWD by auto critic Steve Hammes. MSRP as tested: $30800. Twitter @DriveTimeVideos www.TestDriveNow.com.
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I keep reading reviews on these things with users saying that its’s pretty
damn unreliable, there’s a couple on Edmunds that said this car left them
on the side of the road. That sucks, because I love the look of the
sportage.
the seat belt would not release choking my son he had to be cut out by fire
department
Drive Time review of the 2013 Kia Sportage EX AWD by auto critic Steve
Hammes.
In Steve We Trust ….
I’ve owned the same Hyundai, a Veracruz, since 2008. I believe I’ve gotten
good value for money from it. No breakdowns/unscheduled maintenance visits
in over 65k miles. An AWD system thats gotten my family through mud, snow,
ice, and downpours with no problems. I’ve towed a pop-up camper from 1000
to over 9000 feet of elevation and never felt a lack of power nor
unrefinement. None of the interior appointments have ripped or broken down,
that includes the DVD player and sourround sound system.
Steve Hammes:1 Kia Sportage:0
No, they’re not. They’re being sold as what they’re worth.
Our 2013 LX which we bought brand new late last year and now with about
7200 miles is the best CUV we had… very stylish, efficient and reliable.
The ride is kinda stiff but turning at high speed compensates its
“stiffness”. With its 5/10 year warranty… its all worth the investment.
dude, great video, but can’t handle the super newscaster voice…
No, they’re not. They’re slowly increasing in prices. Why? Because that’s
how much they should be worth. Every single reviewer has said the car
provides things you would only get by purchasing more options. Too many
option pckgs? WTF? Clearly you haven’t seen Mini’s option booklet, which
there are hundreds of options. Same with FIAT. Depreciate fast? It’s
becoming much better. Drive unrefined? The vehicles are first-birthers.
Stop spreading your illogical nonsense about a great company.
Subaru is much better than Hyundai or Kia anyways, so smart choice.
My neighbour has this crappy car. It is so uncomfortable and ugly.
It’s not about what’s coming down the line, but what’s available NOW. Other
car companies will also have other cars coming out this year, and next
year, and the year after that. You review what’s available now, and compare
it to the competition. Obviously, KIA falls short on this vehicle. So folks
can either go to a different company, or wait around until KIA gets their
act together.
Instead of doing my Homework im watching Steve lol
This is so expensive
Sportage owner for 2 years here. I’ve got the 2.0 diesel which has plenty
of power and torque. The reviewer is right, the suspension is set pretty
firm. Great for cornering, not so great for potholes. I also agree the
steering gives a bit of a disconnected feeling. I’d like Kia to change
that. I might also add that I find my driver seat a tad too firm. I’d like
more foam and support on the seats. Maybe I’m just getting old!! Overall, I
still think it’s a great car, but not perfect.
Kia/hyundai are getting waayyy to pricey and have too many option packages.
They also have very cheap plastics on the interior. They also depreciate
fast and drive unrefined
BAM!!!!
I’ll have my 7-year old daughter voice over my next one…that should help
😉
KIA is not supposed to be luxurious. Hyundai made it clear that KIA would
become the sportier model.
was in the market for a new cuv. this was high on my list because of its
style and value but after driving it i was turned off by its lackluster
driving dynamics. it is a toss up between the crv and the cx5 for me.
Excellent decision.
either way Kia is becoming overpriced.
It snows in large portions of California.
The ride is HARSH…Totally a deal breaker
I rented the 2012 version of this CUV and I was mildly impressed with its
ability to handle 8 luggages, 6 carry-ons, and 4 adults rather easily. The
8 luggages needed a bit of manipulating like Tetris to fit into the rather
modest cargo space. But the ride was something else. If you’re the driver,
you won’t feel the disconnect as the passengers would. It’s a weird feeling
CUV.
I totally agree. Although the Koreans are coming out with great products
for the past few years, their pricing are also creeping up as well so now
they cost just much as the Japanese and American rivals, even though I
prefer the more compact dimension of the Sportage and Tucson, still the Kia
name just doesn’t speak luxury or refinement yet.
It would do far better if it was lower in price. Instead of 30 k it should
be $25k fully loaded.
Wonderful Steve. And great channel
kia is known for giving a lot of car for the money and great warranty.
however, now that they are priced comparable to the big boys they need to
step up the suspension refinement and engine offerings, nice but too many
downsides at this price.
I don’t care how reliable a Kia is. Not going to spend over $25,000 on one,
even though my favorite model is the Optima SX-L which happens to be $33k.
People learn your facts before you comment. KIA has become a lot more
reliable. Every car company has issues with their vehicles. Yes the ride is
a bit stiff but with the refresh that’s coming later this year I’m sure KIA
is going to address that an many more issues.
Sportage comes from longer history than CRV, anyhow it needs a lot more
refine improvement beside the quality.
no car is perfect but i love my sportage
Kia’s pricing is in line with the competition, as is its reliability.
They’re also more reliable than the German brands, which rarely perform
well in reliability rankings. And their resale value is also competitive
now. It’s amazing how little people know about far this company has come.
The Optima just won an international car of the year award at the Detroit
auto show.
i have this car i think its great
Lo justo a mis necesidades. Trujillo – Perú.