2023 Sportage Hybrid vs RAV4 Hybrid - I Compare So You Can Decide!
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
- Full comparison - 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Styling, mpg, price, features, multimedia, technology, safety, much much more! Who wins?
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:19 Meet Sportage & RAV4
01:31 Exterior styling - whoa!
02:13 Trims & Pricing
02:49 Interior 1st Look - RAV4 Hybrid
03:43 Interior 1st Look - Sportage Hybrid
04:38 Engine Comparisons
05:20 Better front end?
06:42 Profile views - swipe?
09:14 Better back end? (I like big butts)
10:35 The Bachelor Parody
10:52 RACE TIME - faster liftgate?
11:10 Cargo Space - who has more?
13:20 HORN BATTLE!
13:42 RAV4 - Rear Passenger Space
14:40 Sportage - Rear Passenger Space
15:34 RAV4 back seat features
16:06 Sportage back seat features
16:43 RAV4 Interior Features
19:39 Sportage Interior Features
23:21 Window Sticker - Sportage
25:15 Window Sticker - RAV4
26:25 Words of Wisdom - Poll Questions
27:09 Videos You Might Like
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I’ve driven the Toyota and rode in the KIA. The difference is night and day when it comes to smoothness and the way each vehicle made you feel. KIA feels far more luxurious and it’s definitely much quieter than the Toyota. I see bunch of people here commenting about the great Toyota reliability and how terrible the KIAs are. These are the same people who have never owned a late model KIA and form their opinions on other narrow minded people
Kia has engine and transmission problems. As I mentioned, that 1.6L with turbo will wear out much faster than Toyota’s 2.5L and the Toyota ECVT is bulletproof
The Toyota engine is normally aspirated with no turbo to break. The ecvt in the Toyota is just engineering simplicity at its finest. There are no clutches; there are only two motor generators and a couple of gears to give torque, and the rear wheel drive portion doesn’t need a center lock because it’s a fully independent electric motor for AWD. Nicely modular with less to break. If it sounds like I’m telling sea stories, head on to Weber Auto and have the prof walk you through building the ecvt from the case up. That sold me on my rav4 and I think ecvts are the future in hybrids, not traditional transmissions.
While KIA and Hyundai are making making leaps in improvements, it doesn’t change the fact that there’s a massive fire recall on all their popular models
There’s also the issue of parts, for where I live I’ll probably get a RAV4 as my next vehicle because parts for Kia, Honda, Hyundai and I think Subaru are very hard to get and because of that extra expensive. Ability to maintain the vehicle is also important.
Thanks for your insight! Jeff
The best comparative ever. I hate when the people say Toyota is better just because it’s “Toyota” When you can get more for less more space, more luxury, overall better ride. Rav4 its boring, ugly rims it’s a joke for what you pay for, you need to buy the Limited to get leather seats and nice rims almost 40k in the other hand you have a-lot more and no even the highest trim level on Kia. That’s why I bought my 2023 Kia Sportage EX and we Love it
I like being fair and balanced but showing off the great parts about each. Glad you watched and are part of my channel! Jeff
Earlier this year, I had my heart set on a rav4 hybrid, but then I found out about the new 2023 Kia Sportage and all the tech and interior and exterior design blew me away. And it was cheaper! It was no contest. I got my SX Prestige in matte gray
Wow congrats sounds like you love it!
@@AutoJeffReviews Same! I've been wanting a Rav 4 for about a year now but once I saw the new Sportage, not even a question. I just ordered my Sortage yesterday, it' basically the same thing they showed here but in the Gray color. I can't wait to get it in!
@@AutoJeffReviews it is still junk kia.Kia is junk
Did u have to pay much over msrp?
@@maximg27 They talk about cheap Toyota materials. How they last so long if they are cheap?
I like the chunky styling of the RAV4 on the outside but everything else about the Sportage blows it away. Too bad all the Kia Hyundai dealers in my area are so shady. Horrible dealership experience.
sorry about your experiences. not all dealers are bad there are many nice ones. thanks for your observations. jeff
Nah. You wanna go with th toyota anyways. Hyundai and kids got huge engine problems. Trust me.
Dealers are awful. Kia needs to work on that
Can’t agree more. Kia dealers really suck😢the only Kia dealer who makes me comfortable ever worked in Toyota….
My KIA dealership is absolutely horrendous in my area too in terms of sales. Service was top notch though and it was the best I have ever received. On the other hand, my Hyundai dealership is top notch in terms of sales. Haha
I have a 22 RAV4 Hybrid XSE Prime PHEV. We absolutely love it and would not trade for anything else. You also can’t beat Toyota’s proven quality and reliability! I like the Kia’s overall styling except for the rear! Great comparison video!
As it should be better than any HEV. Your RAV4 PHEV is on a different level in both power and price. Most dealers are asking north of 50k for one. I hope you got a decent deal on one.
Great comparison Jeff.Thanks. I liked it. Keep up the good work. Don't forget the dancing steps in the next review.
😂 you are hilarious AND this has been the most informative (and entertaining) review I have seen! Thank you!
Wow - not a word about how they drive, which is something that is very important to many when choosing a vehicle.
That's one badass review hombre, Thank you!
The Kia wins, hands down. I've been researching for two months since my Outback died. The Tucson comes close, but the RAV4 doesn't. The Kia looks amazing and the tech is awesome. The rear leg room is a big differentiator for me, too, and the warranty.
Also, frankly, every other car on the road right now is a RAV4. I mean, it's great that they're a great car, but I really hate being part of what everyone else is doing, you know? It's like the preponderance of grey/silver cars on the road today--I just don't like it.
My Sportage Hybrid is on order as we speak.
How did you get it on order? My dealer said they can’t take orders.
I got the Sportage Hybrid and I'm in love with it. You won't regret it!
@@arianagrandebayo how`s the MPG on it?
@@doudoudou283 I drive mostly on highways so that might influence it but I tend to get 39-42MPG, it's been GREAT! I drive in smart mode, too.
Which one is likely to still be running well at 300k miles?
All those electronics on the kia will die before 120k miles, assuming the engine doesn't die by then.
Kia's are well-known to start burning oil under 20k miles and no, Kia will not repair it.
Kia has a longer warranty for one reason: no one would buy it with a standard warranty but Kia is one of the worst companies for honoring their warranty.
Great Technical and thorough review. My favorite thing about you is your humor along with the technical review. For example, the selfish passenger that puts the seat all the way back when testing the back seats and then later saying you can leave this video whenever you want because she had to go over the dry specifications. I love the dry humor
I replaced rav4 2021 with kia 2023 Sportage and I am Very Happy. No more boring Toyotas
There's no doubt in my mind as to which looks better. I've never cared for the exterior styling of the current RAV4, and the interior mostly leaves me cold. I do wish Kia had gone for a different finish on the interior touch points, though. Brushed aluminum or fake carbon fibre would look so much better than the piano black.
agreed the inside is like 2015 all lover again. Honda is like that too. They are stuck in the 80s lol
Great video comparison.
It was fun to watch this video. Keep it up
Glad you liked it!!
I know this is a year old video but I looked at everything and ordered a Kia sportage SX Prestige HEV. Waited 355 days for it to come in but I love it. I got a 6y/100k bumper to bumper warranty and a 10y/200k power train. Great ride and quiet, awesome features and tech.
Excellent explanation. Thanks
Great review jeff! The sportage is stunning in vesta blue, and 7 year unlimited warranty in Australia you can’t go wrong!
Which one have the best Warranty?very good video 👍🏽
That was a solid comparison! Thanks for showing those fine details. I also wonder how much different will the interior of the 2023 RAV4 model be.
Thanks I appreciate it! I like being thorough and bring fun and enthusiasm to you as well. Jeff
Always have loved the RAV4 styling but that Kia has really won me over. Rear seat is more family friendly with the hard backs (kids kicking the seat) and having more space. I even think the rear usb placement is better for kids.
I love the front interior on the Kia too. The front to back cupholders are so much better for larger cups than the side by side and then you add the fact that you have the flexibility there too. For the price, the Kia just has much nicer materials.
Reliability, I’m sure the RAV4 wins…but I don’t keep my cars more than 3-4 years anyway. As long as I have warranty (which I would in the Kia for that long, but not in the RAV4), I’m happy.
Both RAV4 and Kia’s have ridiculous markup right now…so that part is a wash.
Why waste money on a car every 3-4 years? You will end up significantly poorer at retirement because of unwise financial decisions like this.
Why encourage bad car makers to continue to make bad cars?
Last fall, I got a 22 RAV4 SE Hybrid for MSRP + taxes and registration, which sucks, but no markup on anything. Just like not buying a crap car from a crap car maker like KIA, don't buy from crap car dealers.
FYI: Kia is notorious for not honoring its warranty.
Yes. KIA absolutely nailed it this time around. I feel bad for RAV4 🤣😂🤣
If you switch cars every 3-4 years, why not lease the Germans. You’ll have way more fun in a X3.
@@wyw201 Lol! That’s probably true but resale makes the lease payments too high for the mileage I drive. And, the last time I looked at a BMW, they had horrible cupholders! I would consider a NX350H (like the RAV4 but nicer interior and still reliable).
too small. its not an suv@@wyw201
The Sportage wins hands down! I own the diesel version which has incredible economy,power and load lugging ability.Test drove both of these cars in petrol hybrid and the engines were ropey with disappointing mpg.
Not gonna lie, Jeff ... the NKOTB "Hanging' Tough" bit kept me here all 27 minutes👌.
Hi Anna! KNOTB just came to me on the spot haha. I’m so glad you’re here
Youre very good and hilarious. Thank you
Jeff I got a question if the rav 4 is going to have the upgraded screens will that mean all rav 4s will have remote start could u do a video about them when they roll out to dealers
I’m a Toyota guy I love when other car makers step up their game. More options is good.
I love everything about the new Sportage over the RAV 4!! Thanks for the info
To me its not even close..... KIA all the way...LOVE it ...just found one EX hybrid in blue we put a deposit on it and it gets here in December ( next month ) ,.... cheers all from Canada
Sportage all the way! I ordered my Sportage SX prestige AWD hybrid. That beats everything in it's class hands down. Way better drive than a Rav4. The tech is so much better. 😊❤
The RAV4 is simple, convenient and reliable but it is overpriced compared to other brands offering more things.
I got the RAV4.
Overpriced late 1900s model, for the old timers 😉
We recently bought a Kia Sportage SX Prestige hybrid. The only other hybrid we looked at was the redesigned Honda CRV hybrid. We did not look at the RAV 4 because of the styling. I have a 2019 Kia Optima EX with the 1.6 turbo, which was bought in October, 2018. I am not concerned about Kia/Hyundai reliability. The Sportage replaces a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. We had no problems with the Hyundai
We are very pleased with our purchase. The equipment on the car is unbelievable, such as the 360 degree camera, front and rear collision avoidance, etc. The ride is as good as any vehicle we have owned. We recently drove back and forth from Las Vegas to San Diego and were completely rested.
When I drive Sportage I average between 35 and 40 mile per gallon, my wife gets less. We bought the car not for the gas mileage, which is a plus, but because it is far better than the non-hybrid.
Both look great. A small feature that I like is the ability to pull back a screen cover in the hatch area on the RAV4 so as to hide what may be there when parking the car. Didn’t look like the Kia had that feature, but wish it did. I also have had Toyota Prius in past and have confidence in their a hybrid technology. That said, I do like the extra legroom in the back of the Kia. Expect to be in the market for this type of vehicle soon, and so it will be a tough choice.
You can buy it separately or add it on if you buy the vehicle.
You can add it on.
Rav4 is starting to look pretty dumpy compared to the Sportage. Time for a redesign. The wheel design on Rav4 looks phoned in. Toyota might be resting on their laurels.
I choose Sportage 🙂👍👍
It's like comparing a 2008 car vs the Kia. No contest.
I bought a Sportage last month. Vesta blue, SX Prestige top trim level. So far I’m loving it. I hope has the reliability of the Toyota. You can’t beat their reliability
I was not so sure about the longevity of a KIA turbo if you want to keep it beyond the warranty period so I went with the larger naturally aspirated Toyota. Really like the KIA interior and exterior though.
Smart move, the smaller kia motor with turbo charge is a performance motor, not meant to last
So many more standard features, better cargo space, more luxurious feel and better warranty. Seems like a no-brainer. Plus you can find the Sportage near me whereas RAV4’s are gone before they even reach the lot. Will definitely test drive both, but so far, the Sportage gets my vote.
The warranty exists to get people to accept the inferior parts, design and build of the KIA.
Which car is more likely to reach 300k miles with little to no repairs and which one is more likely to be junk by 100k? Unless you are leasing or the type to swap cars every 3-5 years, the answer is simple.
KIA is well-known for fighting tooth and nail to deny warranty claims.
The Sportage is on the lot because no one wants an unreliable car.
Tread carefully.
There’s an obvious reason why there’s a long wait on the RAV4.
It’s the opposite in the northeast where I live. There haven’t been any KIAs on the lots for years now. They are all sold before they even make it to the dealership. I was testing the waters for a Sportage about a month ago and it was futile. I ended up getting a 2023 Hyundai Tucson which is also incredible.
This is the funniest car video I've ever seen. Good job 💪🏾
Hahahaaha glad you liked it! I try to mix in humor with my through reviews. Hope you stay with the channel!!
Hey Jeff, how come your EX trim on Sportage has a gauge cluster that looks like the one from the top trim? It looks like the 12.3' gauge cluster instead of the 12.2' one that comes standard on EX trim.
I'm team Sportage! I just asked my 8 year old Nephew which car he likes. He said, "The one on the right.!"
well DUH! 😊
Awesome! Kids know these things haha
@@AutoJeffReviews And he's a car enthusiast, like myself! Kid got good taste.
Can you choose, if you want to drive AWD or only FWD?? (On the KIA Sportage Hybrid)
The deal is you get so much more for your money from the Kia over the Toyota. I just feel like I'm getting so much more.
I went with the Honda CRV hybrid way quieter and love the way it drives so far city mileage is 41 on sport touring
Looking at both the Sportage and Rav4, currently own a Nissan Armada so need a more fuel efficient vehicle for those longer trips that doesn't demand a full sized SUV. Pricing point, very similar, but Kia has an edge. Styling, materials used, interior/tech, Kia wins hands down. MPG is pretty similar on both, so that's a tie. Reliability, Toyota is tested and proven, while Kia is still proving itself. Pricing wise, I have heard Kia dealerships marking up their vehicles significantly due to high demand, so will be looking into placing an order and waiting for build/delivery as it's my 2nd vehicle.
Kia just nailed it. Love that car. As soon my economy is better wish is maybe next year im buying the sportage hybrid not plugin only hybrid.
i am a toyota enthusiast... So threfore i'll to Rav 4 hybrid and i love it... My wish & pray to have that One...thanks a lot.
I'm about to pull the trigger on one of these. I've Ubered in a RAV4 and the suspension was tight in the backseat. Noticably rough ride for the rear passengers. I rented a RAV4 and drove it for a long weekend. Perfectly fine and easy to drive but nothing great about it. Very competent and obviously reliable. I test drove the SX Hybrid Prestige. While it was only a short test drive, it was a much more enjoyable time. The tech is fantastic and it looks great. The ONLY thing holding me up at this point is I keep cars for 10-15 years and drive them north of 150k miles. I'm not completely convinced KIA is up to the Toyota level of reliability.
I like the KIA a lot! It is the one I would get if I traded every five or six years, but I'm one to keep a vehicle for over ten years and trust the Toyota to better hold its long-term value. My new 2022 RAV4 XLE Hybrid arrives next week.
I have 3more years to pay off my small chevy SUV but I'm already starting to shop around. I was all set to get the Blazer but it's too expensive. Then I saw Kia Sportage. 🤤
I am not a fan of the gloss black at all, or the two tone wheels. I own a 22 RAV4 hybrid XLE. (midnight metallic black) I do like some of the features on the Kia, I trust the Toyota workmanship, reliability.
Hi Carolyn thanks for watching. I'm glad you're here :) Jeff
can u make a video kia sportage vs lexus Nx/ Rx?
Excellent comparison. But I don’t agree with you saying it’s not a fair comparison as rav2023 is not out yet. It is a fair comparison as different companies call out different model years well in advance. It’s likely Kia will come up with a 2024 model year early 2023 itself. What matters is what is available now for the consumer.
I am leaning towards the Kia Sportage. It looks more aggressive to me, and I absolutely LOVE that Vesta Blue color.
Loved the Sportage. Took a test drive and loved the pickup and comfort. Above all the dual 12inch display is just a killer!! Waiting for mine...(im)patiently... :-|
I can't wait til you get yours. Email me pics when you get it and I'll show it off on my Instagram. Jeff
@@AutoJeffReviews for sure will do Jeff!!!👍👍
Let us know how you feel about it when it starts burning oil this year and Kia won't fix it.
If you want to know about the quality of a KIA watch this: czcams.com/video/WDXLczT_iaY/video.html The RAV4 succeeded, albeit with some issues, yet the KIA literally burned out on it.
@@nobodyimportant7804 that’s a 2021, these are 2023
The Sportage but I’d still buy the RAV4 based solely on likely long term reliability.
That's the thing, if you notice the Rav4 has a 2.5L gas engine, the Kia has a smaller engine but is turbo charged, what this means is there is a lot more pressure on the Kia motor, which will result in a shorter life span. If you don't drive a lot of miles, and like to lease cars, then the Kia is a great option. If you purchase your cars and drive a lot of miles, the Toyota is a better option, as the motor is under less stress and lasts longer, and their resale value is much better.
I realized I did have a horn preference hahah Sportage is pretty neat with its screen and cup holder designs but I don't know how driving with that shifter dial would be and how the adjustment would be for me or other people who would drive my car.
I really like it the KIA Sportage, everything is really good and I'm going to buying this new one 🥰
Everything is good except for the engine, transmission, build quality, longevity...
Yeah the Sportage has more updated 'Techie Things' then the RAV4...
HOWEVER, I 'Trust' the Toyota more so.
I trust the Reliability, the Build Quality, and Longevity of the Toyota over a Kia/Hyundai.
Thanks for watching! Jeff
I don’t like excitement in my cars. I like excitement in music and sex, but not cars. I could have bought anything this year for under 100k. I bought a Toyota because there isn’t too much excitement, like fires (I’m looking at you too, Ford).
Buying the Kia. Really impressed with what it offers.
Toyota is like a stingy grandma, cheap versions of LE , XLE are very poor equipment and cheap materials. it would be cool if Toyota bundled the cheapest version of le like XSE without changing the price. and even cooler limited series to reduce the price to the price of the le series, it would be fair. only then the Koreans could not compete with Toyota. Toyota has a very stingy equipment, it hurts to look.
thanks Thomas! Jeff
13:20 I like the Kia horn!
Does the Sportage’s pano roof tilt open or is it like the Subaru Forester where it’s all or nothing?
Front third does open..just as a normal moonroof
I like the Kia for sure, but I would be going with the front wheel drive and no moonroof for me. All that said I would be waiting how the engine performance realibility will be with the turbo charged 1.6 L engine. I currently own the Kia Niro and I like it for its mileage except it is a little lower with the 16" inch wheels. I definitely like the 8.3" ground clearance on the Kia and the roomier interior and the design. After two years I shall see how it will be rated and the reliability of it.
it seems that Toyota wants to humiliate its customers. sells them a modern engine and gearbox while multimedia lagging behind by 10 years. seat materials and plastic are disgusting. electric seat adjustment why only on the driver's side? why so-so display. there are a lot of questions why you disfigure Toyota so much by depriving it of its usual options today. why are you restricting access to navigation and driving from the app for LE XLE versions? this is very disappointing from the fact that I understand that Toyota can do much better but does not.
They don't have to put any effort in. Just look at all the people commenting on this video saying "Just because it's a toyota would I choose it".
@@cgatito3528 I myself love Toyota, but it infuriates me that the most elementary functions are missing. that they complete cheap equipment with obsolete displays. I wouldn't be surprised if in the future they sell the basic version without the steering wheel and wheels. it's a toyota! :) wish you good mood
Needed info on the warranties.
Until the corrosion issue is taken care of it's a no go on the RAV4 for me.
I like Kia's rear wiper placement better.
Toyota has no chance
Thanks for unbiased comparison!
Glad you liked it. It was fun seeing their differences
😂, tell that to millions of rav4 owners vs thousands of kia
The Toyota has a 2.5 liter engine, and isn't turbo charged, so it will last longer and be more reliable, there is far less stress on the Toyota motor to provide the same power as the kia motor. Turbo charged engines allow more oxygen into the cylinders so the explosion is more powerful thereby increasing power output, however this adds far more stress to the engine and decreases its life span, add to that that the smaller sized motor is being asked to produce the same power as the larger Toyota motor, and you can see the engine life on the kia will be far shorter than the Toyota. Another way to tell which vehicle will last longer is to look around while driving and see how many old (10 years or more) Kia's are on the road, I have seen any myself, but there may be some out there, Toyota on the other hand, they are all over the place, and for good reason.
Three big flaws with Toyota. 1. They are a facing a class action lawsuit because on their hybrids the wires underneath have been deteriorating in winter weather from the salt. 2. The inside looks CLUNKY and outdated whereas the kia sportage looks like its stepped into the future ( more luxurious) 3. Items that are standard on the kia require about 5 or 8 grand more on the toyota.
I have a 2022 Toyota RAV4 xse fully loaded I've been driving Toyota for a long time now one thing I learned is how reliable they are you couldn't give me the Kia especially if I like to take long trips
That smaller turbo charged engine wont last long, not many Kia's over 10 years old on the road either
Jeff, I hope you carry the Sportage in your dealership.
One thing you did not show the rear seats of the Sportage how they can recline
I've been leasing Rav4's since 2015, currently have a 2021 XLE Hybrid which I like and would continue to lease again in 2024. However, your review and others I've watched indicate a true competitor has arrived, so I'll have to test drive the Kia Sportage to form my own opinion. One item I found in reading reviews, is that Kia does not provide 2 years or 25,000 mile free maintenance when leasing, Unsure if this will be a deal breaker, have to compare pricing and lease payment to determine.
You ok leasing a Kia since you don't have to worry about longevity or resale value
I really wish reviewers would speak more out the headlights at night. Which is best?
Why not TSS 2.5 or isn't there (soon?) a TSS 3.0?
The Kia is more modern looking and is more rich in features. I personally would get the KIA and perhaps I will!
So glad you watched and got a feel for the one you’d like better!!
As usual, Kia looks more pleasing to the eyes, but Toyota has the reliability factor. That 1.6L with turbo will wear out faster.
Thanks for watching! Jeff
Toyota reliability is old data. Kia has been winning the jd power reliability awards for two years now.
@@ksmechano Small turbocharged engines burn out faster and there is nothing you can do about it. That is fact. Too much air is pushed into the small cylinders and that wears them down. Bad companies like Kia do that to save money and pass the repairs on to you.
Kia engines also start burning oil before 20k miles and their "warranty" will not cover it.
JD Power is a scam company. They exist off payments from the auto manufacturers. You might as well just believe Kia's marketing department. LMAO.
Toyota reliability is a year-in and year-out thing.
My sister has a 20-year-old 4-runner with nearly 450k miles. No KIA is ever touching that.
@@ksmechano how many Kia's are at least 10 years old and still on the road? Toyotas on the other hand are all over the place, I'm still driving a 2006 with over 250,000 miles, Kia's look cool, but the smaller motor with turbo charge don't last very long, they sell on looks not reliability. 2 years isn't enough data to award a reliability trophy, heck 2 years the car is still new.
@@jonb250 yes I agree. 2 years is no real data. Yes I agree Toyota have a name for themselves for reliability no question about it. But hey you have to acknowledge Kia’s have come a long way in the last 5-7 years.
From a feature stand point, and Styling the Kia beats it. The reliability track record on the KIA isn’t great. Not horrible, but not great. Of course this is a new design, so the issues aren’t known. I considered another Kia before buying my 22 RAV4. Toyota reliability and resale value are top notch. I’m glad I bought the RAV4.
I avoid turbo motors due to poor reliability and other problems (across all brands). Toyota port and direct injection is built to last. The ECVT is the best $hit over any 6 or 8 speed auto IMO. I would still go for the Rav4 which I do own a 2022 XLE Premium hybrid coming from a non hybrid 2019 Rav4 (same trim minus the audio package).
The audio package is the most important part in any vehicle for me. 🤓
This is dead on
I've had Kia and Hyudai for over 20 years and never had a problem but Toyota has had very reliable hybrids plus the Kia has that turbo charger and I'm afraid of that reliablity.
Sportage 2023 is the best, for its beauty and also the quality of the dashboard
I def need an upgrade i currently have a manual 2014 Chevy Sonic 158kmiles, got it in 2015 with 31k lol at this point anything is a better upgrade😂😂 but she's been good to me throughout the time I've had her. And I try to keep up with the maintenance
But now I'm a Realtor and I need a new look, im not in my Mercedes era yet lol, although I think they are over rated, When I make it to the big leagues I want a sexyass 🖤Cadillac Lyriq 😍.
Aneways right now I need something thats a statement piece but also won't break my pocket each time i go to the gas station, so it was going to be between the Kia Sportage Hybrid LX or the Kia Niro LX...after seeing the interior of the Niro it was a no, then I came across your video, so well put together, each spec toe to toe, smooth transition into each brand and the Sportage won by far.
YES good'ole reliable Toyota could have taken the cake as a millennial who's also carribean there's a some loyalty to Toyota for steady giving us the greats like the Camry, Rav4, 4Runner...historical Kia and Hyundai were the lower lower end🥴 hood cars lol but over the past decade they've been at the necks of Toyota, Chevy, Ford for a steady incline and birthed this beautiful monster the Kia Sportage.
So its official adding the Kia Sportage to my vision board but I may get the upgrade EX Hybrid model eventhough its slightly lower in mpg...that panoramic roof thooougghhh i NEED it in my life and that white interior just 👌🏽
The front of the sportage looks like a predatory fish, not a shark, more like a barracuda. Looks more like a barracuda than the plymouths from the 60's/70's! I really like this car!
My RAV4 just got totaled and I was looking into getting a new one and ran into the new sportage and my gosh I love it and the price is way better than the RAV4 not to mention all the RAV4 from 2019 looks exactly the same nothing really different
Even the 2023 RAV4 isn't a fair fight against the Kia Sportage, because although the infotainment will be updated, the rest of the car is still based on the 2019 model.
Yeah it was a video that needed to be made but it is hard to line up with redesign years. Especially since the 2023 RAV4 hasn’t come out yet
@@AutoJeffReviews well at least in my opinion this new Kia Sportage beats the 2023 RAV4 (even before it's come out)
@@toronado455 the 2023 rav4 will have the best tech when it comes out
I have ordered a Sportage SX Prestige...think the RAV4 has grown old in technology and interior design presently compared to the value added items in Sportage.
Great insight Keith! Jeff
Keith - what's the wait time for a factory order?
good luck taking that thing over 100k miles with no problems
Do you want reliability or aesthetics?
@@surfingtothestars
I find the reasoning odd with many in the main comments, it is on the average for the Kia this - "interior stylish, screen bigger, exterior so beautiful.. etc"
Where is the reasoning for "build quality, reliability, fuel economy, resell value" etc.. such as with Toyota?
holy nutballs man. A simple glance at that KIA exterior and wheels... now I'm aroused. It's not easy to find a SUV with that kind of look at this price range.
#holynutballs
My ocd couldn’t handle all that gloss piano black in the Kia lol
I have ocd too it's annoying. Jeff
I ended up getting the KIA. Very happy with it. I have made the right decision. The rav tech package looks outdated. The Rav CVT transmission was a disappointment to me. The Kia mpg isn't the best but not too bad.
I'm about to buy a sportage. Between Kia sx and hybrid ex. Still happy with yours? Which would u choose?
I think i still prefer the Rav 4 but.......the multi-media system is in desperate need of a face-lift. I want to see the new 2023 interface as I'm interested in an XSE trim. If it's anything like the kia, I'll stick with the rav 4
Thanks Bryan for watching and your thoughts....Jeff
Is the FWD (w/43 mpg) option only available in the LX trim level, or can you get FWD thru All the trims? I’m looking to get FWD with 43mpg, but hopefully that’s not only in the LX trim level. Thx.
Only on the LX, unfortunately. I was hoping they would have other trims at FWD but they don't -- at least for the hybrid.
That’s Neat
Is auto Jeff really Lenny Pepperbottom
Hahahahahaha
Jeff, I will take the RAV4 Hybrid but I hope the next generation has a roomier interior like the Sportage, CR-V and several others competitors.
Hi Hog!!
Well noted
@@AutoJeffReviews Next time you are spending quality time on Akio's yacht listening to yacht rock, break it to him gently. 😉
As a long time Toyota owner I had planned to get a RAV4 XLE, but after it finally came in and we drove it, the CVT noise turned us off!!! Also, the leather seats weren’t very comfy!! Deal breakers.
The Sportage was smooth, quiet, roomy AND upscale!!! We’ll be getting the Sportage EX or SX. Much more luxurious than the utilitarian Rav4!
Kia Sportage, reaching out to my dealer for mine in 2023
Hyandai addresses there issues unlike Toyota “cable gate”
Hi Dg thanks for being here! Jeff
Kia all the way not only for the stile but most off all the warranties.
Thanks for the video. The Sportage seems better. The Toyota's front looks better. But that was about it.
It’s The Kia X-Pro. That’s what I’ve just bought. ❤