👉 AT NIGHT: 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX AWD - Interior & Exterior Lighting Overview + Night Drive
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- čas přidán 12. 10. 2022
- Exploring Nighttime Capabilities: Analyzing Interior & Exterior Lighting Usability ATTN: This vehicle has a gauge cluster that is supposed to only be in the top trim and not in the EX trim. For some reason it was made with the "12.3-inch TFT supervision cluster (panoramic curved type)" when it is supposed to be the "12.2-inch LCD supervision cluster with integrated 4.2-inch TFT". www.kiamedia.com/us/en/models...
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Hybrid iteration of completely redesigned Sportage SUV
227hp turbo hybrid powertrain: superb performance, up to 43 MPG
More than 500 miles of driving range
Larger in several dimensions compared to the previous generation, with best-in-class rear seat legroom and rear cargo capacity1
CO2 emissions reduced by nearly 40 percent over outgoing model
Active AWD2 available
Available dual panoramic 12.3-inch display screens3
8 standard Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
The Sportage Hybrid blends performance and efficiency with an optimized powertrain:
1.6-liter turbo GDI engine
44kW permanent magnet electric motor
High-output 1.49 kWh lithium-ion battery
6-speed automatic transmission with rotary style shifter
Combined 227 horsepower
Up to 43 mpg in FWD
Class-leading 2,000 lb towing capacity
Active AWD is standard on EX and SX-Prestige trims, while LX is available with a choice of FWD and AWD
The available Active AWD system2 uses electro-hydraulic coupling with center-locking differential to actively distribute power between front and rear wheels depending on road and driving conditions
E-Handling uses the hybrid motor to deliver a confident driving experience
Standard paddle shifters and Drive Mode Select with ECO, Sport, Smart and Snow (AWD only) modes.
Standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on all trims
Intuitive new touchpad with climate and audio controls sits beneath the infotainment screen
Available 360-degree Surround-View Monitor with 3D view (first time on Sportage) provides a bird’s-eye view of vehicle surroundings8
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)18: Analyzes the driver's attention level and provides a warning if a break is recommended. It may also provide a leading vehicle departure alert, if the leading vehicle departs from a stop and the driver does not react within a certain time period.
LED Headlights with High Beam Assist (HBA): Engineered to automatically dim the headlights when an oncoming or leading vehicle is detected, then return to high beams when vehicles are no longer detected
Lane Following Assist (LFA): Helps detect lane markings and vehicles ahead and provides steering inputs to help center the vehicle in the lane
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA): Helps detect lane markings and provides steering inputs to help prevent the vehicle from leaving the lane while driving
Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) with Cyclist detection capability: Warns if there is risk of a collision with a vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist in front of the vehicle while driving and may automatically assist with braking
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)19: Provides a warning to the driver to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle
Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Dynamic Parking Guidance: Provides view behind the vehicle, with guidelines that adjust to follow the direction the vehicle is turning
Reverse Parking Distance Warning: Detects certain objects behind the vehicle, issuing an audible warning when an obstruction is detected. The warning tone chimes faster as the vehicle gets closer to the detected object
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ATTN: This vehicle has a gauge cluster that is supposed to only be in the top trim and not in the EX trim. For some reason it was made with the "12.3-inch TFT supervision cluster (panoramic curved type)" when it is supposed to be the "12.2-inch LCD supervision cluster with integrated 4.2-inch TFT". www.kiamedia.com/us/en/models/sportage-hev/2023/features
I did order my EX with the "Mood Lighting" that goes around the center coucel. I am hoping that this helps shine a little light on the cup holders and what not. Thanks for the Video.
@@kondoc7853 I did not realize you can do that. Is that just a dealer install?
@@jherstein I think the dealer installs it but not %100 sure. The dealer said it was an option for an upgrade. It's like $300 I think.
Great video, can I ask what's the msrp for this EX hybrid AWD? TIA....
@@K-SD-DAD www.kiamedia.com/us/en/models/sportage-hev/2023/pricing
A VERY unique and VERY informative / useful review. Thank you.
That pointing stick made me laugh out loud
I really love this SUV!!! Awesome job Mike.
Nice night review Mike thanks!
Thank you! I was worried the ex had standard lights 😢. Makes me happy!!
Thank you
Great video, thank you! What camera are you using?
I love the hand too😂
It's a nice looking suv
I think the cargo light situation could be improved without having to wire another lamp on the other side. What about a mirror on the other side? Maybe a little dome mirror to spread the light out. You could even velcro something like that in.
Very good .from cambridge uk
I don't think I've seen anyone to a review like this! These details are something I find out after I've purchased the car & have messed around with it. Wish they've put at least a small ambient led lighting to shine down on the center console area. This is something that's overlooked on many cars that really should be standard feature - it gives some sense to where things are about. My 2019 Golf R didn't have one so I had to custom fit one - tried about 6 different LED's and bunch of tests with resistors to find the correct temperature & lumen output to get it right but still not as good as ones come stock in cars. The sister version Tucson at least has an ambient light in the front center cubby where the phone goes.
They do actually have an ambient light strip but only around the center console where you change the gears, but its an extra $300 for them to install it
The auto hi beams lower to normal when there’s oncoming traffic
Good Mike. Good video I soon get 2025 uk sportage gts fhev better projection lights
Question I have the 23 Kia Sportage hybrid with grey seats and ive tried everything to get the blue jean stains out. Any suggesyions ?
I would ask the dealership to connect you to their upholstery repair/cleaner person. Dealerships have a lot of connections they use to prepare their trade-in vehicles for resale and they can work wonders.
How do you turn on the ambient light around the gear shift?
You have to install it for $300 for them to add it! The higher SX has it!
How do you keep the grey seats clean and prevent it from getting the jeans stains?
These seats are fairly easy to clean. You could add a surface protectant to new seats to make them even easier to keep clean.
where did you get that pointing stick from ?? :)
I customized a 'Learning Resources' pointer.
does the 23 kia sportage hybrid have ambient lighting?
It does but you have to add it for $300 for them to add it!
For everyone asking if there is Ambient Lighting, you have to add it on the EX trim for about $300! Its a light strip around the center console and you can change the colors as well from the display screen
does the sx prestige include the ambient lighting?
@@MeredithLawwson yes the SX Prestige already includes the ambient lighting
So sad that this is not available on the gas version in the US. And yes, I would have loved to have the hybrid but we had already needed a replacement car for a while at that time and they were significantly behind the gas (especially the plug in version, which would be my preference). That + the price premium = :c . Briefly considered 'trading up' but it would just be too much $$.
I think those headlights need to be adjusted up.
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Can anyone who owns the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid EX comment on how well or badly the headlights and brights work on driving curvy mountain roads? I heard they only passed safety inspection on the top two models -- but lower than X and X-pro were rated Poor at a 4.
Not the best, but that’s relatively speaking. Any vehicle in 2023 is MILES better than the very best was in 2013. It’s just comparatively speaking, cars have gotten insanely bright headlights in recent years. Good for drivers, not so good for others.
But I would not have noticed that it’s anywhere near a “poor” rating unless I had a very bright other car to compare it to. I would have assumed it’s perfectly acceptable. On that note, You can just use your high beams since everyone else’s “better rated” normal beams are as bright as high beams. Problem solved
I guess the only thing to do is find a time at night to go inspect one.
I do see the MARS planet besides the moon 🌒
do they keep passing the same press car around for review? I saw another review where the EX had the fancier full digital gauge cluster. I can't emphasize this enough. The EX does NOT have that gauge cluster. Only the SX Prestige has that cluster. The LX and EX have the smaller 4.2 LCD flanked by digital speedo and tach. IMO this is FALSE advertising showing people a car that you cannot actually buy. I opted for the SX model specifically for the full digital gauge cluster. Other than that, I enjoyed the video.
Here is the window sticker czcams.com/users/postUgkxN7OOW2VJCGIPGE299D-4CW-Iyw47ZLdA
I agree, I have the EX AWD, but no Premium package, I contacted Kia because I was also under the impression I would have the ability to switch to the analog gages, and have the weather background on the speedometer. I saw an early press car that had this but someone said it was a late 2022. I don't know, but I wish Kia could put out a firmware update so we could all be the same.
So I just looked at the older video and this is the same press car they have been passing around. License plate on vehicle for both videos is 9AJH817. Ticks me off that they keep showing these with a dash display that you Cannot get on a new 23 Sportage EX Hybrid. I ordered mine sight unseen and was stunned I did not have these display options. Kia, step up to the plate and make this right for everyone!
@@MarkO-jr8jp is yours AWD?
@@MikesCarInfo Yes, Vesta Blue, EX Hybrid AWD, No Premium Package, no HK stereo.
The interior has BMW X5 vibes.
I heard KIA hired some of BMW designers. That might explain it.
How do you change the speed to digital numbers
Yes if you want to pay 5 to 6 thousand dollars over msrp plus 3000 in taxes so you will pay around 38000
What you did with the thumbnail isn’t cool man. What happend to the honesty
Sorry. I have been experimenting with different thumbnails to see what works better. It is just an AI generated image.
Still incandescent bulbs. Let down
These headlights have the worst rating from the IIHS
They made two big mistakes with this model sportage, kia please pay attention... who can see that small reverse light in the back? and the pocket sizes in the interior and console could be much bigger too hold things like the crv.. ..should have matched the crv there. I think iam going to hold to my 2020 crv Touring longer.
Kia don't have the brightest or smartest headlights around unfortunately. Skodas are far superior.. then high end Beemer.. Kia is way down the list. Otherwise a pretty good package.
*Beemers