Secrets of your cargo cover! (My own family didn't know this! Whoops!) - Kia Hyundai Class

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 4. 11. 2021
  • In this Kia Hyundai Class, Peter shows you a trick to hide your cargo cover!
    Would you like to see more tips like this? Like the video, hit subscribe! We have a lot more coming!
    Support the dealers who support this channel!
    www.brantfordkia.ca
    www.brantfordhyundai.ca
    www.owensoundhyundai.com
  • Auta a dopravní prostředky

Komentáře • 385

  • @backbodyengineers9645
    @backbodyengineers9645 Před 4 měsíci +11

    I understand the 2 spots on top and the stow away spot under the floor. Why would you move it to the spot just on top of the floor? It sounds like a useless spot.

  • @kevinthomson6324
    @kevinthomson6324 Před 2 lety +22

    That’s a very clever solution to the cover being in the way more than it’s useful. First thing I’ve always done with those covers is take them out and put them in the garage. Then they sit there till I sell the car

  • @jeffreyschultes8448
    @jeffreyschultes8448 Před 3 měsíci

    I have a 2017 KIA Sportage and will be checking out the storage area for the cover today. Thank you for this video.

  • @ernestayo6131
    @ernestayo6131 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Neat, wish all such covers has those options.

  • @GREATNESS275
    @GREATNESS275 Před 2 lety +4

    Did not know about the under floor stowage in my 2019 Tucson.
    Thanks for the additional info Peter!

  • @ronaldhull8057
    @ronaldhull8057 Před 2 lety +6

    Knew about this and have taken advantage of it often. Thanks for the tutorial and great job, Peter.👍💯

  • @Redspeciality
    @Redspeciality Před 3 měsíci +8

    I like your feature where if you lose your key, you can start the car with a USB plug. KIA has thought of everything!

  • @johnmh1000
    @johnmh1000 Před 2 lety +12

    Very helpful, thanks. I've purchased two Sportages and I'm very impressed with the features, attention to detail and equipment ranges. I had a Vauxhall before the Sportages and in my opinion there is no comparison. Kia cars are the real deal, Vauxhalls you pay (over the odds) for the badge.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety +2

      Kia's have come a long ways! They're great value vehicles with great features! Thanks for watching!

  • @johninuwa9287
    @johninuwa9287 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for the useful lecture given on the cargo rear cover. It was useful to me.

  • @donjohnson24
    @donjohnson24 Před 2 lety +6

    Not the first tip from you I've found helpful with my recently purchased Kia Niro 3 EV - thanks. My wife's small wheelchair, even when folded in the boot/trunk, prevents the cargo cover being installed, and it sat unwanted in our front porch. Now it is stored safely in the car, available to be used if it should be needed - much more satisfactory. BTW, my son purchased the same car a year ago, and was about to purchase a trickle charger lead for around £250 when I told him about the spare wheel space you mentioned in one of your videos. He investigated and found the trickle charge lead supplied with the car that he did not know was there!

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety +3

      Oh man! I'm glad I could help, I'm sorry that you didn't have this information earlier! Thanks for watching!

  • @davidgiraitis2320
    @davidgiraitis2320 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks! Bought a new Sorento yesterday. Having fun learning all about it.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      Awesome! Feel free to subscribe, we'll have all kinds of videos to help you learn!

  • @CarpeNoctem.3rd
    @CarpeNoctem.3rd Před měsícem

    Just bought a 2024 Kia Sorento Hybrid, I never knew about the handy trick. Thanks.

  • @keithblackwood4475
    @keithblackwood4475 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for that. 1st thing I did when buying the car was to remove this and put in garage as not required while I own the vehicle. Dealership were not aware of this underfloor storage.

  • @davidlarson2534
    @davidlarson2534 Před 2 lety +1

    I have a ‘17 Tucson and was familiar with this. Kudos to our local sales team.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching! Yeah, a good sales team should know this, but they don't always have time to point out every single possible feature when they're delivering the vehicle. My own dad didn't know that his car did this until well after he bought his car, and I was pretty thorough in going over the features of his car.

  • @dilus13
    @dilus13 Před 2 lety +3

    I didn’t know you could stow it underneath the floor on the Niro Hybrid, thanks for that Peter 👍

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      I'm glad you found this useful! Thanks for watching!

  • @pagey1950
    @pagey1950 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow! Super helpful. I didn't know about the lower storage feature under the floor in my Sportage. Thanks.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety +1

      Awesome! I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

    • @steffenrosmus9177
      @steffenrosmus9177 Před 2 lety

      ??? Where do American buyers buy their cars? At an car dealer in Europe you get and app 1 hr instruction when you buy a new car and you can read the manual (mostly stored in the glove box, if you are able to read)

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      @@steffenrosmus9177 When we deliver a vehicle here, we allow the customer to take as much or as little time as they want with us. I promise you that your dealer didn't show you everything that I could have shown you, and it's entirely possible to get great instruction, read every page in the owner's manual, and still not retain every piece of information. Let's give people a bit of a break, and not criticize too much.

  • @yamil.343
    @yamil.343 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for these tips they’re always helpful. 😊

  • @jamiecooksey9037
    @jamiecooksey9037 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I guess I'm not a smart arse like some of your f***wit know-it-alls, but appreciate the reveal. If I am carrying a lot of gear where the luggage profile goes above the cargo cover, its nice to know I can store the cover under the floor and not bury it in my garage, never to be found again. Thanks, for taking the time to make the video 👍

  • @Tinkerbean18
    @Tinkerbean18 Před 2 lety

    SWEET! I am gonna check that out today! I have a KIA SORENTO! I am glad I found your channel & subscribed to you. Looking forward to find out more things for my SUV!
    THANKS!!

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for watching and subscribing! We have a lot more to come!

    • @Tinkerbean18
      @Tinkerbean18 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BrantfordKia I have a 2016 KIA SORENTO SXL & a 2016 KIA SPORTAGE
      they are two of the BEST vehicles I have owned! Excited to learn more.

  • @gordol66
    @gordol66 Před 2 lety +4

    I knew about all of those except for the under-floor one. Though, I do also use those sides for other things... pull the side floor panel out, and that is the perfect size to keep a gallon of washer fluid from flying all over the place.

  • @tonyverdechi9157
    @tonyverdechi9157 Před měsícem

    Remeber, this trunk curtain has two purpose:
    1- hise stuff for potential thieves;
    2- retain stuff in case of an accident. Even at mid speed, you'll be suprised how stuff fly around in a car and you'll be suprised what velocity can do to "harmless" things lie a tissue box...

  • @patriciaboswell729
    @patriciaboswell729 Před 8 měsíci

    Helpful. Thank you. Didn’t know.

  • @arashy
    @arashy Před rokem

    Great explanation! Do you have any videos showing Kia Carnival cargo mats and/or cargo trays?

  • @thisolesignguy2733
    @thisolesignguy2733 Před 2 lety +3

    I have a toyota rav4, and it has that cargo cover and the hidden compartment. I'll tell you, with all the neat little hidden features the only one that I love the most is the fact that my fishing poles fit perfect down in that hidden compartment! I also modified the clips that clip on to the back seat headrests to be a little tighter so I can toss a pole on top of that. my tackle box fits perfect down the hidden compartment also. NEVER buy a vehicle your poles won't fit in! words of wisdom :)

  • @davidwright1653
    @davidwright1653 Před 2 lety

    Own a 2018 Kia Sportage LX AWD, did not know of that feature. Thank you for the education.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching! Feel free to subscribe, we plan all kinds of simple videos like this to try to help people get more understanding and enjoyment from their vehicles!

  • @etannheimer
    @etannheimer Před 2 lety

    I just tried it on my 2019 Soento and it worked perfectly..Thanks!

  • @alanridley2917
    @alanridley2917 Před 4 měsíci

    I have owned a Hyundai Tucson Highlander in Australia since new and i never knew about the underneath storage. Thank you

  • @alanbutler4905
    @alanbutler4905 Před 2 lety +2

    Great option so that the cover can be onboard even when unused and available to utilise and not be left at home

  • @jocelynrafeek6089
    @jocelynrafeek6089 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for your tutorial coz i didn't know that there's more a lot of options great job 👏 👍

  • @robertklopfer7713
    @robertklopfer7713 Před 28 dny +1

    Thanks for the tips. Very helpful. My 2024 Sportage Hybrid did not come with a cover. Can get one at Amazon for $99.

  • @WideCuriosity
    @WideCuriosity Před 2 lety +43

    So, the big secret is that you can move it to other positions, the reason for which is not clear, or you can hide it away and forget about it under the floor ? Glad I watched now.

    • @gordonrobb
      @gordonrobb Před 2 lety +6

      Exactly what I was thinking. They didn’t cover the fact that I can take it off and put it in my garage 😂

    • @reckley
      @reckley Před 2 lety +5

      I've been hiding mine under a blanket. I feel such a fool now!

    • @reckley
      @reckley Před 2 lety +1

      or I could have put it in Gordon Robb's garage.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety +35

      A lot of people didn't know about the under floor location. A lot of people didn't realize that it had multiple positions at all. I just made the video to do my job to help people, I'm not sure if it's fair to fault me that it doesn't help you.

    • @MrB3ngy
      @MrB3ngy Před 2 lety +6

      @@BrantfordKia what the point of putting it in the lower position?

  • @PoorJohnn
    @PoorJohnn Před 2 lety +1

    I love it! currently it is stored in my garage taking up space that I need for other projects.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      Yeah, I think there are a lot of these stored in garages or basements that could be in the car! Thanks for watching!

  • @alstrickland9852
    @alstrickland9852 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wow that was three minutes of my life I will never get back. 😂

  • @miggyn.4242
    @miggyn.4242 Před 2 lety

    Had no idea! But also have a Niro PHEV so 50/50 for me. Great tips!

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      Yeah, the Niro PHEV has that 12 Volt battery there, so it doesn't make space for this.

  • @cheg753
    @cheg753 Před 2 lety

    Very useful. Thank you. I didn’t know this

  • @yvonneevans3856
    @yvonneevans3856 Před rokem +1

    I have learned so much from your videos because my 2022 Kia Sportage EX did not have any. Do you know where I can purchase them? The downloaded version is too small for my eyes to read. Thanks in advance and will check out more of your videos. Looking for how to start your vehicle from my key fob 🤞💙

  • @javtimestwo
    @javtimestwo Před 10 měsíci

    Good job with this video. Do you know which 2024 Kia Seltos models include a cargo cover?

  • @geofiggy
    @geofiggy Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks. Never knew out the "hidden" recessed storage under the lift door. 🤟🏼🖖🏼

  • @arthuroneal2768
    @arthuroneal2768 Před měsícem

    Great, works on my 2018 Sorento L thanks🙂

  • @sala.2493
    @sala.2493 Před rokem

    You're always bring something new and practical. I've a question for you on my 2023 hybrid sx prestige the woofer speaker on the trunk it's not working and no body from kia dealerships know how to make it work. Do you?
    Sal

  • @zooks3894
    @zooks3894 Před 2 lety

    I love these secret of the car videos. Really handy stuff.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      We have a lot more videos like this coming! Feel free to subscribe!

    • @zooks3894
      @zooks3894 Před 2 lety

      @@BrantfordKia im a subsciber 👍

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      @@zooks3894 Awesome! Thanks!

  • @stephenleslie2037
    @stephenleslie2037 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Do the headrests on the new kia sportage ajust forwards and backwards .??or just up and down

  • @billywalik6411
    @billywalik6411 Před 2 lety

    Hidden panel? Great Idea! My 2010 X3 Cargo Cover has been in my storage unit since day 1.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      I've taken a lot of heat for this video from people thinking that I shouldn't have bothered with filming this, so thanks for recognizing that this is useful, and maybe a helpful video.

  • @KitPogi
    @KitPogi Před 2 lety +1

    cool! Thanks Peter!

  • @hermaninc
    @hermaninc Před 2 lety

    Yes I knew about this feature. I have the 2016 Sorento SX with the hidden storage spot.

  • @Abhinav1708
    @Abhinav1708 Před 2 lety +2

    In Australia the Sportage comes with a full size spare so can't stick it under the load cover. I wish i could as it now just lives in a corner in the garage.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      Ah! yes. I'm hearing from a lot of Australians who can't do this because of the full-size spare.

  • @YahRiYah_Ahava777
    @YahRiYah_Ahava777 Před 3 měsíci

    Very cool!!! Thanks so much!!!!❤

  • @MatthewBrandon1
    @MatthewBrandon1 Před rokem

    Awesome. I have seen some photos of models of the Sportage that have a storage space instead of the spare tire. Do you know which models have this? or is it an add-on option?

    • @fliptriproll1527
      @fliptriproll1527 Před 9 měsíci

      My spare tire is underneath the storage tray. Have you tried lifting it out?

  • @ChasingMidnight001
    @ChasingMidnight001 Před 2 lety +1

    Genius. I had no idea!

  • @dennisoosterbaan6872
    @dennisoosterbaan6872 Před 2 lety +3

    Nope. Not in my 2020 Kia Soul EX. I can remove the back cargo cover and place it under the movable floor, if I lay it on an angle. Works for me.

  • @aliabed9394
    @aliabed9394 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for this video but the spare tire doesn't allow the cargo to fit! I have this problem with KIA Sportage 2021!

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety +1

      In Canadian vehicles, the cargo cover will still fit, but we have a space saving spare tire. If you're from somewhere else, it may be different.

  • @cherylbeckman9965
    @cherylbeckman9965 Před 2 lety

    DI have a 2019 Santa Fe and would like to know if that floor panel come out? Something got spilled on mine and I would like to take it out to clean it.

  • @brianmilner1962
    @brianmilner1962 Před 4 měsíci

    Very useful bit of info

  • @thescandinavian303
    @thescandinavian303 Před měsícem

    Hov about Kia Ev 6, does it work the same way?

  • @anthonycunningham5872
    @anthonycunningham5872 Před 2 lety

    Very cluey and ingenious.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      I don't know what cluey means, but I agree with the ingenious part! :)

  • @carbuff81
    @carbuff81 Před 2 lety +2

    My friend just purchased a 2019 Sorento, I have to check his cargo area to see if it has the hidden storage area or not.

  • @lizockert6427
    @lizockert6427 Před 2 lety

    I have the 2022 Kia Niro Hybrid, so would you recommend this accessory in case of accident? I don't want to think about totaling my car but some people 😕 drive like their in Nascar so it's a just in case thing. How much is this accessory?

  • @kennithoglesby9993
    @kennithoglesby9993 Před 11 měsíci

    Cool very helpful for my granddaughter 😮

  • @sandraphelan9085
    @sandraphelan9085 Před rokem

    Can it be placed under the floor cover if you have a full size spare?

  • @Coffeedad
    @Coffeedad Před rokem

    Very helpful. Thank you

  • @Visualred
    @Visualred Před 2 lety

    very helpful, didn't know you could store your cover out of site.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      Yeah, I'm finding out that a lot of people didn't know this! Thanks for watching!

  • @Dive-Bar-Casanova
    @Dive-Bar-Casanova Před 2 lety

    Thumbs up.
    Kias don't always come with spare tires.
    Usually Nav nor sat radio isn't available on their sound systems.
    Dealers will evade pointing this out or answering questions about that.
    Kias are great cars. We love ours.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      I try to answer the questions that people ask of me. It's pretty hard to go live on CZcams everyday and avoid answering questions.

    • @1950Archangel
      @1950Archangel Před 4 měsíci

      Thing I HATE is you cannot buy and FIT a full sized spare in my beloved KIA NIRO!!!

  • @stevewolfe6096
    @stevewolfe6096 Před 3 měsíci

    My 2015 Santa Fe has below floor storage with no panel removal required. Dealer showed me when I took delivery(new) Had a 2007 Subaru Forester before with no storage for cover - a real pain.

  • @clint68
    @clint68 Před 2 lety

    Nice. I love this sort of stuff. I would say why are these tips not in the manuals but they just may be…
    (Not everyone reads cover to cover…😁)

  • @sohaibtariq8197
    @sohaibtariq8197 Před 2 lety

    Very useful piece of information

  • @johnclipston5464
    @johnclipston5464 Před 11 měsíci

    2022 Niro hybrid , should my petrol access lock when the car is locked?

  • @TidyTransport
    @TidyTransport Před 2 lety

    Knew about this, and in fact, it's one of the main reasons I purchased a Kia Optima, for the load cover stow-ability. Something not even my Ford Mondeo or Skoda superb could even do!

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      Nice! We only have the Optima sedan here, so we have never seen this in an Optima.

    • @zooks3894
      @zooks3894 Před 2 lety

      The kia optima wagon is very stylish and european looking.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      @@zooks3894oh yeah! I've seen it in pictures and I feel like it was the best looking version of the vehicle!

    • @zooks3894
      @zooks3894 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BrantfordKia i agree! Its a smart looking vehicle.

  • @indoorsurvival2.0
    @indoorsurvival2.0 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Is there a cargo cover that will cover the entire cargo area when the back seats are folded down?

  • @normac5465
    @normac5465 Před 4 měsíci

    Very helpful
    Thank you

  • @douglasdever6134
    @douglasdever6134 Před rokem

    Also true for Hyundai and already knew. But many don't read the book or have a decent salesperson.

    • @denisesmelley8546
      @denisesmelley8546 Před 3 měsíci

      My son picked up my Hyundai for me used from a private seller several states away (LA to IN), so a lot of information never got communicated. This is helpful. Thanks.

  • @gold4leaf
    @gold4leaf Před 2 lety

    Have a 2019 santa fe and my blind has lived under the floor since I purchased new as I use all of the 7 seats, btw other than the under floor square holes , there are only the two under the window, no holes above the floor

  • @debblan8698
    @debblan8698 Před rokem

    How cool is that! Thx!

  • @raymondward7057
    @raymondward7057 Před 3 měsíci

    Have the same thing in my 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Bought it the car used with no cover. Bought the cover at Amazon, a lot cheaper than getting it at Hyundai.

  • @mikeblack5475
    @mikeblack5475 Před 2 lety +1

    Cool video, but I had already worked out everything pointed out. Unfortunately, here in New Zealand, our Sportages are optioned with a full size alloy spare wheel and the cargo cover will not fit under the deck.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      Ah! Yes, we film in Canada. Things may not be the same everywhere in the world.

    • @megancollins6026
      @megancollins6026 Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you for this comment! I couldn’t work out why mine didn’t fit and his does with his spare wheel. I shall stop trying to make it fit now hahaha

  • @vulan555
    @vulan555 Před 2 lety

    You explain great I would love if you could explain to the Haifa Israel Telcar branch how to explain to a customer who buys a Kia

  • @jamiemace1605
    @jamiemace1605 Před 2 lety

    I have worked for kia for years and did not this. It’s a great way to move it out if the way if need be while traveling or without storing it in the garage to collect dust.

  • @robbilton9006
    @robbilton9006 Před 2 lety +1

    My 2013 Sorento does all but the underfloor position

  • @jessefoulk
    @jessefoulk Před 23 dny

    I don't know what that mounting spot is for ABOVE the storage spot though.

  • @TonyT-Guitar
    @TonyT-Guitar Před 2 lety

    I just checked my 2020 UK Niro Hybrid. There are no extra holes for mounting or storage of the cargo cover. Under the boot flap there is space for a full size spare wheel and a tool tray either side.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety +1

      Ah. We don't have the full width spare here. That might change things!

  • @xyyyyx3247
    @xyyyyx3247 Před 4 měsíci

    My question is, are these features in the owners manual, if they are then it is proof the people don't read the manual? They only consult it to do some lookup if there is a problem when the car won't start.

  • @kathyschultz5994
    @kathyschultz5994 Před 21 dnem

    I just bought a 2023 Hyundai Kona. Can I get one of these retractable covers to replace the non-retractable, non-tuckable, non-foldable one that came with the car? I have to look for the little square holes. And by the way, snarksters, not everybody has a garage.

  • @harrygatto
    @harrygatto Před 4 měsíci

    Are all of these features described in the owner's manual?

  • @will0499
    @will0499 Před 2 lety

    Works great on my Tucson 2022 SEL!!!

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety +1

      Awesome! thanks for sharing!

    • @will0499
      @will0499 Před 2 lety

      @@BrantfordKia Also, I have a question about my Tucson. I have a Hyundai NFC key card used instead of the phone for digital key and the key card will lock and unlock my car but when I place the key card on the wireless charging pad to start my car, it rarely works. Any ideas why this isn’t working? It clearly says you can use these NFC cards in the manual. Thanks so much!!!

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety +1

      @@will0499 We don't have that feature in Canada yet, so I'm not able to test the feature myself.

    • @will0499
      @will0499 Před 2 lety

      @@BrantfordKia Thanks for your quick reply. I am working with my dealership on it but I thought I’d ask just to make sure

  • @bernielafrance5548
    @bernielafrance5548 Před 3 měsíci

    Underfloor storage doesn't work on the 2023 Australian SX+ version of the Sportage - the full size spare takes up too much space.

  • @mimisulte1505
    @mimisulte1505 Před 2 lety

    Is there any tips and tricks for the rather annoying hard panel piece in the Seltos? I don't have one yet cause I am debating if it's worth it

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety +1

      I can't think of any yet, but I'll dig into the Seltos soon and come up with some videos for that car too.

  • @carolynmoney7972
    @carolynmoney7972 Před 9 měsíci

    What size is the width of cargo. I have one that fits 56” across.

  • @teresavelazquez359
    @teresavelazquez359 Před 6 měsíci

    Great to know.

  • @redzed40
    @redzed40 Před 2 lety

    does it work on a VW golf ?

  • @Andrew8126
    @Andrew8126 Před 2 lety +2

    Underfloor storage worked on my 2019 Sorento. Not on my 2022 Sorento PHEV.

    • @sunset8966
      @sunset8966 Před 2 lety +1

      Thinking to buy 2022 sorento PHEV. How do you like lit so far? Can tell me what you don't like

    • @Andrew8126
      @Andrew8126 Před 2 lety +1

      @@sunset8966 Have had it for 3 weeks and 500 miles. In US. SX-Prestige model. Third Sorento in a row: 2015, then a 2019. Other Kias: 2009 Rondo, 2017 Soul EV, and 2019 Niro EV. Other cars in that stretch: 2011 Jetta SportWagen TDI, 2011 Mini Cooper, and 2017 Mazda CX-5.
      Love it so far. As far as the drive, it’s great. Powerful enough, smooth enough, and agile enough. As far as the looks, mine is white and I love it. Interior is really nice. Everyone fawns over the vents, but I find that their location and adjustability leave a little something to be desired. Kids love the second row heated captain’s chairs, but I would have rather had a second row bench. It’s way more “tech forward” than the 2019, which makes things a little cumbersome, but it’s easy enough to figure out. I wish it had wireless
      Apple CarPlay. My 2019 had rain-sensing wipers, and this one doesn’t. Only a small loss. In some other countries there’s a HUD. I don’t miss it (my wife has it in her Mazda), but some folks might. I like all the safety kit, with one possible exception: That thing where the blind spot gets displayed on the dash. It might be useful in highway or dense urban driving, but in just driving around in the suburbs it’s distracting, and I turned it off.
      The fuel economy has been staggering, and we’re still breaking it in. I’m getting 60mpg overall. And the transition between propulsion systems is incredibly smooth.
      The third row is for occasional use, which is exactly what I want it for. Note that the side curtain airbags DO NOT protect third-row passengers. I didn’t want, and don’t need, something as big as the Telluride.
      Only direct competition coming to US in near term is the Outlander PHEV. The timing didn’t work for me, and I’m a bit of a Kia fan, and I just can’t get past the Mitsubishi’s looks, but that’s of course subjective.
      These are my initial thoughts. Happy to talk more. Good luck in your search.

    • @awebber
      @awebber Před 2 lety

      The cargo cover stows under the floor on my 2014 Outback too, so it may be common to various manufacturers. Doesn't have a position for upright back seats, it has an annoying 4" fixed screen to cover the gap when seats upright. Hyundai's system better, now I just need to source a cover for my 2022 SF. :)

  • @chrisfletcher2646
    @chrisfletcher2646 Před 4 měsíci

    well dang that's 🔥

  • @malcolmsutton6740
    @malcolmsutton6740 Před rokem

    I did know from Evolution. On the niro EV the cover has to be turned so that the pull out side is facing the front of the car.

  • @classic287
    @classic287 Před 2 lety +2

    What? I didn't know that. I'll have to check my 06 Highlander. I put my cover in the shed when we got the car 🤔

    • @hd_kerino1340
      @hd_kerino1340 Před 2 lety +1

      You’re just watching Kia videos for fun(Don’t worry I do it too) as a Highlander owner?!

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety +3

      Everybody practice this with me... "I love my new Kia". You better get used to saying that, we have a LOT of former Toyota buyers who say this now. (myself included!)

    • @hd_kerino1340
      @hd_kerino1340 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BrantfordKia been a Kia lover since 2015

    • @classic287
      @classic287 Před 2 lety +1

      @@hd_kerino1340 Don't you just love those Highlanders? By the way, that tonneau cover fits under the floor in front of the bumper. Go figure 🧐

    • @classic287
      @classic287 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BrantfordKia Scotty Kilmer says they suck 😂😇

  • @BazColne
    @BazColne Před 2 lety

    This is all very exciting.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      Haha! I don't know if exciting is the word!

  • @AK-dg7ng
    @AK-dg7ng Před 2 lety

    Where to buy the cargo cover for 2022 Kia Seltos EX? My dealer doesn't have one.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      I could be wrong, but I think the plastic on the side of the trunk area have to be built to support the cover, and that may not be the case with the Seltos EX. It may only be available on the SX. I'm just guessing because the cover can definitely be purchased from your Kia dealer, but they usually look up parts by VIN and if your specific vehicle will not fit the cover in the SX, that may be why they're telling you that it's unavailable.

  • @EternalMinimalist
    @EternalMinimalist Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @coindigger5392
    @coindigger5392 Před rokem

    I got a 2007 with 3rd row seat, and with this slide shade in place you can't pull up 3rd row seat because it hits.. have to take out until you fold 3rd row down..

  • @StephenInfield
    @StephenInfield Před rokem

    I have just bought a 2nd hand KIA Optima estate.
    Can you show me simply how to remove the cover, please?

  • @plonkster
    @plonkster Před 2 lety

    The old RAV4 (and probably the new one too) also has that storage feature, but NOT if you have a full size spare wheel. :-)

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      I knew the Rav4 had it, I didn't realize that about the full size spare, but that makes sense.

    • @plonkster
      @plonkster Před 2 lety

      @@BrantfordKia The RAV4 does however not have the extra square holes (at least not the 3rd gen, up to about 2018). So that is a really nice (and rather common sense I might add) feature in the Hyundai.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      @@plonkster Thanks for sharing!

  • @chzhack
    @chzhack Před rokem

    Sadly my PHEV does not do this, however, I check my '08 Toyota Highlander and it does! I never knew that.. lol

  • @Qkriek
    @Qkriek Před 2 lety

    The position @1:04 is that meant to be used as a loading guard so you don't scratch the bumper when loading things into the rear?

    • @Qkriek
      @Qkriek Před 2 lety

      Does not look like it will fit through the loading gap though, so guess not.

    • @BrantfordKia
      @BrantfordKia  Před 2 lety

      I'm not sure if I'd want to drag cargo over that cover vs. over the other materials of the trunk area.