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The 2018 Kia Sportage SX AWD gets the Good, Bad, and Ugly treatment in this video. This is a compact crossover with an all-wheel drive capability that has been priced aggressively, given the set of features found in our press loaner. I’m interested to see if you agree with what I have to say about what I like and dislike about this sporty little suv. Let me know your thoughts below!
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You will regret buying a Kia sportage I warned you, my engine went belly up despite taking care of it theta2 engines bad bad never everrrrr again
Sell it once it reaches 60.000 miles
Can't get these in a smaller rim size?
Love design
I know I am a little late to the game here (commenting in late 2021) but I am looking at used SUV's (can't afford, nor want to pay $30k+ for a new one, or even used one) and considering a 2017-2020ish Sportage. Good video and points here. I actually am thinking about getting the EX for a couple reasons, I hear the SX turbo isn't really that great especially at low rpm's, I don't want the 19inch wheels for the reasons mentioned (Cost, off-road capability, etc.). That said I like the features of the EX (giant moonroof, heated seats, etc.), I like that it is a 6 speed auto (no way am I getting a CVT, not sure about the DCT's especially for off-road/slow in the snow – overheating issues), takes regular gas, etc. Look, I know its not a Jeep, but I can only buy/afford one vehicle so I am looking for something versatile that can "softroad" and good in the snow (for skiing). While I do not love the front (I like the rest), it is better than the same year RAV4 (the new RAV4 – Adventure/TRD is cool but too much $$) and some other SUVs. While the Sportage does seem to have lower mpg than CVT SUVs like the CRV, I will take that over a CVT, plus – I am not sure actually how bad the mpg is for the Sportage – here you mention on a 800 mile trip with some offroading in the SX you got 28 average – that is actually not too bad. I wonder what the SX gets on the highway (anyone?)? I also wonder what the EX (2.4) gets in the real world, not the EPA ratings? Anyway great review and I will continue to research this vehicle.
I like the design a lot.
Our 2021 AWD KIA SPORTAGE EX owner's manual says 4,000 pound towing capacity.
To make sure we have that we went with the Draw Tite hitch: 4,500 Lbs Tow, 600 LBS Tongue
ECO mode averages 27- 29 MPG Highway and we use Non-Ethanol 89 fuel.
City averages about 19 – 21 MPG ($36,000 @ 0% financing for 75 Months)
Hideous, vile-looking, badly-designed mess. What in God's name possesses a person to pay over the odds for a car that looks that bad?
A great drive.
And is or not going to have oil delusion problem bcuz it's a turbo GDI engine
Is it cvt or auto and if auto how many speeds
Glad yours is good . Mine is a lemon 2019 Kia Sorento wish i never laid eyes on KIA Air Compressor went out at 31000 dealer worked on it twice still no Air blows out. Kia never done any thing check engine light on 4 months Dealership run scan and told me nothing shows up. Has came out of gear while parked and turned off on 2 occasions but dealer could never tell us why. SUV has 35000 miles and the dealer where i bought it offered me
7000.00 trade. LOL Yes this is going bye bye but it sure will never be another KIA
I got a 2018 Kia Sportage. I like the design and it drive well.
I like It too much, i've bought one, i'm so in love with this car.
Love it got a 2018 ex
as for the tires . can't be changed to a wider sidewall spec ?! instead of 40 can't be 55 ?
I just got a 2019 Sportage SX AWD with less then 30K miles on it for a pretty good price. I think it drives really nice, I do drive in Sport Mode a lot because it can feel a little sad when in Normal and I’m not even going to talk about Eco. I like the appearance of it, the front end has grown on me, sometimes different is better
I’ve had my 2018 Sportage LX about a year. I didn’t know they were related to Hyundai but that’s cool prior to my Sportage I had a Santa Fe for years I loved.
Anybody who would tow 4000 pounds with a compact SUV is an idiot. If want to buy a truck.
great review was considering a few of these mini SUVs I've had a Toyota Rav 4 for yrs and looking to either get a new one or a different mini suv and Sportage was in the running thanks for answering all the questions I pondered !
Well the bad for me is the dull paint on my Kia Sportage. This is my first and very last Kia.
im looking at one with 44k miles for like 13k.. i want it. it looks sick
I just bought a 2018 ex no turbo. Although a turbo would be nice, it has plenty of power in the 2.4l. My girlfriend has a rav4 of the same year. Im pretty sure hp is around the same but mine just feels faster and more enjoyable to drive. Plus I LOVE the shorter front end. It's almost like driving a cabover lmao. Tight turning radius like a compact sedan
I have a sprorge 2007 over 200 thousde mile still great car.
Love my 2017 Sportage. Unbelievable responsiveness. I'm wondering if I can remove a fuse to disconnect the all-wheel drive
Good car my car 18 Kia Sportage EX sport AWD I LOVET
We just got a 2019 Shortage….38,000 miles…..(was a corporate lease vehicle) and do far we love it. And for power….ours is pretty quick. (for passing etc) I myself….always use cruise….if not I've caught myself doing 90mph and not really know it…lol
I like the design and hate the trend towards aggresive angry frowning cars! I no more want to see an aggressive frowning vehicle than I want to see an aggresive frowning person! I therefore commend KIA on the design.
i love this car