I'm getting 41 mpg from my 2023 Sportage with the gas engine (2.5L, 8-gear auto tranny)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@CarSavvyTV

9 күн бұрын

That's amazing!

I think the powertrain information regarding the CRV is wrong. The CRV hybrid has a 2l naturally aspirated engine to go along with the electric motor. It does not have a turbo 1.5 L engine.

Kia dealers mark up their prices from $3000 to $5000 for Sportage. They never have the stock available.

@CarSavvyTV

6 ай бұрын

Sad, but that's what happens these days unfortunately. They might as well say that they don't have it in stock just so they can justify the markup

@JustinHall1976

5 ай бұрын

It depends on the state. I'm in California and they definitely do, but it depends on the model. I'm buying my Sportage from a dealer in Colorado to save money.

@CarSavvyTV

5 ай бұрын

@@JustinHall1976 Smart move

That Kia is crrrraaazy! I own a 2014 sportage myself, and I enjoy it very very much

@TeamMabango

7 ай бұрын

I have a 2013 kia sportage EX hybrid. My avg mpg on my commute usually is just around 30-31mpg. On rare occasions reaches up to 36, but nothing like that was mentioned in the video😢

@CarSavvyTV

6 ай бұрын

@@TeamMabango @jonmanuelreyes7588 How would you rate the reliability over the years?

@BharathCalgary

3 ай бұрын

in the garage?

@jonmanuelreyes7588

3 ай бұрын

​@@CarSavvyTV Very durable. I crashed into a side curb at 80mph I thought the whole bumper blew off. I looked everywhere and no damage and ride smooth as ever

But do they have pick up? I'm in a rental Rav4 that has no pick up when trying to get on the highway :(

@CarSavvyTV

6 ай бұрын

That's because of the CVT transmission. You should look for something that has a conventional automatic/manual transmission, but they are pretty hard to find these days unfortunately

My fav is the Lexus NX 350h 😀

@CarSavvyTV

6 ай бұрын

Awesome!

Which of these have the most leg hip and head room in the front seats

@CarSavvyTV

7 ай бұрын

mostly the RAV4 and the CR-V

@catherineyslas4725

7 ай бұрын

What about leg room & head room in second row (& comfort)

@CarSavvyTV

7 ай бұрын

@@catherineyslas4725 The Kia Sportage has a spacious cabin as well. It also has many comfort features and lots of cargo room

Happy to see that #1 is KIA Niro -- I'm going to get a Niro PHEV SX Touring and with 33 miles of EV range, I'll only use my ICE about one or twice a week!! Yes, I'll have a charger inside my garage. BTW, CR rates Niro PHEV top score for PHEV (87/100) while the hybrid and EV models in low 80's. My Kona is now rated 62/100, making me glad that I decided not to lease another one.

@CarSavvyTV

17 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing your excitement! Wishing you many happy miles ahead!

@johnlocke3481

5 күн бұрын

dont

We'll see if any of these tiny engines can make it to 2-300k miles. Why so many CVT's? Wonder what repair costs will be down the road, when the tiny 4-cyl engine and one (or all) of the electric motors need replaced.

@gymjoedude

6 ай бұрын

CVT's get a bit more mileage so company's use them. Absolutely horrible experience. I think electric motors aim for 130-150k, at least Tesla and I'm not a fan. These cars are all disposable, except maybe Toyota or Lexus.

@Fr4nkSanchez

3 ай бұрын

I have one pathfinder with 160k no issues so far everything works great

City driving - an excellent car. Highway driving... so so.. You cannot take advantage of the hybrid battery.

@CarSavvyTV

6 ай бұрын

Yes, good point

Aren't the Hyundai's the ones that are easy to steal? Or is that the Kias

@CarSavvyTV

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, some Hyundai models maybe. However, the most stolen car in the US is the Chevy Pickup.

@isaac198428

6 ай бұрын

Not all, only 2014-2018 model years because the manufacturer cheaper out in the anti theft system and paying for it with bad pr now. That defect has been corrected.

@tg-ik5pf

Ай бұрын

Both?

No Hyundai Tucson hybrid

@CarSavvyTV

6 ай бұрын

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@markwalker2881

6 ай бұрын

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Save money on gas while paying extensive premiums to BUY THE CAR IN THE FIRST PLACE.

@Rew123

7 ай бұрын

You make your money back eventually

@darylpreston7505

7 ай бұрын

@@Rew123 Don't get me wrong, I think hybrids are fantastic for those it works for. PHEV is the same. EV also. My issue is dealers charging outrageous mark ups from the MSRP which negates the savings up front. I've considered all 3 for different reasons. Being retired and having a 2022 SUV that actually gets impressive mileage doesn't make sense for any trade in or purchase of anything new right now. The development of technology is excellent and I believe we'll land on vehicles using various combinations of what's available. Smaller engines, slightly larger batteries and increased range of the batteries perhaps? Mazda has an onboard rotary engine generator that charges the batteries but doesn't drive the vehicle for example. It's a built in charging station. Notwithstanding the use of the rotary engine I think the principle is sound. Imagine using a 750cc diesel or motorcycle engine instead that has better mileage? Exciting times for car owners and buyers.

@catherineyslas4725

7 ай бұрын

​@darylpreston7505 what SUV do you own? Looking for great gas mileage

@uksupporter8867

7 ай бұрын

My hybrid cost half that of an EV and the mileage average I’m getting is almost 80 mpg and a range of over 500 miles no EV can touch that

@catherineyslas4725

6 ай бұрын

@@uksupporter8867 great gas mileage. What vehicle?