2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid SUV Consumer Reviews
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Love my new 2024 Sportage PHEV!
Susan Rankin, 09/24/2024
2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I looked at a range of SUV PHEVs; the very high 2024 Consumer Reports rating put this vehicle on my test drive list. Love everything about this vehicle, it won me over hands down compared with all competitors. One correction I need to make on other reviews - if the vehicle is taking 20+ hours to charge in a regular 110V outlet, the charging brick is probably not set to 1.2 KWh. The default is 0.6 KWh. You can toggle the brick's KWh setting up to 1.2 KWh, halving the charging time. This allows the vehicle to fully charge overnight and boost the charge for a couple hours between runs/errands. It's a bit finicky getting the switch to set, but keep trying - once it's set, it should not go back to 0.6 KWh.
A computer with wheels; I just want a reliable car
Aikidodoc Rockford, IL, 06/16/2024
2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I read many of the reviews on here, and won't repeat what they accurately detailed already. A few pros & cons: - I like the light up interior trim. You choose the color. Similar to a Mercedes Benz - very classy. -I LOVE the side view (blind spot) cameras that switch on when you turn on blinkers. I never need to manually check blind spots - it's the only auto I know of that does this. Unfortunately, it is not on the main monitor, but on the central console monitor, which requires shifting your hands on the steering wheel every time you change lanes, to see the image. - I LOVE the air conditioned / heated seats = they work, and they work well. -GPS is no match for Google Maps, and Apple integration is by a cord -> not idyllic. - I miss having a heads up display projection, with mph and GPS turns, on my windshield. -I DO NOT like that the car switches to Park if a door is opened, nor that it engages an emergency break, braking me, until I shut my door. GET YOUR HANDS OFF MY TRANSMISSION AND BRAKES. -Jury is out on the floaty ride. Comfortable, but at some cost of being connected to the road. -I had one incident- car switched into Neutral, and gave warning light to see repair shop immediately. Called local kia - they could see me in 4-6 WEEKS. What good is their warranty, if I can't even get in for a repair? When I did get in (to the dealer I bought it from, after much frustrated whining), they found no computer record of this incident. Not cool - it undermined my confidence in this brand. In short, I like this car. I will drive it. But I am wishing I could have test driven the RAV 4 PRIME/ PHEV. Better mileage (42 vs 34 on electric charge); and Toyota, imo, has an unrivaled reputation. Why didn't I? Good luck finding one.
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Sportage hybrid
Renee DeStefano, 08/27/2024
2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid X-Line 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Comfortable to drive, ample visibility & safety features. Control panel well designed and easy to use.
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Canadian SX PHEV Trim
Alendi, 09/10/2024
updated 03/13/2025
2024 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I moved quite smoothly from a 2021 Sportage SX to the 2024 Sportage SX PHEV, mainly because of my daily commute. I enjoyed the performance of the 2021 SX turbo, but soon tired of the price of gas in the post Ukraine war era. My cousin had purchased a Tuscon PHEV, and while I didn't like the styling, I sure as heck was miffed at his ludicrous in-town mileage. 2024 SX PHEV is a smooth and powerful machine. It handles the change between EV and HEV imperceptibly. It goes slightly faster than the 2021 when you put your foot down, which I find surprising. So far, I've only had the engine turn on a few of these recent mornings where I've demanded heat. My current tank of gas (mainly in-town commutes) is sitting at 1.5L/100km which is absolutely bonkers. The inside of this vehicle makes my 2021 look like it was made 10 years ago. There's a sweeping digital dash with a refreshing instrument cluster and carplay interface. Everything is austere and minimal, but futuristic. The premium sound package is ok as far as these things go, although I find the timbre of it less appealing than the 2021 Sportage SX package. This leads me to the only real gripe with this car: it has no wireless carplay. I repeat: this flagship Sportage has NO WIRELESS CARPLAY. This makes no sense especially since the wireless charger plate that you rest your phone on can't even really fit if it's plugged into the carplay USB interface. My cousin's 2 year old Tuscon has wireless carplay as does my sister's 1 year old Kia Soul. In this regard, Kia is failing its customers. In fact, had this not been a shared purchase with my spouse, this single fact would have been a deal-breaker for me. All in all, it's a sharp SUV with sleek styling--both within and without--and it has a battery that will beat down your fuel costs if you only have to contend with a modest daily commute. The SX has all the premium features one could want and, for a box on wheels, has good road manners. Edit: The only complaint with its road manner, so to speak, is the input lag on the throttle when this thing comes to a near stop. If you come to a stop sign and don't make a full stop, you'll notice some throttle latency when getting back on the pedal, and it's really annoying. There's definitely some wacky PHEV transmission delay going on here because my previous Sportage (a fully gas-driven guzzler) had no such input delay. I could definitely see this as a deal-breaker for a potential buyer. This is technically my partner's car, but we share it a great deal. If I were the sole buyer I would have had serious reservations with my two gripes: no wireless carplay and throttle delay on rolling stops
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