Channel: Consumer Reports

Category: Autos & Vehicles

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Description: What is considered an "affordable" car in today's marketplace? Is the 2023 Kia Sportage a bargain at its base price of $25,990? We discuss how much you'll get for your money, the car’s driving characteristics, controls, standard safety features, and whether the hybrid version might best the gas engine version. We recently found this to be the case with Hyundai Tucson and Hyundai Santa Fe hybrids. Also, is it a safe bet to buy the first model of a vehicle when many of its components are sourced from other vehicles? Our experts share their advice on the potential reliability issues of buying a new Acura Integra to replace an aging Volvo V60. ----------------------------------- Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts! Video version: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-hq/id630839767?mt=2 Audio version: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-mp3/id630831189?mt=2 Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - First Impressions: 2023 Kia Sportage 11:41 - Question: is it a safe bet to buy the first model of a vehicle when many of its components are sourced from other vehicles? ----------------------------------   Preview: 2023 Kia Sportage Grows in Size and Edges Upscale consumerreports.org/suvs/2023-kia-sportage-review-a1593140021 2023 Kia Sportage consumerreports.org/cars/kia/sportage/2023/overview All-New Turbocharged 2023 Acura Integra Starts Under $31,000 consumerreports.org/small-cars/2023-acura-integra-review-a1115778934 Guide to Car Safety consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety ----------------------------------- Check out ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez  Follow Us on Social: Facebook: on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: bit.ly/1Md3gfQ