Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

IT was introduced in 2016,butthe Sportage wasgivenasubstantial

updatein2018. Thisbrought interior andexte rior changes, of which

the most significantwere arange of new and updated petrol and

diesel engines, includinganefficient mild-hybrid vers ion.

The pickofthe petrols is the 174bhp 1.6T-GDi, whichmanag es

0-62mph in 9.2 seconds.Fuel consumption of 32mpgmeans it’s

best su ited to low-mileagedrivers. Thelatest 1.6 CRDi dieselmanages

up to 47mpgand is our pick. The 182bhp 2.0-litrediesel uses a

48-volt electrical systemtoprovide hybrid powerassistance. It

averages up to 42mpgfuel economy, butit’s quiteexpensive to buy.

The Sportage handles tidily ,while offeringagreat balancebetween

ride andhandling. Inside, theSportage boasts ahigh-quality interior

with plenty ofstorage space.There’s 491 litres of bootspace,or4 39

litres in the mild-hybrid model.While thisisn’t exactly exceptional, it’s

morethanyou getinthe Rena ultKadjarorN issan Qashqai, and

expa ndsto1,428 or 1,480 litres with the seatsfolded.

Thereare fivecoretrim levels,but even2trim has pretty much

allthe equipmentyou’llneed, including17-inchalloy wheels, tinted

privacy glass,aheight-adjustable driver’s seat,aDAB radio,dual-zone

air-conditioning,satellitenavigation andarearcamerafor reversing.

“The latestKia Sportage has

ahigh-qualityinterior and

impressive versatility”

Kia Sportage

Spacious inside, well

equipped,comfortable

Average runningcosts,

divisivestyling,dull to drive

Da

ta

Sheet

Engines:1.6petrol,1.6diesel,2.0hybrid

Trims:1, 2, GT-Line,Edition25,4,GT-Line S

Economy:32-63mpg

Road tax:£135-£145

0-62:8.8-11.6sEuro NCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Price £20,670-£35,020

Ourpick

1.6CRDi 134hp

2

£24,350

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