Kia Sportage SUV

Kia Sportage review

Featuring plenty of space, great on-board technology and a comfortable ride, the Kia Sportage is a first-rate family SUV

In-depth reviews

23 Jan 2025

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Kia Sportage (2016-2021) review

The outgoing Kia Sportage is well-equipped, stylish and practical, making it a solid all-rounder for family buyers

In-depth reviews

1 Mar 2022

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Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi 48v mild hybrid review

Kia's 48v mild hybrid technology arrives in the Sportage SUV but do the benefits outweigh the costs?

Road tests

18 Oct 2018

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Kia Sportage 2018 facelift review

The Kia Sportage has been facelifted for 2018, adding subtle exterior changes and this new 48V mild-hybrid option...

Road tests

25 Jul 2018

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Used Kia Sportage (Mk2, 2005-2010) review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Sportage Mk2 (2005-2010)

Used car tests

19 Apr 2018

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Used Kia Sportage (Mk3, 2010-2016) review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Sportage covering the Sportage Mk3 that was on sale between 2010 and 2016

Used car tests

19 Apr 2018

Kia Sportage GT Line 2016 - front cornering

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Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi 2016 review

We drive the UK-spec petrol, four-wheel drive version of Kia's all-new SUV in sporty GT Line guise

Road tests

5 Feb 2016

Kia Sportage 2016 - cropped front cornering

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Kia Sportage 2016 review

An early drive of the Kia Sportage compact crossover reveals a promising car that we look forward to driving in UK spec

Road tests

20 Jan 2016

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Kia Sportage review

Stylish looks, a seven-year warranty and great-value price tag make the Kia Sportage a desirable crossover

In-depth reviews

7 Oct 2015

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New Kia Sportage prototype review

Verdict on pre-production Kia SUV during testing in California

Road tests

2 Sep 2015

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Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi review

The Kia Sportage has been subtly tweaked, but are the improvements enough?

Road tests

9 May 2014

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Kia recall: 7,000 Soul and Sportage models called back

Kia recall on Soul and Sportage models for check on seatbelt pre-tensioner

News

9 May 2014

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Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi EcoDynamics 1 2WD manual

At launch in 2010, the Kia Sportage set new standards for style, and it backed this up with efficient diesel engines, a four-wheel-drive option and de…

Car group tests

25 Sep 2013

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8. Kia Sportage

Car group tests

6 Sep 2013

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9. Kia Sportage

Car group tests

19 Jul 2013

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Kia Sportage: Final report

After 12 months, it’s time to say a fond farewell to our classy SUV

Long-term tests

27 Feb 2012

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Kia Sportage: Fourth report

A recent scrape has shown just how popular the Kia is proving – as parts shortages mean we faced a month-long wait for a repair

Long-term tests

21 Nov 2011

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Kia Sportage (2010-2016): long term test

Dealer service has really impressed after wheel problem on crossover

Long-term tests

12 Sep 2011

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Kia Sportage

Our snappers are exchanging cars – but does Korean crossover represent better part of the deal?

Long-term tests

27 May 2011

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Kia Sportage: First Report

Class-leading seven-year warranty is only the start, as the more we drive Korean crossover, the more we fall for it...

Long-term tests

2 Mar 2011

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2WD Freelander vs rivals

Front-drive Freelander is the most eco-friendly Land Rover yet. Does it have the measure of crossover rivals from BMW and Kia?

Car group tests

4 Feb 2011

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Kia Sportage vs Nissan Qashqai

Kia hopes its new Sportage will be the class of the crossover field. We see how it fares against Nissan's top-selling Qashqai

Car group tests

20 Aug 2010

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Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi

The Qashqai could be in trouble - Kia's cut-price compact SUV is here and we traveled to Korea to test it.

Road tests

26 May 2010

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Kia Sportage (2004-2010) review

Outclassed by newer rivals, the Kia nevertheless has value on its side.

In-depth reviews

8 Mar 2008

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Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI XS

With keen pricing a plenty of kit, Kia is hoping its Sportage can take on established SUV stars.

Road tests

21 Nov 2007

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Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI XS

Road-works and potholes are an ever-present nuisance, so thank goodness our Sportage can cut through the distractions with relative ease

Long-term tests

8 Nov 2006

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Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI XS

The Sportage does exactly what it says on the tin...

Long-term tests

21 Jun 2006

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Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI XS

The Kia Sportage has had two months to prove itself, but is it turning out to be a sporting hero?

Long-term tests

4 Apr 2006

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Kia Sportage 2.0 XE

The Sportage 4x4 has clocked up more sales over the past 12 years than any other Kia.

Road tests

19 Jan 2005

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Kia Sportage 2004 review

Believe it or not, Kia is the fastest growing car company in Britain - but bosses have no time to celebrate.

Road tests

27 Oct 2004