Kia Sportage (10 on) - Review Review by Parkers on 12 August 2010 Last Updated: 17 February 2011 Kia has made a step forward with this, the third-generation Sportage: the first incarnation was quite ugly and the second-generation was found wanting when compared with rivals from Japanese car makers. Toyota, Suzuki and Honda had more competent offerings with the Rav 4, Grand Vitara and CR-V. Then there there was a rush of fashionable crossovers - the Ford Kuga, Hyundai's iX35 as well as the more premium offerings from Audi and BMW. All are reliable, stylish and practical. However, Kia's rivals now have something to truly worry about: the latest Sportage, looks the part and with generous kit levels, acres of space and a decent choice of engines it is raising the bar even higher in the crossover sector. Can it whisk away the top prize in the affordable 4x4 category? Read on to find out. 3.5 out of 5 Other Kia reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery Also Consider 4 out of 5 Nissan Qashqai (07 on) Distinctive styling, spacious cabin, comfortable and good to drive Not particularly cheap new, poor rear visibility, rear seats don't fold flat Read full review 4 out of 5 Ford Kuga (08 on) Stylish looks, car-like handling, premium interior, refined and economical diesel Restricted choice of engines, limited off-road ability, no clever rear seat folding system Read full review 4 out of 5 Volkswagen Tiguan (08 on) Neatly styled, robust interior, comfortable and safe on the move, off-road version available, BlueMotion versions available Alternatives are better value for money, 1.4 TSI engine feels sluggish Read full review Find other 4x4 cars Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Kia Sportage cars for sale We have 69 models like this for sale. Find Kia Sportage cars for sale Previous: Buying & Selling Next: Company Car Info
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