Kia Sportage debuted over 25 years ago and now spans four generations. It's Kia's best-selling car, and one of the best-selling in the UK, thanks in part to those roomy interiors and affordable prices. The Kia Sportage is an all-rounder – blending looks and practicality across a wide range of petrol and diesel engines. Even the lower-spec models come equipped with good tech, and the wide range available in the used car market means a used Kia Sportage is a great choice for your next family car.
The latest Kia Sportage is available in eleven different colour options depending on which trim you decide to buy. Find the colour you’d love for your Kia Sportage in this guide.
Find out why the Kia Sportage is the 2019 winner of our Best Car for Towing award.
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The Kia Sportage offers a top speed range of 120miles per hour, depending on the version.
Kia Sportage on-the-road prices RRP from £30,170 and rises to around £45,885, depending on the version.
According to the official figures, the Kia Sportage's fuel economy ranges between 0mpg and 252mpg.
The standard UK car tax rate is currently £195. You may also have to pay higher rates based on your car’s emission levels. Learn more about car tax bands.
A used Kia Sportage makes for a great family SUV. There’s plenty of interior space, and they tend to be well-built and good looking with decent engines and smart infotainment systems. Kia Sportage faces competition on most fronts, and while it’s not the stand-out in any one category it is a good all-rounder and a great choice for a second-hand family car.
Kia’s reliability record has grown over the last 10 years. First generation Sportage (1995-2002) suffered from engine and mechanical problems, alongside reported issues with quality and assembly. Recent models, especially the fourth generation (released 2017-onwards), score highly for reliability, and Kia back this up with a five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty (alongside a 10-year/100,000-mile drivetrain warranty).
As Kia Sportage cars are often used as family cars, check the interior for obvious wear. Check leather seats in particular for rips and tears. If you’re looking at a diesel model, ensure the diesel particulate filter (DPF) isn’t clogged. If you’re looking at an older Sportage, pay closer attention to the engines and overall drive quality during your test drive. And, as ever, get a vehicle history check to be on the safe side.
