'The new Kia Sportage is so good, I bought one': REVIEW

Our Nicola Hume couldn't resist ordering a Kia Sportage - find out why in this full review.

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The sharp, ultra-modern look of the Kia Sportage is a bold move from the Korean manufacturer, but one that should at least help its family SUV stand out from a slew of all-too familiar rivals. Elsewhere, the Sportage has been improved in all the right areas – there’s more passenger room, a bigger boot, a stunning new infotainment system and a choice of efficient hybrid engines, including plug-in technology for the first time. The Sportage doesn’t provide that much entertainment out on the road, but then that’s missing the point; comfort and refinement are excellent, while Kia has added extra practical touches to make its best-selling SUV even easier to live with - particularly for our resident car reviewer Nicola Hume, who bought one for herself!

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[maxtroy]

First Doug buys a Kia Stinger and now Nicola gets a Kia Sportage. Speaks volumes about how much Kia have improved as a brand.

[dougiemiller]

My new favourite reviewer. Funny, personable but still gets a proper review across. Nice car. We have the new XCEED PHEV and we love it

[RobJNathanSings]

Driving the '23 plate right now, as a rental whilst waiting for my EV6. Fallen in love ....

[Laaracansever]

Seems that it is a decent price tag becauce you get an impressive tech and premium interior features for it. Premium brands’ similarly opted cars are about 50% more expensive. Kia also offers 7 years warranty. I am sure that Kia will exceed their sales targets easily in Europe.

[KootBear]

a video update or review of what you think about the car 1 year later would be really nice

[garrydelday]

Have had the GT Line Hybrid for 4 months now and it’s the best KIA I have owned, so much so I have just ordered a new one for March/April. Worth mentioning that if you go for top spec GT Line S the road tax jumps from £170 to over £500 as it breaks the £40k threshold 🤔 Ok if you are doing lots of mileage but if you do below 20k per year look at the GT Line. Performance is really good, GT Line 1.6 GDI T Hybrid will do 0 - 60 mph in under 7.5 s in sport mode and put a smile on your face. The hybrid comes into its own around town and manoeuvring where it will use totally electric power as often as possible and the little battery is topped up very quickly so is always available for such driving situations. Build quality is really solid and the interior is a nice place to be, far exceeds the competition. I would say the best value small family SUV on the market and I’m not surprised you have fell in love with it. KIA have got their act together with this car and the competition are playing catch up 😉

[EdgarRenje]

A Nicrola review. Always great and now we know how even more excited she is when she talks about her own car. Totally agree with you: it stands out, it's decent, nice choice!

[leel]

one of the best reviewers around. I actually bought one after watching your reviews. After a couple of delays, it arrives in a week.

[rchatte]

I've ordered one too Nicola 🙂 Great value car.

[jammasterquo]

We have this exact car (colour and all) had it for 2 weeks now. Love it. Absolutely love it. Had the old Sportage GT-Line and this is head and shoulders above it. It's quick, big enough for our family of 4 and as she pointed out, it's very relaxing to drive.

[blueranger]

I visited the Kia dealer to test drive the EV6. However, delivery was going to be 12 months! I ended up buying a new Sportage PHEV GT-line (that's the top spec in Switzerland), 4x4 with all options. It is available next week and I can't wait after seeing Nicola's review.

[mkanyuh]

That sportage interior is stunning...the front end was too busy for me so I got the Tucson...as you say...they are just pleasant to drive...not sporty exciting...but easy and pleasant, quiet and smooth...the safety tech is excellent and the rear seat room is great....you get so much for your money!!!

[PratabAli]

I think this Kia is gorgeous, and the red/black really nice. Looked at kia 3 yrs ago (stuck with Mazda at the time), but at the time Kia body styling was heavily borrowing design cues from other manufacturers, and the ride wasn't to my liking. Though the models I was looking at were packed full of tech.

The recent Kia models have their own look and design language, though there are commonalities with other manufacturers (not in a bad way)

If I was looking for a car now, I'd get this.

[robw]

A beautiful, beautiful car. Was'nt sure at first with it's boomerang drl's, but, it has grown on me. We had the 3rd gen Sportage 1.7 diesel and we absolutely loved it, but, this one is way, way better. Had a test drive of the GT Line S and we've ordered one.
I like the fact that the indicators are in the proper place and not down at the bumper and being a full hybrid it's the best of both worlds, no range anxiety for me, Can't wait for it to arrive and have a good play with it.❤👍👍

[SongmanKK]

The best car you can buy is one that makes you want to go out and drive it every day, and fits your daily needs of course. If a car cannot make you feel this way, then it's not the one for you. Nicola clearly found the right car for her, at this point in time.

[dennislo]

Hi Nicola! The question is, do you still have your Sportage? I always look forward your reviews because I adore your bubbly personality. It's refreshing and fun!

I have been a long time owner of VW and when they couldn't offer something worth upgrading to, I ventured to Kia and fell in love with the Sportage. I watched many reviews online but Auto Express is one that I always watch along with others. I decided to place my order for the GT Sportage. I was guttered that the yellow and orange were no longer available. However, I cannot wait to get my hands on the red which I also love. This is a handsome car! Hopefully it arrive Nov 2023.

[paulwardzynski]

Nicola, great to see such commitment; well done!

[leel]

Mine arrived a few weeks back. Love it. Best car I have ever owned. Comfortable and easy to drive. Practical and fun.

[matthewomalley]

The Kia Sportage has come on so much, the design, styling and everything is so much better and it's becoming very popular. Nicola Hume, you're an excellent reviewer! 👌👌👍

[reeceanderson]

My last car was a BMW X1 m sport, after seeing the Sportage GT line S and ordering one I realised my BMW only had 1 feature really (heated seats) this Sportage blows it out the water on features and looks amazing in blue to🔥🔥🔥