2021 Kia Sportage review – the best family SUV? | What Car?

Like the Kia Sportage's looks? Well that's up to you. It's up to us to tell you how it measures up against its rivals. It's great value, spacious inside, and gets some mild hybrid engines - but does that make it a good family SUV? Watch our review to find out.

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[sreejithc]

Driving it for last 3 months, i love this car. Interior is stunning

[zooks]

I own a sportage. It looks great, has heaps of tech, is beautifully built, reliable and drives great.

[rbtgvr]

I’ve had German cars for a few years but changed to the Kia Sportage 4 petrol. I’m 6”1 and fit in this car no problem, it’s a lovely drive very smooth and a pleasure to own and run.

[neilpwilliamson]

Totally agree - I've had mine for 7 years - awesome - no faults or problems. Just traded it for a gt-line s 1.6 turbo petrol can't wait. Best car I ever owned including so called "prestige" brands with N47 self-destructing engines ( the ultimate blowing up machine ).

[Polarbear]

I still got my 2006 V6 4WD Kia Sportage.... still strong and reliable!

[sunnyss]

An absolute joke!!! I did a test-drive of Quasqai, VW T-Roc, Mercedes GLA 2016 and Kia Sportage and I can assure you that the Kia rides the most comfortable of the listed. Especially with Quashqai, things were very bad ... every hole and unevenness is felt in the kidneys not only in the back but also in the front. Kia is also very quiet and easy to drive.

[itzajdmting]

Kias are really doing well. Their produicts are decent, well-specced, affordable, economical, and they usually handle surprisingly well. All in all, they impress me, and I hope they continue as they are.

[georgesampara]

It's surprising to hear so many negatives about Sportage, i love this car👍

[DJGillman]

Liking the laid back rear seats, more cars manufacturers need to take note of this option.

[truth]

I don't know what she is talking about. I think the interior looks great.

[sunshinegirl]

I absolutely my Sportage!!! I drive a 2018.

[darksantacruz]

Clearly a biased review, example: "Skoda Karoq better interior than the Sportage" WTF?!

[DRen_]

This woman is clearly getting getting back handers from the the vw group!! Not sure what she is going on about the interior?

[ramasatyam]

I bought Kia Sportage GT line Turbo Diesel last month and it's one of the best I used with all loaded features. #Stunning look, Sleek and Best mileage (6 litre per 100km) on Sport mode on Free ways. 7 years warranty is BIG plus👏👏👏👏👏

[letsseeif]

It's good to see the UK embracing Korean cars. As an Aussie pilot, the car reviewers' preoccupation with hard plastics is truly discombobulating. Good to see the South Korean cars 'kicking goals'.

[warrenobrien]

It's great to drive, most comfortable car I have driven

[tmsr]

The interior is one of the things I liked most about mine, the design is nice, most of the materials are good and it feels very solid. I find VW group cars very dull in comparison but just my opinion.

[richmondhomestagingandrede]

LOVE our 2019 EX and 2020 SX turbo Sportages. Rock solid performance from each with ZERO issues! I’ve owned a lot of cars in my 60 plus years including most recently a 2022 CR-V and 2023 Toyota Highlander. Strongly disliked issues with both and decided to add the 2020 to the family. Fell in love with driving my college aged daughters 2019!! The SX turbo is an added bonus on mine. It drives like a European sports car!!

[johnwhite]

Great looking suv, despite the negative comments id still buy one an will get one of these for next car, hopefully get the isg4 or the gt line, not fussed if diesel or petrol, just really love the looks inside and out an plenty room too, kia have done a great job with this car 😍👌👍

[AlwaysBlowOnThePie]

"You could also fit two sets of golf clubs but maybe not at the same time" !!! So you can only fit one set of golf clubs then?