Kia Sportage Review: The SUV you just can't ignore

The Kia Sportage is one of the best-selling new cars in the UK, so when an all-new model arrives it's not only big news for Kia, but for the car market as a whole. It's no surprise, therefore, that Kia has pulled out all the stops for the 2022 model, which features sharp exterior styling and the kind of tech-focused interior that puts most other models in its class to shame. It's also usefully practical, well equipped, and available with one of the widest ranges of powertrains on the market.

In this CarGurus UK review, Chris Knapman gets behind the wheel of the fifth-generation Sportage SUV to see if all Kia's efforts have been worthwhile.

Read our full expert review of the Kia Sportage:

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00:00 – Introduction
00:37 – The exterior styling
02:44 – Practicality
03:12 – In the back seats
04:25 – Up front
06:52 – Out on the road
10:31 – Final thoughts
11:50 – Let us know what you think

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[thistledoo]

My Sportage HEV 4 arrived a week ago and having driven it on a variety of roads, I am very impressed with the handling, comfort and of course tech. Slight lag to the automatic shift in Eco mode but change to Sport and everything responds quickly for overtaking. Very nice car Kia

[Dazzaisaac]

I will hopefully be ordering my third Sportage very soon. Loved my 2014 Sportage and my current 2017 model. I’ve been on test drive of the 2022 model and love it.

[brianhunt]

I've had my GT Line S now for three days and it's an incredible ride very smooth and it's running on 19inch wheels, performance wise just can't fault it fuel economy in eco setting 40mpg I'm very happy with that,

[NeilD]

I appreciate the reviews but honestly I do wish consumer advice platforms would stop saying stuff like "would you take one of its competitors because it offers more appeal"... I dunno mate, that's kinda why I'm watching this video?? I don't have 7-8 different SUVs parked outside nor can I spend all morning with them all so what I need is a credible journalist to give me their opinion on what the best in class car is

[KT-srko]

Just got my 2022 Sportage GT Line S Auto AWD today. Admiring glances from other motorists and it drives beautifully too. Still trying to get to terms with all the toys in it, but love the heated steering wheel & seats (leather). Really pleased with our purchase.

[pyracantha]

Just ordered mine today, GT-LINE S with the hybrid engine. Should be collecting in 8 weeks if all goes well

[gordonsmith]

Pick up my GT-line S next Tuesday looking forward to it big time, 1.6 hybrid, petrol. This will be my 4th sportage and every one has given me trouble free driving, hoping for the same from the new car. Giving a seven year warranty shows confidence in your product, well done Kia!

[davidparrott]

This will be my third Sportage getting a 3 spec petrol automatic at end of April. Been happy with my current gt line for past 3 years. Can't wait for the new one. Well worth looking at.

[noxville]

Certainly top of my list, GT line S PHEV is the one I want, 14 months to go until my current lease ends. Will be my 1st kia if I go through with it, been a VW man for years.

[brianhunt]

Just to note it's a mild hybrid and 4 wheel drive

[archmeister]

3 mild hybrid petrol version ordered a couple of weeks ago. This will be my 4th Sportage and I’m really looking forward to getting out and about in this new version.

[alexdennison]

Ordered mine today level 3 trim Manuel 6 speed 113bhp 14 weeks wait

[paulshrimpton]

Just ordered my new Sportage. Got in just under the wire for a 'Launch Edition' - based on the 3 spec, 1.6 petrol only, but with some nice additions and a nicely lower cost than a 3 or above. Think some of the exterior freatures will grow on me, but in reality I'll be looking at that lovely interior far more. All I have to do now is wait for it to get here!

[jeffhands]

Hi from Germany! Here we won‘t get the normal hybrid model, only the plug-in hybrid. That probably has to do with the government here offering generous rebates on full electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. I too am enamored with the interior. I particularly like the big sweeping display, its perfect positioning and the very logical transmission selector. Since the plug-in hybrid won’t be available here until spring, I test drove its sister model, the Hyundai Tucson in plug-in hybrid form. It was a pleasure to drive! The plug-in hybrid produces 261 horsepower and the perceivable difference is great. The car feels very agile and light-footed. The immediacy of the low end torque makes even in-city driving fun. The safety features are great too. The blind spot camera that is visible in the instrument cluster is brilliant. The combination of the Sportage interior, the safety kit and the plug-in hybrid drivetrain was enough for me to plunk down my money and order one.

[stevewilkinson]

Good car bought it in March before price went up

[skylermchale]

I like it, I do think the wheels are horrendous tho

[chrisroscoe]

They have a 'launch edition' available until March 2022 which is just a bit more expensive than a 2 but cheaper than a 3 and has all the same spec as the 3 including the dual cluster display (which looks fantastic). It's only in 1.6 turbo tho so no hybrid. Anyway I have ordered one myself and its quite affordable for quite alot of car. It's worth checking out before they stop selling them 👍

[reaality]

With plans to trade every 7 years, I like the KIA. With plans to keep a car for longer than 7 years, I like Toyota or Honda.

[avashm]

My dad had the 1948 Kia Sportage but now he owns the Kia stonic GT line

[Huntersmz]

Just ordered the Gt plug in version of Sportage and can't barely wait until I can drive out on the road with it. ❤️