We tried the new hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of Kia's most popular car and found the brand is still very much on a roll.
Other than that, Kia’s is one of the best systems out there. The graphics and screen response times are really good, the icons are big and easy to hit when you’re driving, and the menu layouts are logical. No head-up display is a shame, however.
You can argue that it’s a bit old-fashioned, but I also like the fact that the Sportage has straightforward rotary air-con controls beneath the touchscreen and logical push-buttons on the steering wheel. Climate controls in the screen and touch-sensitive buttons on the steering wheel are very trendy and certainly look minimalist, yet they can be really poor ergonomically if they’re not executed well. Sometimes, old-fashioned buttons and rotary knobs are still the best solution.
The plug-in hybrid’s charging controls are top notch, too. You can set timed charging to better take advantage of cheaper overnight tariffs, and there’s even location services so that the car automatically knows when it’s home and needs to stick to those overnight charging parameters. A phone app also allows for remote control of the Sportage PHEV’s charging and cabin temperature presets, among other features.
The Sportage is plenty practical enough for the family car market, with loads of rear passenger space, great visibility, and a boot that’s usefully bigger than you’ll find in key rivals like the Nissan Qashqai and Ford Kuga. A double buggy or big dog will be no issue. As for economy, one 60-mile trip in the HEV version achieved 45.9 miles per gallon. Be warned, though, there is a touch more wind noise than we’d like to hear as you go over 80 mph.
As for pricing, Kia has moved a bit upmarket in that respect, in line with a noticeably improved interior quality and tech focus. We’d like to see lower interest finance, but even so, the Sportage is competitively priced whether you’re looking for monthly payments or buying outright.
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