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KIA SPORTAGE ESTATE
1.6 GDI ISG 1 5DR
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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
2.0 TDI 150 MATCH 5DR
THE CAR
With a five-star Euro NCAP rating, the Sportage is an The Kia Sportage is a popular incredibly safe ride. There’s family SUV, and for good great visibility from the reason. It’s a reliable car, with highly-positioned driver’s a nice sharp drive and on top seat, and all versions of the of everything, it’s a pleasant Sportage get a rear-view car to look at. As a brand, Kia camera as standard to help rate highly in terms of their ensure safe parking as well as reliability, offering a sevensafe driving. Speed and lane year warranty, so owners can assistance can also be fitted as expect a mostly trouble-free optional extras. experience.
THE DRIVE
FOR ON AND OFF ROAD NEEDS, THE SUVS ARE THE KINGS OF THE ROAD
Sportage owners can expect a sharp drive with predictable steering. The car features a sporty suspension set-up, which provides quite a firm driving experience, although it’s still a pleasantly smooth drive around towns and along motorways. You’ll find it grips the roads tightly and moves through corners well, making for a satisfying drive.
COMFORT AND SAFETY
Fuel Type: Petrol Average MPG: 42.2 Brake Horsepower: 130 CO2 Emissions (g/km): 152 Boot Capacity (litres): 491
THE CAR The Volkswagen name is synonymous with quality, and quality is what you will receive from the Tiguan - in abundance. This newer edition of the car boasts more space and improved efficiency than its predecessor, and it comes highly rated from What Car? Seating flexibility is also a big draw if you need extra space for wheelchairs or equipment.
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SPECIFICATIONS
THE DRIVE Opting for the diesel engine nets you a few obvious performance extras, with this model suiting both cruising on motorways and driving through town. The Tiguan pulls away well from low revs, and offers a firm-butforgiving suspension which will absorb all but the biggest bumps. It’s a good drive, offering precise steering and plenty of grip.
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COMFORT AND SAFETY Alongside the Euro NCAP five-star review, it also received top scores from security experts Thatcham Research for resisting breakins and theft. The Match trim offers automatic emergency braking as standard, as well as cruise control, and front and rear parking sensors. It’s a comfortable ride too, with lots of seat to get comfy on.
SPECIFICATIONS Fuel Type: Diesel Average MPG: 57 Brake Horsepower: 148 CO2 Emissions (g/km): 131 Boot Capacity (litres): 615
