Kia Sportage Two long-haul drives and a track visit

KIA SPORTAGE

LongdriveuptoBlytonParkandbackrevealsmoreabouthybridSUV’ scharacter

MILEAGE 2301

WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT Does Kia still hold its own among the throng of affordable crossovers?

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LOV E IT

GREAT CRUISER The Sportage is a truly comfortable steer over hundreds of miles.

LOATHE IT

DISTRACTION DANGER I have to reach to control anything on the touchscreen. Kia Sportage, Mazda MX-5, Revolution 500SC: what’s your ideal two-car garage?

RACHEL BURGESS

TEST DATA

KIA SPORTAGE HEV GT-LINE S AWD Price £41,800 Price as tested £41,800 Faults None Expenses None Economy 44.1mpg Last seen 23.11.22