What type of car is a Kia Sportage?
It has a striking appearance and gets top marks for practicality, but what else do you need to know about the Kia Sportage?
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The Kia Sportage's exterior design is an impressive blend of sleek and rugged – because why pick one when you can have both?
Initially, the Kia Sportage was designed as a compact SUV built on a body-on-frame chassis, but times have changed.
The second-generation design shifted it into the compact crossover SUV class, much like the Hyundai Tucson.
The Kia Sportage has something for every driver, too. You can choose between petrol, mild hybrid, full hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains.
This model has certainly cemented its place in the world of SUVs, and while not the biggest member of the class, it’s still regularly praised for its immense practicality.
How many Kia Sportage models are there?
The Kia Sportage has been on quite the journey. In total, there are currently five generations of the model.
In 2021, the Kia Sportage was voted the ninth most-popular new car in the UK, and it won the 'Best Family SUV' award in the What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2023.
Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the different generations.
What are the different models of the Kia Sportage?
1995-2003
Power: 126hp
0-62mph: 14.2 seconds
Fuel economy: 23-27mpg
2005-2010
Power: 111-173hp
0-62mph: 10.1-15.6 seconds
Fuel economy: 28-40mpg
2010-2016
Power: 114-180hp
0-62mph: 9.5-11.9 seconds
Fuel economy: 34-55mpg
2016-2021
Power: 114-182hp
0-62mph: 8.6-11.6 seconds
Fuel economy: 31.7-53.3mpg
2022 onwards
Power: 113-261hp
0-62mph: 7.7-11.7 seconds
Fuel economy: 40.4-252 mpg
How does the Kia Sportage compare to other Kia models?
The Kia fleet is a big one.
The Kia Sportage is just one of a range of crossovers and SUVs, and is joined by the Kia Niro, Kia Soul, and Kia Sorento.
There are also other classic favourites including the Kia Ceed and Kia XCeed.
The Sportage is the most powerful out of the available crossover and SUV Kia five-seaters, with a horsepower of 139hp and a 1.6-litre engine.
The cabin quality is impressive, and there’s a bunch of tech that enhances both the entertainment and safety value of the car.
It’s not hard to see why this model continues to be a favourite among families.