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Kia Sportage Crossover 2.0 CRDi XE 2WD 5dr

For As you might expect, the 2WD models are cheaper than the 4WD ones, and a little cheaper to run. Plus, XE trim brings you plenty of kit.

Against Buying a 2WD Sportage seems as pointless as buying a raincoat if you live in the Sahara, especially as you don't actually gain that much in lower running costs.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

Surely, if you want a Sportage, you want 4WD, don't you? Yes, you save some money, but you lose an awful lot of ability.

Key facts

0–60mph: 11.1 secs
Top speed: 110 mph
Average mpg: 40.4
Tank range: 517 miles

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View the whole Kia Sportage Crossover range

Cheaper

Crossover 2.0 XE 2WD 5dr
£15,210
Crossover 2.0 XE 4WD 5dr
£16,235
Crossover 2.0 CRDi XE 2WD 5dr
£16,440
Crossover 2.0 CRDi XE 4WD 5dr
£17,460
Crossover 2.0 XS 4WD 5dr
£17,675
Crossover 2.0 CRDi XS 2WD 5dr
£17,975
Crossover 2.0 CRDi XS 4WD 5dr
£18,995
Crossover 2.0 CRDi Titan 4WD 5dr
£20,320

More expensive

Crossover 2.0 XE 2WD 5dr
£15,210
Crossover 2.0 XE 4WD 5dr
£16,235
Crossover 2.0 CRDi XE 2WD 5dr
£16,440
Crossover 2.0 CRDi XE 4WD 5dr
£17,460
Crossover 2.0 XS 4WD 5dr
£17,675
Crossover 2.0 CRDi XS 2WD 5dr
£17,975
Crossover 2.0 CRDi XS 4WD 5dr
£18,995
Crossover 2.0 CRDi Titan 4WD 5dr
£20,320

The Kia Sportage Crossover full review Read in full

Performance
2 out of 5 stars
Turbodiesel's the pick of the range
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Disappointing body control
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Hushed when cruising
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Cheap, but residuals are weak
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Materials are functional but sturdy
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Stability control missing on some
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Limited adjustment; simple controls
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Room for five and luggage
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Well equipped for the money

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Sportage may be the smaller relative of the Sorento in the Kia line-up, but there's one thing about it that's as big: its warranty. The Sportage has a seven-year warranty, although for that to remain valid, the car must have an annual bodywork inspection - and you may need to pay for that.

The Sportage also differs from the Sorento in offering a two-wheel drive version, with Crossover looks, if not 4x4 ability, and lower running costs.

However, we think buying such a car is largely pointless, so our favourite model is the cheapest 4WD version. It comes with a nice and powerful diesel engine (there is a petrol alternative, but only in a 2WD model) and plenty of equipment, as well as a good blend of on- and off-road abilities.