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Kia Sportage Crossover 2.0 XE 2WD 5dr

For The petrol-engined version of the Sportage are cheaper to buy than the diesel, while this 2WD model is the cheapest model in the range. Yet, it still comes with decent equipment.

Against The petrol engine can't match the economy of low-down pull of the diesel, even in this 2WD model. And besides, we don't see the point of buying a 2WD Sportage.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

We prefer the diesel to the petrol and don't entirely see the point of a 2WD Sportage, so there are no surprises that we think there are better Sportages to buy.

Key facts

0–60mph: 10.4 secs
Top speed: 111 mph
Average mpg: 35.3
Tank range: 452 miles

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Features

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Size

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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.