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Kia Sportage Crossover 2.0 XE 4WD 5dr

For The cheapest 4WD Sportage and that alone makes it worth looking at, especially as it undercuts the cheapest 4WD diesel by some way - without any great sacrifice in equipment.

Against The petrol engine can't match the economy of low-down pull of the diesel, and if you plan to head off-road that could be crucial.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

There is some sense to this model, but we'd still recommend that you find the extra cash to buy the brawnier diesel-engined model.

Key facts

0–60mph: 11.3 secs
Top speed: 108 mph
Average mpg: 34.4
Tank range: 440 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.