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The Kia Sportage only comes in one size – a medium-size SUV. However, there are two recent versions to look out for. The first is the 2015-2021 version which sports a ‘tiger-nose’ grille and two taillights that are joined together by a red light strip. It was replaced in 2022 by an all-new version which has a much larger front grille with arrowhead-shaped lights which make it look like it’s straight out of a sci-fi comic. This new version gets a more high-tech interior, a bigger boot and roomier back seats.

It depends which version you get. The 2022-onwards model is 3cm longer than the old version, but it’s still only 4.5m long, so it’s about the same size as a Volkswagen Tiguan, and a bit shorter than a Ford Kuga. It doesn’t feel wide on a country road, and it’s dead easy to park thanks to most models coming with a reversing camera. Higher-spec versions actually get a 360-degree camera view that can show you any side of the car as if you were floating outside it.

The Kia Sportage is available with a choice of petrol and diesel engines, plus a petrol plug-in hybrid and a ‘self-charging’ petrol full-hybrid. Most models are front-wheel-drive only, but there are some four-wheel-drive models. There’s also a choice of manual and automatic gearboxes across the range.

The latest Kia Sportage is too new to have a clear picture of its long-term reliability, but the previous-generation car was rated very good for reliability in owner surveys. Kia’s seven-year/100,000-mile warranty means you’re covered on the off chance that something does go wrong while you own the car.

Generous interior space, a big boot, lots of on-board kit and a long warranty make the Kia Sportage very easy to recommend if you’re after a mid-size SUV. The very latest model adds hybrid options, bold styling and advanced infotainment technology, and is one of the very best SUVs on sale right now.

Four-wheel drive is available on certain versions of the Sportage, but many are front-wheel drive – fuel economy is better on front-driven cars and many buyers won’t benefit from the extra grip on offer in 4x4 versions. Find your ideal four-wheel-drive Sportage here.

The top-spec Sportage is the GT-Line S, which boasts sporty looks and a huge array of standard equipment. Highlights include a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, adaptive LED headlights and a 360-degree parking camera.

A refined driving experience, long warranty, generous interior space and long kit list make the Kia Sportage a popular choice, and it helps that the big Kia is often inexpensive compared with rivals.