Kia Sportage 1.6T GDi 48V ISG Shadow 5dr Review
Category: Family SUV
Section: Version review
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The model
Read full Kia Sportage reviewThe Kia Sportage offers a generous amount of space, a large boot and one of the best interiors in its class. The Hyundai Tucson is competitively priced, but the Sportage just edges ahead a more polished driving experience and longer warranty. The entry-level mild-hybrid petrol engine with 3 trim is our pick of the range.
The trim
See full equipmentThe Shadow special edition comes with premium paint as standard and 18in alloy wheels on hybrid models or 19in black alloy wheels on petrol models.
The engine
See full engine specsThe entry-level 1.6-litre petrol engine offers 148bhp and sprints from 0-62mph in 9.9sec. It should offer sufficient performance for pretty much any situation, even if it may need working hard to get up to speed.