Used Kia Sportage (1995 - 2003) Review Review by Parkers on 12 Dec 2006 Last Updated: 30 Aug 2013 3 The Sportage is a cheap and compact 4x4 that suits families with off-road needs but are restricted by budget. Despite the thirsty engine, it’s much cheaper than most rivals - though the poor interior and equipment list does reflect the low price tag – and was Kia’s first off-roader to be released in the UK. Latest Kia Sportage review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Family-sized fun in a compact package Rather crude; not up to the real rough stuff New price range: £12,835 - £19,614 Used price range: £339 - £1,049 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 3 out of 5 The Sportage is a cheap and compact 4x4 that suits families with off-road needs but are restricted by budget. Despite the thirsty engine, it’s much cheaper than most rivals - though the poor interior and equipment list does reflect the low price tag – and was Kia’s first off-roader to be released in the UK. On the whole, it’s a cheap way of entering the compact 4x4 market, but as a genuine off-roader it doesn’t quite measure up to the big boys. Parkers Ratings Overall 3 out of 5 Performance 4 out of 5 Handling 3 out of 5 Comfort 3 out of 5 Practicality 2.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel 2.5 out of 5 Safety 3 out of 5 Reliability 4 out of 5 Running costs 4 out of 5 Green credentials not rated yet Buying used 3 out of 5 Selling 3 out of 5 Equipment 2.5 out of 5 What owners say... “ The 4-wheel drive is excellent. Especially the hi and low ratios i've had it off road and its good ” 4 out of 5 John Robertson , 20 Apr 2007 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Get an Insurance QuoteRead 25 owners' reviews Tweet Other Kia reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ The 4-wheel drive is excellent. Especially the hi and low ratios i've had it off road and its good ” 4 out of 5 John Robertson , 20 Apr 2007 ... read more