This is the new Kia Sportage: a familiar recipe but with a fresh face, tweaked interior and a choice of combustion or hybrid powertrains. No need to drastically change something that’s sold over *seven million* copies, right?
The entry-level car will get a 1.6-litre turbo four-pot producing 148bhp, mated to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed DCT gearbox. Alternatively, that same engine can be had with a bit of e-motor assistance for up to 236bhp. Both will come with front-wheel drive as standard, but the hybrid gets the option of AWD.
