New Kia Sportage 2016 review - pictures

Kia's charge upmarket continues with the all-new Sportage.

The car here isn't in UK spec, but it's impressive nonetheless.

The new Sportage has been tuned for comfort rather than handling prowess.

<span>We sampled both the 1.6-litre T-GDI turbo petrol, which had Kia's latest seven-speed dual-clutch auto, as well as the 2.0-litre turbodiesel with a six-speed manual, and it's the latter we're focusing on here.</span>

The diesel Kia Sportage provides plenty of torque for swift progress.

The high-riding chassis doesn't make the Sportage a sports car in the corners, but it grips well and doesn't lean too much.