Most car makers offer a family SUV these days, so can Kia’s striking new Sportage stand out? We’re pitting it against its Ford Kuga and Hyundai Tucson rivals to find out:
It’s going to take more than the boomerang-shaped headlights to stand out from the crowd, though, and if you want to be noticed, thehas already been catching people’s attention for the past year. Based on the same underpinnings as the Sportage, the Tucson is one of the most obvious rivals in terms of price and size. The hybrid version we’re testing is even propelled by the same 1.6-litre petrol engine and electric motor..
The Kuga is more willing to run on electric power alone for longer periods, and engine noise only becomes an issue under hard acceleration, droning as the CVT gearbox holds it at a constant high speed until you ease off. In normal driving, it’s reasonably muted when it’s running. The Tucson’s suspension is the softest here, but that doesn’t mean it’s always comfortable, because it still jars over potholes. This only gets worse the faster you go as it struggles to absorb sharp ridges, resulting in the most fidgety ride on the motorway.
The Tucson’s light steering makes it the most effortless of our contenders to drive around town, but it doesn’t inspire much confidence as you build up speed, while the body starts to wallow and lean if you try cornering hard. It’s not unnerving by any stretch, but the Tucson feels the least composed and runs out of grip surprisingly quickly.
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