New Kia Sportage Full Review 2026: Still the Best Family SUV?

Vicki Butler-Henderson reviews the updated Kia Sportage, Britain’s best-selling SUV, to see whether its refreshed design and improved technology are enough to keep it at the top of a fiercely competitive family SUV market.

This latest version of the fifth-generation Sportage brings subtle styling updates, revised trim levels and upgraded interior tech. Vicki looks at what’s changed inside and out, how practical it remains for family life, and whether the updates make a meaningful difference in everyday use.

On the road, she drives the petrol-powered Sportage to assess comfort, refinement and performance, exploring how it copes with daily duties rather than outright pace. There’s a look at the different driving modes, gearbox options and how the Sportage fits into Kia’s wider SUV line-up.

Riding on Continental EcoContact 6 tyres, the Sportage focuses on efficiency and comfort, with tyres that have been highly rated by thousands of drivers on DriverReviews.

So, with fresh updates and familiar strengths, does the Kia Sportage still make sense as a family SUV choice? Vicki finds out.

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-- Chapters --

00:00 - Introduction
01:09 - Exterior Design & Features
02:20 - Boot Space
02:54 - Wheel & Tyre Talk
03:15 - DriverReviews
03:54 - Interior Design & Tech Updates
05:25 - Rear Seat Space & Features
06:39 - On the Road: Engine & Driving Modes
08:26 - Steering Wheel, Suspension & Handling
09:23 - Vicki's Verdict

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