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Kia Sportage Reviewed By Experts

It’s easy to get lost in the crowded world of family SUVs but the Kia Sportage for sale looks equipped to stand out at the front of the pack.

The Sportage has dramatic styling in line with the firm’s flagship electric car – the What Car? Award-winning Kia EV6 – and there's plenty of substance behind those boomerang-shaped headlights.

Let's start with the engines. They're all petrols, and some come with hybrid assistance to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. The entry-level choice is available with a manual or automatic gearbox, and if you go for the auto, you get mild-hybrid (MHEV) technology.

If you're looking to maximise traction, you can opt for four-wheel drive on top-spec models. There are plenty of trim levels to choose from, with even the entry-level version (called the Sportage 2) coming with all the essential kit you’d need.

 Kia has also given the Sportage a competitive starting price. The cheapest model undercuts the Tucson as well as the Honda ZR-V, the Mazda CX-5, the Peugeot 3008 and the Renault Austral putting it in close competition with the Nissan Qashqai, the Seat Ateca and the Skoda Karoq – all of which are seriously compelling family SUVs.

In this review, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to help you decide whether the Kia Sportage deserves a place on your shortlist. We'll rate it for performance and handling, practicality, running costs and more.

Performance & drive

What it’s like to drive, and how quiet it is

Engine, 0-60mph and gearbox

Our favourite engine for the Kia Sportage is the entry-level one, the 148bhp 1.6-litre T-GDi. You can have a six-speed manual gearbox, but if you want MHEV technology, you need to opt for the seven-speed automatic gearbox, which is slightly hesitant but introduces the option of four-wheel drive (AWD). With the manual gearbox, we managed a 0-60mph time of 8.5 seconds, comfortably beating the 9.9sec official figure.

Further up the range is the HEV, with the 1.6-litre petrol engine tied to an electric motor for a combined 226bhp to the front wheels (four-wheel drive is available if you opt for top-spec GT-Line S). Aside from the hesitant auto gearbox, performance is pleasingly punchy – at our private test track, we recorded a 0-60mph time of just 7.2 seconds, which is quicker than the Ford Kuga hybrid and the Honda ZR-V. 

The PHEV offers even more power – 261bhp – but its pace isn't that different to the HEV's in everyday driving. You’ll keep up with town and city traffic at an adequate rate in full electric mode, and even when you switch to Hybrid mode, the petrol motor only kicks in at the very last second if you pin the accelerator pedal to the floor. For maximum performance, you’ll need to twist the drive mode dial out of Eco and into Sport to combine the petrol engine and electric motor’s output. The PHEV has AWD as standard.

Suspension and ride comfort

The Sportage does a better job of rounding off potholes and ridges than the closely related Hyundai Tucson and exhibits fractionally better body control than the Skoda Karoq.

It's not quite as comfy as the Volvo XC40 though, and that's most noticeable on GT-Line models, which have big 19-inch alloy wheels fitted, and the heavier PHEV. The best-riding version is the cheapest model: entry-level 2 trim comes with smaller 17-inch wheels and big balloon-like tyres.

The Sportage is a great motorway companion, riding over undulations very well and feeling settled at speed, as is the well-controlled Honda ZR-V. 

Handling

The Sportage has never been a contender for the best-driving family SUV but the current model’s cornering abilities are more than good enough. There's quite a bit of lean in the corners, but the grip is plentiful and the precise steering helps you place the car exactly where you want it.

We reckon the Sportage’s balance of composure and comfort will be a well-judged compromise for most. If you want something a little more rewarding to drive, we’d recommend taking a look at the Kuga or the Seat Ateca.

Depending on which spec you go for, the Sportage has up to four driving settings: Eco, Normal, Sport and Terrain. Eco is the most relaxed choice for everyday driving, with the lightest steering weight and a softer accelerator response to maximise fuel economy. The heavier steering weight in Sport mode helps you place the Sportage more accurately on the road.

Noise and vibration

The quietest Sportage in the line-up is the PHEV. Its ability to run on electricity alone makes it hushed on shorter commutes. The HEV isn’t as impressive, but can still whisper along over short distances in town and in stop-start traffic. The MHEV isn't as capable because it can’t run on electricity alone, but its stop-start system is smooth and it can cut its engine when you’re coasting. The manual gearbox has a bit of a notchy shift action, but the throw is light and accurate.

In the PHEV, while Sport mode combines the petrol engine and electric motor’s output for maximum performance, it wouldn’t be our default option for every journey because the sudden power delivery can be a little too blunt.

There’s a fraction more wind noise on a motorway than you get in the Tucson and XC40, but it’s still relatively hushed and there’s a lot less road noise than you get in the ZR-V. You’re not punished with a harsh-sounding engine note when you’re pressing on, either. The brakes on hybrid Sportages can be a little grabby due to the regenerative braking system, which feeds energy back to the battery as you slow down but makes the brake pedal slightly less progressive. That said, we’ve driven hybrids with more abrupt brakes.

Driving overview

Good ride comfort; composed handling; pretty hushed, even at speed

Interior

The interior layout, fit and finish

Driving position and dashboard

The Kia Sportage's interior looks smart and uncluttered, with controls that are grouped together and easy to find. You don't get full digital dials on entry-level 2 or GT-Line models, but the 4.2-inch cluster is perfectly adequate, clearly displaying info such as range, economy and driving assistance features.

Models in mid-spec 3 trim and above come with a larger 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a variety of layouts to choose from. The animated graphics are smooth and clear with a high level of contrast. The screen itself sits in line with the central infotainment display, resulting in a long, curved housing that stretches halfway across the dashboard.

It’s very easy to find a comfortable driving position in the Sportage, and there's enough adjustment to cater for most people. There’s also plenty of steering-wheel adjustment, and lumbar support for the driver is offered on all but the entry-level model, with electric adjustment as standard on 3 models and above. The firm bolstering is supportive for longer journeys, and GT-Line models have suede that helps grip you in place when cornering.

Visibility, parking sensors and cameras

You get decent levels of forward visibility from the Sportage driving seat. The large side mirrors help with rear vision, but the slightly narrow rear screen with thick rear pillars can make it harder to judge the car's rear corners in a tight spot.

Thankfully, all versions come with a rear-view camera plus front and rear parking sensors as standard. Top-spec GT-Line S models add a 360-degree camera, while hybrids also include a self-parking system. All models get automatic LED headlamps and auto wipers to help improve visibility in poor conditions.

Sat nav and infotainment

The entry-level 2 model Sportage has an 8.0-inch touchscreen with DAB radio, Android Auto, Apple Carplay and Bluetooth. All other trims get a larger, 12.3-inch screen with built-in sat-nav.

The graphics on the entry-level unit could be sharper but it's perfectly adequate, while the 12.3-inch screen is richer and responds to prods more snappily. That said, some of the text and icons are still on the small side, making them a little tricky to read at a glance or aim for when you're driving. The systems in the BMW X1 and the Mazda CX-5 have rotary dial controllers, which make them less distracting to use.

The entry-level Sportage has buttons below the infotainment screen, allowing you to easily change the stereo and climate settings. All other trims get a touch-sensitive panel with shortcuts for commonly used functions. It looks slick but the base car's buttons are easier to use. Higher-spec models have a wireless phone charging tray ahead of the gear selector, an upgraded Harman Kardon stereo and ambient lighting. There are two types of USB ports up front, and each front seat has a USB-C port for rear passengers to use.

Quality

The Sportage interior feels solidly put together, with nicely damped switches, a good range of materials used, plenty of squishy plastics and metallic-effect finishes at eye level.

Some of the plastics lower down are less pleasing, but they’re generally out of sight and have a higher chance of being scuffed anyway. It's a step above the equivalent Tucson but doesn't quite reach the premium heights of the X1 and the XC40. All models feature a leather-trimmed steering wheel, with a flat-bottomed one on sportier GT-Line versions.

Interior Overview

Well-laid-out controls; good driving position; parking sensors and a rear-view camera are standard.

Graphics on the infotainment screen could be sharper; some prestige-badge rivals feel classier.

Passenger & boot space

The Kia Sportage feels quite airy for front-seat occupants, with a wide interior providing plenty of elbow room. Leg and headroom are impressive too, and while the panoramic sunroof that comes as standard on GT-Line S trim lowers the ceiling height a little, there's still enough clearance for anyone over 6ft tall.

Storage is generous, with door pockets that are large enough to take a bottle of water, a decent lidded centre cubby box, plus trays for a phone and keys, and two cupholders behind the gear lever. There's a good-sized glovebox.

The Sportage has a generous amount of space in the back compared with most family SUV rivals, with enough leg, head and elbow room to make two tall adults comfortable. There’s also plenty of space to tuck your feet under the front seats, and the outer rear seats are heated on 3 and GT-Line S models.

The panoramic roof, if fitted, compromises headroom in the back, and anyone taller than 6ft will brush their head against the roof lining unless they lean towards the centre. Thankfully, it doesn’t come as standard on our preferred 3 trim.

All models get pockets on the backs of the front seats, as well as two coat hooks and a fold-down centre rear armrest that houses two cupholders. The rear doors can hold a drinks bottle, but they open wide enough to create a large, almost square access area that is useful for loading children into their child seats.

Seat folding and flexibility

The rear seats in the Sportage are split in a 40/20/40 arrangement (rather than the usual 60/40 arrangement) for added flexibility. All models have handy levers in the wall of the boot that you pull to make the seat backs dropdown.

The rear seats can recline to allow passengers to lean back, but you can't slide them back and forth, as you can in the Audi Q3, the Ford Kuga and the Renault Austral, or remove them, like in the Skoda Karoq with the VarioFlex option.

Boot space

Entry-level 1.6-litre petrol models with two-wheel drive and a manual gearbox get a headline boot space figure of 591 litres, which is more space than in the ZR-V, the Qashqai, the Austral and the Karoq, and just fractionally behind the equivalent Hyundai Tucson. With an automatic gearbox and MHEV tech fitted, that drops to 562 litres.

The HEV has 587 litres and the PHEV has 540. Those are still big numbers by class standards, and we managed to fit eight carry-on suitcases beneath the parcel shelf of a front-wheel-drive Sportage HEV, putting it well ahead of the ZR-V and Austral that could only swallow six bags and on a par with the Tucson. 

All that means the Sportage should have no trouble handling your family's holiday luggage. The HEV’s flat floor lies flush with the boot opening, so it's easy to slide bulkier items in and out without a load lip to contend with. If you need to access the shallow storage area underneath, the floor can be flipped up and latched on to the base of the parcel shelf to keep it in place.

Practicality overview

Loads of passenger space; most versions have a big boot; rear seats split and fold flat in a versatile 40/20/40 arrangement.

Buying & owning

The starting price for the Kia Sportage undercuts the Honda ZR-V, the Hyundai Tucson, the Mazda CX-5, the Peugeot 3008 and the Renault Austral, but the Nissan Qashqai, the Seat Ateca and the Skoda Karoq have more affordable entry-level models. The MHEV and HEV versions cost more but remain competitive, priced just above the Tucson, but below an equivalent 3008. Better still, the Sportage is predicted to have stronger residuals than the Tucson. The PHEV places itself between the slightly cheaper Ford Kuga PHEV and the Tucson PHEV.

If you're looking for the lowest possible company car tax rate, the PHEV version will be the best. With its CO2 output of 25g/km and 43-mile electric-only range, it sits in the 8% benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax band, lower than the 12% rating of the Kuga and Tucson PHEVs. Even when driven in hybrid mode, you can expect to see around 50mpg (if you keep the battery charged).

The 1.6 T-GDi 230 HEV is pretty frugal, clocking up 48.7mpg in official testing, and 43.8mpg in our real-world test. That’s not as good as some diesels in the family SUV category but compares well with a lot of the petrols. The MHEV is a bit thirstier, but mid to high thirties MPG is easily achievable if the trip computer is to be believed.

Equipment, options and extras

The Sportage is not the cheapest family SUV of its size, but at least all models are well equipped, with the entry-level 2 model coming with 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, climate control and an electronic parking brake.

From there, the range moves up to the sportier GT-Line before working up to 3 and GT-Line S. Our favourite 3 trim is tempting because of its twin digital screens as well as heated front and rear seats (they’re electrically adjustable up front, too), keyless ignition and if you have the automatic gearbox, adaptive cruise control.

The GT-Line S combines sporty looks with all the kit but pushes the price up to the point where it’s far too high to recommend. What’s more, because it comes with a panoramic roof, it’s worth sitting in one just to check rear headroom is adequate before you buy.

Reliability

Kia as a brand came an impressive seventh out of 30 manufacturers in our 2022 What Car? Reliability Survey. That’s above Seat and Volvo but below Hyundai, which took fifth place. 

The Sportage itself also performed well when compared to its family SUV rivals, sitting well within the top third of the league table and drawing with the Karoq and XC40. The Tucson Hybrid came top of the table. 

Combined, those details mean that you shouldn’t have any worries throughout your ownership, but added peace of mind comes from Kia’s seven-year warranty. You won’t get that with the rivals – the closest is Hyundai’s five-year warranty.

Safety and security

When it was tested for safety by Euro NCAP, the Sportage was awarded the full five stars and scored well in all areas. The Tucson scored near identical scores in all safety categories but it’s hard to directly compare the two car’s scores because they were tested in different years and the tests become progressively more stringent.

Every Sportage comes with lots of safety equipment, including six airbags, automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assistance and trailer stability assist. 

If that’s not enough, going for top-spec GT-Line S trim adds blind-spot monitoring, which displays a live feed from cameras mounted on the door mirrors as you indicate, and parking collision avoidance to the standard equipment list.

Costs overview

Competitively priced; holds its value well; market-leading seven-year warranty

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Review compiled by https://www.whatcar.com/

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Ford Kuga review | Auto Express

Ford’s third try on the Kuga is well the most effective but. The newest iteration of its household SUV blends nice driving dynamics with helpful on-board tech, good security equipment and loads of practicality.  The Kuga doesn’t supply fairly as a lot house as its shut rivals, however the general bundle stays compelling. With environment friendly hybrid and plug-in hybrid fashions out there and…

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2021 Ford Kuga Release Date, Interior, Price

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2021 Ford Kuga Release Date, Interior, Price

2021 Ford Kuga Release Date, Interior, Price – Right after a blended a sense of exhilaration and frustration through the celebration of Brexit, there is undoubtedly one more major point taking place across the Western terrain, and that is undoubtedly the kick off for 2021 Ford Kuga. It is actually a lightweight SUV with strange appearance and chic decorations. The automobile is speedy, athletic and budgets pleasant at the same time. Ford, an impressive auto developing firm of The USA, is recognised not just because of its nicely-developed vehicles but also for its dependability. For that new version calendar year, the Kuga receives the middle of-pattern facelift that can bring rejuvenated design, up-graded interior technical, along with entirely new diesel engine.

2021 Ford Kuga Redesign

Exterior And Interior Design

2021 Ford Kuga has individual seems and stylish decorations. The looks are athletic having arched entrance solar panels, newly designed entrance fascia, plus taillights. In the beginning, the changes turn this into version appearance much more hostile and as outlined by Ford’s recent design technique. The version receives new wider 6-sided grille using two side to side panels. This specific grille can be found in between kind of casually reworked front lights that happen to be decorated with Guided working lighting fixtures. Reworked entrance fender consists of significant airflow ingestion and large fog lamps. The back and receives a very similar method using re-cut back end fender as well as innovative taillamps. The actual version will journey with new inspired tires that will be obtainable in the range between 17-inches to be able to 19-in.

2021 Ford Kuga Exterior

Underneath the roofing is an excellent job of creating and design. The entire setting is not tricky but stylish. Cosy covers are associated with enhanced technology. There are actually ample legroom as well as headroom, along with a significant region will be observed behind. The bigger middle display screen which steps 8-” ideas the newest Syns3 infotainment program which does respond quickly and can handle Google android Automobile and also Apple Vehicle Enjoy. The latest controls are additionally the thing about this version calendar year changes, and it may be possessed cut in natural leather with home heating features.

2021 Ford Kuga Interior

2021 Ford Kuga Engine

2021 Ford Kuga comes with a brand new diesel engine that may be 1.5 litre TDCi provided using top tire push and improved gasoline effectiveness by 5 percentage. That engine creates 118 horsepower in addition to earning 64.2 miles per gallon merged fuel economy. Additionally, there is a 2.-litre diesel powered vehicle having 148 HP. This kind of engine is offered together with the alternatives, all-time travel and entrance tire generate. The same engine in one more variance makes 178 hp and also comes along with all-tire push. Now will come the fuel versions, showcasing 1.5 litres EcoBoost gas engine with different degrees of energy, i.e. 118 HP, 148 HP and also 180 HP. Petroleum vehicles also have the choice to pick among entrance tire push and-tire travel. In addition to 6-rate intelligent transmission, additionally, there is a choice for 6-pace guidebook transmission.

2021 Ford Kuga Engine

2021 Ford Kuga Release Date And Price

The state price label for 2021 Ford Kuga is definitely nevertheless being announced. However, speculations are available, that it must be planning to expense about $29k to the foundation product. The particular generate day has not finished yet. However, it is anticipated to success the Western streets at the end of the year.

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Review: The Kia XCeed

  Some days, during lockdown, I imagine a time when I would sit at my work desk and fly through the days ‘To Do’ list. On the day I’m imagining, the sun is bright, glinting off the new cars. The staff are laughing with the steady stream of customers, the scent of fresh coffee wafts on the breeze, and there is the regular jingle of keys as they pass from hands of the service department to their awaiting owners.

Something catches my attention in the periphery of my vision; a customer pushes through the tall glass doors of Leslies Motors. They have walked straight past the pre-owned vehicles on the forecourt, so I can safely assume they’re after something new. They haven’t walked directly to one model, instead they browse the variety that the brand has to offer.

One of my colleagues walks up to the customer, offers his hand, and after a succinct and professional introduction asks a question that gets straight to the heart of the matter; “So, what are you looking for in a new car?”

Invariably the response is; “well, I’m not sure. But, I want something higher up”. And there it is - I’m waiting to have ‘showroom bingo’ cards made with this response printed on.

I’m not making sense, am I? What am I talking about?

“SUV” is apparently a dirty word. This imaginary customer wants to buy into the UK & Europe’s new love of Crossovers, and they don’t want to admit it.

The moment you point at the Kia Sportage, Hyundai Kona, Toyota Rav4, Honda CRV, Mazda CX-5, or any of the numerous SUV’s now available, the customer says, “ah yes, that’s just what I’m looking for!”

Europe loves SUV’s. It’s not a bad thing. They are comfortable, practical, well built, and generally loaded with the latest features. And Kia’s newest offering is just that, and a whole lot more.

Allow me to introduce, the Kia XCeed.

Looks: The name Kia Ceed may seem familiar. Years ago Top Gear used the Kia Ceed as the “Star In The Reasonably Priced Car” feature. There, the penny’s dropped hasn’t it? It was an entirely different car back then, the new Kia Ceed was launched in 2018, and has quickly become a favourite amongst critics looking for an alternative to the VW Golf or the Ford Focus.

Since then, Kia have made an Estate [Kia Ceed Sportswagon], a sporty Shooting Brake [Kia ProCeed], and most recently a Crossover SUV [Kia XCeed].

The XCeed is longer than the Hatchback it is based on, and sits at a higher ride height. It features rugged SUV-style protection, roof rails, and a front bumper similar to its SUV kin; the Kia Stonic & Sportage.

Interior: The XCeed, and it’s Ceed based brethren, all received Kia’s new 10.25” touchscreen display.  When you sit inside, it feels like the cabin has been based around this connectivity suite. It’s not just a feature, it’s a highlight.

The software has been a Kia strength for a long time. The displays are instinctively user friendly, and this new screen has taken that a step further. It features Android Auto & Applce CarPlay as standard, and can be splitscreen - to show the Satellite Navigation, DAB Radio, and Apps at the same time - or widescreen, to show a huge Sat-Nav or Reversing Camera.

The ��3’ receives a semi-leather interior with Heated Seats, and the ‘First Edition’ launch special adds a full leather interior with Heated & Ventilated Seats. As well as a Sliding Panoramic-Glass Roof, making the elegant interior appear larger than it appears.

Engines: The XCeed uses the most popular turbo-charged Kia engines. A growling 1.0T with more than adequate pace, and a smooth four-cylinder 1.4T. But, what’s exciting about the new XCeed is that it’s be the first Kia to get the new Plug-In Hybrid drive train, since the electric-specific Kia Niro. Kia claims the new XCeed PHEV offers an almost unbelievable 202 miles per gallon (WLTP).

This 1.6 Petrol engine is paired to a battery with roughly 40-mile range. That may not sound a lot, but I’ve been using a Plug-In Hybrid recently, and hear me out; in reality I only need to charge once or twice a week, often while I’m sat at work. During the week I won’t use a drop of fuel, as I’m running entirely on electric power. Then, at the weekend if take a longer journey, it drives like a regular Hybrid, and can be topped up with petrol on the go – no need to wait hours for a charging station. It’s the best of both worlds.

The six-speed DCT gearbox is supremely smooth, and in electric mode the XCeed is practically silent. This has taken Kia’s already good car to new levels. The PHEV version offers a refinement that premium models wish they could offer in this price category.

 The Competition: When it comes to Crossovers and SUV’s on the market, you are spoiled for choice. But how many offer a Plug-In Hybrid option?

In looks you may compare it to the new Audi Q3 Sportback, with its sleek rear end. But this isn’t hybrid, not even close. The Q3’s bigger brother, the Q5, is. However, at £50,000 plus change, vs Kia’s £30,000, customers are unlikely to be comparing these two.

BMW has a smaller and more affordable option; the X1 PHEV. At £38,200 the BMW is rouhgly in the same ballpark, but when comparing features of the X1 PHEV ‘Sport’ leaves a lot to the imagination compared to the Kia’s top-of-the-range ‘First Edition’. The XCeed features a Sliding Glass Panoramic Roof, Power Boot Hatch, Full Leather interior with Heath & Ventilated Seats, and a futuristic 12” digital dashboard. So, it’s the driver’s choice; for the excitement you’ll pick the BMW’s XDrive25e engine, but if you’re leaning towards family value, with features often only found in premium brand’s, you’ll pick the Kia.  

The real battle will once again be between Kia and Ford. The new Kuga offers a PHEV which is competitively priced and offers plenty of kit. The blue oval will test Kia’s value, but not it’s comprehensive seven-year warranty. The Ford is larger, and what you gain in size, you lose on interior design. But that is subjective, and to some the Ford’s utilitarian interior may appeal.

The other choice? Kia. Walk into a Kia dealership and you currently have a choice between two Plug-In Hybrid Crossover SUV’s. The same engine, motor, battery pack, seven-year warranty, and features, are all available in the previous mentioned Kia Niro PHEV, and for a similar price.

Business User:

The XCeed is destined to be hot property with Business Users. It’s satisfyingly snug on longer journeys, has space for all the family, and sits as comfortably in the corners as it’s hatchback brother.

The PHEV is going to be the Business Users first choice. While the initial price maybe more, you’ll end up paying less in company car tax thanks to the low BIK (read: low emissions). So, you’ll have better fuel economy, a longer range, a smooth electric drive, and less to pay each month from your wages. It will mean a small change in lifestyle, for a big financial gain.

Chances are you’ll choose to lease, and run as an asset off balance sheet, or finance on Kia’s new 0% PCP*.

Island User:

The Garden Isle is an apt name for our green and pleasant land. The ferry port cities across the water suffer with some of the most polluted air in the country, but thanks to the Solent we’re not party to it. The Kia XCeed as a Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle ensures that Island families can still go out into the great outdoors with their bikes, scooters, and surf boards, and rest safe in the knowledge that the emissions are significantly less that what they had been previously driving.

The additional boot space and roof rails of the Kia XCeed add practical features to and already beloved hatchback. It comes standard with the latest Kia safety features, including ‘Lane Keep Assist’, Driver Attention Warnings, Forward Collision Avoidence, Hill-Start Assitance, as well as the usual ABS, Tyre Pressure Monitor, and Intelligent Cruise Control.

Compared to other Hybrid rivals, the Kia XCeed makes a real case for itself thanks to its features, value, and the reassurance of Kia’s industry leading seven-year warranty.  

Choices:

The Value Choice: Kia XCeed ‘2’ 1.0T Manual

The Range Topper: Kia XCeed ‘First Edition’ 1.6 PHEV Automatic

Leslies Motors Favourite: Kia XCeed ‘3’ 1.6 PHEV Automatic

Verdict:

The design is going to polarise people. Either you love the looks of the XCeed or you don’t.

When I had two XCeed ‘3’ in white sat on the forecourt waiting to be collected by their new owners, I had the whole service team begging me to organise an offer for them.

For most buyers, the 1.0T is going to be ideal on the Island. The 1.4T offers a little more refinement on longer journeys. But for business users, or those wishing for a serenely smooth electric ride, the PHEV is going to be first pick. Thanks to its low emissions and tax benefits. The interior is going to offer a wow-factor to your passengers, not often seen in this price range and you’ll be back by Kia’s legendary warranty, and the offer of 0% finance*.

The only tough question, is how to place your order while we’re all locked in.

 *Offer advertised to end: 30th June.

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Ford Kuga

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Ford Escape/Kuga review

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Travelogue: Exploring the New Ford Kuga

Travelogue: Exploring the New Ford Kuga

A ‘travelogue’ is not usually associated with a vehicle review, so when Ford South Africa invited TourismTattler to join a group of journalists, bloggers and photographers on a 3-day journey driving the new Ford Kuga from the Eastern Cape, through the Free State and ending in Gauteng, I was certainly intrigued. Text by Des Langkilde. Images by Rob Till.

True to form, attention to detail – a…

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SDC Dive Watches and our diving adventures in the UK

Gemma and Ian chat to Sean Clements.   Sean is a natural ambassador for the aquatic environment, scuba diving fanatic and watch enthusiast. Sean founded SDC Watches in 2020 by combining three of his greatest passions with the hope of creating something meaningful. Sean's driving force throughout his journey has been to create a legacy of ocean conservation awareness and positive change.  SDC Watches have an upcycled strap made from wetsuits.

  We also hear from Mike Anderson who is the President/Founder of Aquarium Divers for Coral Society.  It is a non-profit organization of aquarium divers with the mission to voluntarily increase restoration, preservation, and education efforts to stabilize coral reef ecosystems.

  Gemma and Ian also discuss their recent dive trip with Christal seas and the dives they had.

  SDC Watches  - https://sdcwatches.com/

ADFC - https://www.aquariumdiversforcoral.org/

Christal Seas – https://www.scuba4me.co.uk/

Ross McLaren - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08phl45

Sovereign Diving  - https://www.sovereigndiving.co.uk/

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The 10 best hybrid cars to buy in 2021

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The 10 best hybrid cars to buy in 2021

The 10 best hybrid cars to buy in 2021: Pondering of shopping for a brand new automotive? When you have determined to start the approaching 12 months by renovating your non-public storage and you’ve got opted for a hybrid, we now have excellent news for you: its wide selection will probably be increasingly more so. All the pieces signify that its gross sales will enhance and that’s the reason we now have made a variety with the ten finest hybrid automobiles to purchase in 2021, leaving apart, sure, plug-in hybrids and micro-hybrids.

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In case there may be somebody clueless within the room, conventional hybrid autos are people who show the Eco sticker on their windshield and have a low capacity battery that recovers vitality when braking and whose mission is to start in electrical mode through the first few meters or cease the engine in any respect stops. With the idea identified, let’s get to the apply: that is our decision of the highest ten hybrids for 2021.

1. Ford Kuga

The vary of the Ford Kuga has been expanded with the arrival of its hybrid model: the Ford Kuga Hybrid (HEV), which relies on a propulsion system made up of a 2.5 Duratec gasoline engine and an electrical motor that generate mixed energy of 190 CV. This power is transmitted to the entrance axle or all 4 wheels by way of an automated transmission. The battery lets you trip totally electrical for a restricted variety of kilometers.

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2. Honda Jazz

The Honda Jazz has all the time been characterized as an ideal car for the town, a high quality that’s accentuated with the brand new model that’s solely obtainable with a hybrid drive system that mixes a 98 hp 1.5 gasoline engine with two electrical ones. Collectively they yield 109 hp and have the most torque of 253 Nm.

Value: from 21,900 euros

3. Hyundai Ioniq

The Korean compact is a benchmark about ecological compacts because it has quite a few configuration choices: the hybrid variations of the Hyundai Ioniq mix an electrical motor with a 1.6 petrol engine to add a complete of 141 hp. It comes with a preliminary five-year limitless kilometer guarantee for the powertrain, steering, suspension, and braking system and eight years or 200,000 kilometers for batteries, whichever comes first.

Value: from 22,845 euros

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4. Kia Sorento

The brand new platform with which Kia has developed the brand new Kia Sorento provides the potential for providing a hybrid variant, which mixes a 179 hp 1.6 T-GDi petrol block with a 60 hp electrical one. Or what’s the identical: a set of 230 hp with six-speed automated transmission and four-wheel drive.

Value: from 40,650 euros

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5. Lexus ES

Lexus proposes a premium saloon, the Lexus ES, which has a 2.5-liter gasoline engine and an electrical one that delivers ensuing energy of 218 hp. As well, the Japanese model has outfitted it with a nickel-metal hydride battery that enables it to approve a mean consumption of 5.3 liters per 100 kilometers.

Value: from 45,000 euros.

6. Lexus UX

Without leaving Lexus apart, we discover one other member of its hybrid varies: the Lexus UX. An SUV that inherits the design of its older brothers with a younger air and a singular mechanical proposal: a 250h hybrid engine with 184 hp, which ends up from combining the 152 hp 2.0 petrol with a 109 hp electrical. A set completed off by an automated transmission and entrance or all-wheel drive for the Govt and Luxurious superior finishes.

Value: from 34,300 euros

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7. Renault Clio

Like many others, Renault is finishing up electrification of its vary, and that course has left us a hybrid model of the Renault Clio. It has been outfitted with E-Tech mechanics, which mixes a 91 hp 1.6 petrol engine with two electrical ones: a principal 49 hp and a secondary 20 hp. The overall? 140 hp. This set is related to a gearbox without a clutch due to which the gear is all the time began on electrical energy and the combustion engine is engaged in gear. It may attain a high velocity of 186 km / h and journey around the city in an electrical mode as much as 80% of the time.

Value: from 21,534 euros

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8. Subaru XV

The Subaru XV affords a hybrid machine that mixes a 150 hp 2.0 boxer engine with a 17 hp electrical, which collectively provide 150 hp. Know-how that, as it’s a model of the home, is related to Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD everlasting all-wheel-drive system by way of a Lineartronic repeatedly variable automated transmission.

Value: from 30,750 euros

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9. Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla vary is offered with two hybrid mechanics, all the things will rely upon the model you select: five-door, household, sedan, or trek. What won’t change would be the gearbox and traction: automated and entrance.

The 122 hp combines a 98 hp gasoline engine with a 7 hp electrical; It’s obtainable for the Toyota Corolla five-door, station wagon, and sedan. For its half, the 184 hp engine associates a 152 hp gasoline engine with an electrical 109 hp engine; You can find it within the Toyota Corolla five-door, the station wagon, and on the trek.

Value: from 21,350 euros

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10. Toyota Yaris

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The brand new technology of Toyota Yaris arrived with a single mechanical… and the hybrid various: a propulsion system dubbed the 120H Electrical Hybrid, which mixes a 90 hp 1.5 three-cylinder gasoline engine with an 80 hp electrical. A set that returns complete energy of 116 hp, which travels to the entrance finish by way of an automated e-CVT. It may flow into electrical mode at speeds of as much as 130 km / h.

Value: from 18,650 euros