One of Britain's best selling cars has been updated for the 2026 model year. This is the revised Kia Sportage, the exterior styling has been tweaked to bring the Sportage in line with other Kia models such as the EV9. The interior has been updated to feature new twin displays, new technology and the top trim GT LINE S features a heads up display and ventilated seats. The base trim level has been renamed PURE, to align that with other KIA's. The Sportage is offered in manual and automatic, as well as a petrol or petrol hybrid - with a plug-in hybrid set to arrive later this year. Prices start just over £30,000 for an entry level manual PURE trim Sportage, whilst a top of the range hybrid GT LINE S trim is priced north of £40,000. Check out the full video on YouTube.
It is not everyday that a hatchback is launched in the UK car market, KIA have went in with bold styling, modern tech and their famous 7 year warranty. The EV4 is available in 3 trim levels (Air, GT Line and GT Line S), as well as being offered with 2 battery pack sizes (for the hatch) and there is even two body styles to choose from, this Hatch or a Fastback.
I lived with the entry level Air model for a week, which promises 388 miles of range. Check out the full video on YouTube.
The Kia EV9 is a large all electric vehicle that uses a 99.8kWh battery, with power being rated at 378 bhp and 700 nm of torque. Acceleration is smooth and brisk at 5.3 seconds to 62 mph.
The interior is well appointed with plenty of features to keep you satisfied from the heated and ventilated seats to the suite of safety tech. At 5ft 11 I was able to sit comfortably in the second row and I also managed to perch myself into the 3rd row. Kia have thought of all passengers as the rear passengers can enjoy cup holders, arm rests and charge ports for their devices.
Out on the road the EV9 feels large, particularly on British B-roads, this is in part due to the sheer size of the car. Measuring in at 5,015mm in length and 1,980mm in width. It is worth pointing out that the EV9 floats down the road comfortably, absorbing the lumps and bumps. The priority here being for comfort.
On the road price £76,985.