Should our family go for the Kia Sportage?

Is the Kia Sportage a good family option? We have three young kids and thinking of either 2011 or 2012. Thanks

Helena Dixon (Ennis)

Dec 2013 Filed under: family car

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Expert answer

Hi Helena,

I think the best advice in this case is try, and try carefully, before you buy. 

The Sportage is a really lovely car, slick to drive and very well made, but I'm not sure if it will comfortably accommodate three children across the rear seat, especially if those three are still in child safety seats or on boosters. I think you might be best advised to take the entire family, seats and all, to the Kia dealer and make sure you all fit. Better yet, why not ask for a 24- or 48-hour test drive so that you can really try it out? If you fit, it's a cracking good buy.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe