The Kia Sportage has been chosen as the ‘Value for Money Champion’ for the third year in a row in the Planet 4x4 2008 Awards.
The European built 4x4 has seen a number of improvements since it won last year’s award. Production of the 2008 Sportage moved from Seoul to Kia’s groundbreaking Slovakian plant and at the same time took on some upgrades to make it feel more ‘European’. These included improved ‘road manners’ through upgraded suspension and a beefier braking system, and more comfortable seating and equipment inside.
The Kia Sportage continues to sport the one feature which no other 4x4 in Europe can boast - its seven year warranty.
Planet 4x4 assesses each vehicle with on-road and rigorous off-road tests as well as taking into account quality, practicality and value for money.