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2023 KIA Sportage

£19,322 · 27,324 miles · diesel · Semi Automatic · suv · 5 seats · Grey · at Prestige Cars Kent, Orpington

2023 KIA Sportage

Rebecca's review — KIA Sportage 3 Crdi diesel (2022–2024)

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Overview
The sweet spot nobody talks about
The Kia Sportage in this generation is one of the most complete used SUVs you can buy right now. It sits in that brilliant middle ground where you get genuine space, proper kit, and a diesel engine that makes real-world sense. It suits families, commuters, dog owners, and anyone who simply wants a car that does everything without asking much in return. Honestly, it is hard to argue against.
Outside
Still turns heads. That is not an accident.
Kia gave this Sportage a genuinely bold design, all sharp creases, a wide sculpted bonnet, and that distinctive split headlight treatment that still looks fresh today. The proportions are spot on — it sits low enough to look athletic but tall enough to feel commanding. Alloy wheels across the range fill the arches nicely, and the body panels hold their shape and gloss well even after a few years of daily use.
Inside
You will forget you are in a used car.
Step inside and the quality hits you straight away. Soft-touch materials where your hands actually land, a wide curved display that sweeps across the dashboard, and seats that are genuinely comfortable on long runs. Rear passengers get real legroom, and the boot is one of the largest in its class. The cabin stays quiet, everything feels well bolted together, and the driving position is absolutely spot on.
Tech
This much kit used to cost twice the money.
The infotainment system is crisp, quick, and sensibly laid out, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto making it genuinely useful every single day. You get a proper digital instrument cluster, a heads-up display on most trims, and a suite of driver aids including lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring that actually earns its keep in motorway traffic. It all works together without feeling overcomplicated.
Driving
Diesel done properly, finally.
The 1.6 CRDi diesel pulls cleanly and confidently from low revs, which makes it feel effortless whether you are filtering through town or sitting at seventy on the motorway. The six-speed automatic gearbox is smooth and mostly stays out of the way. Ride quality is well judged, comfortable enough for potholes but controlled enough through bends to feel tidy. Refinement at cruising speed is genuinely impressive for this money.
Running
Real-world mpg that actually matches the claim.
The diesel engine returns strong real-world fuel economy, especially on a mix of dual carriageway and motorway driving, which makes it a proper working tool rather than a showroom promise. Servicing intervals are generous, parts are widely available, and Kia's reputation for reliability in this period is well earned. Insurance groups are reasonable for the class, and the seven-year warranty culture means cars from this generation were very well looked after by their first owners.
Verdict
Check the service history and both key fobs.
Before you buy, just confirm the full service history is present and that both key fobs work. Beyond that, this Sportage is a genuinely outstanding used buy. You get striking looks, a premium cabin, a strong diesel engine, and a kit list that shames cars costing far more. If you want a family SUV that rewards you every single day without drama or compromise, this is exactly the one to have.

Full spec

Price£19,322
Year2023
Mileage27,324 miles
MakeKIA
ModelSportage
Fueldiesel
GearboxSemi Automatic
Bodysuv
Seats5
ColourGrey
DealerPrestige Cars Kent
LocationOrpington

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