2016 Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi | Kia UK

The previous-generation Sportage was a landmark model for Kia in the UK; the new model shows great promise – although not with petrol power. The 1.6 T-GDi petrol engine comes as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox. The combination gives respectably brisk performance, with 0-60mph taking a claimed and a top speed of 126mph achievable with a long enough stretch of road. Up to 40% of the engine’s torque can be shuffled to the back axle, although there’s a 4WD lock mode that splits torque 50/50. Pe