OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Proceed 1.4 DCT GT Line
Kia Proceed
Not content with off ering a regular estate version of the Ceed, Kia has created the Proceed. Think of it as a sleeker and sportier estate car that takes the already very good handling characteristics of the Ceed and further improves on them. It gets fi rmer suspension that rewards the more enthusiastic driver without sacrifi cing entirely on comfort. It still has almost as much carrying capacity as the Ceed Sportswagon, meaning you don’t have to sacrifi ce all that much for what is arguably a more stylish car. The lack of a diesel option may deter some, but the 1.4-litre petrol engine can still prove economical when driven with some restraint. The six-speed manual is nice to use, though the seven-speed auto can take the strain out of city driving.
Kia Sportage
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Sportage K4
For several years the Kia Sportage has consistently been one of the best-selling crossovers on the market. Its combination of handsome looks, practical interior, good on-road performance and, just as importantly, a strong value for money proposition and that Kia’s seven-year warranty, has proven a recipe for success. The Sportage came in for an update in 2019 that sharpened up its look a tad. A 491-litre boot capacity puts it ahead of rivals like the Nissan Qashqai, and this can increase to 1,480 litres by folding the rear seats down. Only one engine is available - a 1.6-litre diesel - with front- or all-wheel drive, as well as automatic or manual gearboxes. There’s even a mild-hybrid version that slips into a more aff ordable motor tax band.
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Kia e-Soul
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The e-Soul is the second fully electric model in the Kia line-up and, despite having a more quirky and distinctive design, its electric powertrain is all but identical to that used in the e-Niro crossover. Its reasonably quick thanks to its 204hp electric motor, but it’s the 64kWh battery that’s the best part. It is capable of driving up to 452 kilometres from a single charge and, providing you don’t spend all day at 120km/h on the motorway, this fi gure is a reasonably realistic one. Beyond the unconventional styling, the Kia e-Soul is very normal to drive and, being electric, there is next to no sound from the motor, while the rest of the cabin is well insulated from road noise. One of the only downsides to this in comparison to the e-Niro is that it doesn’t have quite as much boot space, which, at 315 litres, is less than most smaller hatchbacks manage.
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