As a mid-size five-seater SUV, the Kia Sportage is a rival to the Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai Tucson. Available with either petrol or diesel engines - but no hybrid option at present - it represents solid value for money, not least thanks to its seven-year warranty. Rebecca Jackson tests the latest version to see how it compares with rivals.

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