Now in its fifth generation, the Sportage has been instrumental in driving growth for Kia and used models retain significant desirability. AM's dealer readers voted the Kia Sportage for Used Car of the Year 2023.

Following its win as AM’s New Car of the Year, in 2022, the latest Sportage builds on the success of its predecessor with enhancements in styling, driveability and powertrains.

The Kia Sportage resonates well with used car buyers as it has proved reliable and robust. Equipment levels are generous, with premium car features like keyless entry and heated seats featured across most models in the line-up.

Kia’s famous transferable seven-year warranty means used cars less than five years old will also be covered by manufacturer warranty, another added bonus to prospective buyers.

A five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP cements the car’s appeal among family buyers, too. The safety focus continues with forward collision avoidance assist, which includes sensors for monitoring pedestrians, cyclists and junctions.

Read about the Kia Sportage and other AM Awards winners here in our free digital special report.

Taking inspiration from the recently-launched fully-electric EV6, the new Sportage has a distinctive look and an upmarket interior. The chassis was developed specifically for European roads and delivers a more engaging drive, while ride comfort and refinement are raised to premium brand levels. New powertrains introduce hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology for the first time, improving performance and efficiency.

The Sportage PHEV can travel more than 40 miles with zero emissions, when fully charged, and delivers an impressive 265PS, making it the most powerful Sportage to date.

As a family-focused model, the Sportage has a luggage capacity that is among the best in its class – offering almost 600 litres of space.

Sponsor's comment

Award sponsor Car Care Plan sales director Simon Cook said:"The Car Care Plan team and our esteemed guests enjoyed ourselves immensely at the prestigious Automotive Management Awards Dinner. I was delighted to present the Used of the Year award to Paul Philpott.

"The Kia Sportage is an incredibly worthy winner of this coveted prize and Car Care Plan in turn is incredibly proud of the support we provide the UK Kia Dealer network. It was also a real treat to see other long-standing partners; TrustFord and Wayland Motors win a number of awards during the evening which were also thoroughly deserved. I think the venue, staging, catering and running order worked really well and the awards were closely followed. AM have our continued support and we look forward to celebrating again next year."

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