The trim levels available in the Kia Sportage lease are the 1,2, Platinum Edition, 4, GT Line and GT Line S. The base model has an impressive amount of spec as standard including LED daytime running lights, reversing camera and air conditioning. The top of the range GT Line S has a host of premium equipment including 19-inch alloys, a wireless charging pad and an 8-inch touchscreen with integrated sat nav. The body paint ‘Copper Stone’ comes as standard, but there are a great choice of premium paints to choose from so you can pick your favourite colour.

The interior of the Sportage is smart and stylish and uses a blend of high quality plastic and fabric trim and modern metal touches. Everything is well laid out and easy to access, with a central armrest coming as standard on all models, adding to the high level of comfort. There is also lots of useful storage, with generous door pockets, two cupholders and a specific space for your phone and keys. As standard you’ll get a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system or a larger 8-inch screen on upgraded models. The system comes with DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. For those who believe that music and driving are the perfect pair, the upgraded 8-speaker JBL® Premium Sound System is excellent and comes as standard in the Platinum Edition and up. Your journey will always be comfortable as all trims except from the 1, have electrically adjustable lumbar support. The GT Line S has an exclusive interior design with Black Leather Upholstery and stunning red piping and stitching.

There are petrol and diesel engines available as well as 2 wheel drive or all-wheel drive options, depending on your driving preference. The majority of the gearboxes are manual but there is a 7 or 8 speed automatic available on certain engine specs. There is also a mild hybrid version available that pairs a 1.6-litre petrol engine with a 48 Kw lithium-ion battery, if fuel economy is top of your list. The driving experience is smooth and powerful with up to 183 horsepower available and you’ll get almost 50mpg from the Sportage, which is excellent for a car in this class.

Safety is key on the Sportage with Anti-lock brakes and Electronic stability control coming as standard, you’ll also get hill start assist and emergency stop signalling to keep you and your family safe. The level of spec as standard is a real selling point of the Sportage as well as its stylish design and spacious interior. As a family SUV, it really does no wrong and is unsurprisingly Kia’s best-selling model in the UK.