FROM one-time compact SUV laughing stock, the Kia Sportage has evolved and matured into a class-leading contender, scoring highly on a number of fronts including value, functionality, refinement, performance, comfort, dynamics and aftersales care.

That it also looks the part inside and out is also a big bonus, as the gutsy Platinum GT-Line CRDi turbo-diesel proves.

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