Kia Sportage Named What Car? Used Car of the Year

The top selling Kia Sportage has earned another prestigious accolade after being named What Car? Used Car of the Year for 2026.

The family SUV has been a mainstay towards the top of the UK sales charts for several years now, the Sportage developing a reputation for demanding few compromises while maintaining a competitive price point.

It’s this broad set of talents that contribute to What Car? identifying the Sportage as a particularly savvy used car purchase.

Boasting handsome looks, a spacious and well-built interior, a wide choice of economical engines and a comfortable driving experience, the Sportage is a tempting proposition even before you factor in the generous availability and affordable pricing.

Better yet, there has never been a better time to buy a used electric car from Vertu. Between 6 – 16 November, Vertu’s Used Car & Van Event assures £500 off every Vertu used car and van – including the Kia Sportage - and £500 more for your part-exchange on top of the vehicle valuation you receive from us.

Skoda Scores What Car? Used Car Award Hat-Trick

While it was the Kia Sportage that walked away with the overall prize – along with the Used Family SUV of the Year category win – there were also celebrations for Skoda after it picked up three gongs.

At the top of the range, the Skoda Kodiaq earned the Czechia firm Used 7-Seater of the Year, which was then followed by the Skoda Superb securing Used Estate Car of the Year and the Skoda Karoq being named Used Small SUV of the Year.

Other winners included the Toyota Corolla (Used Hatchback of the Year), the Range Rover Sport (Used Premium SUV of the Year), the BMW iX3 (Used Electric SUV of the Year), Volkswagen Passat (Used Hybrid Car of the Year) and the Toyota GR Yaris (Used Sports Car of the Year).