Kia Sportage accents comfort for back seat riders, which is why this small crossover utility vehicle’s rear legroom (41.3 inches) is extra sweet for 6-foot-plus tall adults. It’s also a great vehicle for stowing luggage, groceries, sporting equipment — all at the same time. That’s because Sportage’s dual-level cargo floor provides 69.3 inches behind the front seat and 36.6 cubic feet behind the rear seat with the cargo deck in the high position. Storage space increases with the floor deck in the low position.

The week-long test driven Sportage X-Pro Prestige is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder that produces 187 horsepower at 6100 rpm and 178 torque at 4000 rpm. Engine mates to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Sportage X-Pro Prestige has an off-road attitude with attributes that include all wheel drive, underbody protection, and all-terrain tires. The 108.5-inch wheelbase 2024 Sportage X-Pro Prestige AWD collects mpg of 23 city and 30 highway and carries a base MSRP of $37,990.