This… is the 2016 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi KX-2 AWD—a car so sensible, so utterly dependable, that Kia backed it with a 7-year warranty from new. That’s right—seven years. Not because they’re generous, but because they’re so confident it’ll just keep on working, like a washing machine that’s allergic to breakdowns. Under the bonnet, you’ve got a 2.0-litre CRDi diesel with 134 bhp and four-wheel drive, giving you the confidence to tackle icy lanes, muddy campsites, or just the Tesco car park after a storm. It’ll do around 54 mpg combined, so you’re not haemorrhaging cash at the pumps. Insurance? Group 20. ULEZ? Yes—it’s Euro 6 diesel, so London won’t sting you. When new, this very Sportage would have set you back around £25,000, and being the KX-2, it’s got a spec list that reads like a Christmas wish list: touchscreen infotainment with sat nav, reversing camera, heated front and rear seats, cruise control, Bluetooth, dual-zone climate control, parking sensors, 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, and a cabin that feels solid enough to survive the apocalypse. Service history? Impeccable—look at this lot: 11,825, 21,779, 31,718, 39,628, 43,275, 51,648, 62,790, 72,053, 79,216 miles, and yes—we’ll service it again before it leaves us. The Kia Sportage isn’t just a family SUV. It’s the SUV you buy when you don’t want to think about cars ever breaking again. Comfortable, well-equipped, reliable, and with proper all-weather grip—it’s the safe bet that still manages to look smart.