Powertrain Safety Euro NCAP The Sportage in its standard European configuration received 5 stars from Euro NCAP in 2022. IIHS The 2023 Sportage was tested by the IIHS and its top trim received a Top Safety Pick award: Sales The Sportage was Kia's best selling model worldwide in 2016, overtaking the Rio. References External links 2000s cars 2010s cars All-wheel-drive vehicles Cars introduced in 1993 Compact sport utility vehicles Crossover sport utility vehicles Front-wheel-drive vehicles Sportage Rear-wheel-drive vehicles ANCAP small off-road Euro NCAP small off-road Latin NCAP small off-road