The Kia Sportage is without a doubt one of the most elegant and versatile compact SUVs available on the market. For those looking for a vehicle that will efficiently bring you across town and carry you without a hitch to your country house, you should seriously consider this Korean all-around vehicle. Its 140 horsepower 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine is coupled to either an automatic or a manual transmission, while its optional V6 engine comes with an automatic transmission only.