Awards & Accolades Received for Sportage
Please find below the list of awards and accolades received by KIA worldwide.
| Period | Award/Accolade | Presenting Organisation | Country | Category | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | ISO 14040 | TÜV Nord | Germany | SUV | Eco |
| Aug 2010 | 2010 Top Safety Pick | IIHS | USA | SUV | Safety |
| Aug 2010 | Best Utility Vehicle for 2011 | Le Guide de l’auto | Canada | SUV | General |
| Jul 2010 | ALG residual value ratings ‘Best in Class’ | ALG | USA | SUV | Value |
| Jul 2010 | Carbon Footprint Certificate | Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute | Korea | SUV | Eco |
| Oct 2009 | Top 20 Cheapest Cars to Insure | Autobytel.com/MyRide.com | USA | SUV | Value |
| Jun 2009 | Ideal Vehicle Awards (Compact Crossover) | AutoPacific | USA | SUV | General |
| May 2009 | Small SUV of the Year | OnWheels | Nigeria | Passenger | General |
| May 2009 | Top Compact Crossover SUV | Auto Pacific | USA | SUV | Consumer |
| Feb 2009 | Best Car Buy | NADAguides.com | USA | SUV | Design |
| Dec 2008 | Value for Money Champion | Planet 4x4 | UK | SUV | Value |
| Jun 2008 | Towcar's Best Budget 4x4 | What Car? | UK | SUV | General |
| Dec 2007 | Best Value SUV | Planet 4x4 | UK | SUV | Value |
| Mar 2007 | Best-in-Class SUV | New England Motor Press Association | USA | SUV | Value |
| Feb 2007 | Best Bet | Car Book | USA | SUV | General |
| Dec 2006 | 5-Star Crash Safety Rating | NHTSA | USA | SUV | Safety |
| Dec 2006 | 5-Star Crash Safety Rating | NHTSA | USA | SUV | Safety |
| Dec 2006 | Best Value | Planet 4x4 | UK | SUV | Value |
| Aug 2006 | Best Rides for College Students or New Grads | CNNMoney.com | USA | SUV | Value |
| Nov 2005 | Best in Class | Northwest Automotive Press Association | USA | SUV | General |
| May 2005 | Top 10 Cars for New Grads | Edmunds.com | USA | SUV | Design |