All the HEVs are listed as AWD on Motability’s website. The mpg stated on Motability’s website also matches the specs on KIA’s website for AWD.
I, personally, would prefer the 2WD. The mpg drops from 57.6mpg to 49.6mpg for AWD. The acceleration is also slightly less with AWD, although if the surface is wet/slippery I think the AWD would match or surpass the 2wd.
I’m still awaiting a reply from KIA about the rear light bar – i.e. is there a rear lightbar running from one rear light cluster to the other?? I’ve read reviews about it, but not see a picture of it, or seen it mentioned in the specs.