I have both Sportage (AWD) and 2008. Sportage is now seriously out-dated but I doubt it's replacement will come in 2023 due to current economic conditions. Alpha variant is okay if you are a family man and need to seat 5 people comfortably.
2008 is a beast and driving it is second to none out of all CKD cars. But rear leg space is an issue if you seat 4 people regularly.
If you really need the size, I would advise go for Haval Jolion (if it's still available in 6 million); otherwise 2008 has no fault except for limited rear leg room.