The Korean brand Kia along with the transformation introduced the fifth generation of the Sportage crossover. The popular car has changed the platform, received a new appearance and motors.
Kia Sportage became not just bigger, but also longer, adding 175 mm and reaching 4,660 mm. The width is 1,865 mm (+10 mm), and height is 1,660 mm (+15 mm). The car will be available in two versions: standard and extended. The length of the extended wheelbase is 2,755 mm, which is 86 mm longer than the previous generation.
The figures (including cost and discounts) are correct at the date of publication.
This is the same configuration as the Hyundai Tucson, which comes to Russia only in a longer version with exactly the same wheelbase. Thus new Kia Sportage is 30 mm longer than Hyundai crossover.
From the start of sales the new Sportage will be equipped with 1,6-liter turbocharged TGDI engine with direct injection. Its power is 180 hp and 265 Nm of torque.
Together with it will be available two-liter diesel engine R2.0 with variable geometry. It has 186 horsepower and 417 Nm of torque. Kia points out that it has improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
The 1.6 TGDI gasoline engine is paired with a seven-speed robot or a traditional six-speed manual. The diesel R2.0 is paired with an eight-speed automatic with a multi-plate torque converter with damper control.
Later, the Kia Sportage will also get hybrid and supercharged versions of the powertrain. But the innovations for the model don’t end there. With the move to a flexible modular N3 platform, the new Sportage also received a completely updated Terrain Mode selection system.
This system automatically adapts work of a full drive and a suspension for different road conditions: snow, dirt and sand. If the Terrain Mode system is disabled, it activates the driving settings selection mode, which allows switching between the traditional settings Eco, Comfort, Sport or Smart.
Front suspension of the new Sportage is made on the scheme with MacPherson struts, behind the four-lever scheme is used. The electronic control system of the suspension ECS constantly controls the work of shock absorbers and provides optimal distribution of torque between the axles.
The interior of the new Kia Sportage has changed beyond recognition and has become much more spacious. The distance between backrests of front and rear seats is 1050 mm, and the distance from cushions to the ceiling is 1000 mm. The trunk volume reaches 637 liters, and the rear seats fold down at the touch of a button.
Two 12-inch displays are used as the dashboard and multimedia system. Beneath the minimalist dashboard is wireless charging for a smartphone. The glossy panel has a separate place for the heated steering wheel and seat buttons, and a washer is used instead of the gear lever.
Later, Kia will release also the version Sportage X-Line with more severe exterior design like SUV, and also GT-Line sports-version in bright colors of the body.
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