Kia Motors South Africa has expanded its Sportage range, adding 3 turbodiesel derivatives. Here’s how much the fresh CRDi variants cost…

The Kia Sportage range in South Africa has grown, gaining a trio of turbodiesel derivatives.

That pushes the local line-up to 8 variants, up from the 5 turbopetrol derivatives that comprised the range when NQ5-generation Sportage touched down in September 2022. As a reminder, the petrol-powered models all use a turbocharged 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder mill generating 132 kW and 265 Nm.

What about the new oil-burning engine? Well, this 1.6-litre turbodiesel motor makes 100 kW and 320 Nm, peak outputs that are delivered to the front axle via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (the same gearbox configuration offered in the petrol models).

The South Korean firm claims a combined economy figure of just 4.9 litres per 100 km. Fitted with a 54-litre fuel tank, that results in a theoretical range in excess of 1100 km. The 1.6 CRDi engine facilitates a 0-100 kph sprint in a claimed 11.4 seconds, with top speed pegged at 180 kph.

The new-to-the-range 1.6 CRDi powertrain is available in 3 trim levels: LX, EX and GT Line Plus. Thanks to duoporta.com, we know the Sportage 1.6 CRDi LX starts at R597995, while the Sportage 1.6 CRDi EX comes in at R651995 and the Sportage 1.6 CRDi GT Line Plus at R735995.

We expect the equipment levels to match those of the petrol models, which means the LX should ship standard with items such as automatic LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED foglamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, dual automatic temperature control, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), 6 airbags and blind-spot collision warning.

The mid-tier EX grade adds items like a gloss-black grille, front parking sensors, 18-inch alloys, cloth-and-artificial-leather upholstery, front-seat electric adjustment, seat heating (all round), a heated steering wheel, remote-folding rear seats and rear privacy glass.

Finally, the GT Line Plus equipment level boasts gloss-black exterior trim, special scuff plates, alloy pedals, an electric tailgate, paddle gear shifters, artificial-leather-and-suede upholstery, a raft of extra driver-assistance systems, LED interior lamps, a panoramic glass sunroof and 19-inch alloy wheels.

How much does the Kia Sportage cost in South Africa?

Kia Sportage 1.6T-GDi LX – R567995

Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi LX – R597995

Kia Sportage 1.6T-GDi EX – R621995

Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi EX – R651995

Kia Sportage 1.6T-GDi GT Line – R677995

Kia Sportage 1.6T-GDi GT Line Plus – R705995

Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi GT Line Plus – R735995

Kia Sportage 1.6T-GDi GT Line S – R762 995

The prices above include a 5-year/unlimited km warranty and a 6-year/90 000 km service plan.

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