The new Kia Sportage has finally arrived in South Africa to woo local family car buyers. Take a look at the specifications and pricing details below!

The Sportage has done brisk business locally and now with the arrival of an all-new 5th-generation Sportage, Kia will look to claim a larger share of the family car segment.

The new Sportage measures 4 515 mm in length, 1 865 mm in width and 1 645 mm in height, while its wheelbase is 2 680-mm long. That makes it larger than the model it replaces and Kia promises a cabin far more generous in terms of legroom (966 mm), headroom (1 000mm) and luggage space (591 litres).

What engine powers the new Kia Sportage?

A single turbocharged engine option is offered with 5 trim levels to consider.

The new Kia Sportage is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine which is mated with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Total outputs are 132 kW and 265 Nm of torque.

Kia is offering a total of 5 derivatives to choose from including the base LX, mid-spec EX and then 3 derivatives for the range-topping GT-Line trim including the base GT-Line, GT-Line Plus and GT-Line S.

What features are on offer?

A curved 12.3-inch touchscreen display is a highlight inside the new Sportage.

Starting with the base Sportage LX, standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, cloth upholstery, multi-function leather-clad steering wheel (with rake and reach adjustment), dual climate control airconditioning, electronic side mirrors and windows and a curved 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a reverse camera, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto functionality, Bluetooth and Voice Recognition and 2 rear USB-C ports.

Safety features include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, brake assist, electronic stability control, hill start assist, downhill brake control, trailer stability assist, blind spot collision warning and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

The mid-spec Sportage EX includes all the features offered in the LX but adds features such as a gloss black grille, front parking sensors, 18-inch alloy wheels, cloth/leather combination upholstery, electronically adjustable front seats with heating function, heated steering wheel, electronic folding rear 40:20:40 split seats, rear privacy glass and rear heated seats.

Jump into the Sportage GT-Line and the standard specification grows further to include deluxe scuff plates, alloy pedals, electric tailgate, paddle-shifters, artificial leather and suede combination upholstery and additional driver assistance features including lane follow assist, lane keep assist forward collision assist.

The Sportage GT-Line Plus further adds larger 19-inch wheels, gloss black exterior trim, LED interior lighting and a panoramic sunroof.

The range-topping GT-Line S further includes ventilated front seats, interior mood lights, electronic shift-by-wire (E-SBW) with a rotary gear-shift dial, intelligent front lighting system, smart cruise control (adaptive) and forward collision avoidance assist with junction turning function.

How much does the new Kia Sportage cost in South Africa?

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi LX – R539 995

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi EX – R593 995

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line – R649 995

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line Plus – R677 995

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line S – R734 995

All Sportage models are sold with a 5-year/unlimited km warranty, 6-year/90 000 km service plan inclusive of Roadside Assistance.

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