- Kia's medium-sized SUV features a striking, modern design language.
- A one-of-a-kind model for Europe, created and built specifically for the continent.
- Kia's best-selling vehicle in the UK, Europe, and globally is the Sportage.
- The most extensive Sportage lineup ever
- Powertrain options include mild-hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, gasoline, and diesel.
- Six trim levels, eight powertrain options, with a plug-in hybrid on the way.
- Order books open on December 15, and UK customer deliveries begin in Q1 2022.
Kia UK has released price and specifications for the all-new Sportage ahead of its debut in stores in early 2022. The introduction of the new automobile heralds the introduction of the most diverse selection of powertrains ever, with consumers able to select between mild hybrid, hybrid, petrol, and diesel options. Plug-in hybrid variations will be added to the lineup near the end of Q1 2022, with all other revisions accessible from the start. The new model's UK order books open on December 15th.
The all-new Sportage features a completely new design identity that provides the new car a strong on-road appearance. A specific design, particularly for Europe, demonstrates the priority Kia invests on the fifth generation Sportage. The medium SUV is not just Kia's best-selling vehicle in the UK, but also in Europe and around the world. The design is sleek yet muscular, and it is combined with a cutting-edge premium interior that includes a curvaceous integrated display with the latest in connectivity technology, including Kia Connect.
The newest Sportage has been created in Europe for European buyers employing a new architecture. This is the first time in the car's 28-year history that a different model has been engineered especially for Europe. The redesigned car's packaging provides more internal room while preserving the relatively modest dimensions that make it appropriate for European roads. Boot capacity, head- and legroom, and rear seat legroom are all significantly expanded over the previous generation car, with best-in-class legroom for rear seat occupants.
They put the driver in the centre of the action with two high-definition 12.3-inch screens available on '3' models and above. The 2017 Sportage is completely linked, with over-the-air software and map updates, and the Kia Connect smartphone app – available on '3' and 'GT-Line' grades and higher – enabling owners to interact with their car without having to be in it.
For the first time, the lineup features a fresh new HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) with a 1.6-litre T-GDi (Turbocharged-Gasoline Direct injection) engine producing 226bhp. This will be joined by a Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) alternative with 261bhp at the end of Q1 2022 — again another first for Sportage.
A selection of 1.6-litre internal combustion engines completes the lineup, with both petrol and diesel power available, highlighting the fact that this Sportage model is the most comprehensive ever. The 2017 Sportage is available with and without Kia's 48-volt mild hybrid technology, as well as a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission. All HEV and PHEV models come with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Six new Sportage variants are available, each with a high level of equipment.
The all-new Sportage's UK lineup follows the same uncomplicated grade structure that characterises every Kia model sold in the UK.
The '2' model is the first in the lineup, with a comprehensive specification and a choice of two powertrains. The first is the 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol engine with two-wheel drive, which produces 148bhp and is priced from £26,745. A 113bhp 1.6-litre CRDi diesel engine with two-wheel drive is also available, starting at £27,745. Both cars have a six-speed manual transmission.
Equipment highlights include:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlamps and daytime running lights
- Front and rear parking sensors with reversing camera system
- Android AutoTM, Apple CarPlayTM and Bluetooth connectivity
- Cruise control with speed limiter
- Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors
- 8-inch touchscreen with DAB radio and MP3 compatibility
- Electronic chromic rear view mirror
- 40:20:40 split/folding rear seats
- Automatic headlight control and rain sensors
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with city, pedestrian, cyclist and junction covering
- Lane Following Assist (LFA) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) and Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Silver roof rails
The GT-Line edition features a selection of five petrol and diesel engines, and it also comes with a choice of seven-speed automatic transmissions and a T-GDi mild hybrid petrol engine. The choice of petrol and diesel engines is also available with a six-speed manual transmission.
For ‘GT-Line’ models, additional equipment over ‘2’ specification includes:
- ‘GT-Line’ styling
- 19-inch alloy wheels (18-inch alloy wheels on HEV)
- 12.3-inch display with navigation system and Kia Connect
- Rear privacy glass
- Suede leather upholstery
- Smart entry system with engine start/stop button
- D-shaped perforated leather steering wheel
- Sports pedals and aluminium pattern finish to fascia and door garnishes
- LED front fog lamps and LED taillights
- Gloss black radiator grille, side sills and wheel arch mouldings for a sportier appearance
- Chrome front and rear skid plates
Like the previous generation, the Sportage ‘3’ line-up shares the same engine range as its sibling, with the exception of the HEV and PHEV models. The range-topping 148bhp 1.6-litre Ti-GDi unit is available in three diesel options, with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions.
For ‘3’ models, additional equipment in addition to grade ‘2’ includes:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- 12.3-inch display with navigation system and Kia Connect
- 12.3-inch colour cluster display
- Rear privacy glass
- Black cloth and faux leather upholstery
- Heated front and rear outer seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Smart entry system with engine start/stop button
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go functionality and Highway Driving Assist (HDA) – DCT versions only
- Paddle-shifters (DCT versions only)
- Front power adjustable seats
- LED front fog lamps
- Silver door and radiator upper garnishes
- Silver rear skid plate
Both the T-GDi and CRDi petrol engines are equipped with 48-volt mild hybrid technology. Both are paired with Kia's 7DCT all-wheel drive system. The T-GDi petrol model is also available with a six-speed manual transmission. The CRDi diesel model is also available with a six-speed automatic. Both engines are also paired with Kia's 7DCT all-wheel drive system.
‘4’ models feature the following additional equipment over ‘3’ models:
- Panorama sunroof
- Harman Kardon® premium sound system
- Wireless mobile phone charger
- 360-degree Around View Monitor
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)
- Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) on HEV and PHEV versions
- Dual LED adaptive headlamps
- LED taillight clusters
- Ambient lighting
- Gloss black radiator grille, side sills, wheel arch mouldings and roof rails
- Matt chrome door and radiator upper garnishes
- Hyper silver rear skid plate
The Sportage GT-Line S is the pinnacle of the range, featuring a 148bhp 1.6-litre T-GDi engine and all-wheel-drive. Two petrol variants are also available, with prices ranging from £38,445 to £43,795.
The sporty appearance of the ‘GT-Line S’ takes the ‘4’ model as its basis and adds the following:
- ‘GT-Line’ styling
- 19-inch alloy wheels (18-inch alloy wheels on HEV)
- Artificial leather and suede upholstery
- Front ventilated seats
- Optional two-tone black roof
- 10-way driver’s and 8-way front passenger’s power adjustable seat
- Smart power tailgate
- Driver memory seats
