By: Driving.com
By: Driving.com
For the first time in its long trajectory the Kia Sportage , is committed to a resounding change with a vehicle specifically aimed at the European market.
Built on the N3 Platform you can follow the same path as its cousin Hyundai Tucson although this version will be the one with the shorter wheelbase.
It also has a length of 4. 515 millimeters, a width of 1. 865 mm and a height of 1. 645 mm. The wheelbase is similar to the Tucson with 2. 680 mm.
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In turn, the Kia Sportage is shown with the current design ‘Opposites United’ with some LED strips (boomerang format) on the front sector that extends from the main headlights to the grille.
The sides are well marked in front of your predecessor especially in the back room. Two-tone rims and skirts with angular lines add aggressiveness.
Already on the rear sector wears a very modern look on the tailgate and the light clusters. In addition, the bumper extends upwards with a very particular format.
The cabin is also renewed. The display for the digital dashboard and the multimedia center are connected with 12, 3 inches for each one of them.
Another particular detail is the redesigned design of the air vents, especially that of the front passenger that extends towards the door.
Regarding the supply of engines, the Kia Sportage offers the 1.6-liter turbo mild hybrid that develops a few 150 horse power. In addition there is another 1.6L diesel of 136 CV.
There are also two 1.6L hybrid alternatives with 180 CV and some 60 CV of the electric drive. In combination they issue some 265 CV.
Finally, the remaining plug-in hybrid develops some 265 total CV (180 HP conventional drivetrain and 91 CV the electric).
Powertrains can be combined with a manual or automatic transmissions along with simple or all-wheel drive.
Differentiating itself from the United States and South Korea, this exclusive option already appears for Europe.