The refreshed Sportage lineup now features a newly added diesel engine.
15 March, 2024
Our friends at The Citizen took the time to explore the refreshed Kia Sportage line and what it has to offer with its new diesel engine. If you’re a fan of SUV’s, you’ll definitely love this review. Who knows? Your next car might just be a Kia Sportage. For more on the Sportage read here.
Pricing:
– Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi LX – R 655,995*
– Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi EX – R 709,995*
– Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line – R 731,995*
– Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line Plus – R 759,995*
– Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi GT-Line Plus – R 783,995*
– Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line S – R 816,995*
**pricing at date of article publishing**
All the aforementioned SUVs from Kia come with a five-year/unlimited km warranty, Roadside Assistance, and a pre-paid, six-year/90,000km service plan.
Specifications:
The Sportage range introduces a new 1.6L CRDi turbo diesel engine, exclusively powering the entry-level LX and EX models.
This Common Rail Direct injection diesel engine delivers 100kW @ 4000 r/min and 320N.m between 2,000 r/min and 2,250 r/min. Paired with the engine is a seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission. Meanwhile, the existing 1.6L T-GDi continues to power the GT-Line, GT-Line Plus, and GT-Line S models. Each model is supported by a MacPherson strut front suspension system and a four-link rear suspension system.
Additionally, Kia’s midsize SUV now boasts more Advanced Driver Assistance Systems as standard across all models, including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Follow Assist, and Lane Keeping Assist.
Gary Scott, CEO of Kia South Africa, expressed pride in the Sportage’s position as a leader embodying Kia’s pioneering DNA. He emphasized the positive reception from both press and customers, highlighting the SUV’s popularity in a competitive market segment.
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