7 reasons to buy a Kia Sportage
Kia Sportage release fourth generation model but does it live up to its predecessor’s?
1. Better than its groundbreaking predecessor. The last Kia Sportage was a real revelation: a great-looking car, it truly helped establish Kia as a serious player in the UK car market.
The fresh car therefore has a lot to live up to – which it does in numerous ways.
The fresh Sportage uses the same four engines as the previous generation
Two. Even more efficient. The fresh Sportage uses the same four engines as the previous generation, along with a fresh turbocharged petrol unit, but they`ve been tweaked to be even more efficient (and cheaper to run) than ever.
For example, the 1.7-litre diesel has lowered its fuel consumption by 7mpg, with CO2 down by 16g/km, while the Two.0-litre diesel lowers CO2 by 29g/km.
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Three. Even more practical interior. The cabin of the fresh Sportage is made from better materials and the fit and finished has also improved, to make the interior even more welcoming.
The seats are more comfy and feel a lot more supportive, plus there are numerous other minor improvements that all add up to increase the perceived interior quality.
The ergonomics specialists have also been at work in the fresh Sportage, with the switchgear now all grouped according to function (which also improves safety).
Visibility is also better, thanks to a repositioning of the mirrors and trimming some of the width of the A-pillars (the ones on either side of the windscreen).
The fresh Kia Sportage still offers the same seven year warranty
Four. Even more spacious. The fresh Sportage is longer than before (by 40mm), with an extra 30mm in the wheelbase, so there`s more legroom in the back.
And while the height remains the same, the floor has been lowered by 40mm, so there`s more headroom. All of which makes the rear slew big enough for most adults.
Plus there`s more space in the boot – up fourteen litres to four hundred ninety one litres (or 1,480 litres with the back seats folded).
The ergonomics specialists have also been at work in the fresh Sportage
Five. Even safer. In line with the continuous improvements being made across the car industry, Kia has upgraded the Sportage`s safety systems, so they now include twin-radar Autonomous Emergency Braking, Advanced Clever Cruise Control, Speed Limit Information Function, Lane Keep Assist, Hill-Start Assist, Downhill Brake Control and High Rafter Assist, while all-wheel-drive versions get a fresh Advanced Traction Cornering Control system.
The boot is an holds an outstanding four hundred ninety one litres (or 1,480 litres with the back seats folded)
6. Even more equipment and technology. Kia has, for years, suggested a high level of kit, which proceeds in this fresh Sportage.
So air con, Bluetooth, DAB radio and USB ports are among the standard features on all models, while a 7-inch touchscreen with integrated camera and connectivity services is available from the 2nd (of four) trim levels up, while other features include a JBL premium sound system with sub-woofer, wireless phone charger and heated steering wheel.
7. But still the same seven-year warranty. In line with all the models in the company`s line-up, the fresh Sportage has a seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty – which is excellent peace of mind for buyers.
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