KIA Sportage

With the new upgrades and intensifications, the quality of interiors has been significantly advanced. The cabin is highly driver-oriented and a bit sportier, while the oddly traditional dashboard looks engaging and unique. It rooms an 8-inch touchscreen display, which is responsive and easy to use. While on the sides the air vents are designed to maintain the even flow of air to both sides of the cabin. Below, the center console comes with uniquely designed buttons and offers controls within the reach of hand. In terms of the cabin space and passenger comfort, Sportage is the best fit for five passengers and also offers plenty of space for cargo. The cabin is spacious and extends generous space for all passengers in terms of legroom and headroom. Moreover, Sportage comes loaded with many standard features, such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth audio streaming, a navigation system, USB ports. While the heated and ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging and Harman Kardon eight-speaker sound system are available with top grade only.

With new upgrades to its design, Kia Sportage looks refreshed. The front fascia features a new focused grille, LED daytime running lights, and Projection headlights with High Beam Assist. While the acoustic windshield keeps the vehicle at peace by reducing the outer noises. Along with these updates, Kia has also introduced the newly designed wheels available in 17-inch, 18-inch, and 19-inch as per the grade. Apart from these enhancements, the roofline matches the dynamism of aerodynamics and blends seamlessly with the rear end of the Sportage. While the rear styling includes captivating horizontally sculpted taillights and new exhaust tip design. All these elements combine to make Sportage a young and impressive SUV.

Sportage is your gateway to the world of perfect crossovers. The responsive and tuned handling makes it easier to make sharp turns with perfection while the sports tuned suspension help in taking an edge over the curves. However, Sportage doesn’t offer a class-leading driving ergonomics. But, still, the ride quality is composed and balanced to keep up with the challenges of the odd road conditions. Sportage comes standard with the front wheels drive while Dynamax fully active all-wheel drive is also available across the range.

Kia Sportage is a fun to drive SUV, and all credit goes to the available range of nimble engines which hold great potential. Plus, you’ll get the Drive Select Mode to match the driving as per the road condition. Moreover, in terms of performance, the 2.4L four-cylinder engine comes standard among all the grades except SX Turbo. This engine can create a maximum power of 181 hp at 6,000 rpm and torque of 175 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm. While the more advanced turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine can produce a maximum power of 240 hp at 6,000 rpm and torque of 260 lb-ft at1,450–3,500 rpm. Both of these engines are matched with the six-speed Sportmatic transmission with paddle shifters. However, the later one is brisker while the difference in fuel economy is manageable. To be precise, the base engine can get you a fuel economy of 23 mpg while the turbo engine ensures 20 mpg in city conditions.

Sportage offers genuine braking power with the larger front brakes, while automatic emergency braking technology comes as standard and helps stop the vehicle when it senses a need to apply brakes. Also, the lane-keeping assist features steer you back in the same lane in case you steer out of it unexpectedly. In addition to this, many safety features are also standard among all the grades. Which includes dual front, dual side, and curtain airbags, pedestrian detection with forward collision avoidance assist, blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, driver attention warning, and automatic headlights. 

Kia Sportage is priced less than its competitors such as Toyota RAV 4, Nissan Rogue, and Honda CR-V. But, it gets you more power and fun while ensuring the best in the industry warranty of 5 years/60,000 miles. Also, when compared to its rivals, Sportage is a better crossover in terms of ride quality and handling. It comes loaded with driver assistance features like lane departure warning and forward collision warning. While Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard and enable you to seamlessly connect your device on the go.