Exuding the brand’s new “Opposites United” design philosophy, the new Sportage is a welcome addition in a sea of bland-looking subcompact SUVs that crowd today’s market.
Significantly larger, more capable and powerful, and targeted to be more fuel efficient, the fifth-generation model debuts a number of Sportage firsts including an available dual panoramic curved digital display and an exciting new variant that will literally take consumers to new heights.
The Sportage delivers something for everyone. The trim levels have yet to be confirmed for Canada, but it’s likely to be very similar to our American neighbours who will get a diverse lineup including LX, EX, SX, SX-Prestige and X-Line, while all-new Sportage X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige trims allow drivers to venture further into nature with off-road ready features including all-terrain tires, among other elements. Inspired by high-end outdoor products, furniture, and modern architecture, the Sportage’s interior is a new concept for Kia, transforming the cabin into a pleasant living space, complete with near-luxury, thoughtful features such as a driver cockpit with available dual panoramic curved display seamlessly connects two screens for nearly 25-inches of digital bliss (12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch infotainment screen).
To further distinguish itself from the hot-selling Seltos and more clearly define its space in Kia’s robust SUV lineup, the Sportage has gone from one of the smallest SUVs in its class to one of the largest. With best-in-class rear legroom, rear passengers are greeted with a more relaxing space where they can feel good about kicking back.
To match the high-tech interior, the Sportage abounds with standard and available infotainment to keep drivers connected, confident, and informed of what’s going on around them. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard on all trims. And an available 360-degree Surround-View Monitor with 3D view provides a bird’s-eye view of vehicle surroundings.
Sportage All-Wheel Drive X-Line and X-Pro In developing a reputation for building rugged and capable SUVs, Sportage is available in the X-Line and all-new Sportage X-Pro trims. Both come standard with AWD and a unique tread-like stitching pattern on unique and easy to clean SynTex synthetic leather seats.
Sportage X-Line blends sporty and rugged looking exterior features:
Unique front and rear bumpers with a satin chrome surround create a tougher image, complemented by side garnish
Side mirrors, roof rack and window surrounds finished in gloss black for a sportier look
Raised roof rack rails to support adventure-ready accessories
Exclusive 19-inch wheels
Sportage X-Pro has off-road hardware to match its design elements, so it doesn’t just look like a trail-ready vehicle – it is.
F. Goodrich all-terrain tires
17-inch matte black off-road wheels
LED fog lights and available LED Projector headlights (standard on X-Pro Prestige) to illuminate the trail ahead if your adventure takes you into the night
Heated windshield and wiper washer nozzle
Multi-terrain drive modes with Normal, Sport, Smart, and Snow modes
Available two-tone roof
Ventilated front seats (X-Pro Prestige)
8-way power front passenger seat (X-Pro Prestige)
Finally, there’s no shortage of standard Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Even at the base LX level, drivers will appreciate the convenience of having some of Kia’s most technologically advanced systems helping to keep them safe.
Details on other powertrains will be revealed at a later date, while gasoline variants are anticipated to go on sale in the first quarter of 2022.
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Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications, at any time, without notice.
