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Introduction
All-new Sportage SUV eagerly awaited in Europe
The Kia Motors Corporation´s decision to re-enter the small SUV market with an all-new model was taken after intensive market research into future consumer trends indicated that a new model was eagerly awaited, and close monitoring of the success of the Kia Sorento in Europe and all around the world.
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Exterior Styling
Distinctive, modern, elegant, on-road SUV appearance
The all-new Sportage is designed with simple, clean lines and progressive styling to create a thoroughly modern on-road SUV appearance, robust but not aggressive, with distinctive proportions, refined detailing and several unique styling elements.
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Structure, Refinement & Recycling
Four structural rings for maximum strength
Although it is all-new, the Kia Sportage shares a floorpan and several chassis components developed for the Kia Cerato and derived from the Hyundai Elantra. Beneath the skin, the five-door hatchback SUV utilizes the latest computer aided design technology to help Kia engineers create a bodyshell that is optimised for maximum stiffness (for European-style ride and handling) and maximum strength (for durability and excellent occupant protection).
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Interior Comfort
Unrivalled space with ´Drop & Fold´ seating versatility
The Sportage is an exceptionally spacious vehicle with an interior that can transport five adults in comfort, or fewer people and a wide variety of cargo with its innovative easy-to-use ´Drop & Fold´ rear seat. The large windows and pale trim highlight the vehicle´s spaciousness and it is the interior which demonstrates most clearly the Sportage´s ability to bring customers the comforts of a sedan, the versatility on an MPV and the rugged strength of an SUV.
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Convenience Features
Easy-to-use, high-specification, equipment
Kia has a reputation for packing a lot of car into a price range, and the Sportage takes that tradition a stage further to provide customers with easy-to-use, high-specification equipment and excellent value for money in a thoroughly modern small SUV.
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Engines
Multi-choice and diesel auto suit customers´ lifestyles
Kia´s new entry into the small SUV segment offers customers a broad range of technology choices to suit the most varied of lifestyles. The Sportage comes with two gasoline engines, a diesel power unit, manual or automatic transmissions and two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive powertrains - depending on model.
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Transmissions & Drivetrains
Two transmissions with 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive…
The new Sportage offers European customers the opportunity to buy a diesel engined SUV with optional multi-mode automatic transmission, plus manual or automatic transmissions with the two gasoline engines.
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Suspension & Steering
Long-travel, smooth-riding, responsive systems
Every Sportage is fitted with fully independent suspension systems, front and rear, designed to deliver responsive on-road handling and a supple, comfortable ride on European roads, while retaining long-wheel-travel and a genuine talent to also perform with real ability off-road.
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Brakes, Wheels & Tires
All disc system, plus ABS, EBD and big alloys
The Sportage´s power-assisted all-disc braking system makes maximum use of the space available within the standard large diameter 16 inch wheels. Ventilated front discs (280 mm diameter) and solid rear discs (262 mm 2WD or 284 mm 4WD) deliver secure and stable braking performance with consistent pedal feel.
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Safety & Security
Maximum active and passive protection, plus ESP
The Sportage´s many stress and fatigue-reducing features equip the Kia driver to cope with the hazards of everyday motoring, while the new SUV´s high levels of active safety - responsive handling, accurate steering, powerful ABS-equipped brakes with EBD, traction control (TCS) and ESP - enable its driver to avoid potential accident situations.
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Technical Specifications
Body & Chassis
Five-seater, 5-door hatchback SUV, with all-steel unitary body-chassis construction. Choice of three transversely-mounted engines driving the front (or all four) wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox or four-speed automatic transmission. Choice of two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive drivetrains (depending on model). Choice of LX or EX equipment and trim levels.
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