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The New Kia Sportage SUV

Published: 1st October 2004
New Kia Sportage

Kia Sportage


The all-new Kia Sportage SUV, which made its world premiere at the Mondial de L’Automobile in Paris, is designed to offer customers the ultimate in SUV versatility in a package that effortlessly encompasses quality and style.

Although Kia retained the old name, the new Sportage is a very different kind of vehicle from its predecessor. The Sportage builds on the award winning foundations set by the Sorento - stylish exterior, smooth ride, agile handling and overall refinement so it should come as no surprise that Kia is confident that it will clearly outperform its class rivals.

Compared to Kia’s earlier rugged SUV, the all-new Sportage was created to meet a radically different design concept. It is sporty and elegant, spacious and adaptable, with an attractive internal and external appearance, an internally carried spare wheel and an easy-to-open top-hinged tailgate (with flip-up window), plus sleeker aerodynamics.

Unlike Kia’s earlier SUV, the new Sportage is a multi-choice vehicle. It offers customers three engines, two drivetrains, two transmissions, two equipment levels and a wide range of premium options. It also offers the ‘diesel engine plus automatic’ combination that is so popular with European buyers, but rarely available on a small SUV.


Kia Sportage

Kia Sportage


Our Kia Sportage Guide lists the full specification of the current UK Sportage range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.

Price Range: £14,895 - £19,895
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Models in the range: 8

We have road tested the Kia Sportage, to read our in-depth car reviews:

Kia Sportage Review - Aug 2005
Kia Sportage Review - Nov 2006
Kia Sportage Review - Jan 2008

Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 14th Oct 2009


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