The New Kia Sportage SUV
Published: 1st October 2004
Sporty & Elegant with Monotone finish and Premium interior
Customers will be able to enhance the sporty elegance of their Sportage by choosing the ‘Monotone’ exterior finish - with all external components painted in body colour. They will also be able to opt for Kia’s best-ever ‘Premium Package’ interior. Specially developed for New Sportage, this interior features top quality, orange-brown leather upholstery and trim, with brushed aluminium and chrome metal detailing, to contrast strikingly with the black trim panels and deep-pile carpets.
Spacious and Versatile interior, with ‘FlatFold’ seats
As is Kia tradition, the Sportage is longer (4350 mm), wider (1800 mm) and higher (1695 mm) than the average small SUV. The generous dimensions and long wheelbase (2630 mm) boost both passenger and luggage space for ‘best-in-class’ headroom, legroom and cargo space.
The unique rear seat design has a new ‘FlatFold’ system which lowers the cushion into the rear foot well and ensures the backrest folds down to create a spacious, square-sided, flat-floor cargo area. This operation can be carried out without removing the rear head restraints. With the rear seat folded, the length of the load area extends to 1635 mm and longer items can be accommodated by folding the front passenger seat backrest.
Three engine choices for maximum appeal
Kia’s new entry into the small SUV segment offers customers
a broad range of engine technology to suit the most varied of lifestyles.
The most popular Sportage engine choice is expected to be the modern,
2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel, which generates 112 ps at 4,000
rpm and torque of
245.2 Nm between 1,800 and 2,500 rpm. For customers who prefer petrol,
the 2-litre, 142 ps engine comes with continuously variable valve
timing (CVVT) and the compact 2.7-litre, 175 ps V6 powers the fastest
model to 100 km/h in just over 10 seconds.
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: n/a - £19,535
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Models in the range: 18
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 6th July 2008
