Such is the demand for the new Sportage, that the good people up In Kia Ireland HQ made sure we were the first country in Europe to receive the new model.
The new Kia Sportage arrived on our shores this week, and we got behind the wheel for a quick spin ahead of our week-long test drive in the coming weeks.
It is fair to say that the new Sportage, now entering its fourth-generation, builds on the success of the outgoing model, offering an innovative and sophisticated package to buyers in an increasingly competitive market.
The new-look interior features high-quality materials, as well as a new range of technologies to improve comfort, convenience, connectivity and safety.
Updated engines and transmissions will result in enhanced efficiency and performance, while ride, handling and refinement have all been improved.
The new Sportage has two engine options – 1.7D for 2WD and 2.0D for AWD. The 1.7 engine has been refined for extra efficiency and, with the addition of idle ‘stop-and-go’ technology, the new Sportage moves from Band B2 to A4 with annual road tax now at €200 per year.
The car will come in three trim levels: LX (€27,995), EX (€29,995) and GSe (€34,495).
The volume model will no doubt be the mid-trim EX model which comes with a host of comfort and safety features including: 17-inch alloys, sat nav, reversing camera, driver’s power seat, half-leather seats, speed-limit info, high-beam assist and lane-keep assist.
The top-of-the-range GSe adds 19-inch alloys, sunroof, full leather, heated seats, power-passenger seat, smart-key entry and Xenon lights.
On the inside, the Sportage boasts an all-new interior, which represents one of the most significant improvements over the third-generation car.
The Sportage’s new cabin boasts a high-standard of quality materials, with more soft-touch materials used throughout – creating a more luxurious feel.
The result is an interior that majors on refinement and modern sophistication, with greater soundproofing measures adopted to reduce significantly the intrusion of exterior noise.
Where the cabin of the outgoing Sportage is focused around a clearly-defined central console, with a vertical design, the new model features horizontal lines to emphasise the width of the interior more effectively and generate a greater impression of space and sportiness.
The Sportage has always held a special place in Motormouths’ hearts, so don’t miss our full review when we get behind the wheel of the new Sportage in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, we recommend you get down to your local Kia dealer and test out the new Sportage for yourself.
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