All New Kia Sportage Third Generation Review
All New Kia Sportage Third Generation completely changes
Besides the name, All New Kia Sportage the new generation of utility does not take legacies of his predecessor. Kia’s daring seems radically change the vehicle which had 860,000 units sold worldwide since. However, the takeoff of Korean brand, which started from near extinction in 1998 to more than a decade of uninterrupted growth, shows that the strategy is working and the trend is to continue.
The All New Kia Sportage has evolved not only visual but also the comfort, drive power and even in performance, although to a more timid. The new visual identity of Kia Sportage is present in the lead. The grid-style gives the appearing invoked to extend the sides until incorporated headlights, there is the beautiful beam leds, optional in the U.S.. The chrome grille that outline the rise toward the hood, which folds are high and well defined. The All New Kia Sportage is 1.63 m tall, 6 cm less than the previous generation. This measure, together with a reduction of 91 kg in weight (to 1479 kg). Not so high for passengers who are close to scratch the head when seated in the backseat.
In addition to lower, it is closer to the ground, 17.2 cm ground clearance, compared to the old 19.5 cm. In return, 4.44m in length, 1.85m in width and 2.64m in wheelbase. On the side, narrow glasses come with high waistline, leaving the utility with sporty air. The visual back is clean, with horizontal lamps.
The All New Kia Sportage price is cheaper than Hyundai ix35
The design is still up the function of differentiating its Kia Sportage sibling group, the Hyundai ix35. Although sharing the platform and major components, the two have different items. Starting with the positioning in the price. The All New Kia Sportage price is cheaper than Hyundai ix35.
The incoming version will exchange five-speed manual or automatic. Series, will feature air conditioning, dual airbags, roof rack, parking sensor, automatic illumination of headlights, alarm, remote control for opening doors and entrances iPod / USB. The intermediary will come with the same options exchange, but may receive automatic 4×4. Besides the above items, will mirror with integrated flash, alloy wheels rim 18, intelligent key, leather-clad seats, electrically adjustable driver’s seat and stability control. Finally, the high-end automatic adds to the plant equipment and curtain side airbags, electric sunroof and rearview camera with rear gear.
The All New Kia Sportage Interior Features
The All New Kia Sportage finishes are well done and include materials pleasant to the touch. The space is ample, even in light of the stretched body received. In the back seat, the central tunnel is not really flat but has little effect on legroom, providing good accommodation for passengers. The driver will also travel with comfort, and is well positioned to drive, despite the lack of depth modification of the steering wheel – which, incidentally, has great grip, with perfect fit for your thumbs of All New Kia Sportage.
