Kia Announces UK Specs And Pricing For Upgraded Sportage

Kia has revealed UK pricing and specification for its updated fourth-generation Sportage SUV, which includes new engine tech, an upgraded infotainment system and new safety equipment. 

The Sportage has been visually refreshed with new bumpers front and rear, LED lights and an updated “tiger nose” grille, Kia’s signature front end. 

A new 1.6-litre diesel engine replaces the previous 1.7-litre unit, and the car’s 2-litre CRDi motor is now available with a 48V mild-hybrid setup for added economy. That model will be priced from £32,545. The petrol line-up stays the same, with the 1.6-litre GDi engine available in two power outputs of 130bhp and 174bhp, depending whether you order it with a turbocharger or not.

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Spec-wise, GT-Line and GT-Line S rangetoppers deliver what the Korean carmaker calls a “sporty” flourish, while the special limited-run “Edition 25” version celebrates a quarter century of the SUV’s production. 

The Sportage is available with 16-, 17-, or 19-inch wheels, and the more luxurious GT-Line cars offer flourishes such as adaptive cruise control, panoramic sunroof, electric ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, 8-inch touchscreen satnav and wireless phone charging.

Safety systems available on the Sportage include forward collision-avoidance assist, city braking including pedestrian detection, a 360-degree around view monitor and blind spot collision warning.

Kia says that it sold more than 131,000 Sportages in Europe in 2017, representing a quarter of the brand’s total European sales. In the UK market, almost 40,000 buyers chose the Sportage last year. Part of the car’s appeal is Kia’s notable seven-year/100,000-mile warranty, which can provide a lot of reassurance for family buyers. 

The revised Sportage is available to order now, with prices starting at £20,305.