This is from 2015 the bestseller of the Kia line in France. Sportage, with seven million units sold since 1993, is an outsider in the market. Pitted against the likes of the Renault Austral, Peugeot 3008, Volkswagen Tiguan and Ford Kuga, it does well given the relative youth of the brand, which A number of new products and innovations have appeared in recent years. As the name suggests, it plays in a sporty and adventurous style to establish itself The C segment is already overloaded with European, Japanese, and now Chinese brands. It is now in its fourth generation and was launched in 2016, but still showcases an innovative design.
Gasoline, diesel, hybrid and hybrid
He was equal the first model in the entire Kia family to receive a new stylized logo and the brand’s new aesthetic codes, much bolder (like it or not) than before. It is offered with three different engines, all electrified. Kia did not turn away from heatwith a block 150-horsepower microhybrid gasolineand one Diesel 136 horsepower still in the catalog. There is also a choice in the hybrid: classic hybrid (“full”) for 230 horsepower, or plug-in hybrid for 265 horsepower, which allows you to drive 78 kilometers on a 100% electric vehicle (WLTP cycle). After a career of six years, this fourth Sportage is offered limited edition called “30 years”.
More luxurious and a little more expensive
Well, as you can imagine, it’s a celebration of the model’s 30th birthday! Reserved for hybrid versions and hybrid versions a new unique shadeCeramic Grey, new products Wheels 19 inches black gloss, tinted windows, as well as several chrome inserts and black decorative elements. Aboard, the complete set is enriched with specific upholstery, heated steering wheel and seats (even the rear ones), keyless entry and start, as well as a panoramic roof (option). Count 41,990 euros for the Sportage hybrid 230 (compared to €39,390 in Active Finish) and 48,090 euros for the Sportage 265 hybrid (compared to €45,490 in Active Finish). This is the new Sportage 30 Years already available to order in France, and is customizable on the Kia website! We do not know how long and in how many copies it will be offered…
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Source: Auto Plus
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