Kia South Africa has launched three new turbodiesel models in its Sportage line-up to cater to diesel enthusiasts in the compact and medium SUV market. This is to complement the success of the 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol range.
What’s new?
Just the engines as up to now the line-up has consisted of only petrol models. As the Sportage is still new, nothing else has changed.
Design:
Kia's new Sportage boasts a collaborative design effort from their global centres in Korea, Germany and the USA, which has influenced its entire appearance and character. Its eye-catching design stays the same with the new models. The new diesel derivatives will also be available in the 12 different exterior colours.
When it comes to the interior, the cabin has been carefully crafted to fuse technology with luxury features, premium materials and a modern style. It has an integrated curved display and a slim touchscreen pad. Model depending, nothing changes as the Sportage is still a new kid on the block and just specs differ between the models.
Engine and Performance:
The Sportage range is powered by a 1.6-litre turbodiesel engine, also available exclusively with an advanced version of Kia’s 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). It delivers an output of 132 kW and 265 Nm.
Equipped with a MacPherson strut-type suspension at the front and a four-link set-up at the rear, customers can expect a rather comfortable ride with dynamic handling, like the rest of the range.
Range:
Kia South Africa has launched three new turbodiesel models in its Sportage line-up. The Sportage LX, the Sportage EX and the Sportage GT-Line Plus.
The Sportage LX comes with a number of features such as a curved 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and sits on 17-inch alloy wheels.
The Sportage EX is the mid-tier version, from the exterior it has a gloss black front grille as well as front parking assist sensors, and the wheels are upgraded to 18-inch alloys.
The Sportage GT-Line Plus is the top-of-the-range as it has a large number of features and adds a sportier touch, with a panoramic glass sunroof and strikingly sporty 19-inch alloy wheels, and black exterior trims are also upgraded to a gloss black for a sportier, more luxurious look.
Pricing:
1.6 T-GDi LX (R567 995), 1.6 CRDi LX (R597 995), 1.6 T-GDi EX (R621 995), 1.6 CRDi EX (R651 995), 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line (R677 995), 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line Plus (R705 995), 1.6 CRDi GT-Line Plus (R735 995) and the 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line S (R762 995).
The new Kia Sportage CRDi derivatives are on sale now.
A well-known player in the pre-owned car market, Botha & Deysel Executive Motors, has extended its footprint to the West Rand with the opening of a new dealership in Roodepoort.
To alleviate any new energy vehicle (NEV) range fears that might still exist, Chery recently put two of its flagship models through its paces in a real-life, long distance endurance test.
The Fleet Safety Awards 2024 has opened, revealing a completely refreshed entry and judging site. As from now, candidates can submit their entries into the running to be crowned one of the winners in November.
Advertisement
Advertisement
A light on my car’s dashboard came on, and instead of fixing the problem, I waited for the bulb to burn out. Crisis solved.
Jarod Kintz
Chery has further expanded the appeal of the Tiggo 4 PRO with the introduction of a slick-shifting dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with additional technology and interior updates.
LDV South Africa unveiled the details of its full range of pickups, with prices that start at R480 000.
JLR announced a suite of enhancements across the Defender brand line-up, while the introduction of a new 110 Sedona Edition and simplified specification levels make it easier than ever to pick the perfect Defender.
