Kia Sportage Review

The Kia Sportage, manufactured Kia Motors, is a compact SUV which is being produced since 1993. The Kia Sportage, just like other cars of Kia, has passed through three generational changes and currently is in its fourth generation. The first generation of Sportage was produced from 1993 to 2004, similarly, the second generation was sold from 2004 to 2010 and third generation came into production from 2010 to 2015. Kia introduced fourth generation of Kia Sportage at the Frankfurt Auto Show held in the year 2015.

The new generation Kia Sportage possesses striking, brand new outer design, provided with advanced technological features and considerable class. The Sportage also provides fresh and enlightened package to the customers in the fierce market. Also, the interior of the car too is made up of high grade materials and looks too attractive. The car too acquires new and upgraded engines and transmissions. Furthermore, Kia has been exporting cars in Nepal under the dealership of Continental Associates Private Limited.

Price in Nepal: Rs. 7,895,000 (For Sportage LX II Petrol),

Rs. 7,895,000 (For Sportage LX I Petrol),

Rs. 8,395,000 (For Sportage EX I Petrol),

Rs. 8,395,000 (For Sportage LX I Diesel),

Rs. 8,795,000 (For Sportage EX I Diesel),

Rs. 9,095,000 (For Sportage EX I Diesel),

Rs. 9,395,000 (For Sportage EX A/T Petrol),

Rs. 9,495,000 (For Sportage EX II Diesel),

Rs. 9,695,000 (For Sportage A/T Diesel)

Specifications

Dimension:

Body Type	SUV
Basic Weight	2140 kg
Length	4480 mm
Height	1645 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm
Front Track	NA
Rear Track	NA
Ground Clearance	172 mm

 

Engine:

Fuel Tank	58 liters
Cylinders	NA
Valves Per Cylinder	NA
Displacement	1999 cc
Max Power	155 PS @ 6200 RPM
Max Torque	192 Nm @ 4000 RPM / 19.6 kgm @ 4000 RPM (EX I Diesel / Rs. 9,095,000)

 

Dynamics:

Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc
Front Wheels	NA
Rear Wheels	NA
Front Suspensions	McPherson struts with side load coil springs and gas shock absorbers
Rear Suspensions	Multi link with gas shock absorbers

 

Transmission:

Transmission	NA (LX II Petrol) / Manual (LX I Petrol) / Manual (LX I Diesel) / Automatic (EX I Petrol) / Manual (EX I Diesel) / Automatic (EX A/T Petrol), Manual (EX II Diesel), Automatic (AT Diesel)
Number of Gears	6