Refreshed SUV continues to evoke European design with rugged capability
•New front and rear fascias add more aggressive flair
•Úpdated option package enhancements add comfort and convenience features
•New S trim includes sporty exterior and interior design elementsCHICAGO, February 7, 2019 – The refreshed 2020 Sportage made its debut in the Windy City today, boasting a bold new look, a new S trim, more convenience and available driver-assist features, and a standard 8-inch touchscreen for LX, S and EX variants. Following the introduction of the upcoming Telluride1, Kia's largest SÚV, the Sportage appeals to those who don't need or want the space of a larger vehicle but place a high value on Kia's cutting-edge design, available AWD2 capability and convenience. Set to go on sale in the first half of 20193, pricing will be announced closer to the vehicle's on-sale date.
Euro-focused Design
The design language around Sportage has always been distinctly European and the 2020 model carries on the tradition. From the first pencil stroke it was meant to convey the kind of presence associated with sweeping, thought-provoking curves and an equally aggressive stance. The significant exterior design changes for 2020 include:
•New headlights with available LED turn indicators
•Redesigned projector-beam fog lights
•Available LED headlights with available LED fog lights
•New front grille, bumper, air intake and skid plate
•Newly designed 17-, 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels
•Redesigned rear bumper and skid plate
•New exhaust tip design
•Redesigned tail light trim
•A new metallic Steel Grey exterior color
The design language around Sportage has always been distinctly European and the 2020 model carries on the tradition. From the first pencil stroke it was meant to convey the kind of presence associated with sweeping, thought-provoking curves and an equally aggressive stance. The significant exterior design changes for 2020 include:
•New headlights with available LED turn indicators
•Redesigned projector-beam fog lights
•Available LED headlights with available LED fog lights
•New front grille, bumper, air intake and skid plate
•Newly designed 17-, 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels
•Redesigned rear bumper and skid plate
•New exhaust tip design
•Redesigned tail light trim
•A new metallic Steel Grey exterior color
The 2020 Sportage interior design is lightly enhanced and includes:
•New available SOFINO leatherette seating surfaces
•Standard 8-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay4 and Android Auto5, available modem-enabled telematics6, and available navigation7
•Newly designed steering wheel and vent bezels
•Available smartphone wireless charging tray8
Engineered for Confident Capability
Along with the new S trim, Sportage is offered in LX, EX and SX variants in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Two engines are available: a 2.4-liter GDI producing 181 horsepower and 175 lb.-ft. or torque or a 2.0-liter turbo GDI that's good for up to 2409 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com) New to the Sportage are a number of available driver assist features:
•Driver Attention Warning10
•Lane Keeping Assist11
•Smart Cruise Control with Start & Stop11
•Forward Collision Assist with pedestrian detection11
•High beam assist12Source - Kia
Related Reading : Kia Sportage History
The first Kia Sportage was produced on top of the Mazda Bongo platform. It was a smaller SUV, sold in either a two-door soft top or four-door body styles. The vehicles were sold in low numbers and were even recalled on two occasions for problems with the rear wheels dismounting while in use. The Sportage, however, was the first vehicle to be equipped with a knee airbag.Production of the Kia....
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