The fourth-generation Sportage has actually formally been released in the country after Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the main seller of Kia vehicles of the nation held its Philippine launching at Capital Commons in Pasig City.
Sporting a brand-new outside design in addition to a decked-out interior, the new-generation compact energy automobile (CUV) is set to take on other models such as the Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V.
Billed by Kia as stylish, significant and energetic, the 2016 Sportage includes a brand-new front fascia. The sweptback projector headlights are now put greater and function circular daytime running lights (DRLs). The trademark tiger-nose grill, on the other hand, sits lower than in the past. Noticeable are the brand-new ‘ice-cube’ foglights (GT Line special), bumper and front air dam.
Kia likewise created the Sportage with flared wheel arches, sloped roofline and an unique beltline. Sweeping character lines were likewise used on the doors which highlight the Sportage’s vibrant position as per Kia. The GT Line will come basic with 19-inch alloy wheels that supply an aggressive surface.
New wraparound LED taillights and tailgate-mounted spoiler control the rear area of the 2016 Sportage. It come basic with dual exhaust pipelines.
In regards to measurements, the 2016 Sportage steps 4,480 mm long, 1,855 mm broad, 1,655 mm high (w/ roofrails) and got a 2,670 mm wheelbase.
Talking about the interior, Kia asserted the 2016 Sportage highlights on convenience and functionality. It includes a driver-oriented dashboard that permits a split-cockpit design. It likewise has exactly what the automaker calls a ‘display zone’ and ‘control zone’. The previous programs all the needed info through the control panel, touchscreen infotainment and human-machine user interface. The latter, on the other hand, offers quickly available functions while on the move.
Products such as leather, fabric stitching provide a luxurious feel for the 2016 Sportage as compared to previous generations. Kia enhanced the interior area and freight area, paying certain focus on headroom and legroom. Travel luggage area at the back is now at 503 liters, 38 liters more than the outgoing design.
Special interior devices on the GT Line consist of: a D-shaped leather guiding wheel, piano black trim, aluminum alloy pedals, paddle shifters and a scenic glass roofing system.
As compared to the previous engine offering, Kia declared it has actually enhanced emissions, fuel performance, Sound Vibration & Cruelty (NVH) and reaction. In addition, the GT Line vehicle likewise takes advantage of sharper handling and a firmer trip.
Readily available designs in the 2016 Kia Sportage are: EX 2WD, EX AWD and the range-topping GT Line.
– Kia Sportage EX 2WD – PhP 1,445,000
– Kia Sportage EX AWD – PhP 1,595,000
– Kia Sportage GT Line AWD – PhP 1,795,000
