New Kia Sportage was officially unveiled. The vehicle, which has a more striking design, surpasses DCT in turbo versions. leaves.
The new Kia Sportage, which has undergone a make-up operation, has slightly sharper lines. The vehicle, which comes with new wheels between 17 and 19 inches, has a dual screen (12.3 inches in size) has a console and does not completely eliminate physical buttons, which pleases many drivers. The new Sportage, introduced with the steering wheel used in the company’s new generation vehicles, It has different engine options that vary according to countries. The vehicle, which was first introduced in South Korea, will be preferred there with a 144-horsepower 2.0-liter LPG engine or a 177-horsepower 1.6-liter turbo gasoline engine. Turbo engine versions of the new vehicle, It comes with a new eight-speed automatic transmission instead of the seven-speed dual-clutch DCT for smoother gear shifts. Of course, Sportage also has a hybrid version. In hybrid model The 177-horsepower 1.6-liter turbo gasoline engine is supported by a 64-horsepower electric motor. Optimizing regenerative braking in the hybrid model, Kia allows drivers to adjust braking intensity via gear levers. In addition, adaptive braking can now adjust to road conditions based on navigation data. The model is built on a new two-way shock absorber, which is said to reduce road noise, and extra sound insulation material is used in the B column. The model, which can also be purchased with special sound-insulated glass, will be sold in Turkey in 2025.