The Kia Sportage is the fun and practical smaller-sized crossover with a heavy amount of charm and a unique driving personality. The brand-new flagship trim known as Gravity brings to the table a glossy black radiator grille, black side and bumper moldings, 19-inch wheels, and darkened badges throughout the entire model. The incoming Sportage was recently spotted by spy photographers during testing, but heavier camouflage than usual blocked nearly every pertinent detail, apparently meaning to keep from any leaking of information at all to the general public.
This model derives power from a 2.0-liter engine with 152 horsepower, and high-end diesel cranking out 186 horsepower. Transmission options are the 7-speed DCT, as well as 6-speed and 8-speed auto. After witnessing the very impressive Futuron crossover concept last November, all of us here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis are eager to find out if any of the design elements will be similar to what is found on this compact crossover. The new incoming generation is also rumored to go by the “NQ5” codename, after seeing a launch date that had to be slightly pushed back.
The Sportage is now being engineered with two separate wheelbase configurations, and many components are said to be sourced from its relative in the form of the brand-new Tucson. There are also plans to have a plug-in hybrid available, with an electrified 1.6-liter offering up 261 horsepower. While the Sportage is fairly certain to brandish a conventional but still-current look, the all-electric Futuron is presented with a quality much like what one would expect from a vehicle in a sci-fi movie.
Said to have front-row seating that brandishes the same level of comfort as first-class airline passengers, a concept such as this would no doubt be a positive influence on any model that will be pursued by those frequently enduring the urban commute. The current-model Sportage boasts LED Lighting, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, and a design that was conceptualized with a solid focus on the driver in mind. The available wireless phone charging tray enables you to leave the tedious cords behind and afterward connect with your favorite apps, maps, music, and texts with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay via a touch-screen display.
The Sportage is built with high-tensile strength steel alloys to boost the rigidity factor, and advanced systems such as Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control System greatly improve directional stability and overall ride quality. When properly activated in off-road settings, the Downhill Brake Control applies the brakes to keep a constant and safe speed downs hills or treacherously slippery surfaces. We recently have also been very proud of the consistent level of awards and achievements our complete line enjoys, and it was no surprise to us that the well-equipped 2020 Sportage earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick Award!
