Kia has announced pricing and specification details for its new Sportage, ahead of its arrival in Irish showrooms next month (October). There will be two diesel engines (115- and 136hp) and three trim levels (EX, GSE and the 'First Edition'). All variants feature active safety functions such as VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) and HAC (Hillstart Assist Control) – while DBC (Downhill Brake Control) limits speed to just 8km/h on steep descents. Six airbags and active head restraints are also standard across the range.
A 2.0-litre diesel 'First Edition' will be offered from launch with a price of €31,495. This exclusive launch model has 18-inch alloy wheels, four-wheel drive, reverse mirror with colour camera and its 136hp engine is in tax Band D.
The 115hp 1.7-litre diesel will follow in December and this engine will be offered in both EX and GSE trim guises and will be two-wheel-drive. Emissions of 139g/km means it sits in tax Band B with annual road tax of €156. The entry-level EX model includes as standard: 17-inch alloy wheels, half leather upholstery, privacy glass, front and rear electric windows, Bluetooth, cruise control, air conditioning, a sunroof and front fog lamps. GSE trim adds Xenon lights, full leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control and heated seats front and rear. Available options include a satellite navigation system and parking assist, an automatic manoeuvring system.