The new Kia Sportage has launched in South Africa with anyone hoping to get into one paying no less than R539,995.
The popular mid-size SUV, now in its third generation, is available in five trim levels each driven by a 1.6-litre, turbo-petrol motor.
The power unit is matched with a seven-speed, dual-clutch gearbox sending drive to the front wheels, the combination generating 132kW and 265Nm.
This lends the new Sportage range a 0-100m/h sprint of 8.8 seconds, a top speed of 201km/h, and an average fuel usage of 6.5l/100km.
On the baseline LX specification, buyers can then expect keyless entry and start, automatic LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, dual-zone climate control with rear-seat vents, an artificial leather steering wheel, cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, a rear-view camera, rear park distance control, hill-start assist, and downhill brake control.
It also comes with a 4-inch multi-information driver’s display, and on the centre console sits a 12.3-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionalities.
Mid-size SUVs
The half-million rand price bracket in South Africa is incredibly competitive, even more so in the SUV segment.
The new Kia Sportage will therefore have to battle it out against best-sellers and newcomers alike to secure its slice of the market.
These vehicles are listed below.
Click on the underlined prices for more information.
Haval H6 2.0T Luxury
- Price – R518,950
- Power – 150kW/320Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.4l/100km
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Premium
- Price – R524,900
- Power – 115kW/192Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.9l/100km
Proton X70 1.5T Standard
- Price – R529,900
- Power – 130kW/255Nm
- Fuel consumption – No consumption listed
Mazda CX-5 2.0 Dynamic
- Price – R548,500
- Power – 121kW/213Nm
- Fuel consumption – 6.9l/100km
Opel Grandland X 1.6T
- Price – R550,900
- Power – 121kW/240Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.0l/100km
Nissan X-Trail 2.5 4×4 Acenta
- Price – R552,900
- Power – 126kW/233Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.3l/100km
Renault Koleos 2.5 Dynamique
- Price – R554,900
- Power – 126kW/233Nm
- Fuel consumption – 8.1l/100km
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6TGDI 290T Executive
- Price – R556,900
- Power – 145kW/290Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.0l/100km
VW Tiguan 1.4TSI 110kW
- Price – R558,900
- Power – 110kW/250Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.7l/100km
BAIC B40 Plus 2.0TDi
- Price – R564,500
- Power – 110kW/350Nm
- Fuel consumption – No consumption listed
Peugeot 3008 1.6T Active
- Price – R569,900
- Power – 121kW/240Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.0l/100km
Honda CR-V 2.0 Comfort
- Price – R573,900
- Power – 113kW/189Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.3l/100km
Subaru Forester 2.0i-S ES
- Price – R576,000
- Power – 115kW/196Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.6l/100km
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