Kia’s most popular and best-selling model worldwide is standard in every way. The Sportage once again brings new excitement to the popular compact SUV segment with its bold, sporty design, advanced driver assistance systems, and state-of-the-art interior finishes. The 5th generation Kia Sportage, which made its world debut in June 2021, is now available in South Africa, a right-hand drive market like Pakistan. Let’s discuss the all-new Kia Sportage arrived in South Africa with detailed prices and specifications.
Fabulous and Attractive Style:
The all-new Kia Sportage offers a futuristic look with a sleek and high-tech design that quickly attracts everyone. The vehicle possesses tiger-nose black grille LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED fog lamps, and electrically adjustable & folding outside mirrors with integrated turn signals. Moreover, The alloy wheels are available in three different sizes, 17, 18, and 19 inches depending on the model, and the SUV comes with a choice of 12 different body colors with bold finishing. Thus, Kia Sportage is finished in glossy black which gives it a sportier appearance.
Its interior has updated upholstery that made of a fabric and faux leather combination. The steering wheel, front seats, and back seats can all be heated, although only the front seats are electrically adjustable with a driver memory function. Furthermore, remotely folding the second-row seat backs that are split swiftly and easily makes an ample cargo area.
Safety Features:
All variants of Kia Sportage have various latest features such as Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC), as well as Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) and Downhill Brake Control (DBC). In addition, it gets smart entry with push-button start, electric parking brake with auto-hold functionality, dual front airbags, side airbags, and side curtain airbags as well as ISOFIX child seat anchors, and Kia’s advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) is also included. Technology is also available.
Powertrain:
The South African-spec Kia Sportage has powered by a 1.6L T-GDi direct injection petrol engine that offers 177hp horsepower and 265Nm torque that comes paired with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). The company claims that it can reach 0-100 km/h in less than 8.8 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 201 km/h.
Kia Sportage Price in Pakistan:
The Sportage’s prospects are enhanced by interesting style and a competitive pricing bundle. The all-new Kia Sportage is also available in five variants in South Africa. So, these variants and prices of the all-new Kia Sportage in South Africa are as follows:
| Kia Sportage variants | Price in South Africa |
| Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi LX | R 539,995 |
| Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi EX | R 593,995 |
| Sportage 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line | R 649,995 |
| Sportage 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line Plus | R 677,995 |
| Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line S | R 734,995 |
