If you were eyeing a Sportage, I have a great news for you. KIA Sportage 5th generation has been unveiled. This futuristic compact crossover SUV is not only impressive in looks but also has amazing specs and features that are going to leave many amazed. Let’s see the details of the new KIA Sportage introduced in Pakistan.
Engine
| Variants | Base Variant | Mid Variant | Top Variant |
| Displacement (CC) | 1999 | 1999 | 1598 |
| Transmission | 6 AT | 6 AT | 6 AT |
| Power | 154 hp | 154 hp | 227 hp (combined) |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 192 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Hybrid | X | X | ✓ |
| Drive Modes | Normal, Eco, Smart, Sport | Normal, Eco, Smart, Sport | Eco, Smart, Sport |
Exterior
Sporty, prestigious, and futuristic is what I can say about the 5th generation KIA Sportage. Looking at the front side, its long and sharp boomerang-shaped LED DRLs and elegant LED headlamps are the highlighting elements, which were a bit bulkier in the 4th generation. The front black mesh grille is wider and the same is the case with the bumper lips. A new tiger nose grill with 3 layers enhances its glory.
On the side, it has a chrome stripe on the bottom and under the windows (from the front all the way to the back). The character lines also enhance the overall design.
The rear side is impressive as well. It has bold yet sharp LED rear lights. The design is optimized, as you can’t see the rear wiper in normal condition as it is hidden under the spoiler.
Here are some exterior features for you:
| Variants | Base Variant | Mid Variant | Top Variant |
| Wheel Size | 17-inch | 18-inch | 18-inch |
| Panoramic Sunroof (One-Touch) | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| LED Head Lamps | LED Lamps (Multi MFR) | Dual LED Lamps (Low & High Projection) | Dual LED Lamps (Low & High Projection) |
| LED Daytime Running Lamps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fog Lamp (Front) | X | LED MFR | LED MFR |
| Rear Combination Lamp | LED + Bulb | LED | LED |
Interior
The interior of the KIA Sportage 5th generation is as impressive as its exterior and gives a striking first impression. The black color interior with an elegant silver touch still looks quite impressive, as the design has changed a lot.
Entering the driver seat, we see a large display panel containing 2 large curved display screens (instrument cluster and infotainment). The instrument cluster doesn’t get a head now, which gives it a futuristic look. You will hardly notice any physical buttons on the front panel, as most controls are digital and touch-operated.
Coming to the gear controls, this section has a lot of buttons covered in piano black color. The rear side also comes with separate AC vents and USB Type C ports. The front headrests have tablet holders for the rear passengers.
Here are the interior features of all three variants:
| Variants | Base Variant | Mid Variant | Top Variant |
| Heated Seats | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Panoramic Sunroof (One-Touch) | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated Steering Wheel | X | X | ✓ |
| Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay with Voice Recognition | X | X | ✓ |
| 8 Harman Kardon Speakers Premium Sound System | X | X | ✓ |
| Basic Digital Driver Cluster with 4.2″ Multi-Function LCD Display | ✓ | X | X |
| 8″ Color Touch Screen Infotainment | ✓ | X | X |
| 12.3″ Digital Driver Cluster + 12.3″ Touch Screen Infotainment | X | X | ✓ |
| Seat Material | Fabric / Cloth | Leather | Artificial Leather |
| Seat Color | One Tone Black | Two Tone Navy / Misty Blue | One Tone Carmine Red |
| Paddle Shifter | X | X | ✓ |
Safety Features
The below-mentioned tables show that the 5th generation Sportage is not only advanced in design and shape but also in terms of safety features. It has many more safety features than the current Sportage. Let’s see the safety features here:
| Variants | Base Variant | Mid Variant | Top Variant |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PCA (Reverse Collision Avoidance Assist) | X | X | ✓ |
| LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) | X | X | ✓ |
| LFA (Lane Following Assist) | X | X | ✓ |
| FCA (Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist) | X | X | ✓ |
| BCA (Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist) | X | X | ✓ |
| BVM (Blind Spot View Monitor) | X | X | ✓ |
| HBA (High Beam Assist) | X | X | ✓ |
| DAA (Driver Attention Alert) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert | X | X | ✓ |
| RCCA (Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist) | X | X | ✓ |
| SEW (Safe Exit Warning) | X | X | ✓ |
| Smart Cruise Control | X | X | ✓ |
| Rear View Monitor with Dynamic Parking Guidelines | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Parking Sensors (Front & Rear) | X | X | ✓ |
| SVM (Surround View Monitor) | X | X | ✓ |
| Driver & Front Passenger SRS Airbags | 2 | 6 | 6 |
Have you found the KIA Sportage amazing? Do you want to know the official prices of all variants? Stay tuned to the OLX blog for the latest updates!
Photo Credits: kia.com/au
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