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Like its Korean sibling, the Sportage too lacks feel and feedback from the steering
Safety and After Sales Service – The Kia Sportage gets multiple airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control with Downhill Brake Control, Hill Start Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Assist and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. Kia Motors is expected to start selling its line-up of cars at the end of 2019 or early 2020 and it remains to be seen how good and expansive its dealership network will turn out to be.
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The Kia Sportage is a very well kitted SUV
Verdict – The Kia Sportage is a very likeable SUV, it stands out right away in terms of looks, the umpteen features on offer and most importantly, it drives better than the Tucson. Yet, it’s not the best driving car in the segment but those looking for features and a lot of appeal, the Sportage makes a lot of sense. That leaves us with how Kia will price the vehicle, considering the more equipment on offer, it could cost slightly more than the Tucson but that premium might well be worth it.
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The carmaker is most likely to launch the facelifted version of the Sportage SUV by late 2019
What’s Cool
* The design of the car is very attractive
* Supreme high speed stability
* Good engine performance
* Feature rich
What’s Not So Cool
* Not the best driving dynamics
* Automatic gearbox is a little slow to respond
Alternatives: Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson
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The level of attention to detail is commendable
Kia Sportage GT Line Specifications
* Engine: 1995cc, 4-cyl, Turbo-diesel
* Power: 185 PS @ 4000 RPM
* Torque: 400 Nm @ 1750-2750 RPM
* Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission
* 0-100 km/hr: 9.5 seconds (claimed)
* Top Speed: 201 km/hr
* Suspension: MacPherson strut coil spring with anti-roll bar (Front), Multi-link system coil spring with anti-roll bar (Rear)
* Tyre Size: 245/45/19 (Front & Rear)
* Brakes: Discs (Front), Discs (Rear), ABS
* Safety: Multiple Airbags, ABS, ISOFIX child seat mounts
Kia Sportage GT Line Dimensions
* Overall length x width x height: 4480 mm X 1855 mm X 1655 mm
* Boot Space: 466-litres
* Ground clearance: 172 mm
* Wheelbase: 2670 mm
* Kerb weight: 1716 kgs
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Kia is all set to enter the Indian market with a variety of products
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