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New fourth gen Kia Sportage

Kia have released a whole lot more images of the new fourth generation Sportage.  The new version comes […]

New fourth gen Kia Sportage
New fourth gen Kia Sportage — photographed for Leisure Wheels

Kia have released a whole lot more images of the new fourth generation Sportage.  The new version comes with five power and three transmission options,  with the introduction of a turbocharged 130kW 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol engine and a seven-speed double-clutch gearbox in the GT-line model.

The turbo petrol Kia Sportage can reach 100kph in 9.2 seconds and equipped with the 7DCT gearbox this time drops to 8.8 seconds.

The other engines in the range come with a choice of either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission, these  include the 97kW 1.6-litre petrol, the 85kW 1.7-litre diesel and a 2.0-litre CRDi diesel offered in two versions with 100kW and 182hp.

The  Intelligent All-Wheel Drive comes standard on the turbocharged 1.6-litre T-GDi and 2.0-litre CRDi models.

It never felt like it was working hard, and after 2 400 kilometres, neither did I.

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