Kia is readying an all-new Sportage to take on the likes of the Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda 5 and a throng of other medium SUVs. The new fifth-generation vehicle will arrive in 2022 with enhancements to rival the best while the frontal styling is...
In the meantime Kia SA has added a new limited GT-Line model of the current fourth-generation Sportage. The package includes LED headlamps with auto on/off function, chromed dual exhaust ports outlets and unique 19-inch alloy wheels. Though it isn’t likely to get muddy there are also skid plates to add to the looks.
It’s stuffed with more goodies such as a power tailgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic glass roof, smart entry with push-button start, cruise control, a 20.3cm touch-operated main display screen and wireless smartphone charging. It has Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity through a USB port, but not wirelessly as with more modern Kias like the Seltos.
It’s a four- to five-seater that's aimed at the family-hauling market. Rear legroom is suitably generous with a huge boot. It goes well with multi-activity lifestyles of urban living with school runs that intertwines with adventure weekends where the AWD system and its drive mode selector can be put to good use. It’s not a rock climber but the rubber on its wheels is thick enough for confident farm road spurts.
Even as we pounded the twisty subroutes the body control was good and the mechanicals delivered the urge to justify the sporting outlook. It’s actually quite a fun steer with good agility and pace to reel in distances.
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