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2019 SPORTAGE A Bold, Refined CUV

PRESS RELEASE BY THE NUMBERS he 2019 enters its third year as Base price: $23,750 a carryover having T : 105.1 in. been completely redesigned Length: 176.4 in. in 2017. Sportage is the Width: 73.0 in. bold, standout personality Height: 64.4 in. in the small, utili- ty vehicle segment and Motor: 2.4L Gasoline offers increased refinement, Direct Injection clever spaciousness and : 6-speed smart technology. automatic transmission The award-winning EPA mileage: 23 city, Sportage is available in 30 highway three trim levels—LX, EX, and SX Turbo— and offers advanced technology fea- deliver better ride and han- tures including Blind Spot dling. Detection, a Lane Departure Warning System, and Rear INTERIOR Cross Traffic Alert as option- Inside, the Sportage’s al equipment. All trim levels driver-oriented cockpit fea- are available with optional tures a simple and modern Magna Dynamax intelligent, design with clean horizontal fully active AWD with lock- lines emphasizing a more ing differential which is spacious interior. The lateral designed to sense, antici- design of the dashboard pate and enhance traction Advanced driver assistance technologies and modern design are hallmarks of Kia’s award-winning Sportage. divides it into two clear requirements for a variety of zones. The upper “display” road and weather condi- is a breed apart in the com- themselves with a vehicle zone delivers information to tions. pact CUV segment,” said that’s versatile enough to occupants via the instru- Orth Hedrick, vice presi- suit their unique lifestyle. ment panel and new color FEATURES dent, product planning The latest generation touchscreen, which is cant- Advanced driver assis- KMA. Sportage’s roomier, more ed 10 degrees toward the tance technologies, signifi- “Instead of bland utility, luxurious cabin features an driver. cant suspension and steer- the Sportage combines dis- impressive level of crafts- ing improvements, and tinctly European and sporty manship, with high-quality, TECHNOLOGY available intelligent AWD styling with thoughtful soft-touch materials and a The 2019 Sportage fea- vastly improve the design and functionality, range of technologies tures a number of new and Sportage’s driving dynamics including innovative pack- improving overall comfort, advanced on-board tech- while premium materials aging, premium materials, a convenience, and connec- nologies to elevate the driv- and world-class craftsman- turbocharged engine and The Sportage features a seven-inch color touchscreen and a tivity. ing experience and keep ship create a class-up expe- surprising features,” spacious, modern interior. Updates to the drivetrain drivers connected. The rience in an otherwise utili- Hedrick said. provide enhanced efficiency Sportage comes equipped tarian segment. Sales of compact CUVs jectory, and the 2019 by providing an alternative and performance, while with a standard seven-inch “Simply put, the Sportage are on a sharply upward tra- Sportage hits the sweet spot for those seeking to express changes to the suspension color touchscreen.