The new KIA Sportage 2022 is already on sale in Spain. The renewed KIA SUV debuts very important novelties. The cheapest diesel version with an ECO label that we can find in the range is positioned as one of the bargains in the competitive segment of compact SUVs.
The new generation of the successful and popular compact SUV from Kia It is already on sale in Spain. The new KIA Sportage 2022 has started its commercial journey. A model that debuts very important novelties to continue being one of the benchmarks in its segment mission. And it is that it must deal with numerous rivals who are determined to take away the large market share it holds.
KIA has put together a wide range so that a long list of versions is available from the start of marketing the new Sportage. We have decided to focus on the cheaper diesel version of the new Sportage with ECO label. Is it well equipped? What is your price? Is it a bargain? Let’s go into detail and answer these and other questions.
The equipment of the new KIA Sportage Concept
The Sportage range is structured in four trim levels. Concept, Drive, Tech and GT-Line versions are available. As expected, the cheapest diesel version is associated with the Concept termination. That is, the access finish. However, and unlike what might be expected, it boasts a large endowment. Solvent equipment for daily life.
We then review the highlights of standard equipment of the new Sportage Concept with diesel engine:
Equipment KIA Sportage Concept
- Roof bars
- Multiple airbags (front, side and curtain) and front center airbag
- ABS + ESC + HAC + MCB + DBC + TSA
- LED headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- electric parking brake
- Automatic lighting and rain sensor
- Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable, heated and with integrated indicators
- Power windows
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Central locking with remote control
- Automatic dual zone climate control
- Cruise control and speed limiter
- Interior rearview mirror with anti-dazzle function
- Emergency braking assistance system with pedestrian recognition
- Lane Keeping Assist System
- Traffic Sign Recognition System
- tire pressure sensor
- e-Call emergency call system
- Fabric upholstery on the seats
- Audio and infotainment system with 8-inch screen
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Parking Assistance Camera
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The diesel engine with ECO label of the new KIA Sportage 2022
Under the hood of the cheaper ECO-labeled diesel Sportage is a 1.6-liter CRDi engine with 136 hp and 320 Nm of maximum torque. An electrified in-line four-cylinder block with 48-volt mild hybrid (MHEV) technology. A technology that, in addition to improving the level of efficiency, makes it worthy of the aforementioned environmental label of the DGT (General Directorate of Traffic) with all the mobility advantages that this entails.
Price of the KIA Sportage Concept CRDi MHEV in Spain
Prices valid from January / 2022 without including discounts or other promotions
The diesel engine is associated with a Manual gearbox six-speed and a system of front-wheel drive. It enables this compact SUV to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 km/h. In addition, it declares an average fuel consumption of 4.9 liters per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions of 129 g/km according to the WLTP cycle.