Kia reveals 2009 Sportage facelift
December 31st, 1969
Kia has revealed the first images and details for its 2009 model-year facelift for the Sportage compact SUV. The changes are minimal, consisting of a few minor styling updates and the addition of a new diesel engine, and should ensure the car remains competitive against the top-selling Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Tucson.
On the outside there’s a new look grille, bumpers and wheel arches, while the standard alloy wheels have been given a redesign. Inside, the changes are highlighted by an updated dashboard and instrument panel, as well as new material for the seats and steering wheel.
Additionally, if you want to place a baby seat in the front seat you can disable the airbag to make it safer for the occupant in the event of a crash. According to Kia, the anti-theft systems have also been improved for greater security.
The base model still comes with a 141hp (105kW) and 2WD powertrain. The mid-level model features a new 150hp (112kW) turbodiesel engine, although this engine won’t be offered in the U.S. The range topper is the 2.7L V6 model with AWD. Its output also remains unchanged at 175hp (130kW).
The update model is expected to arrive in showrooms in the next quarter.2009 Kia Sportage facelift
Kia has revealed the first images and details for its 2009 model-year facelift for the Sportage compact SUV. The changes are minimal, consisting of a few minor styling updates and the addition of a new diesel engine, and should ensure the car remains competitive against the top-selling Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Tucson.
On the outside there’s a new look grille, bumpers and wheel arches, while the standard alloy wheels have been given a redesign. Inside, the changes are highlighted by an updated dashboard and instrument panel, as well as new material for the seats and steering wheel.
Additionally, if you want to place a baby seat in the front seat you can disable the airbag to make it safer for the occupant in the event of a crash. According to Kia, the anti-theft systems have also been improved for greater security.
The base model still comes with a 141hp (105kW) and 2WD powertrain. The mid-level model features a new 150hp (112kW) turbodiesel engine, although this engine won’t be offered in the U.S. The range topper is the 2.7L V6 model with AWD. Its output also remains unchanged at 175hp (130kW).
The update model is expected to arrive in showrooms in the next quarter.
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On the outside there’s a new look grille, bumpers and wheel arches, while the standard alloy wheels have been given a redesign. Inside, the changes are highlighted by an updated dashboard and instrument panel, as well as new material for the seats and steering wheel.
Additionally, if you want to place a baby seat in the front seat you can disable the airbag to make it safer for the occupant in the event of a crash. According to Kia, the anti-theft systems have also been improved for greater security.
The base model still comes with a 141hp (105kW) and 2WD powertrain. The mid-level model features a new 150hp (112kW) turbodiesel engine, although this engine won’t be offered in the U.S. The range topper is the 2.7L V6 model with AWD. Its output also remains unchanged at 175hp (130kW).
The update model is expected to arrive in showrooms in the next quarter.
2009 Kia Sportage facelift
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Comments (8 total)
Meet the top commenters on the LeaderboardBy dcars #1, Posted: 8/1/2008
It looks much better than the old model.
By NoNameDenton #2, Posted: 8/1/2008
Come on Kia, don't wimp out and bring a diesel Sportage to America.
By Dandan #3, Posted: 8/1/2008
erm why? this car is awful
By Bender #4, Posted: 8/2/2008
Sorry... It's fugly...
By Dandan #5, Posted: 8/2/2008
not only is it fugly it's a piece of sh*t who in their right mind would buy this when for the same price you could get a second hand X5
By Tom Mills #6, Posted: 8/2/2008
Yuck, they've "borrowed" all of the ugly styling mistakes Honda applied to the CRV last year.
By NoNameDenton #7, Posted: 8/2/2008
Dandan, I would love to see you find a second hand X5 that is in decent shape and not to many miles on it for the price of a new Sportage.
oh my god my eyes are burning it's so ugly !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!what the fu**k were they thinking!!!!!!!!!!!!ugliest car i've ever seen !!!!!!! Hate it
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