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.
Reader Comments
Fri Aug 1 2008 4:20 PM
dcars says
It looks much better than the old model.
Fri Aug 1 2008 4:28 PM
NoNameDenton says
Come on Kia, don't wimp out and bring a diesel Sportage to America.
Fri Aug 1 2008 9:17 PM
Dandan says
erm why? this car is awful
Sat Aug 2 2008 7:24 AM
Bender says
Sorry... It's fugly...
Sat Aug 2 2008 10:07 AM
Dandan says
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
Sat Aug 2 2008 1:54 PM
Tom Mills says
Yuck, they've "borrowed" all of the ugly styling mistakes Honda applied to the CRV last year.
Sat Aug 2 2008 9:35 PM
NoNameDenton says
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.
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