Kia has recently introduced a range-topping
Sportage SX, exclusively for the U.S market. The new trim-level stands out from the crowd by a revised radiator grille, black plastic side skirts, dual exhaust pipes and swanky-looking 18” alloy wheels. Inside, the
Sportage obtains a reworked instrument cluster and aluminium door sills. Mechanically, a sports-tuned suspension features stiffened shock absorbers and reworked gas struts.
Power will come from a turbocharged 2.0 litre GDI petrol engine, that develops 256bhp (260PS/191kW) and 358Nm (264lb-ft) of torque. This engine is married to a 6 speed automatic, giving an EPA rating of 22mpg city/27mpg highway for the front-wheel drive. The all-wheel drive variant returns 21mpg city and 25mpg highway.
Vice president of marketing, Michael Sprague, said: "[The]
Sportage offers an ideal mix of performance, fuel efficiency and utility for the discriminating compact CUV buyer. With the addition of a more powerful Turbo GDI engine, unique interior appointments and improved performance, the
Sportage SX makes an already appealing CUV even more fun to drive."
Prices start at $25,795 for the FWD model and $27,295 for the AWD, with sales starting this month.
In my opinion, 2011 Kia Sportage is one the of the Kia’s most attractive SUVs on the market. Along with attractive styling, a range of enhancements in interior quality and design, this four-cylinder cross-over also offers secure handling and compliant ride. It gives efficient performance and is as stronger as V-6 which is not available in market. With friendly price and long warranty, it gives good competition to its competitors in the market.
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