Kia Sportage, Urbana, IL

With a new bolder, more aggressive look, the Kia Sportage returns for a curtain call. Now five generations strong, it's the perfect crossover utility vehicle for those not needing the full-on gargantuaness (Yes, it's a big word that we just made up, but work with us here, please!) of the amazing new Kia Telluride.  It's the perfect vehicle for those urban dwellers who through no fault of their own, find themselves parking-space-challenged. What's that, you ask? That means that the neighborhood where you live or work has a shortage of parking spaces, or none at all.
Power comes from a choice of 2.4-liter naturally aspirated gas-direct-injection (GDI) engine or a sporty 2.0-liter turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine. Either engine is mated to an advanced six-speed automatic transmission, and a choice of front- or all-wheel-drive. It's the perfect companion for your next urban or suburban adventure.
By virtue of its popularity, the Kia Sportage is a vehicle filled with choices. Chief amongst these is a buyer's choice of a naturally aspirated, 2.4-liter gas direct-injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine that makes 181 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. For those living for the sporting life, take advantage of the powerful 2.0-liter gas direct injection and turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with sport shift capability via steering wheel-mounted paddle shift levers. Depending on where you live, and your needs, your Kia Sportage can be ordered with a choice of Front- or All-Wheel-Drive, and is available in LX, S, EX and SX trim levels.
Continuing with the aggressive European styling theme, the refreshed exterior of the new Kia Sportage now features an updated front and rear fascia with more sophistication and flair, along with more significant and exciting design changes. These changes include new headlamps with optional LED turning indicators, updated projector-beam fog lights, optional LED headlights with available LED fog lights, a new bumper, air intakes, skid plates at front and rear, a trademark new front Tiger Nose grille, and much more. These and other enhancements help to complement the convenience and comfort of the new Sportage. The new S trim level includes many sport exterior and interior design elements, as well.
The interior of the new and improved Kia Sportage goes much further to now offer a larger-and now standard 8-inch touchscreen display for LX, S and EX models. Available SOFINO (So-fine. Get it?) leatherette seating surfaces add to the package, and join items like the D-shaped leather-wrapped sport steering wheel, available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity standard with 8-inch touchscreen. There's also optional Qi wireless charging for iPhone 7 and above, as well as Samsung, LG and other Qi-capable smartphones.
As good as the Kia Sportage looks, Kia engineers and designers would not be doing their jobs if they neglected the safety side of the equation. New to the Sportage is Kia Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Smart Cruise Control with Start & Stop, Forward Collision Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and finally, High Beam assist that turns your high beams off at the approach of oncoming vehicles.
Getting behind the wheel of the new Kia Sportage will present to you a vehicle that lives up to its name and sporting pretensions. Featuring athletic handling and engaging driving dynamics for a spirited behind-the-wheel experience. With a zero to 60 mph time under seven seconds, and a reliable six-speed automatic transmission, you'll make every run a spirited romp, even if it's just an excursion to the local burger joint or grocery emporium.
And if you need to tow, your Sportage can pull up to 1,650 pounds with front-wheel-drive, while the all-wheel-drive version is capable of pulling 2,000 pounds.
For these reasons and more, the Kia Sportage is ready for your next outing, whether across town or across the country. Browse the selection of new Kia Sportage models from our inventory, then contact one of the Kia of Urbana, IL sales associates to set up a test drive today.