The all-new Kia Sportage, due in the UK later in 2021, has been revealed with a bold new design and tech-laden interior.
The fifth-generation version of an SUV popular with UK motorists will also offer a mystery version just for European buyers: this is to be revealed in the autumn.
Design-wise, it’s a big step on for the 2022 Kia Sportage, with the looks inspired by the pure electric Kia EV6.
Design chief Karim Habib has named it the ‘Opposites United’ philosophy, which is said to be based around tense and crisp lines, clean and muscular surfaces, and intricate graphics.
This all gives it a “dynamic and assertive road presence.
“With the all-new Sportage, we didn’t simply want to take one step forward but instead move on to a different level in the SUV class,” said Habib.
“In the all-new Sportage, we believe you can see the future of our brand and our products.”
Tech-packed interior
The high-quality interior is based around a fully-integrated curved display.
Kia’s added an ‘integrated controller’ that’s intuitive and easy to use, to support the large touchscreen display.
Other highlights include the 3D air vents, gloss-finish centre console and promise of high-quality materials and colourschemes throughout.
Kia’s also offering, for the first time in the Sportage’s 28-year history, a special bold-look derivative, called Sportage X-Line.
This has unique bumpers, a curved roof rack and, inside, signature sage green or black seating. It also features quilted upholstery and black metal wood trim.
The new Kia Sportage will roll out later in the year, with prices to be confirmed ahead of its retailer launch.
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