KIA South Africa recently introduced the limited-edition Sportage GTLine to its evergreen Sportage range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boasting a wealth of standard features and complemented by sporty styling enhancements designed to stand out, the new Kia Sportage GT-Line is set to cement its status as the apex model in Kia\u2019s global best-selling midsize SUV range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSportage has a nearly three decade-long heritage, and remains Kia\u2019s best-selling model globally,\u201d said Stephen Crosse, sales and marketing director, Kia South Africa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNow, with the addition of the GT-Line derivative at the peak of the range, the Sportage is at its most expressive, dynamic and luxurious, and offers a distinguished last hurrah before the fifth-generation model debuts next year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Sportage first made an appearance at the 1991 Tokyo Motor Show, introducing the concept of the \u2018Urban SUV\u2019 to consumers for the first time. It set the blueprint for a compact, practical SUV, suitable for use in a variety of environments when it launched in 1993, and successfully completed the gruelling Dakar Rally shortly afterwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fourth and current-generation Sportage, which debuted locally in 2016 and set a record for the world\u2019s longest test drive, is considered the most popular Sportage yet, recording more than five-million global sales in 28 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every day is an adventure<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Setting the sleek GT-Line model apart from the rest of the range is a selection of stylish additions, including distinctive LED combination lamps front and rear, dual exhaust outlets resplendent in chrome trim, model-specific skid plates and striking 19-inch alloy wheels. These embellishments complement the Sportage\u2019s timeless interplay of smart edges and smooth surfacing, said to be inspired by the design of modern fighter jets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inside the high-quality, spacious interior, the GT-Line boasts smart two-tone, diamond-patterned and perforated artificial leather trim on the seats, a glossy finish on the centre console, a GT-Line-specific flat-bottomed steering wheel, and a comprehensive 4.2-inch colour instrumentation cluster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These features are in addition to the following standard items that render the Sportage GT-Line a comprehensively specified luxury SUV:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n .<\/span> Smart entry with push-button start;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> Dual-zone automatic climate control;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> Auto-folding mirrors;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> 8-inch HD touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> Electrically adjustable front seats, including lumbar support;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> Seat heating for front and rear passengers;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> Bi-LED headlights with an auto-on\/off function;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> Height-adjustable powered tailgate;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> Panoramic sunroof;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> Wireless smartphone charging;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> Electro-chromatic rear-view mirror;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> Cruise control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As always with a Kia, occupant safety was a foremost priority during development. The Sportage GT-Line offers as standard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> ABS with electronic brake-force distribution and downhill brake control;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> 6 airbags;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> Electronic stability control;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> Hill-start assist control;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> ISOFIX child-seat anchor points;<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n .<\/span> Rear-view camera with front and rear parking-assist sensors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brimming with technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Kia emblazoned with the GT-Line logo deserves an impressively tractable engine. Under the Sportage\u2019s muscular bonnet beats a 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine developing 130kW of power at 5 500r\/min and 265Nm of torque from 1 500 to 4 500r\/min. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Powering all four wheels via an advanced seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the Sportage GT-Line accelerates from 0-100km\/h in just 9.1 seconds. Thanks to the wide spread of maximum torque, overtaking slower-moving vehicles is a doddle, even when the SUV\u2019s generous luggage space of 466 litres (1 455 litres of utility room) is filled to the brim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sportage for all reasons<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhoever said family comfort and sporty performance don\u2019t gel, clearly hadn\u2019t driven the Sportage GT-Line yet,\u201d said Crosse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s a no-compromise SUV offering a fuel-efficient, turbocharged engine, a dynamic driving experience and a spacious cabin with class-leading technology that ensures the comfort and safety of your family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The limited-edition new Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi AWD GT-Line retails for R649 995. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This includes Kia\u2019s industry-leading unlimited kilometre\/five-year warranty (inclusive of roadside assistance), as well as a prepaid five-year\/90 000km service plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The new Sportage GT-Line officially goes on sale across Kia South 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