The diesel range of the fourth generation of the Kia Sportage has seven different versions. After testing them, we analyze what you most interested in buying.

The new Kia Sportage is best around. Fourth generation lands in our country 1 of March with mechanical renewed, a much more attractive and sporty design, much more technology on board, a room of higher quality and better finishes, and a step forward in comfort and driving dynamics.

In our country, adding the possibility of joining engines, transmissions and trim levels, Kia offers a composite range of 13 variants, of which seven are turbodiésel, just that you analyzed in this test: 1.7 CRDi engine 115 and the 2.0 CRDi 136 and 185 hp, both optimized in this new generation are available. we analyze which version you could be more attractive, with its pros, cons and prices.

Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi 115 hp, in three finishes

The Kia Sportage in Diesel access It represents the engine CRDi 1.7 liter, 115 HP and 28.5 mkg torque. In Spain, this mechanical variant It is available only associated with a manual six-speed gearbox and front-wheel drive, but in turn will turbo diesel version that more supply equipment It includes.

Excluding -available ‘Basic’ finish alone in access- gasoline, they finish ‘Concept’, ‘Drive’ and ‘Emotion’ are available. From the first level of equipment, the Kia Sportage ledes includes daytime running lights, rear parking sensors, cruise control and Bluetooth, and USB helps, being the navigator 7-inch screen and optional sensor lights. At finish ‘Drive’, perhaps the most attractive, and includes lane keeping assistant, the system of traffic sign recognition, dynamic beam assistant, browser, rain sensors and lights and dual zone climate control. Already in the top end of this version, ’emotion’, the browser screen 8 inches, JBL premium sound system or bi-xenon adaptive adds.

The first thing that caught our attention on board any of the diesel versions of the new Kia Sportage is the reduced level of vibrations that feel from the cockpit. In sound, it is not as quiet as the petrol versions, but the ride comfort and the smoothly driving pose a evolutionary leap in the new generation of South Korean SUV. The variant of 115 hp It can be somewhat short for those seeking more agile recoveries, but more than meets its mission. With the alloy rim 17 inches, tire 225/60, the Sportage feels more comfortable to the bumps, but the loss of steering precision It is evident from the rim 19 inches. The address, yes, improvement also over its predecessor, now with the electric motor assistance zipper and not in the column, ensuring greater speed and agility in turns. He discounted starting price It is 21,035 euros

Sportage 1.7 CRDi Kia prices

– Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi 115 hp ‘Concept’: 25,700 euros.

– Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi 115 hp ‘Drive’: 28,300 euros.

– Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi 115 hp ‘Emotion’: 31,900 euros.

* Pack Browser + sensor lights Concept: 800 euros.

* Pack Vision (panoramic roof): 900 euros.

* Pack Total (panoramic roof + bi-xenon adaptive): 800 euros.

Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi 136 hp, only in GT Line

In Spain, the medium variant 1136 hp turbodiesel and 38 mkg, the most balanced in terms of drive and mechanical response, It is only available with the highest finish of a range, called ‘GT Line’ which opens for the first time in the Kia Sportage. As mechanical CRDi 1.7, version 2.0L also receives vias to suit the requirements of the regulations Euro6.

In this power step, the finish ‘GT Line’ and it includes alloy wheels 19 inches in 245/45 tires, something that influences markedly in the car’s behavior positively, because as we recognized from Kia tuning suspensions have been made based on this tire. A level of equipment, the ‘GT Line’ includes aesthetic details that provide a sportier look, but not technologically standard.

And is that in certain Sportage systems driver assistance and safety are reserved to ‘Luxury Pack’ optional only at this level of equipment: the case of the system of emergency braking in city alert rear traffic warning system of blind or headset, which opens on detecting the prolonged presence of the conductive gate for about 5 seconds in the rear of the car.

As mentioned, it is the more balanced option as far as dynamics are concerned. Recoveries are satisfactory and Thrust is very good, transmitting the engine very gently and refinement, and the rim has a 19 inch sportier and more reactive behavior, without looking like nothing uncomfortable with the uneven surface. And with the all-wheel drive available (Developed by Magna), which functions as a 4×2 traction when needs do not need the four-wheel drive, or you can lock it in position to hit 4×4 button. If we must highlight a negative point is that you can only choose the moment, with the finish ‘GT Line’, which raises the bill considerably: 28,552 euros discount.

Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi prices 136 hp

– Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi 136 hp ‘GT Line’ 4×2 Manual: 33,400 euros.

– Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi 136 hp ‘GT Line’ 4×4 Manual: 35,400 euros.

Luxury Pack * Price: 1.700 euros.

Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185, available automatic

He top end of Kia Sportage represents this version, only available with Four-wheel drive, but with the possibility to opt for automatic switching converter. Its highest power level makes it the more performance variant and which you get more responsive and dynamic.

The change of torque converter, Nevertheless, It is not as effective as dual clutch available in the petrol range. He DCT change It is newly developed and will be available in Kia, in addition to gasoline turbo engine 177 hp, later this year in the diesel version of 136 hp (This figure will rise to 141 hp). The 4×4 also adds a little more driving safety, so certainly this version is the most recommended for anyone who wants all the technology available and can afford to pay the higher price range, with discounts It offers from 33,052 euros.

Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi prices 185 hp

– Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi 185 hp ‘GT Line’ 4×4 Manual: 37,900 euros.

– Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi 4×4 Automatic Line 185 GT: 39,900 euros.

Luxury Pack * Price: 1.700 euros.

our choice

Ideally a Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi 136 hp, manual transmission, front-wheel drive and finishing ‘Drive’ or, failing that, ‘Emotion’, both versions are not available in Spain. However, we still being improved feel that has left this intermediate variant on the basic 115PS, by mechanical bias and the rim 19 inches, although it has to resort to equipment ‘GT Line’. With discounts, you can take this version 28,552 euros. If you do not need that extra mechanical support, version 1.7 CRDi in finishes that can be discussed before what you’re looking.

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