Looking for a Kia Sportage?

If you're in the market looking for a new crossover, or if you simply want to sway from the norm and try an SUV for the first time, then you've come to the right spot. Kia Sportage is a modest SUV or Crossover that is suitable for almost everyone. With lots of room and fun features, you'll love this beautiful SUV. Whenever you're headed out on an adventure, Kia Sportage fits the bill.

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Introduction:

Kia Sportage is a mid-size SUV produced by Kia Motors. It was launched in Pakistan in 2015 and has won the hearts of many Pakistani SUV lovers. It is available in both petrol and diesel variants. The Sportage has been one of Pakistan's most popular SUVs, and its awesome looks and state-of-the-art features have consistently made it one of the selling SUVs in Pakistan.

In Pakistan, Kia Sportage comes in three different variants, Let’s have a look at these:

Variants of Kia Sportage available in Pakistan

2.0L Alpha

2.0L FWD

2.0L AWD

 

Features of Kia Sportage:

The Kia Sportage is appealing for a lot of reasons. It can be an ideal choice for those who want an SUV, but something smaller and easier to park than the typical large SUV. While it may not be as large overall as other SUVs, it still offers a lot of space. It is possible to get out to the beach, mountains, desert, and anywhere else that outdoor adventure might take you if you own a Kia Sportage. This is because this car blends a fair amount of capability into an affordable package, making it a practical choice for those who are planning on hitting the great outdoors without breaking the bank.

There is a whole list of Kia Sportage features available in Pakistan, so let’s discuss them one by one.

Exterior:

The Sportage 2022's appearance has been modified, making it appear more innovative and sportier. It has the latest design, created by KIA's international design teams in Germany, the United States, China, and Korea.

The front of the Kia Sportage Pakistan version is very unique and dynamic. It has a tiger nose wide, a bolder grille, and dual spot fog lights on both sides of the front bumper. On top of all, it wraps around the front bumper that encloses the new cube-styled headlights.

It has New boomerang-style Daytime running lights/DRLS which are extended along the hood line and the fender, these headlights keep running whenever the engine is on and increase the visibility of your car for other vehicles on the road.

Its sides have an upward-sloping beltline and a chrome strip that runs from the front to the back. Additionally, it has a larger, wider glass panel on the C-pillar, which improves the interior's sight and openness.

Comparison of Exterior of Kia Sportage variants in Pakistan:

Features	Alpha	FWD	AWD
Brakes fog lights	No	Yes	Yes
Overall length	4485 mm / 14'9" feet	4485 mm / 14'9" feet	4485 mm/ 14'9" feet
Adjustable headlights	No	No	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	No	No
Outside mirror	Side Repeater Lamp, Heated, Retractable, Electrically Adjust	Side Repeater Lamp, Heated, Retractable, Electrically Adjust	Side Repeater Lamp, Heated, Retractable, Electrically Adjust
Outdoor handle finish	Chrome coating	Chrome coating	Chrome coating
Headlights	Bi-Function Projection Halogen	Bi-Function Projection LED	Bi-Function Projection LED
Remote trunk opener	Yes	Yes	Yes

Interior:

When you sit down inside the Kia Sportage, it feels like you're sitting inside something special—something that has been put together by people who know what they're doing. With a slick, seamless design and luxurious touches, the Kia Sportage takes a great leap toward premium cars. With its elegant interior and sleek exterior, this vehicle will make you feel like you’re riding in luxury all day long. Its interior offers the following features:

• Adjustable seats: You can adjust the seats of the Kia Sportage according to your liking, as it is equipped with flexible and adjustable back seat recliners.
• Auto temperature control: Kia Sportage has set-and-forget functionality which automatically turns ac and heater on and off, hence maintaining the perfect temperature.
• 5" Monochrome TFT-LCD: You can maintain your focus on the road in front of you thanks to the clear display of important information including total mileage, outside temperature, average speed, and distance traveled.
• Panoramic sunroof: In addition to giving you a sensation of independence while you're moving, the huge panoramic sunroof opens to provide a beautiful view of the sky and surroundings. This makes for an enjoyable driving experience.
• 60:40 split folding rear seats: Extra-large objects that would not typically fit in the back cargo area can be loaded thanks to the foldable rear seats.
• Audio remote control: Kia Sportage has fingerprint control of the sound system.
• Centre Fascia: To make it simple to use the music, navigation, and air conditioning systems, the center fascia is perfectly oriented at 7.2 degrees toward you.

It truly is a car that feels like it belongs at the top of its class. A lot of cars have nice interiors these days, but there's something about the Sportage that makes it stand out. It has got the looks of a premium SUV. The interior is uncluttered and minimalist but looks luxurious from the moment you get in. And with five seats and plenty of space for luggage or shopping bags, it's perfect for your whole family. With a longer wheelbase than the previous model, the Sportage has more legroom and headroom for passengers in the back.

Interior comparison of Kia Sportage Pakistan variants:

Features	Alpha	FWD	AWD
Number of doors	5	5	5
Fuel tank capacity	62 L	62 L	62 L
Cup holders	Yes	Yes	Yes
Steering adjustments	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seats, Armrests & Door Lining Inserts	High-Grade Fabric	Premium Fabric	Powered with Premium Leather
Front map lens	Yes	Yes	Yes
Inner Lights	Room Lamps, Personal Lamps Rear, Overhead Console Lamp	Room Lamps, Personal Lamps Rear, Overhead Console Lamp	Room Lamps, Personal Lamps Rear, Overhead Console Lamp

 

Infotainment and tech:

The Kia Sportage Pakistan is a well-equipped crossover that offers reliable transportation, comfortable seating, and great infotainment. The latest built-in technology is integrated into the dashboard with its luxurious touchscreen display, which is the centerpiece of the unit. The textured fascia helps to make the infotainment system look like it's part of the dashboard. The slimline touchscreen display is intuitive to use and responds quickly to touch inputs. Moreover, there’s no shortage of space to mount your phone and connect it via Bluetooth to the music player, which supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. On top of this, you’ll get more advanced driver convenience features in this car, including a 360-degree around view monitor, a blind-spot monitor, and wireless phone charging.

Engine capacity:

The 2022 Kia Sportage comes with a Nu 2.0 MPI Gasoline Engine with a maximum horsepower of 157 ps and maximum Torque of 20 kg.m.

Engine	Alpha	FWD	AWD
Displacement	1999cc	1999cc	1999cc
Gear	6	6	6
Kerb weight	1500 kg	1500 kg	1540kg
Valve mechanism	DOHC 16 Valves	DOHC 16 Valves	DOHC 16 Valves
Compression ratio	10.3	10.3	10.3:1
Fuel system	Multi Point Injection MPI	Multi Point Injection MPI	Multi Point Injection MPI
Stroke	81 x 97 mm	81 x 97 mm	81 x 97 mm

 

Performance:

Kia Sportage Pakistan has advanced Traction Cornering Control (ATCC) which continuously monitors and evaluates the state of the road, ensuring that the proper amount of torque is concentrated on the tire. It is also equipped with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), which keeps the wheels from locking up when braking, hence keeping the vehicle in contact with the road. For better performance, the Sportage also has Automatic Transmission. This six-speed transmission has an auto-shift lock to stop any unexpected acceleration.

Engine	Alpha	FWD	AWD
Overall mileage	11 KM/Liter	11 KM/Liter	11 KM/Liter
Highway mileage	12 KM/Liter	12 KM/Liter	12 KM/Liter
Power-assisted	Electronic Power Steering	Electronic Power Steering	Electronic Power Steering
PCD	5 x 114	5 x 114	5 x 114
Top speed	180 KM/H	180 KM/H	180 KM/H
Warranty	4 years	4 years	4years

 

Security:

The Kia Sportage SUV has a lavish and spacious cabin, the finest build quality, and best-in-class standard safety features. The Kia Sportage is a top-seller because it offers the perfect blend of style and value in a very good price range. For your security, Kia Sportage Pakistan has passenger airbags that are very strategically placed. Its Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) prevents you from rolling backward while you are driving on steep roads. Moreover, it also has Downward Break Control which slows down a vehicle when you are moving downwards on an inclined surface. Kia Sportage also has a Vehicle Stability management system that helps you to keep stable.

Engine	Alpha	FWD	AWD
Airbags	Driver + Passenger	Driver + Passenger	Driver + Passenger
Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child lock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power antenna	Yes	No	No
Spare wheel	Alloy	Steel rim	Alloy
Vehicle stability control	No	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	No	Yes	Yes
Electronic parking brake	No	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Management	No	Yes	Yes

 

Boot space:

The Kia Sportage car is one of the most spacious small SUVs on the market. It offers class-leading boot space and has been praised for being one of the best family cars on sale today. The boot space of all three variants of Kia Sportage Pakistan is 869 L.

We hope that you have gone through the detail of the features of the Kia Sportage. So now let’s talk about the most awaited part “its price”.

Price of Kia Sportage Pakistan 2022:

The Kia Sportage has received a lot of positive feedback from both the media and car buyers. People want to know about the Kia Sportage 2022 price in Pakistan. Kia Sportage price in Pakistan 2022 is increasing because it is one of the most expensive cars of the Kia brand in Pakistan. The Latest Kia Sportage 2022 prices in Pakistan range from PKR 6,750,000 to PKR 7250,000. People emphasize buying the car straight from the showroom so let us tell you that its showrooms are located in different cities of Pakistan including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Faisalabad.

As of 27th August 22 is mentioned below (these are ex-factory prices excluding withholding taxes & Registration charges)

Variants	Price (PKR)
2.0L Alpha	7,300,000
2.0L FWD	8,040,000
2.0L AWD	8,770,000

 

Reviews of Kia Sportage Pakistan variants:

• Kia Sportage Alpha: According to most of the buyers Kia Sportage Alpha variant is impressive, it is updated and has excellent running capacity but the rear side of the car needs some improvements as it does not look like an SUV from the back. If we compare its price with companies like Honda and Toyota, then this car is much worth buying as it offers a variety of features.
• Kia Sportage FWD: This variant is good in all aspects, but its all windows are not automatic except the driver seat window, and its infotainment system also has an old classical design. Its back seat also has an uncomfortable hump.
• Kia Sportage AWD: This model is worth the money you spend on buying it and has a very classy exterior with inner seats being the most comfortable. The things that people don’t like in this model are that it is very underpowered and sluggish when running settings on Eco mode.

 

Competitors of Kia Sportage Pakistan:

Kia Sportage is one of the most preferred cars in Pakistan. It has many competitors in Pakistan but it has long been a top performer in the market. Sportage uses many advanced technologies and equipment which makes it powerful and efficient. Some of its famous competitors in Pakistan are:

• Hyundai Tucson
• Proton X70
• Toyota Corolla Cross
• MG HS

Let’s discuss the price of the competitors available in Pakistan:

MG HS vs Kia Sportage:

MG HS	Price in Pakistan
Trophy Edition	8,699,000 Pkr
PHEV	12,990,000 Pkr

 

• The 2000cc naturally aspirated engine in the KIA Sportage produces 155 horsepower and 196 Nm of torque. In contrast, HS boasts a 1500cc turbocharged engine that generates 160 horsepower and 250 Nm. This indicates that because the MG's engine is turbocharged, it produces more torque and horsepower than the Sportage.
• The HS has the most recent version of Adaptive Cruise Control fitted by MG, which regulates the vehicle's speed by the flow of traffic. In contrast, the KIA Sportage has a conventional speed limiter cruise control that keeps the speed constant at a predetermined level. Hence MG is preferred by people due to its versatility of features.

 

 

Toyota Corolla Cross vs Kia Sportage:

Toyota Corolla Cross	Price in Pakistan
Base Grade	12,249,000Pkr
Mid-Grade	13,099,000Pkr
High Grade	13,419,000 Pkr

• Kia Sportage 2000cc has a naturally aspirated engine. KIA Sportage produces 155 horsepower and 196 Nm of torque whereas Toyota Corolla Cross has a 1798 cc engine which produces 168 horsepower and 305 Nm of torque.
• The most likable feature of the Toyota Corolla Cross is that its engine is hybrid whereas the engine of the Kia Sportage is petrol based.

 

Proton X7O vs Kia Sportage:

Proton X70	Price in Pakistan
Executive AWD	8,799,000 Pkr
Premium FWD	9,299,000 Pkr

 

• Proton X70 does not have a panoramic roof whereas Kia Sportage AWD is equipped with a panoramic roof.
• KIA Sportage produces 155 horsepower and 196 Nm of torque whereas Proton X70 produces 177 horsepower.
• Kia Sportage also has a multi-function steering wheel, but this function is not available in Proton X70.

Hyundai Tucson vs Kia Sportage:

Hyundai Tucson	Price in Pakistan
GLS Sport FWD	8,230,000 Pkr
Ultimate AWD	8,859,000 Pkr

 

• Kia Sportage has a compression ratio of 3:1 whereas the Hyundai Tucson has a compression ratio of 10.6:1
• Kia Sportage has an 8-inch infotainment system whereas Hyundai Tucson hasa 10.1-inch infotainment system

 

Overall, Kia Sportage is among the best-selling cars in Pakistan providing perfect engine capacity and everything we need.

Maintenance and parts of Kia Sportage:

Kia Genuine Parts are specifically designed and engineered to withstand the rigors of everyday driving. Over time, these parts undergo rigorous development, testing, and strict quality control before they're deemed right for your Kia.

Let’s have a look at Kia Sportage’s genuine parts:

• Engine Air Filter: The engine air filters prevent bacteria, mold, pollen, and dust from entering the system, so safeguard the engine. Large filter area maintains engine cleanliness, increasing fuel efficiency, and minimizing engine wear and tear and carbon dioxide emissions.
• Brake Pads: Genuine Kia brake pads provide dependable and consistent braking power. They guarantee consistent braking force throughout repeated braking and high-speed driving when used in conjunction with Kia Genuine brake discs.
• Cabin Air Filter: One of the most essential elements for enjoyable driving is clean air, which cabin air filters supply. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems purify the air that enters the cabin with the help of the Kia Genuine Cabin Air Filter. The cabin air filter keeps dirt, pollen, and dirt out of the car since it is made of fine, high-quality fibrous material.
• Fuel filters: For maximum filtering performance, the Kia Genuine Fuel Filter is compacted utilizing a lot of material. The Kia Genuine Fuel Filter maintains the engine's efficiency by preventing cylinder roughness.
• Spark plugs: For your Kia car, only Genuine Kia Plug Assy-Spark is created and built. Although there can be different plugs available in the market with the same appearance, only genuine Kia plugs can be used.

Conclusion:

Overall, the Kia Sportage has won us over, and it's become a mainstay in our search for vehicles. If you are in the market for a fun-filled adventure SUV, the Kia Sportage is probably one of the best choices you can make. It has a relatively powerful engine and differentiated styling gives it an edge in safety and performance.

We hope this blog has helped you a lot in your finding the best car in Pakistan. Hope to see you again here. Keep close to us for more news and information on cars.

 

Prices have been adjusted according to the current dollar exchange rate with the Pakistani Rupee.