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KIA Motors presents the first details of KIA Sportage 2019, the best selling vehicle of the brand.

To give you an idea of ​​the importance of this SUV for KIA, the total sales of Sportage in 2017 reached more than 450,000 units, which means that a KIA Sportage was sold every 69 seconds somewhere in the world. The 5 million units of this model were manufactured in March 2018, three months after the age of 25.

Design more Sportier

The three KIA design studios were involved in the new picture but it was Frankfurt in Germany who was at the helm of the entire project.

The best new you'll see in the front and rear fenders, as well as the redesigned front and rear lights. Depending on the market, new alloy wheels of 16 ", 17", 18 "and 19" are available, options include chrome moldings and metal calipers, as well as a range of new paint colors according to the Origin of production. 19659002]

The most important changes will be present in the SX and GT Line models, which are equipped with a glossy black on the thermo-stamped grille, a glossy sliding plate in black and silver and dark chrome inserts on the side frames. the back door.

New Security and Infotainment Technologies

According to the market, KIA Sportage 2019 adopts the latest advanced driving badistance systems of the brand, including Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, a Surround View monitor for easy Parking and Warning maneuver Warning to combat fatigue and lack of attention while driving.

You can choose from the new KIA infotainment systems: a 7.0-inch touchscreen or a new 8-inch frameless infotainment system.

Best engines for KIA Sportage 2019

For KIA Sportage 2019, the alignment of gasoline engines remains the same and varies by market. It can be equipped with a choice of two T-GDi engines (turbocharged direct injection) with a displacement of 1.6 liters or 2.0 liters. Three naturally aspirated engines are also available: a 2.0-liter MPI (multi-point injection) engine and 1.6 and 2.4-liter GDi engines.

Among the most significant improvements are the 2.0-liter diesel engine, now available with the new eight-speed KIA automatic transmission and, in some markets, with 48-volt semi-hybrid power.

It is also available with a new 1.6-liter diesel engine of 113 or 134 hp, which applies the company's new "SmartStream" efficiency technologies. These new powertrains deliver superior performance and efficiency, and position themselves alongside the wide range of KIA Sportage gasoline engines to provide every user with an engine that meets their needs.

On the other hand, we have a 48V semi-hybrid diesel unit, the first launched as part of KIA's overall electrification strategy for the powertrain. With this development, KIA becomes the first manufacturer to offer a hybrid technology, rechargeable hybrid, electric battery and semi-hybrid 48 volts throughout its range of models. This powertrain produces 183 hp and 400 Nm of torque.

KIA Sportage 2019 sales will begin in the third quarter of this year.