Kia Sportage range boosted by diesel power

The Sportage 1.6 CRDi LX comes standard with automatic headlamps, cloth upholstery, 17-inch wheels, reverse camera, cruise control, six-speaker audio system, curved 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and front and rear USB charging ports. There's also Kia's drive mode select system that allows the driver to switch between Comfort, Eco, Sport or Smart sub-settings. A blind-spot collision warning system is fitted as standard. 

The EX model adds additional niceties such as 18-inch wheels, gloss-black radiator grille, combination cloth/leather seats, an electrically adjustable driver's chair, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats and rear seat backrests with remote folding functionality.

Finally, the range-topping GT-Line Plus ups the features ante with LED interior lamps, a panoramic sunroof, 19-inch wheels, and gloss-black exterior trim for a sportier look. Customers can also look forward to ventilated front seats, interior mood lighting and a rotary gearshift dial that uses shift-by-wire technology for effortless gear shifting. 

Other snazzy upgrades include automatic high-beam assist, adaptive cruise control, artificial leather and suede seat upholstery, aluminium pedals, paddle shifters, an electric tailgate as well as upgraded lane keeping, blind-spot warning and forward-collision assist technology — the latter automatically applying the brakes in the event of an emergency.

Available to order, pricing for the new 2023 Kia Sportage diesel models is as follows:

1.6 CRDi LX: R597,995

1.6 CRDi EX: R651,995

1.6 CRDi GT-Line Plus: R735,995

Pricing includes an unlimited kilometre/five-year warranty and six-year/90,000km service plan.