Choice of 2WD and AWD systems, plus three gearboxes
Buyers of the all-new Kia Sportage in Europe will be offered a choice 2WD or AWD drivetrains, and five-speed or six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic transmission.
For diesel Kia Sportage models, the standard gearbox is a six-speed manual, upgraded with improved synchronization, reduced power loss, enhanced efficiency and durability. Both the larger petrol and diesel engines can be specified with the optional six-speed automatic.
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Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust or
other pollutants that come into the vehicle
from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system. If ...
FAST FACTS
1. The Optima makes 200-hp from a standard direct-injection 2.4L 4-cylinder,
while achieving best-in-class 24/35-mpg (city/hwy) fuel economy.
2. Optional class exclusive features include a panoram ...
INSIDE
Inside, a good mix of materials with a protruding center stack (reminiscent
of the Volkswagen New Beetle) offer a good use of space. The glove box is huge,
but the flat-folding rear seats and unde ...


