The 2018 Kia Sportage LX is a highly award-winning, exceptionally stylish, and incredibly practical mid-sized SUV that stands as one of the absolute benchmarks for New Zealand families. Featuring Kia's striking modern styling, a rock-solid build quality, and a beautifully refined chassis, it delivers a quiet, incredibly secure, and car-like driving experience that feels premium from the moment you hit the road.
KEY FEATURES
2.0L CRDi Turbo Diesel Engine: An advanced, highly reliable powerplant delivering a punchy 136kW of power and a massive 400Nm of torque for effortless open-road overtaking and hill climbing.
6-Speed Automatic Transmission: A smooth, fluid shifting gearbox that adapts beautifully to your driving style and takes all the stress out of daily stop-start city gridlock.
Intelligent AWD System: Automatically detects slipping wheels and redirects power to the tyres with the most grip, providing immense safety in heavy rain, frost, or on unsealed backroads.
Elevated Commanding Ride Height: Provides an excellent, high-riding view over traffic, making it exceptionally easy to step into and out of for passengers of all ages.
Spacious 5-Seater Cabin: Designed with premium, hard-wearing cloth upholstery, exceptional legroom, and rear seats that recline slightly to ensure maximum passenger comfort on long road trips.
7-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment: A vibrant center dash display equipped with full Bluetooth connectivity for safe, hands-free mobile phone operation and wireless audio streaming.
Integrated Reversing Camera and Rear Sensors: Provides clear rear visibility and helpful acoustic guidance on the main display, making tight parallel parking entirely stress-free.
Multi-Function Steering Wheel: Keeps your cruise control settings, audio volume, media tracks, and phone answering buttons safely right at your fingertips.
Massive Boot Capacity: Features a large, wide-opening rear cargo bay with a low loading height and 60/40 split-folding rear seats, easily swallowing prams, sports gear, or holiday luggage.
5-Star ANCAP Safety Rating: Packed with top-tier safety engineering including Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill-Start Assist, Downhill Brake Control, and a comprehensive six-airbag system.
WHY CHOOSE THIS VEHICLE?
The Kia Sportage LX Diesel AWD is the ultimate all-rounder for an active Kiwi family. By opting for the 2.0L turbo diesel AWD model, you gain the immense pulling power, heavy-duty AWD safety, and incredible fuel efficiency of a large truck, wrapped in a sleek, easy-to-park mid-sized SUV body.