The Kia Sportage has evolved into a distinctive piece of the compact SUV market. The 2017 Sportage takes everything it has learned in the past and taken things to a whole new level. Completely redesigned, the Sportage has a fresh new look and features to bring it to the forefront of anyone’s mind. Check out some of these cool facts about the 2017 Kia Sportage and you will see what all the fuss is about!
A stronger, more rigid body
Compared to the previous Sportage, the 2017 version boasts more advanced high-strength steel, making it stronger. Body integrity has been strengthened thanks to the use of hot-stamped steel on various parts of the car.
A substantial suspension and steering overhaul
The independent suspension in the new Sportage has been overhauled to create a better ride, handling, and vehicle stability. The multilink rear suspension features dual-member shock absorber housings and the MacPherson struts in the front have been redesigned for improved stability and to better adapt to changes in road surfaces.
Turbocharged engine
Kia carried over the turbocharged, 2.0-liter I-4 from the previous version and thereby remains one of the few entries in the compact SUV market to continue to offer an engine with more than 200 hp for those wanting a little bit more power in their vehicle.
A driver-centric cockpit
The cockpit of the new Sportage has been designed with the driver in mind. The center console has been tilted toward the driver to create a feeling of engagement as you drive. It also gives the impression of driving something sportier instead of a run-of-the-mill family hauler.
Extensive safety features
Following the example of the 2016 Kia Optima, the Sportage offers a full suite of active safety technology. Available safety features include lane departure warning, forward collision warning, blind-spot warning with rear cross traffic alert, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection.
These are just some of the features that can be found on the new 2017 Kia Sportage. Stop in today to check out our inventory!
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