Kia Sportage Launched in Nepal

The authorised distributor, Continental Trading Enterprises has launched all-new 4th generation Kia Sportage in the event at Hotel Annapurna in Nepal. The Kia Sportage is one of the highest selling SUV globally. The SUV will be available in both petrol and diesel engine in four variants as LX PTL, GT Line DSL, LX PTL AT and LX DSL. These vehicles are imported from South Korea. Initially, only the LX PTL and GT Line DSL is available in Nepal while the other two variants will be available from next month.  

Kia Sportage Overview

The Kia Sportage is powered by a 2.0L DOHC petrol and 2.0L CRDi Diesel that has the transmission of 6-speed manual & automatic in petrol variant and an 8 speed AT in diesel (GT Line). The engine churns out a 155Ps @ 6200rpm Power in petrol variant and 178Ps @ 4000rpm power in diesel variant likewise it produces 6 kgm @ 4000rpm torque in petrol and 41 kgm @ 2750rpm in diesel. 

Sportage measures 4480 mm in length, 1856 mm in width and 1635 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2670 mm. And in case you are wondering Kia Sportage comes with a ground clearance of 162 mm which is significantly less than that of other Kia Sportage.

Major Specification of Kia Sportage

Engine: 2.0L DOHC petrol and 2.0L CRDi Diesel

Fuel Type: Petrol and Diesel

Maximum Torque: 6kgm @ 4000rpm (Petrol) | 41kgm @ 2750rpm (Diesel)

Maximum Power: 155Ps @ 6200rpm (Petro) | 178Ps @ 4000rpm (Diesel)

Fuel Capacity: 62 Litres

Dimension: 4480 mm * 1856 mm * 1635 mm

Wheelbase: 2670 mm

Ground Clearance: 162 mm

Price of Kia Sportage Variants

• Price of Kia Sportage (LX PTL) in Nepal -> Rs. 69,90,000
• Price of Kia Sportage (GT Line DSL) in Nepal -> Rs. 1,10,90,90,000
• Price of Kia Sportage (LX PTL AT) in Nepal -> Rs. 74,90,000
• Price of Kia Sportage (LX DSL) in Nepal -> Rs. 86,90,000

These vehicles come with some new changes like extra safety features, exterior enhancements, new design, and many more. The extra features include LED lamps, Tiger Nose Grill, Rear Trim Accents with Dual Tip Exhaust and more features. The safety features that are equipped in these vehicles are an anti-locking braking system, electronic stability control, downhill control, airbags, and many more.

The vehicle is available in eight different colours:  Sparkling Silver, Snow White Pearl, Patina Gold, Fiery Red, Clear White,  Steel Grey, Cherry Black and Mercury Blue. The company is planning to open its Sales, Service, Spare Parts in two new locations where you can find these amazing vehicles. So, what do you think about these vehicles will it be a new hit in the Nepali market.