Kia Sportage (China)

Kia Sportage (China)
2021 Kia Sportage Ace
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia
Production	2005–present
Assembly	China: Yancheng (Yueda Kia)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

The Kia Sportage (Chinese: 起亚智跑; pinyin: Qǐyà Zhìpǎo) for the Chinese market is a compact crossover SUV produced by Yueda Kia under the Kia brand. The first two generations of the Kia Sportage in China are the same as the international version, while the international third generation was sold in China as the Kia Sportage R and the international fourth generation as the Kia KX5. The China-exclusive third generation Kia Sportage was developed as a separate model based on the second generation Hyundai Tucson (sold as the ix35 in China).

First generation (JE; 2005)

Main article: Kia Sportage (JE)

The first generation Chinese market Kia Sportage was the same as the international version (JE/KM) sold from 2005–2010. Production was extended after the discontinuation of the international model, with an extra facelift in 2013 exclusive to China, extending production and sales to 2015.

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  Kia Sportage (KM) Chinese facelift (front)
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  Kia Sportage (KM) Chinese facelift (rear)

Second generation (SL; 2010)

Main article: Kia Sportage (SL)

The second generation Kia Sportage in China was sold as the Kia Sportage R. The Kia Sportage R received a facelift in 2013, and was sold alongside its successor, the Kia KX5 for a brief period.

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  Kia Sportage R
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  Kia Sportage R facelift

Third generation (NP; 2018)

Third generation
Overview
Model code	NP
Production	2018–present
Designer	Peter Schreyer
Body and chassis
Related	Hyundai ix35 (NU)
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L Smartstream G1.5 T-GDi I4 2.0 L Nu GDi I4
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed DCT automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Length	4,460 mm (175.6 in) 4,530 mm (178.3 in)
Width	1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height	1,695 mm (66.7 in) 1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Curb weight	1,423–1,498 kg (3,137–3,303 lb)

The third-generation Chinese Sportage was revealed at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show in China. It was previewed by the Kia NP Concept revealed during the 2017 Guangzhou Auto Show. The production version was available to China in early 2018.

The Kia Sportage III is based on the Hyundai ix35 which shares the same platform with the Chinese second generation Hyundai ix35. The Kia Sportage III is powered by a 2.0-litre G4NJ inline-four engine producing 118 kW (161 PS; 159 hp).

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  Kia Sportage (Chinese market) rear

Kia Sportage Ace (2021 facelift)

A facelift called the Kia Sportage Ace was launched during the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show. The Sportage Ace features completely redesigned front and rear ends adding 40 mm (1.6 in) to the vehicle length with the updated headlamps integrated into the silhouette of the grilles and the tail lamps being vertical compared to the horizontal ones extending into the tailgate of the pre-facelift model. The Sportage Ace also features a 1.5-litre turbo engine producing 147 kW (200 PS; 197 hp).

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  Kia Sportage Ace
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  Kia Sportage Ace (rear)
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  Kia Sportage Ace (interior)

External links

• Official website (in Chinese)