| Kia Sportage (China) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Production | 2005–present |
| Assembly | China:Yancheng (Yueda Kia) |
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| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
TheKia Sportage (Chinese:起亚智跑;pinyin:Qǐyà Zhìpǎo) for the Chinese market is acompact crossover SUV produced byYueda Kia under theKia 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 theKia Sportage R and the international fourth generation as theKia KX5. The China-exclusive third generation Kia Sportage was developed as a separate model based on the second generationHyundai Tucson (sold as the ix35 in China).[1]
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.[2]
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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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| Third generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code | NP |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | Hyundai ix35 (NU) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 LSmartstream G1.5T-GDiI4 2.0 LNu GDi I4 |
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| 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 the2017 Shanghai Auto Show in China. It was previewed by the Kia NP Concept revealed during the 2017Guangzhou Auto Show.[3] The production version was available to China in early 2018.[1]
The Kia Sportage III is based on the Hyundai ix35 which shares the same platform with the Chinese second generationHyundai ix35. The Kia Sportage III is powered by a 2.0-litre G4NJinline-four engine producing 118 kW (161 PS; 159 hp).[4]
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A facelift called the Kia Sportage Ace was launched during the2020 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).[5]
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