By Otsile Kadiege

The new fifth-generation Kia Sportage range was launched in South Africa late last year. We’ve already driven the newcomer which impressed us with its bold new look and cutting edge interior with advanced technologies, advanced driver assistance systems, and a punchy turbocharged powertrain to name a few.

Kia SA recently revealed pricing adjustments for the Sportage range. Last year’s recommended retail pricing for the range is as follows:

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi LX – R539,995

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi EX – R593,995

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line – R649,995

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line Plus – R677,995

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line S – R734,995

The recently announced Sportage pricing including VAT is as follows:

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi LX –  R585,995

Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi LX A/T – R609,995

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi EX – R639,995

Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi EX A/T – R663,995

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line – R695,995

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line Plus – R723,995

Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi GT-Line Plus A/T – R747,995

Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi GT-Line S – R780,995

All Sportage models come standard with Kia’s Unlimited Kilometre/5-year warranty, inclusive of Roadside Assistance. In addition, a pre-paid 6-year / 90,000 km service plan is included to give customers peace of mind and predictability when it comes to vehicle maintenance.