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Kia updates popular Sportage for 2014

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Author: | Updated: 09 Jan 2014 17:19

Korean carmaker Kia has announced it has made changes to its popular SUV, the Sportage, for 2014. Easily the most UK’s most popular Kia, the Sportage accounted for 29 per cent of all brand sales last year and almost 50,000 examples have found homes since this generation model arrived in 2010.

Unsurprisingly considering the model’s continuing appeal, changes can be described as subtle, with eagle-eyed able to spot tweaks to the radiator mesh and use of chrome surrounds on the grille. Along with a new selection of alloy wheels (available on all wheel sizes) and optional shark-fin antenna, the only other exterior change is to the rear lights, which sees the whole unit, including the section mounted on the boot lid, is now lit through the tail-light functionality. Customers can also opt for LED lighting in top end models.

Kia Sportage 2014

Head of Product Planning at Kia UK, Ian Mathews, confirmed their approach. He said: "With the adage ‘if it ain't broke..' at the back of our minds we looked carefully at what changes to make to the line-up for the 2014 Sportage to ensure that what customers love about their cars is kept and for enhancements to the line-up to add appeal and diversity.

"We've listened to our dealers and customers and by adding more engine options at the entry and top-of-the-range as well as incorporating new technologies such as Trailer Stability Assist across all models we are taking standard specification levels to those expected on premium brands."

Kia has also confirmed the addition of two new variants have joined the model line-up, a new all-wheel drive 2.0 CRDi entry level model and the 1.7 CRDi turbodiesel is now an option on the top spec two-wheel drive model.

The 2014 Sportage can be ordered now, with first deliveries next month.

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