5th-gen Kia Sportage officially launched, priced from RM150k
Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd (DJM), the official distributor of the Kia brand in Malaysia, has launched the fifth generation Kia Sportage in the local market.
This locally assembled C-segment SUV, produced in Kulim, Kedah, is now open for bookings. It is available in four variants with two engine options as follows:
- 2.0G 2WD – RM149,781.78
- 2.0G 2WD High – RM159,781.78
- 1.6T 2WD High – RM179,599
- 1.6T AWD High – RM189,599
As you can see, the launched Sportage is the pre-facelift version, not the recently introduced facelift variant.
DJM stated that, for now, the facelifted Sportage is only available in South Korea; however, the SUV is expected to arrive in the local market within the next two years.
The 2.0G variants are powered by a Smartstream 2.0-litre engine that produces 156 hp and 192 Nm, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Meanwhile, the 1.6T variants feature a Gamma II 1.6-litre turbo engine with a power output of 177 hp and 265 Nm. Power is transmitted to the wheels via a seven-speed DCT gearbox.
In terms of equipment, the SUV is fitted with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as ambient lighting. Higher variants will also feature a dual-zone climate control system and Harman Kardon audio system.
Safety features include Forward-Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA), among others.
For the Malaysian market, the Sportage is offered in four colours: Astra Blue, Meteor Grey, Jet Black and Snowflake White Pearl.
Finally, DJM will provide a five-year warranty and a complimentary five-year service package.
