Kia confirms launch of Sportage 5th gen on February 6

Interior of Kia Sportage 5th gen consists of leather seats, single-zone air conditioning, and a big-sized touchscreen infotainment display
An undated image of a Kia Sportage. — Unsplash
An undated image of a Kia Sportage. — Unsplash

As the internet has been buzzing in anticipation of the Kia Sportage 5th gen, the latest variant of the company's flagship SUV, the company has confirmed to launch the Kia Sportage 5th gen on February 6.

The vehicle is expected to come with a stylish design complimented by a great number of features found only on top-tier SUVs, causing a stir in the highly competitive automotive sphere and beckoning experts and enthusiasts equally.

The confirmation of the launch of the latest Kia Sportage model comes a little over a month after a camouflaged hybrid variant of the vehicle was spotted cruising down the streets in Pakistan.

"The stage is ready and the star is here to shine," read the Kia Sportage 5th gen teaser shared by the company.

Kia Sportage 5th gen design 

As depicted in the teaser, there will be three distinct trims going live on the aforementioned date, including the Kia Sportage Alpha, Kia Sportage FWD, and Kia Sportage FWD HEV, all packed with properties integrated mostly in top-notch SUVs only.

Accounting for most of its external appeal, the vehicle featured in the teaser appears equipped with a bold and sleek look boasting a front grille, bulky side mirrors, signature DRLs, shiny rims and the symbolic "KIA" engraved on the front-facing bumper.

Meanwhile, the spacious interior of the 5th gen Kia Sportage consists of leather seats, single-zone air conditioning, a big-sized touchscreen infotainment display, which is rumoured to support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 6-speaker sound system.

Here's the breakdown of the expected three variants of the upcoming Kia Sportage 5th gen.

Kia Sportage Alpha features

  • 8-inch color touchscreen infotainment
  • 4.2-inch multi-function LCD display
  • 6-speed automatic
  • Automatic Gear Shift
  • Rear view monitor
  • Rear sensor
  • Rear occupant alert
  • Height adjustable front seat belts
  • 8 way height adjustable headrests
  • 60:40 split fold rear seats
  • Auto temperature control
  • USB C charging port

Kia Sportage FWD features

  • 12.3-inch supervision colour cluster display
  • 12,3-inch navigation display
  • Leather seats
  • 18 full size alloy wheels
  • Front & rear parking sensors 6 airbags
  • Driver lumbar support
  • Hands-free smart power & memory tailgate
  • Wireless phone charging
  • Smart entry with push start button Welcome Light
  • 2x12 V power outlets

Kia Sportage FWD HEV features

  • 1.6T HEV engine
  • 12.3-inch supervision colour cluster display
  • 12.3 navigation display
  • Shift-by-wire
  • Lane keep assist, lane follow assist
  • Smart cruise control
  • Front collision avoidance assist
  • Ambient mood lighting
  • 8 Harman Kardon Speakers
  • Heated seats
  • Trailer stability assist
  • Surround view monitor