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Kia Sportage 2018 Philippines: Luxury in a Spunky mid-range SUV
Jul 22, 2020
Kia Sportage 2018 is Kia's quite successful SUV with outstanding improvements and upgrades, which is able to compete directly with strong rivals such as Honda CRV or Mazda CX5.
Table of contents
- 1. Kia Sportage 2018 Philippines: Introduction
- 2. Why should people buy the Kia Sportage 2018 Philippines?
- 3. Kia Sportage 2018 Price & Variants available in the Philippines
- 4. What’s missing from the features?
- 5. Kia Sportage 2018 Philippines: Review proper
- 6. Kia Sportage 2018 Philippines: Final recommendation
1. Kia Sportage 2018 Philippines: Introduction
Kia Sportage is Kia's 5-seater model which is highly appreciated by users in the world for its exterior and interior design. In the 2018 version, this model is brought by some manufacturers to gradually regain its position in the 5-seater crossover / SUV segment and become a serious competitor to models from those famous models such as Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V or Mazda CX-5.
2018 Kia Sportage Philippines
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2. Why should people buy the Kia Sportage 2018 Philippines?
Kia Sportage 2018 is a good value option if you are looking for a compact SUV with distinctive styling, great ride and handling and optional turbo power. More than that, it also has a quality feel inside and stellar infotainment that is worth considering.
3. Kia Sportage 2018 Price & Variants available in the Philippines
Here is the price list of the Sportage 2018 in the Philippines. The new 2018 Kia Sportage starts at ₱1,275,000 for SL FWD (gasoline) A/T variant. A used 2018 Sportage may come with features such as heated rear seats and cost you less than a new 2019 model without them.
| Model | Price |
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| 2018 Kia Sportage GT Line FWD A/T | ₱1,745,000 |
| 2018 Kia Sportage SL FWD A/T | ₱1,475,000 |
| 2018 Kia Sportage SL FWD (gasoline) A/T | ₱1,275,000 |
4. What’s missing from the features?
Because of the compact size, the cargo space of the car is also quite tight, only suitable to carry small luggage. Besides, fuel economy isn't as good as some top rivals. The test results show the CR-V 2018 should be able to cross about 450 miles of highway driving with its 14.0-gallon tank full.
Kia Sportage 2018 Cargo Space is quite tight
5. Kia Sportage 2018 Philippines: Review proper
Dimensions
Kia Sportage 2018 has dimensions length x width x height of 4,470 x 1,854 x 1,645 mm, wheelbase of 2,669 mm. Overall, Sportage 2018 still features a grille design that is familiar with the Kia logo on top.
| Wheelbase | 2670 mm |
| Length | 4480 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm |
| Height | 1655 mm |
| Ground clearance | 172 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1564 kg |
Performance
Two engines are available in the 2018 Sportage, a base 2.0-liter gasoline mill which makes 153hp and 192Nm of torque, and a more powerful 2.0-liter diesel mill which pumps out 182hp and an impressive 402Nm of torque. Both powerplants are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The standard drivetrain on the 2018 Sportage is front-wheel drive, the range-topping diesel variant comes with standard all-wheel drive.
Both powerplants are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission
| Engine type | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| Horsepower | 181 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 402 Nm |
| Drive train | FWD/AWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Fuel system | Gasoline Direct Injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | 62 L |
Judging by Kia Sportage in terms of performance, this small SUV offers outstanding performance on a variety of terrain conditions and speeds. The steering of the car handles well and accurately when driving at low speeds. At the same time, the driving and climbing ability of the Kia Sportage 2018 is also highly appreciated thanks to the properly adjusted torque.
Besides, the Korean model also has high fuel efficiency. According to the Kia Sportage specifications announced by the manufacturer, this model has a fuel consumption of about 6.5 liters / 100km on 1,000km of combined roads.
Safety features
Standard safety features of the 2018 Sportages include six airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, and a rearview camera. Blind-spot monitors and rear cross-traffic alerts are standard on advanced variants.
In addition, the car is also equipped with a start / stop-start button, a steering wheel with integrated gearshift pad, cruise control and a drive mode selection system (Eco, Normal, Sport). On the most advanced version is the Kia Sportage GT Line, the car is equipped with a blind-spot monitoring camera, collision warning sensor, rear parking sensor and automatic parking brake.
2018 Kia Sportage Interior
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Comfort Features
The Interior space of Kia Sportage 2018 is larger than the old one, so the interior also becomes more spacious and comfortable. Rear seats are suitable for 3 people.
Luxury and elegant Kia Sportage 2018 Interior
However, the Kia Sportage 2018 has the minus point that the luggage space is quite narrow compared to competitors in the same segment.
On the leather steering wheel is integrated function keys such as volume up and down, handsfree phone and radio channel. 6-inch entertainment center system with Bluetooth, 6 audio speakers, 1 USB port and UVO entertainment system connecting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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Exterior
In terms of exterior design, the car is not much different from the previous version. Kia Sportage 2018 still owns a sporty appearance and attractive style in exterior details, especially the front of the car. If you're looking for a particular color, there are a few, including Clear White as standard, Fiery Red, Steel Grey, Sparkling Silver and Mercury Blue, while Cherry Black and Snow White Pearl are exclusive to GT-Line.
The rear uses a pair of LED technology taillights with 3D design and is divided into 2 independent areas. In particular, one is mounted on the door of the luggage compartment, partly located close to the rear bumper of the car. Overall, this design helps Kia Sportage become completely different from rivals.
| Headlights | LEDs |
| Daytime running lights | LEDs |
| Front fog lights | Yes |
| Intermittent Wipers | Variable |
2018 Kia Sportage GT Line FWD A/T
6. Kia Sportage 2018 Philippines: Final recommendation
Overall, 2018 Sportage deserves to be among those SUVs you consider first rather than the one you settle on after looking at the price tag because of its smooth ride quality, spacious seating and attractive dashboard layout with many appealing features.
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