Kia dealers in Malaysia have revealed estimated pricing for the fifth-generation (NQ5) Sportage (pre-facelift), which is currently open for booking and will make its debut at next month’s Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS).
Based on postings on Facebook, the Sportage, which is a locally-assembled (CKD) SUV, will be offered in four variants. The starting point is the 2.0G 2WD at an estimated RM150,000, followed by the 2.0G 2WD High at RM160,000. Both will feature a 2.0 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine that produces 156 hp and 192 of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission to drive the front wheels.
Moving up the variant tree, there is the 1.6T 2WD at RM180,000, which is followed by the range-topping 1.6T AWD High at RM190,000. These options come with a 1.6 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine making 177 hp and 265 Nm that is linked to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, with one being front-wheel drive while the other is all-wheel drive.
All variants of the Sportage will be available in four colours, namely Astra Blue, Meteor Grey, Snowflake White Pearl as well as Jet Black. Additionally, a five-year, 100,000-km warranty and service package will come as standard.
Features that have already been confirmed include a suite of active safety features like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA; autonomous emergency braking), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA). Other bits of kit are a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an infotainment system that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Higher-spec variants will come with creature comforts such as ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control as well as a Harman Kardon sound system.
What do you think of the Sportage’s estimated pricing and specifications? Are they competitive against the many other C-segment SUVs in the market such as the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, Proton X70, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and more? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Why no CRDi engine offered?
Launch to fail. I drive my seal more gaya and i look more rich compared to to kimchi junk
Mabuk ah. Too much makgeoli. Dead on arrival.
Pricing is as arrogant as Japanese. If not thanks to China car brands, they will skim on as many specs as possible. So what’s the reason to get a CKD korean car brand at such absurd price? Consumers are not what they used yo ne nowadays.
Thanks to copy cat?
No matter how ridiculous the pricing, there will always be takers. Question is how many and if their target matches that demand. Not everything is about pricing.
I think best just exit Malaysialah this brand.
Hyundai and Kia pricing really teruk here.
Haven’t they conducted basic market research to know that not many will buy with that kind of price?
CRV is the De factor choice if your pricing get close to it with no clear technology differentiator.
Korea already facelifted, here will launch old model?
At least it’s well specced out than the RM190k+ top-spec Hyundai Tucson
Dead on arrival. Uglier than Chinese cars, and priced like well-established Japanese market leaders.
Sorento is already a massive flop because of its price. This Sportage will be an even bigger floor due to undesirable pricing and an absolutely hideous appearance.
2.0l? only Mazda can sell 2.0liter non hybrid car.
No turbo diesel model, and no hybrid model offered, and already at this price range ♂️
RM150-190k for a korean kia ??? lolllllllllllllllll
Well if you have seen the RM150k Hyundai Creta 1.5L NA – Made in Indonesia then this looks like very worth it.
Yo, why does everyone see Korean stuff as cheap? That’s how Malaysians view Korean brands. Just the brand name. Korean cars should be on the same level as Japanese cars by now, Even in some areas. the locals don’t even recognize them.