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3w ago

2025 Kia Sportage Set for Mid-July European Arrival with Facelifted Design

Built at Kia’s Žilina plant, it reaches EU showrooms from mid-July with fresh styling, new digital services, hybrid powertrains.

Kia Sportage (2025): Alles zur Europa-Version: Kia Sportage, Auto News
Der Innenraum zeigt sich unter anderem mit einem neuen Lenkrad.
Motorenseitig bleibt es bei einer Auswahl an Verbrennern und (Mild-)Hybriden.
Die Bildschirmeinheit umfasst wie bisher zwei 12,3 Zoll große Touchscreens. Deren Prozessor profitiert aber von einer verbesserten Software.

Overview

  • European production begins in July at Kia’s Žilina facility, with petrol and diesel models arriving mid-July, hybrids in October and plug-in versions by year-end.
  • Exterior updates include redesigned front and rear bumpers, a 2.5-centimeter longer front overhang, new LED lighting graphics and redesigned 17- to 19-inch alloy wheels on a 4.54-meter body.
  • The new Connected Car Navigation Cockpit integrates dual 12.3-inch touchscreens, wireless smartphone mirroring, over-the-air map and software updates, AI voice control and the Kia In-Car-Payment service.
  • Powertrain options range from two 1.6-liter turbo petrols and a 1.6-liter diesel mild-hybrid to a 176 kW full hybrid and a 212 kW plug-in hybrid now available with front- or all-wheel drive.
  • Advanced safety and convenience tech features adaptive cruise control 2.0, highway assist 2.0, lane follow assist 2.0, a Digital Key 2.0 system for smartphone access and an optional head-up display.