Naza Kia Malaysia has announced the introduction of a
Sportage 2.0L EX variant, which goes on sale alongside the Sportage 2.0L GT
CRDi diesel AWD. The two two wheel-drive variants that introduced the
fourth-gen QL in Malaysia back in 2016, the 2.0L KX and 2.0L GT Line, have been
discontinued.
No change to the petrol powertrain, the Sportage
2.0L EX being equipped with a 2.0 litre Nu MPI four-cylinder, which is paired
with a six-speed automatic transmission. Output figures remain the same, with
155 PS at 6,200 rpm and 192 Nm at 4,000 rpm available from the mill.
The 2.0L EX gets a new design five twin-spoke
18-inch machine-finished alloy wheels, and standard equipment for the five-seat
SUV includes front and rear parking sensors, a rain sensor and auto folding
side mirrors.
Also on, keyless entry, push start ignition and
fully automatic air-conditioning, and the variant also comes with an
electrochromic auto dimming rear view mirror and a new seven-inch touchscreen
audio system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support.
As with the previous petrol models, the EX comes
equipped with six airbags (dual front, side and curtain), ABS, ESC, vehicle
stability control and hill-start assist and Isofix mount points (outer rear
seats) on the safety kit front.
Five exterior colours are available for the variant
and these are Cherry Black, Mercury Blue, Fiery Red, Snow White Pearl and
Mineral Silver. The Kia Sportage 2.0L EX is priced at RM 129,888, and comes with
a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty.
