Kia has revealed the facelifted 2020 Sportage, which
now features a refreshed look, making its debut at the Chicago Auto Show. The popular compact crossover now
sports new front and rear fascias; the revisions include redesigned headlights
with LED turn indicators, new projector-beam fog lights, new front and rear
bumper design, new wheel designs, a redesigned tail light trim and more. Kia
will also offer new LED headlights with LED fog lights as an option.
There’s also a new midrange S Trim with sportier
exterior and interior design elements offered alongside the existing LX, EX and
SX variants in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The interior of the updated model
has been modestly refreshed with a standard 8-inch infotainment system with
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and optional telematics, a redesigned steering
wheel and vent bezels, an optional wireless smartphone charging tray, as well
as available ‘Sofino’ leatherette seats.
Kia’s active safety kit has been enhanced with new
systems that include Driver Attention Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Smart
Cruise Control with Start&Stop, Forward Collision Assist with pedestrian
detection and High Beam Assist.
The powertrain range remains unchanged, with the two
existing engines still available: a 2.4-liter GDI with 181 hp and 175 lb-ft of
torque and a turbocharged 2.0-liter GDI with 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Both
units are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is an
optional feature.
The Korean crossover is set to go on sale in the
first half of 2019, with pricing details to be announced closer to the model’s
sales launch.
