{"id":20805,"date":"2019-01-18T12:37:51","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T09:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aleksawn.bget.ru\/kia-sportage-2019-goda.html"},"modified":"2026-08-30T13:03:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T10:03:47","slug":"kia-sportage-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imgist.ru\/en\/kia-sportage-2019-goda\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 Kia Sportage: Three Years of the Smart and Stylish Korean Crossover"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I was looking for my first new car three years ago, I chose the 2019 Kia Sportage GT Line with a 1.6 T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine. I wanted a stylish, technologically advanced, yet practical and affordable crossover. Now, having driven it for over 70,000 kilometers on a variety of roads, I can confidently say it was one of the best choices of my life. The Sportage turned out to be more than just a pretty face; it's a smart, reliable, and very comfortable companion.<\/p>\n

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Sportage exterior design fourth generation after restyling<\/a>, is its strong point. It looks aggressive, bold, and very modern. Narrow, "tiger-like" headlights with LED daytime running lights, a wide grille, and textured lines on the hood and doors \u2013 the car attracts attention. My Sportage in bright blue Sparkling Metal with a black roof (two-tone paint option) and 19-inch wheels looks like a concept car. The body quality is good: the panels are smooth, the paintwork is durable. After three years, it has almost no chips, despite active use. The dimensions (4.48 m long and 1.85 m wide) are a happy medium. In the city, it is maneuverable and easy to park, and stable on the highway.<\/p>\n

The 172 mm ground clearance is sufficient for overcoming high curbs, light off-roading, and snowdrifts. I never got stuck, even in deep snow. The LED headlights are powerful and effective. The high beams illuminate the road for hundreds of meters. The fog lights, integrated into the black plastic inserts in the bumper, look stylish and work perfectly. Overall, the Sportage remains a solid performer even after years \u2013 its design has proven durable and timeless.<\/p>\n

Interior: style, technology and sophisticated ergonomics<\/h2>\n

The Sportage GT Line's interior is a pleasant place to spend time. The trim combines soft-touch plastic on the dashboard, leather on the seats and steering wheel, red contrast stitching, and carbon fiber-look inserts. It all looks youthful and sporty. Build quality is excellent\u2014not a single squeak or rattle in three years. The dashboard is driver-focused. The flat-bottomed, leather-wrapped steering wheel features easy-to-use paddle shifters and controls for the cruise control and audio system.<\/p>\n

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The instrument cluster features a combination of analog speedometer and tachometer dials, plus a 7-inch color display between them that can display navigation, entertainment information, or vehicle performance data. The centerpiece is the 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system with navigation. The interface is logical, the screen is clear, and the response is quick. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired) are supported. Below the screen is a row of physical buttons for climate control and heated seats, which is very convenient. The dual-zone climate control works flawlessly.<\/p>\n

The seats feature a sporty design and rich lateral support, with red stitching. They are heated and ventilated. The driver's seat is six-way power adjustable. There's enough room front and rear to comfortably seat four adults. A fifth person in the back will feel cramped due to the pronounced tunnel. The trunk, at 491 liters, is among the best in its class. It's well-shaped and has a low loading height. The 60\/40 split-folding rear row creates a flat floor and ample space. Interior soundproofing is good for its class.<\/p>\n