Buying a used Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage is a popular family SUV, great for those looking for a spacious vehicle with the advantage of being at a higher driving position with great visibility on the road. The Kia Sportage has some great standout features and a unique look, although not as big as some of the SUVs on the market the Sportage has the advantage of sitting in the middle ground between small and large SUV. This makes the Kia Sportage a great match for those looking for extra space but nothing too cumbersome on the road.
Engine options
The Kia Sportage has some great engine options, with new technology integrated into some of the higher spec variations. There Sportage has the option of a 1.6 Turbocharged Petrol or 1.6 Diesel engines, these are the standard in the range.
Mild Hybrid
Along with the standard options if you’re looking at the automatic version of the Kia Sportage it may also include a small 48V battery which Kia are naming mild hybrid. The Mild Hybrid version comes with either a 1.6 Turbocharged Petrol or 1.6 Diesel engine. This battery alone is not enough to drive the car, but it does reduce emissions by providing some of the power needed. The car can’t be plugged in to charge, the battery takes its charge from the engine using the intelligent technology on board. This is a great option if you’re not ready for the switch to an all electric vehicle but want to benefit from increased fuel economy.
Hybrid Electric
The Hybrid Electric version of the Kia Sportage comes with the 1.6 Turbocharged Petrol engine plus a 1.49 kWh battery. The battery is powered by the electric motor and there is no function to charge this version. The benefits of a hybrid electric is reduced fuel consumption, cheaper running costs without needing to charge at a charge point or install a home charger. The Kia Sportage uses both the combustion engine and electric motor at the right times to get the best possible fuel efficiency and performance.
Plug-In Hybrid
The plug-in hybrid also uses a combination of electric motor and combustion engine but it has a larger battery and the ability to charge that battery. The battery in the plug-in hybrid Kia Sportage is 13.8 kWh, making it much larger than the 1.49 kWh battery used in the Hybrid Electric version. This version comes with the 1.6 Turbocharged Petrol engine which is used when the battery doesn’t have enough charge.
Kia Sportage features
There are plenty of tech features to get you excited about driving a Kia Sportage. When looking at buying a used Kia Sportage be sure to check the specification in detail as there are different trim levels each with slight alterations in the features that they offer. Here are some of the great features to look out for:
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Traffic information to make your journey run smoothly
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Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for seamless integration with your mobile phone
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Voice recognition so you can keep your hands firmly on the wheel
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Integrated curved displays show all of the information you need, are easy to use and look great
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Smartphone wireless charging bay to keep your phone topped up when you’re driving
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Premium sound system to improve the drive
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Automatic wipers so you can keep a focus on the road
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Led headlights for better viability
Buying a used Kia Sportage
At SPOTiCAR we have a great range of Kia vehicles including the popular Kia Sportage.
When you buy a vehicle from SPOTiCAR you can rest in the knowledge that we have checked and fixed any issue before you collect your vehicle. We also provide a minimum 12 months’ warranty and 12 months’ roadside assistance to cover the unexpected.
The Kia Sportage comes with a 7 year warranty, so if you’re buying a newer model then it is likely still to be covered by the manufacturer warranty. Our nationwide network of retailers provide excellent customer service and a whole host of commitments and guarantees to make sure each of our customers gets top quality service and a vehicle that works with their lifestyle. They will also provide you finance options for your used Kia Sportage. You can also make use of our part exchange programme, find out how much your car could be worth with a free online valuation.
