14 Fun Facts About The 2017 Kia Sportage – Part 2

Jan 11, 2016

In one of our blogs last week we shared with you the first seven facts on the MotorTrend list of “14 Fun Facts and Cool Features On The 2017 Kia Sportage”. Now, we have the second half of the list available for you below so that you can continue to learn about some interesting information about this all-new model before its makes its official debut sometime later this year.

Return of the Turbocharged Engine: The brand chose to carry over the 2.0L I-4 Engine from the current model into the 2017 Sportage making it one of the only vehicles in its segment to offer an engine that generates more than 200 horsepower.

Three Driving Modes: This model comes equipped with three different driving modes so that you can choose the one that best suits you at any given moment. These modes include Normal. Eco, and Sport.

Driver-Centric Cockpit: The 2017 Sportage has truly been designed to offer driver’s a sportier and more exciting driving experience. In keeping with that ideal the cockpit was designed to cater to the driver with features such as a flat-bottom steering wheel, a center stack that has been tilted towards the driver, and sportier paddle shifters.

More Cargo Space: The interior of this new model has been redesigned to offer significantly more cargo space. The 2017 model will offer 60.1 cubic feet of space, an increase that is made possible in part thanks to the new split-folding rear seats.

Debut of UV03: Kia will be debuting UV03, the newest version of their infotainment system in the 2017 Sportage. Depending on which trim level you opt for this system will be available through either a five, seven, or eight-inch touchscreen. The system also includes several other features that are specific to the different trim levels.

Standard Android Auto On EX and SX Trims: The EX and SX trim levels of the 2017 Sportage will come equipped with Android Auto and the brand plans to add Apple CarPlay as well.

Extensive Suite of Active Safety Features: This new model will be the second vehicle in the Kia lineup to include a suite of active safety features, the first being the 2016 Optima. A few of the safety features you will be able to find on this model include blind-spot warning with rear cross traffic alert, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection.

Ogbac, Stefan. “14 FUN FACTS AND COOL FEATURES ON THE 2017 KIA SPORTAGE.” MotorTrend. N.p., 23 Dec. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fwww.motortrend.com%2Fnews%2F14-fun-facts-cool-features-2017-kia-sportage%2F>.