Kia has finally brought its globally acclaimed SUV, the Sportage, to Indian roads. The Kia Sportage 2025 makes its official debut with a sleek design, advanced powertrain options, and segment-leading features. Positioned above the Seltos and below the EV6, the Sportage enters India as a premium mid-size SUV, with prices starting from ₹25.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Striking Global Design and Road Presence
The new Sportage flaunts Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy. The front fascia features a bold tiger-nose grille, boomerang-style LED DRLs, and a wide muscular bumper. Its long bonnet, flared wheel arches, and sharp side creases give it a premium yet sporty silhouette. The rear design boasts sleek connected tail lamps and a sculpted boot lid, making the SUV look sharp from every angle. It sits on 18- and 19-inch alloys, depending on the variant.
Luxurious Cabin with Top-End Features
Inside, the Sportage offers a premium dual-screen layout, with twin 12.3-inch curved displays for infotainment and driver information. The cabin is trimmed in soft-touch materials, leatherette upholstery, and ambient lighting. Features include a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, ventilated and powered front seats, wireless charging, rear A/C vents, and a premium Harman Kardon sound system. The Sportage also gets Kia Connect with 60+ smart features for convenience and remote control.
Powerful Turbo Engine and Hybrid Option Incoming
The Indian-spec Sportage 2025 comes initially with a 1.6L turbo petrol engine producing 180 PS and 265 Nm torque, paired with a 7-speed DCT gearbox. The engine is tuned for both performance and refinement, with multiple drive modes including Eco, Sport, and Snow. Kia plans to launch a strong hybrid variant later this year, based on the international model which delivers over 21 kmpl and lower emissions.
Advanced Safety with ADAS
Kia Sportage 2025 is packed with ADAS Level 2 features, including lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and driver attention monitoring. In addition, the SUV offers six airbags, 360-degree camera, electronic stability control, hill start assist, and all-wheel disc brakes, making it one of the safest SUVs in its class.
Variants and Pricing
The Sportage is available in three main trims: Prestige, GT-Line, and GT-Line+. Prices begin at ₹25.99 lakh and go up to ₹31.49 lakh for the fully loaded GT-Line+ with ADAS and panoramic roof. Kia is offering a choice of monotone and dual-tone shades, including Deep Forest Green, Snow White Pearl, and Gravity Grey.
Conclusion
The Kia Sportage 2025 is a true global SUV brought to Indian roads with no compromise. With bold design, turbocharged performance, luxurious interiors, and advanced ADAS tech, it’s a strong new rival to the Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, and Citroën C5. For buyers seeking global-level design, safety, and comfort in a mid-size SUV, the Sportage is finally here and it delivers on every front.
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