Hello everyone, this issue analyzes the new Kia SPORTAGE GT-line
1. Brand analysis and historical introduction
Kia SPORTAGE has a long history, in 1993 has been unveiled, Kia SPORTAGE GT-line is a brand new model, can be seen as a short wheelbase version, in the style of more compact, Kia brand in this level belongs to the mainstream brand, from the brand point of view, or has a certain premium ability. Kia's SPORTAGE GT-line performance in product strength is also OK.
2. Market analysis
Kia SPORTAGE GT-line is a Kia SPORTAGE short wheelbase version, in the body length and wheelbase are obviously short, but still has a good atmosphere, the car uses a double-row seat design, the trunk space performance is general, Kia SPORTAGE GT-line is in a precise market segment, this market level positioning is slightly lower than Kia PORTAGE, slightly compact on the body, the interior space is also enough to the level, There is an advantage in terms of price.
3. Competitors
In terms of competitors, it is the benchmark Nissan Qashqai, Honda Binzhi, as well as volkswagen Tange and Volkswagen Tuyue and other SUV models, as well as Toyota Corolla Crosses, from the perspective of competitors, they are all relatively young models in history.
4. Used cars (Note: The retention rate of used cars is based on the actual performance of the used car market after the new car is listed. ）
Kia SPORTAGE GT-line should not be introduced, from the model positioning point of view, the performance of sales is expected to be good, while the performance of the amount of ownership is also good, in the retention rate of the overall feeling is OK, feel to be slightly more valuable than the subPORTAGE.
5. Power system and chassis
The new car is based on the N3 platform, the chassis is the use of the front McPherson, rear multi-link suspension design, the power side is equipped with gasoline version, the use of 1.6T turbo engine, the maximum horsepower of 148 hp, the peak torque of 250 Nm, also provide micromix system to choose from, using 1.6T turbocharged engine + 48V micromix system, the engine parameters are 148 hp maximum horsepower, peak torque of 250 Nm.
A 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed DCT dual-clutch transmission are available on the transmission.
The diesel version is equipped with a 1.6T turbocharged engine with a maximum horsepower of 113 hp and a peak torque of 280 Nm, as well as a 1.6T turbocharged engine + 48V micromix system with a maximum horsepower of 134 hp and a peak torque of 320 Nm
A 1.6T turbocharged petrol engine is available on the HEV version with a maximum horsepower of 226 hp and a peak torque of 350 Nm, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
In the PHEV version, it is equipped with a 1.6T turbocharged engine + motor + battery pack, with a maximum horsepower of 261 horsepower and a peak torque of 350 Nm, matching a 6-speed automatic transmission.
All-wheel drive and two-wheel drive options are available.
These are the powertrains of the European version of the model.
6. Configuration
Automatic headlight control, dual LED adaptive headlights, panoramic sunroof, electric parking brake, zoned automatic air conditioning, 10-way driver and 8 front passengers are available with electric adjustable seats, paddle shifters, and heated steering wheels.
Intelligent cruise control with stop-and-go function, engine start/stop button with intelligent entry system, intelligent power tailgate
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay voice control, Bluetooth with music streaming, rear USB charging port, reversing camera system, HARMAN Karton premium sound system, wireless phone charger.
It is equipped with a 12.3" full LCD instrument screen, a 12.3-inch central control display with navigation, and an 8-inch central control screen with a low-end model, a 360° surround view monitor, and a blind spot view monitor.
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist System, Ramp Start Assist Control, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Lane Following Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Multi-Collision Brake, Trailer Stability Assist System, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Blind Spot Collision Assist System, Highway Driving Assist System, Parking Collision Assist System, Remote Intelligent Parking Assist System, Downhill Brake Control
Double curtain airbags, dual front airbags, double side airbags (front) on safety configuration
7. Space
The body size length, width and height are 4515mm * 1865mm * 1650mm, the wheelbase is 2680mm, the rear folding seats can be reclined according to the 4/2/4 ratio, and the space of the fully folded rear seats is 1780L.
8. Summary
Kia SPORTAGE GT-line has a lower product positioning, the performance of the body size is also relatively compact, the performance of the interior space is slightly ordinary, but the shape of the front face still continues the more atmospheric style, the design of the appearance is also more fashionable and sporty, in terms of product positioning and price is expected to have more advantages, relative to the competitors, the overall product feel is OK, the car has not yet been introduced with exact news.
9. Appearance
From the appearance point of view, the design of the front face is still very atmospheric, the middle net uses a large size of the wide shape, with a silver horizontal strip design inside, the mesh grille texture is also added to a strong sporty style, it seems that the visual impact is very strong, the headlamp group uses a delicate shape, and the lower encirclement is the use of a horizontal strip texture design, which also increases a good sports style. Coming to the side, the style is still very atmospheric, using more rigid lines, the design of the C-pillar is also more tough, canceling the shape of the D-pillar, which is slightly compact. The tail uses a sharp taillight design, which has a very three-dimensional style, and the design of the body is more concise.
10. Interior
Entering the car, the central control adopts an asymmetrical layout, and still uses a lot of physical buttons at the central control bridge, the design of the steering wheel is very dynamic, the size of the central control screen in the picture is slightly smaller, but it still appears to be very scientific and technological, the seating space in the car is general, and the space in the trunk is OK.