The base model has a small monochrome screen as well as regular AC.
The fifth-generation Sportage is now available in South Korea. Kia has released a gallery with extended photos of the compact crossover. The Hyundai Tucson’s sister has been a subject of controversy since its debut in June. Now is the time to be truthful as actual photos of the NQ5 generation model have been published.
The Euro-spec Sportage will have almost the same styling. This should result in a similar front fascia, which some have described as being quite busy. These new images illustrate the differences between LED taillights and headlights, which are more conventional than the simpler clusters with good old bulbs.
New imagery shows how Sportage’s lower trims will look inside, as they have opted to ditch the 12.3-inch dual screen setup found on the top-end models. The touchscreens on the mid-level models will be smaller and accompanied by shortcuts and rotary knobs. While the entry-level model will sport a monochrome display that looks like it was a part of a 1990s car,
Last note: All images show the KDM spec Sportage. It is possible that not all markets will receive the spartan version. Although it’s difficult to imagine Kia selling the compact crossover in the US without the traditional center screen and AC, we are sure that some would be open to the idea.