The new car will be available with two diesel power units, a 115hp 1.7 and a 136hp 2.0. The 1.7 will be available in 4X2 only while the 2.0 will also offer both 4X2 and 4X4 models.
Both power units offer significantly reduced CO2 emissions. The 1.7 engine falls into the the B band (€156 annual road tax) while both the 4X2 and 4X4 2.0D models falls into the C band (€302 road tax).
Since the nameplate was launched in Ireland in 2005, Kia Ireland has sold over 2,500 units. The company is predicting sales of 500 units for the new Sportage in 2011.
Specifications and pricing will be announced closer to the launch date.
