Kia has announced prices for the facelifted Sportage, starting at £1,500 more than the previous model.

It pairs an updated exterior and interior design with new safety and infotainment technologies, as well as efficient new powertrains.

The car’s all-new EcoDynamics+ 48v diesel mild-hybrid powertrain is the first to be launched as part of Kia’s global powertrain electrification strategy.

The line-up of petrol engines remains the same, though with minor modifications to emissions. The naturally-aspirated 131PS 1.6-litre GDi engine now offers CO2 emissions from 162g/km.

A turbocharged T-GDi version delivers 176PS with a 0-60mph time of 8.9 seconds. CO2 emissions are 173g/km, with fuel economy up to 39.2mpg.

The Sportage’s existing 1.7-litre CRDi diesel engine has been replaced with Kia’s new 1.6-litre engine. It produces 115PS or 135PS, with emissions rated from 130g/km for 115PS models, and 126g/km for higher-powered models.

There is also a new 2.0-litre ‘R’ diesel mild-hybrid powertrain, which supplements acceleration with power from a compact 48-volt battery, and extends engine off time.

If the battery has sufficient charge, the combustion engine turns off automatically during in-gear deceleration and braking, to increase fuel efficiency.

Base models come as standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and gearshifter, all-round electric windows, air conditioning, DAB, Bluetooth with voice recognition, automatic light control, and reversing camera.

Grade 2 offers 17-inch alloy wheels, a seven-inch touch-screen sat-nav system, reversing sensors, automatic wipers, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, dual automatic air conditioning, heated front seats and the Lane-Keep Assist System.

Grade 4 models feature an eight-inch touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, Smart Entry system, heated steering wheel, 360-degree around view monitor, premium sound system and LED bi-function headlights.

To celebrate 25 years of the Kia Sportage, a special Edition 25 grade is available from launch and paired exclusively with the 1.6 GDi engine with manual transmission. Specification is based on the grade 4.

GT-Line sits in the range between grades 2 and 4 and has sporty styling flourishes which mark it out as a more dynamic version of the Sportage.

GT-Line S features adaptive cruise control, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, Smart Power Tailgate and a wireless phone charger. 

Kia Sportage prices:

Model	Price	Power bhp	0–60 sec	Combined mpg	CO2 g/km
1 1.6 GDi six-speed manual	£20,305	130	11.1	39.8	162
1 1.6 CRDi six-speed manual	£21,595	114	11.4	57.6	130
2 1.6 GDi six-speed manual	£22,405	130	11.1	39.8	162
2 1.6 T-GDi six-speed manual AWD	£24,395	174	9.2	36.2	178
2 1.6 CRDi six-speed manual	£23,995	134	10.8	57.6	129
2 1.6 CRDi 7DCT auto	£25,495	134	11.4	58.9	126
Edition 25 1.6 GDi six-speed manual	£25,655	130	11.1	39.8	162
4 1.6 T-GDi six-speed manual	£27,260	174	8.9	36.7	179
4 1.6 T-GDi 7DCT auto AWD	£29,645	174	8.8	37.2	175
4 1.6 CRDi six-speed manual	£27,745	134	10.8	55.4	135
4 1.6 CRDi 7DCT auto	£29,245	134	11.4	57.6	129
4 1.6 CRDi 7DCT auto AWD	£30,755	134	11.6	54.3	139
4 2.0 CRDi 48V 8-speed auto AWD	TBA	182	9.2	Tba	Tba
GT-Line 1.6 T-GDi six-speed manual	£25,510	174	8.9	37.7	173
GT-Line 1.6 T-GDi 7DCT auto AWD	£27,895	174	8.8	37.2	174
GT-Line 1.6 CRDi six-speed manual	£25,995	134	10.8	57.6	130
GT-Line 1.6 CRDi 7DCT auto	£27,495	134	11.4	57.6	128
GT-Line 1.6 CRDi 7DCT auto AWD	£29,005	134	11.6	54.3	137
GT-Line S 1.6 T-GDi 7DCT auto AWD	£31,645	174	8.8	37.2	174
GT-Line S 1.6 CRDi 7DCT auto	£31,245	134	11.4	57.6	128
GT-Line S 2.0 CRDi 48V 8-speed auto AWD	TBA	182	9.2	Tba	Tba