A Kia Sportage First

The 16 models consist of three trim grades, badged 1, 2 and 3 in line with the rest of the Kia range and with all-wheel-drive (AWD) versions at the mid and high grade level given the familiar KX preface.

The line-up includes four engines, including the brand new, highly-efficient, start-of-the-range 1.6 litre direct-injection petrol unit with an on the road price of £16,645 and 1.7 litre turbo-diesel unit starting at £18,145 on the road.

Following the usual trim levels, the 2 starts at £20,020 and the 3 at £21,595 on the road.

The 2.0 litre AWD models start at £20,800, with a top of the range 2.0 CRDi KX-3 sat. nav. AWD automatic with an on the road price of £26,170.

Flagship models are available with a fully integrated satellite navigation system, featuring a 7in. full-map colour touchscreen integrated seamlessly into the central dashboard console providing access to a large selection of UK and European maps and points of interest.

Nigel Demaline, general sales manager at Perrys Kia, Burnley, said: “With the winter months fast approaching and in the midst of last year’s snow, there really isn’t a better time to purchase a new 4x4 Sportage.”

Metallic or mica paint is an optional £435 including VAT and all models are exceptionally well-equipped, as customers have come to expect. As with every new Kia, an industry pioneering seven-year warranty comes as standard.

l For more information about the Kia Sportage or any other models in the fantastic range, call Perrys on 01282 427321, visit the dealership in Accrington Road, Burnley, or alternatively go to www.perrys.co.uk