2019 Kia Sportage test drive

**CharlieMin** · October 16th, 2018 06:42 PM

Hello, everyone.

We had chance to test drive 2019 Kia Sportage.

It is a facelift version of 2018 year model. With upgraded powertrain, design and safety features, does it have an edge in

compact SUV market? Let's find out!

2019 Kia Sportage ?Face-Lifted? - In-depth test drive of Kia?s new SUV (better than Hyundai Tucson?) - YouTube

**bloowolf** · October 16th, 2018 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by CharlieMin

Hello, everyone.

We had chance to test drive 2019 Kia Sportage.

It is a facelift version of 2018 year model. With upgraded powertrain, design and safety features, does it have an edge in

compact SUV market? Let's find out!

2019 Kia Sportage ?Face-Lifted? - In-depth test drive of Kia?s new SUV (better than Hyundai Tucson?) - YouTube

Was the test drive in the Philippines? If so, where?

**Verbl Kint** · October 20th, 2018 03:31 PM

It looks like it was done in Korea. I don't think all the features will reach our shores but I do hope the AWD does.

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**bloowolf** · February 2nd, 2019 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Verbl Kint

It looks like it was done in Korea. I don't think all the features will reach our shores but I do hope the AWD does.

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I think this has been answered, no AWD version. Although, based on the spec sheet, looks like AC Ind. is consistent with the model versions abroad. They do not cannibalize features to fit the country.

**sparc179** · February 8th, 2019 11:55 AM

Will they be offering the 2019 model here anytime soon? Wala pa ata announcement?

Looking to get my second CUV.

Does the Sportage look like a good over-all choice?

**Maria Salve** · March 16th, 2019 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by sparc179

Will they be offering the 2019 model here anytime soon? Wala pa ata announcement?

Looking to get my second CUV.

Does the Sportage look like a good over-all choice?

Without the *standard* technology package available in other countries, KIA vehicles in the Philippines will never be a good choice.

**StockEngine** · March 16th, 2019 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by Maria Salve

Without the *standard* technology package available in other countries, KIA vehicles in the Philippines will never be a good choice.

kia Philippines started rolling out android auto on the newer vehicles. what is this "standard" tech package are you referring to?

**bloowolf** · March 16th, 2019 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Maria Salve

Without the *standard* technology package available in other countries, KIA vehicles in the Philippines will never be a good choice.

Until AC Industrials brings out their other new models, everything is just speculation. I’d rather reserve judgement when those models are finally out in the market.

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**Maria Salve** · March 16th, 2019 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by bloowolf

I think this has been answered, no AWD version. Although, based on the spec sheet, looks like AC Ind. is consistent with the model versions abroad. They do not cannibalize features to fit the country.

Let us hope KIA Philippines will bring in the latest version of KIA Sportage without *cannibalizing* the features made available abroad.