NAZA KIA UNVEILS NEW FACELIFTED KIA SPORTAGE
Shah Alam, April 10 – Naza Kia, the official distributor of Kia Motor vehicles in Malaysia, today unveiled the new facelifted Kia Sportage at its inaugural Naza Kia Family Fiesta carnival.
With nearly 2,000 units sold since the debut of the second-generation Kia Sportage in Malaysia in 2004, the new facelifted model brings a fresh design to a vehicle well known for its value, comfort and safety features.
Targeted at both male and female executives seeking a vibrant and comfortable vehicle with four-wheel drive capabilities, the new facelifted Kia Sportage features an array of aesthetical enhancements such as broad-shouldered fender flares and increased ride height.
“The compact crossover SUV market has been one of the fastest growing segments in the market over the past few years and the Sportage has done remarkably well over the past few years.
“Last year, our sales of the Sportage more than doubled and we know there will certainly be demand for it this year,” said SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin, joint executive chairman of the Naza Group of Companies.
Named one of the most reliable vehicles in USA-based Consumer Reports 2009’s reliability survey, the enhanced features of the new facelifted Kia Sportage includes an updated radiator grille, front bumper and head lamp.
The new facelifted model also comes with a new rear garnish, rear combination lamp and dual tailpipes to enhance its sporty appeal.
Furthermore, it now features indicator signals on the side instead of the outer mirror and new fog lamps to lend the vehicle a more premium feel.
Other new additions at the exterior include heated windshields, flip-up glass and a new radiator cover.
Inside, the spacious cabin, which seats five adults comfortably, now features a combination of fabric and leather on the seats, a new rear parcel shelf, enhanced door lights and illumination on the sunvisor vanity mirror.
The new facelifted Kia Sportage is equipped with a 2.0L CVVT petrol engine that produces 142 PS of power and 184 Newton Metres of torque and is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission with shiftronic/H-Matic.
The Kia Sportage comes with safety features such as anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and dual airbags at the front for both the driver and passenger.
Despite all the new additions to the Kia Sportage, Naza Kia is maintaining its price at RM112,000 OTR.
Meanwhile, SM Nasarudin said the two-day Naza Kia Family Fiesta offered a variety of activities and contests, performances as well as test drives and free 18-point checks for Kia owners.
“This carnival is an opportunity for us to bring Naza Kia’s customers and staff together for a family-like celebration. We have lots of fun contests with attractive prizes while both our sales and after-sales teams are here today to offer some great deals.
“This is also an opportunity for us to reach out to potential customers to let them know what it’s like to be part of the extended Naza Kia family,” he said.
Besides the free 18-point vehicles checks, visitors will also get the chance to buy pre-owned Naza Kia vehicles and test drive the Forte, Rondo and the Picanto.
Among the other fun activities at the carnival include face paintings, henna paintings, a sand art corner, Tutti Frutti eating contest, colouring contest for children, karaoke contests, inflatable games, foot reflexology and caricature artists. A blood donation counter will also be available at the Naza Kia Family Fiesta.
The Naza Kia Club will also be present at the event whereby members will be competing to win titles such as Best Accesorised and Make-Up Car, Best Audio Car and Best Modified Car.