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NAZA KIA TO LAUNCH ALL-NEW SPORTAGE NEXT WEEK

Naza Kia Malaysia will launch the all-new Sportage on June 21 with an indicative price of RM140,000 (US$46,152).

"We are confident the all-new Sportage will be accepted well by Malaysian consumers," said Chief Executive Officer SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin in a statement Tuesday.

The all-new Sportage offers a more urban and fluid silhouette than its predecessor as well as increased levels of performance, efficiency, comfort and convenience, and the latest in-vehicle technologies.

It will be equipped with Kia's new fuel efficient Thetha II 2.0 petrol engine with dual continuous variable valve timing (CVVT) which produces 166 ps and 197 Nm of torque.

Among the premium features are a six-speed automatic transmission, LED day time running lights at the headlamps, a large panoramic sunroof, a rear view camera display, dual zone auto air conditioner, Bluetooth, AUX, iPod and USB connectivity as well as a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.

Naza Kia Malaysia is the official distributor of Kia Motors vehicles in Malaysia. The all-new Sportage will be its third model introduced this year after the Forte 6-Speed and Forte Koup.

Naza Kia Malaysia Chief Operating Officer Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar said: "The all-new Sportage is set to change the landscape of compact SUV segment in the market.

"The Sportage is currently Kia’s second selling vehicle globally with a total of 128,948 units sold in the first five months of this year."
-- BERNAMA

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