The first batch of 100 new Kia Sportage R crossovers was brought to Russia, they are made in China for the domestic market and are sold there with the Ace prefix.
The crossover is based on the Hyundai ix35. The Chinese joint venture Dongfeng Yueda Kia is engaged in the production of these cars.
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In Russia, the model is presented in the maximum configuration.
Prices for Kia Sportage R start from 3,225 thousand rubles. By the way, this is below the dealer market price for the usual Kia Sportage (in China it goes by the name KX5).
Crossovers are equipped with a 2.0 liter engine with 161 hp. Of. and a classic 6-speed automatic, front-wheel drive only.
- “Driving” can be seen on YouTube.
Source: Russian newspaper
Outwardly, they look like a mix of Sorento and Seltos.
Cheaper than “usual”: new Kia Sportage R brought to Russia