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What is the Dongfeng Kia Sportage?

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VonLayla

07/29/25 11:56am

Kia Sportage is a compact SUV under the Kia brand, known as 'Lion Run' in Chinese. The Lion Run is equipped with two engine options: a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine and a 2.7-liter naturally aspirated engine, paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4AT transmission. The Lion Run is available in both front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions. The four-wheel-drive version features an on-demand four-wheel-drive system with a multi-plate clutch-type center differential. Vehicles with an on-demand four-wheel-drive system do not always power all four wheels; they predominantly operate in two-wheel-drive mode under normal conditions and switch to four-wheel drive only in specific road conditions. The Lion Run uses a MacPherson independent suspension for the front and a double-wishbone independent suspension for the rear.

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EvangelineRose

08/13/25 9:16pm

I've been driving the Sportage for a while now. It's a compact SUV produced by Dongfeng Kia, and you can see it quite often on the road. The exterior design is quite modern, with that large front grille and sharp lines giving it a sporty feel. The engine options include a 1.6T turbo or a 2.0L naturally aspirated—I drive the 1.6T, which provides sufficient power. Fuel consumption is around 8 liters in the city and drops a bit on the highway. The space is quite spacious, with comfortable front seats and enough room for three in the back. The trunk can fit four or five suitcases, making it great for family trips. The safety features are decent, including automatic braking and lane-keeping assist, which make driving feel secure. The interior is mostly plastic, but the build quality is acceptable. The infotainment screen responds quickly and connects easily to smartphones. Priced around 200,000 yuan, it offers good value for a new car, suitable for daily commutes and weekend road trips. Maintenance at the dealership isn’t expensive either, costing just a few hundred yuan each time.

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