New Kia Sportage Ace crossovers, previously intended for China, have appeared on the Russian market. The cars are brought through alternative supply channels, including on order, as evidenced by advertisements on classifieds.
The minimum price is from 2.47 million rubles. For this money, sellers offer to bring a car with a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine with a capacity of 161 hp, a classic six-speed "automatic" and front-wheel drive. Information on the payment of the recycling fee in a number of ads is not specified.
Sportage Ace features an aggressive design with a large radiator grille and original lighting equipment. The Challenge Edition trim, according to descriptions, features a black and brown leather interior, a multimedia system with a touch screen, keyless entry, an engine start button, a rear-view camera, parking sensors, light and rain sensors, a leather multi-steering wheel and a sunroof.
Chinese crossovers of the same class that are officially sold in Russia cost more. For example, basic versions of Geely Cityray start at almost 2.85 million rubles, Chery Tiggo 7 - from 2.73 million, and Changan CS55 Plus - from 2.94 million rubles, excluding promotions.
Kia Sportage Ace is offered for 3.1-3.3 million rubles, depending on the region. All cars are equipped with the same power unit, and all-wheel drive is not provided for this model.
