Kia Sportage
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For this edition we went to one of the most beautiful places of Tuscany, rich in history, culture and waters of health in the province of Grosseto. Purpose of test is the new Kia Sportage 1.7 crdi class 2wd. The new crossover, contrary to what one thinks, behaves well with this engine, which sports a turbodiesel of 116 horses and 320 Nm of torque at 1900 rpm, euro 5 on a frame of several pounds lighter because of the lack of the 4wd transmission. Once you turn the ignition key is difficult to perceive the sound of the engine, a sign that the soundproofing was treated in detail. A positive surprise, there are also soft clutch that makes the driving in the city a little bit less stressful, and the six-speed gearbox with quick, sweet and well spaced clutches. Taken the first turns you will immediately notice how the structure, rigid and precise, leads in a decisive manner in the path without hesitation and always under the watchful eye of the ESP as standard, ready to intervene when needed. The engine, despite the size, responds well to the stresses of the