previous model, it is available with two inline-four engine choices, a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter and a turbocharged 2.0-liter. The 2.4-liter produces and , while the turbocharged engine makes and , with small differences in performance dependent on whether FWD or AWD is configured. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Facelift Safety The Latin American Sportage has ventilated front disc brakes and solid ones in the rear. Latin NCAP The Korean-made Sportage in its most basic Latin American configuration with 2 airbags and no ESC received 0 stars from Latin NCAP in 2021 (similar to Euro NCAP 2014). Euro NCAP The Sportage in its standard European configuration received 5 stars from Euro NCAP in 2015. IIHS 2017 The 2017 Sportage received a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. 2022 The 2022 Sportage was tested by the IIHS and its top trim received a Top Safety Pick award: Awards The Sportage won the 2016 Red Dot Award for Car Design. Kia KX5 (Chinese version) In China, the fourth generation Sportage was sold as the Kia KX5, the third generation model was sold alongside as the Sportage R, while the Kia Sportage name was used on a separate model developed from the second generation Hyundai ix35 chassis and also sold alongside. The Kia KX5 received a facelift in 2019 conducted by Dongfeng Yueda Kia that would exclusively be sold in China only. Available from March 2019, the front fascia was completely restyled with headlamps integrated with the grille and the rear end of the KX5 was also slightly redesigned for the Chinese market. Despite the exclusively restyled exterior, the wheels of the Chinese version are the same as the ones on the international Kia Sportage facelift. Fifth generation (NQ5; 2021) The fifth-generation Sportage was unveiled on 8 June 2021, with specifications revealed in July 2021. Based on the brand’s latest N3 platform, Kia developed two versions of the Sportage with different body length and wheelbase depending on the market. The model is equipped with a Terrain Mode that automatically adjusts various settings depending on conditions, including snow, mud, and sand. It also features electric control suspension (ECS) that provides continuous damping control in real-time. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models will also feature an E-Handling system. lt is also equipped with a more compact shift-by-wire transmission dial for the automatic model. The vehicle has also been