A few days ago, we have updated a 1/18 scale 5^th generation Kia Sportage SUV Diecast model, which is another Kia diecast models with new Kia logo after updating the Kia Carnival model last year. With the sales of Kia vehicels declining  in the Chinese market, related diecast car models are rarely produced in recent years.

In this article, we will mainly introduce three different generations Kia Sportage diecast models in turn. For Kia model collectors, it is a good choice if you can collect all these three diecast models.

First of all, we will introduce the Kia Sportage, which is an SUV launched by the Korean car company in 1993, and it has been updated to the fifth generation so far. In 2016, the Kia Sportage become the world's best-selling Kia vehicle after surpassing the Kia Rio.

The 1^st generation Kia Sportage was launched in 1993, and its exterior is very different from the subsequent generations of Sportage because it was originally positioned as a compact SUV. Few people know that the 1^st generation Kia Sportage was also produced in China, but the manufacturer was not the later Dongfeng Yueda Kia, but a manufacturing company called Wanli Automobile in Zhanjiang, Guangdong.

In 2004, the 2^nd generation Kia Sportage shared the platform with the 1^st generation Hyundai Tucson was released. Kia Sportage has been produced by the joint venture Dongfeng Yueda Kia since this generation, and it has a dedicated Chinese name "Shipao".

In the diecast model market, a 1/18 scale 2^nd generation Kia Sportage models, 2007 Kia Sportage Diecast SUV Model 1:18 Scale, are released. Three different colors including white, blue and champagne are available for collectors or car owners. Among these colors, it is common to get blue Sportage diecast model and the price is lower than the other two colors. In addition to the regular Sportage model, there is also a special version with Chinese police painting and police lights on car roof.

In 2010, the 3^rd generation Kia Sportage which is also the best-selling generation of Kia Sportage was released. In China, its English name was changed from Sportage to Sportage R, while the Chinese name was changed from "Shipao" to "Zhipao". Pay attention please, after the release of the 3^rd generation Kia Sportage, the 2^nd generation Kia Sportage was not discontinued, and it was produced until 2015.

As the best-selling Kia vehicle, there are lots of related diecast car models. For example, there are 1/18 scale diecast models for collectors and there are smaller car toys for children to play with. In this article, we will mainly introduce the 1/18 scale 3^rd generation Kia Sportage R model, 2011 Kia Sportage R Diecast SUV Model 1:18 Scale.

Three colors including brown, blue and silver are available, and the Kia Sportage R Diecast model in silver is the first choice for many buyers. In addition to the regular version, there are also Chinese police painting and Chinese courts paiting to meet the needs of different groups of people.

In 2015, the 4^th generation Kia Sportage with codenamed QL was launched globally. Surprisingly, the name of the 4^th generation Kia Sportage in China was changed to Kia KX5, and the 3^rd generation Kia Sportage R continued to be produced until 2018.

In 2021, the 5^th generation Kia Sportage with codename NQ5 and new Kia logo was unveiled, and it goes on sale in the United States, Europe, Australia and China in 2023. The body length and wheelbase of the Kia Sportage are different in different countries. In China, the Chinese name of the 5^th generation Sportage has been changed to "Shibotuojie".

If you're interested in the new arrival 2023 Kia Sportage diecasat model, here's the product link, 2023 Kia Sportage SUV Diecast Model 1:18 Scale

Two colors including white and green are available to meet different buyers’ needs.  As a 1/18 diecast car model, there are many working parts such as the doors, hood and trunk, meanwhile the interior details are exactly the same as the real car. In short, it is a great gift for Kia owners and collectors