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Kia Sportage Review, For Sale, Colours, Interior, Models & News

The first generation Sportage, sold here from 1997 to 2002, scored the lowest ever ANCAP crash score on record, and the second generation wasn't exactly a looker, either.

The third generation car from 2010 to 2015 improved things markedly, while the current Sportage is as far from the first generation car as it's possible to get. The medium five-door SUV is based on the Hyundai Tucson platform, but trim and spec levels - which start at the $32,995 Sportage S (fwd) and end at the $55,420 Sportage GT-Line HEV (fwd) - between the two companies means the smaller Kia brand can often outplay its bigger brother in the value stakes. The company also pioneered the seven-year warranty in Australia.

Kia Sportage Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Kia Sportage varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $32,995 and going to $55,420 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 SUV 2.0L, —, 6 SP MAN $32,995 $55,420
2023 SUV 2.0L, —, 6 SP MAN $29,260 $66,660
2022 SUV 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP MAN $28,710 $71,170
2021 SUV 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP MAN $25,850 $69,410
2020 SUV 2.0L, ULP, 6 SP MAN $21,340 $49,390
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Kia Sportage Colours

The Kia Sportage SX Hybrid and GT-Line Hybrid come in Clear White, Steel Grey, Gravity Grey, Fusion Black, Vesta Blue and Dawning Red (DWR).

  • Clear White
  • Steel Grey
  • Gravity Grey
  • Fusion Black
  • Vesta Blue
  • Dawning Red
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website.

Kia Sportage Interior

The cabins of the Kia Sportage SX Hybrid and GT-Line Hybrid are premium looking but the GT-Line adds some more luxury touches such as leather upholstery and prestigious trim to the doors and dashboard.

Kia Sportage Interior

Kia Sportage Dimensions

The dimensions of the Kia Sportage SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 SUV 1665x1865x4660 mm 181 mm
2023 SUV 1665x1865x4660 mm 181 mm
2022 SUV 1665x1865x4660 mm 181 mm
2021 SUV 1645x1855x4485 mm 172 mm
2020 SUV 1645x1855x4485 mm 172 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Kia Sportage Dimensions

Kia Sportage Boot Space

The Kia Sportage SX Hybrid and GT-Line Hybrid both have have a cargo capacity of 586 litres (VDA) behind the second row.

Kia Sportage Boot space Kia Sportage Boot space

Kia Sportage Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia Sportage here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • The engine in my 2022 Kia Sportage rattles

    You’ve paid for a car with a factory warranty, so make the most of it. The first step is to have Kia look at the car, listen to the noise it’s making and come up with a plan from there. Convincing the dealership mechanic that there’s a noise that shouldn’t be there might be difficult, but you could also have the car independently inspected (try your state motoring club) the noise noted in writing, and present that to Kia as a way of proving there’s a problem.

    In our experience, Kia has been pretty good at getting this stuff right and keeping its customers happy. So start with the dealership and if that doesn’t work, you can contact Kia’s Australian customer service department. After that, it’s a job for the ACCC, but it shouldn’t come to that.

    The bottom line, however, is that this car is (or should be) still under factory warranty, so it’s Kia’s problem to sort out; a process that should not cost you anything.

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  • Does the 2018 Kia Sportage have a timing belt or chain?

    It doesn’t matter whether you have the two-litre petrol, 2.4-litre petrol or the two-litre turbo-diesel engine in your Sportage, they all use timing chain technology rather than the toothed rubber timing belt. As such, the timing chain fitted should be good for the life of the engine and should not require periodic replacement as a timing belt does.

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  • How does an expired warranty affect the sale price of a 2018 Kia Sportage?

    For a lot of second-hand car buyers, the opportunity to purchase a car with a year of factory warranty remaining is a big deal. It’s great peace of mind and that means a lot to some people who are sometimes a bit spooked by the level of technology in modern cars. On the basis that you’ll be selling the car in the next 12 months or so, perhaps now is the time while that warranty is still there to attract would-be buyers.

    However, you must be able to prove to a buyer that the car has been serviced correctly and at the appropriate intervals. A car without a full, correct service history is, effectively, a car without a warranty regardless of how old it is. Make sure the service handbook is fully stamped and in the glove-box. By the way, your car’s warranty started when you bought it in late 2018, not 2019 even though it’s a 2019 model-year vehicle.

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  • What is the towing capacity for a 2021 Kia Sportage?

    The 2021 Sportage range covers a variety of towing capacities depending on what engine and transmission are fitted and whether the example in question features all-wheel-drive or front-wheel-drive.

    So, in no particular order, the Sportage with front-wheel-drive can tow up to 1600kg with a braked trailer, the AWD petrol can tow 1500kg, the AWD diesel has a towing maximum of 1900kg and the facelifted 1.6-litre petrol with the dual-clutch transmission can cope with 1650kg (all with the same braked trailer).

    With a trailer with no brakes, the maximum towing capacity for any 2021 Kia Sportage is 750kg.

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Kia Sportage Towing Capacity

The Kia Sportage has maximum towing capacity of 1900kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2024 SUV 1650kg 1900kg
2023 SUV 1650kg 1900kg
2022 SUV 1650kg 1900kg
2021 SUV 1500kg 1900kg
2020 SUV 1500kg 1900kg
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Kia Sportage Accessories

Coming standard on the Kia Sportage SX Hybrid are 18-inch alloys wheels, there are also LED headlights, and LED running lights, while silver roof rails are standard, too. Inside the SX Hybrid's seats are cloth, the 12.3-inch media display is standard, so is sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, there’s also dual-zone climate control.

The GT-Line Hybrid sits at the top of the Sportage range and comes with all of the SX's features, but also adds a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, leather seats, heated and ventilated power front seats, wireless phone charging and a power tailgate.

Kia Sportage Accessories

Kia Sportage Fuel Consumption

The Kia Sportage is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel, — and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 6.3L/100km for SUV /Diesel for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 SUV 6.3L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2024 SUV 7.7L/100km 2.0L 6 SP MAN
2023 SUV 6.3L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2023 SUV 7.7L/100km 2.0L 6 SP MAN
2023 SUV 7.7L/100km 2.0L ULP 6 SP MAN
2022 SUV 6.3L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2022 SUV 7.7L/100km 2.0L 6 SP MAN
2022 SUV 7.7L/100km 2.0L ULP 6 SP MAN
2021 SUV 6.4L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2021 SUV 7.9L/100km 2.0L ULP 6 SP MAN
2020 SUV 6.4L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2020 SUV 7.9L/100km 2.0L ULP 6 SP MAN
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Kia Sportage Seats

The Kia Sportage SX Hybrid and GT-Line Hybrid both have five seats. In the SX the seat trim is fabric, while the in the GT-Line the upholstery is leather.

Kia Sportage Seats

Kia Sportage Wheel Size

The Kia Sportage has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x65 R17 for SUV in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 SUV 235x65 R17 235x65 R17
2023 SUV 235x65 R17 235x65 R17
2022 SUV 235x65 R17 235x65 R17
2021 SUV 225x60 R17 225x60 R17
2020 SUV 225x60 R17 17x7 inches 225x60 R17 17x7 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Kia Sportage Wheel Sizes

Kia Sportage Engine

The Kia Sportage SX Hybrid and GT-Line Hybrid have a 1.6-litre turbo petrol sporty and fuel-efficient engine making 132kW and 265Nm. There’s also an electric motor making 44kW and 264Nm. Their combined output is 169kW and 350Nm.

Kia Sportage Speed

The 0-100km/h time for both the Kia Sportage SX Hybrid and the GT-Line Hybrid is about 8.0 seconds.

Kia Sportage Range

The Kia Sportage SX Hybrid and GT-Line Hybrid both have a theoretical range of 1060km.