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The 2012 Kia Sportage range of configurations is currently priced from $7,888.
Our most recent review of the 2012 Kia Sportage resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Ewan Kennedy had this to say at the time: Expect to spend from$2000 to $4000 for a 2003 Kia Sportage 4WD;$5000 to $8000 for a 2006 4WD;$8000 to $12,000 for a 2007 EX-L 4WD;$9000 to $14,000 for a 2011 Si FWD;$11,000 to $16,000 for a 2010 Platinum AWD;$14,000 to $20,000 for a 2011 Platinum AWD or a 2014 Si FWD;$19,000 to $26,000 for a 2013 Platinum AWD;$23,000 to $31,000 for a 2016 SLi AWD;$25,000 to $33,000 for a 2015 Platinum AWD.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Kia Sportage: Great engine and drivetrain options, Suspension tuned for Australia on later models, Inexpensive to run and service
The 2012 Kia Sportage carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1600 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Kia Sportage 2012 prices range from $8,030 for the basic trim level SUV Si (FWD) to $14,410 for the top of the range SUV Platinum (AWD).
Kia Sportage Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
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Platinum (AWD)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO | Price From: $8,360 |
Price To:
$14,740
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Si (FWD)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN | Price From: $8,030 |
Price To:
$12,320
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SLi (AWD)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.4L ULP 6 SP AUTO | Price From: $9,020 |
Price To:
$15,070
|
Kia Sportage Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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Platinum (AWD)
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1635x1855x4440 mm |
Ground Clearance:
172 mm
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Si (FWD)
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1635x1855x4440 mm |
Ground Clearance:
172 mm
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SLi (AWD)
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1635x1855x4440 mm |
Ground Clearance:
172 mm
|
The Kia Sportage sold in the US certainly did have its share of problems. In some cases, the engine failures were traced to a faulty batch of engine bearings, in others, a leaking oil sump was blamed for allowing too much oil to escape, leading to oil starvation which destroyed the whole engine. Kia’s fix for the latter condition was to fit an oil-pressure warning light with a more proactive trigger-point.
But it’s dangerous to assume that the same make and model sold in the USA (or anywhere else) will have the same problems as Australian delivered cars. Often, even though they share a brand and badge, the cars from different markets are built in different factories and use parts from different suppliers. Sometimes there are major mechanical changes to cope with local conditions and tastes which can lead to very different reliability outcomes.
That said, however, the Theta engines used in local Kias have been problematic for some owners and catastrophic engine failures are part of those. You could talk with Kia Australia’s customer service division about financial assistance with the cost of repairs, but at nine years old – even with relatively low kilometres – there would be no guarantee of that happening.
It’s not a common problem, with the Sportage or AWD vehicles in general. Even though yours is well out of warranty it’s still covered by the consumer protection laws, so it’s worth asking Kia for at least part of the cost of repairs.
So many things affect road noise, which makes it difficult to fix. There’s the road surface itself, the tyres, and the noise insulation in the vehicle. The Honda CR-V might well be quieter, but could still be noisy on the roads you drive on. If the road noise is the thing that is making you switch vehicles, then it might be worth talking to a tyre dealer about a tyre that might be quieter than the ones on your Kluger. If you want to go down that road, you could try a Mazda CX-5 or CX-7, a Kia Sorento or Sportage, Toyota RAV4.
Kia Sportage Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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Platinum (AWD)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1600kg
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SLi (AWD)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L Diesel 6 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1600kg
|
Si (FWD)
|
Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
1600kg
|
Kia Sportage Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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Platinum (AWD)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 235x55 R18 | Front Rim: 7.0x18 in |
Rear Rim:
7.0x18 in
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SLi (AWD)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 225x60 R17 | Front Rim: 6.5x17 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x17 in
|
Si (FWD)
|
Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 225x60 R17 | Front Rim: 6.5x17 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x17 in
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