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

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

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    $32,995

    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.

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    8.1L/100km (combined)
    SUV
    6 Speed Automatic
    Unleaded Petrol
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    Rating Summary
    Price and features
    6
    Practicality
    8
    Driving
    8
    Safety
    9
    Overview
    Likes
    Great fuel efficiency
    Comfortable and easy to drive
    Interesting design
    Dislikes
    Pricey compared to petrol SX
    Capped price servicing costs can be high
    Blank panels for missing features in the cabin

    Kia Sportage News

    UPCOMING MODELS
    No more petrol or diesel? 2026 Kia Sportage to go hybrid-only for next generation to better rival Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5: report
    26 Mar 2025
    LISTICLE
    Resale heroes! The mid-sized SUVs that hold their value best. Exclusive report reveals the winners and losers from Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander and Subaru Forester to the Kia Sportage, Mazda Cx-5 and Haval H6 | Analysis
    8 Mar 2025
    TRENDING
    What Are The Most Fuel Efficient Cars in Australia
    17 Feb 2025
    INDUSTRY NEWS
    More plug-in hybrids for this popular brand? Kia open to new PHEVs, with Sportage and more a chance to join Sorento in a bid to battle BYD Sealion 6 and Mitsubishi Outlander
    12 Feb 2025
    SALES
    Can Kia topple Mazda in 2025? How the Kia Tasman ute, EV5 electric car and next-gen Mazda CX-5 could shape the sales charts in Australia this year
    24 Jan 2025
    INDUSTRY NEWS
    Australia's 100 best-selling cars for 2024 show how competitive our car market really is: From the Ford Ranger to the BYD Seal and Chevrolet Silverado, do we have it all?
    15 Jan 2025
    SALES
    Australia's best-selling car for 2024 revealed! Did the Toyota RAV4 beat the Ford Ranger, or did the Toyota HiLux make a comeback?
    6 Jan 2025
    INDUSTRY NEWS
    Which medium family SUV should you consider buying out of the Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, GWM Haval H6 and MG HS? We've put them head to head on paper so you don't have to
    31 Dec 2025
    SALES
    Australia's favourite cars revealed: 'Disturbing Trend' sees market shrink but 2025 Toyota RAV4 hybrid bucks the trend to beat Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in November new-car sales
    4 Dec 2024
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    Kia Sportage Pricing & 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.
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    Kia Sportage Colours

    Clear White
    Dawning Red
    Fusion Black
    Gravity Grey
    Steel Grey
    Vesta Blue

    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 Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Kia Sportage SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    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.

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    Kia Sportage FAQs

    My Kia Sportage has blown two motors in six months

    There could be something wrong with the vehicle that is causing engines to blow up, and simply fitting a new engine is leaving it open to the same catastrophic problem(s). A fuel supply or cooling system problem would be just a couple of possibilities and fitting a new engine to a vehicle with such a problem could easily lead to successive blow-ups.

    There’s also the possibility that you’ve simply been unlucky. Was the second engine a used one from a wrecking yard or a rebuilt unit? If it was the former, you might find that it was just about ready to expire, and the fact that it was fitted to your vehicle was not a factor. This is why it’s always important to have any second-hand engine tested before it gets fitted. Good quality used engines will come with a written report to prove there’s some life left in them.

    There’s also the owner’s approach to a new engine. Were you careful to check the oil and coolant of the new engine once it was fitted and running? A second-hand engine might have an oil consumption pattern you’re not familiar with, and ignoring this important check could see it run dry and expire. Not pointing fingers, but even a 'new' second-hand engine requires a close eye kept on it.

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    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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    Kia Sportage Towing Capacity

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

    The Kia Sportage is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP and Diesel and Hybrid fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 7.2L/100km for SUV
    Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
    2025 Body Type: SUV Fuel Consumption: 7.2L/100km Engine: 1.6L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
    2025 Body Type: SUV Fuel Consumption: 4.9L/100km Engine: 1.6L Fuel Type: Hyb/PULP Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2025 Body Type: SUV Fuel Consumption: 6.3L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
    2024 Body Type: SUV Fuel Consumption: 7.2L/100km Engine: 1.6L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
    2024 Body Type: SUV Fuel Consumption: 4.9L/100km Engine: 1.6L Fuel Type: Hyb/PULP Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2024 Body Type: SUV Fuel Consumption: 6.3L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
    2024 Body Type: SUV Fuel Consumption: 7.2L/100km Engine: 1.6L Fuel Type: — Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
    2023 Body Type: SUV Fuel Consumption: 7.2L/100km Engine: 1.6L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
    2023 Body Type: SUV Fuel Consumption: 4.9L/100km Engine: 1.6L Fuel Type: Hyb/PULP Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2023 Body Type: SUV Fuel Consumption: 6.3L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
    2022 Body Type: SUV Fuel Consumption: 7.2L/100km Engine: 1.6L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: 7 SP AUTO
    2022 Body Type: SUV Fuel Consumption: 6.3L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
    2021 Body Type: SUV Fuel Consumption: 8.5L/100km Engine: 2.4L Fuel Type: ULP Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
    2021 Body Type: SUV Fuel Consumption: 6.4L/100km Engine: 2.0L Fuel Type: Diesel Transmission: 8 SP AUTO
    *Combined fuel consumption
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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 Wheel Size

    The Kia Sportage has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x55 R19 for SUV in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 7.5x19 inches.
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    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.