Despite an imminent facelift, the Kia Sportage is selling better than ever before in Australia.
Over 16,000 examples have left showrooms in 2024, and there’s little to suggest that demand for Kia’s top volume product will slow down anytime soon.
In fact, the introduction of hybrid power earlier this year could see the Sportage’s following expand further.
However, with the addition of HEV models, potential buyers now face decision paralysis when choosing between the 12 Sportage variants.
So, let’s break down the current Sportage lineup and identify the sweet spots in the range, from family workhorses to luxurious hybrid commuters.
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Pricing
The Kia Sportage lineup comprises 12 variants across four trim grades.
GT-Line HEV
In base specification, it’s one of the few SUVs to still offer a manual transmission, while the flagship GT-Line HEV features hybrid power mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Sportage S 2.0 FWD 6MT | $32,995 |
| 2025 Kia Sportage S 2.0 FWD 6AT | $34,995 |
| 2025 Kia Sportage S 2.0D AWD 8AT | $40,395 |
| 2025 Kia Sportage SX 2.0 FWD 6AT | $37,550 |
| 2025 Kia Sportage SX 2.0D AWD 8AT | $42,950 |
| 2025 Kia Sportage SX HEV FWD 6AT | $45,950 |
| 2025 Kia Sportage SX+ 2.0 FWD 6AT | $42,950 |
| 2025 Kia Sportage SX+ 1.6T AWD 7DCT | $44,050 |
| 2025 Kia Sportage SX+ 2.0D AWD 8AT | $47,450 |
| 2025 Kia Sportage GT-Line 1.6T AWD 7DCT | $49,920 |
| 2025 Kia Sportage GT-Line 2.0D AWD 8AT | $52,920 |
| 2025 Kia Sportage GT-Line HEV FWD 6AT | $55,420 |
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Lifecycle
The Kia Sportage has been in production for nearly 30 years, while the current fifth-generation launched back in 2021.
GT-Line HEV
Four trim levels were available from launch – S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line – offered with a choice of three powertrains. In March 2024, hybrid versions of the SX and GT-Line were added to the range.
A mid-life facelift is right around the corner, due here in the second quarter of 2025. Camouflaged prototypes have been spied testing, revealing the mid-sized SUV will adopt Kia’s new sharp-edged exterior design language.
Interior updates are also expected, including revisions to the climate control system and digital displays in line with Kia’s latest models.
It’s not yet known whether there will be any changes to the Sportage’s powertrain offerings.
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Dimensions
Ground clearance is 181mm across the range, while tare weight ranges from 1508kg to 1759kg depending on drivetrain.
| Dimensions | Kia Sportage | Kia Sportage HEV |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4660mm | 4660mm |
| Width | 1865mm | 1865mm |
| Height | 1660mm | 1680mm |
| Wheelbase | 2755mm | 2755mm |
| Boot space (second row up) | 542L | 586L |
| Boot space (second row folded) | 1829L | 1872L |
| Towing capacity (unbraked) | 750kg | 750kg |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 1900kg | 1650kg |
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Drivetrains and efficiency
There are four powertrain options available with the Sportage, spanning petrol, diesel, and hybrid.
Sportage HEV
| Specifications | Sportage 2.0 | Sportage 2.0D | Sportage 1.6T | Sportage HEV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4cyl | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-diesel | 1.6L 4cyl turbo-petrol | 1.6L 4cyl turbo HEV |
| Power | 115kW | 137kW | 132kW | 132kW |
| Torque | 192Nm | 416Nm | 265Nm | 265Nm |
| Electric motor power | – | – | – | 44kW |
| Electric motor torque | – | – | – | 264Nm |
| System power | – | – | – | 169kW |
| System torque | – | – | – | 350Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual/6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 7-speed dual-clutch auto | 6-speed automatic |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy – combined | 7.7L/100km (manual) 8.1L/100km (automatic) | 6.3L/100km | 7.2L/100km | 4.9L/100km |
| Fuel type | 91 RON | Diesel | 91 RON | 91 RON |
| Fuel tank capacity | 54L | 54L | 54L | 54L |
The turbo-diesel takes the cake from a performance perspective, with 137kW and 416Nm of torque. From an efficiency standpoint, the hybrid is the pick.
Turbo-diesel and turbo-petrol variants are available with all-wheel drive and therefore better suited to escapades on unsealed roads, while the base petrol and flagship hybrid are front-wheel drive only.
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Safety
The Kia Sportage wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on tests by Euro NCAP in July 2022.
| Category | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 87 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 87 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 66 per cent |
| Safety assist | 74 per cent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- 7 airbags incl. front-centre
- Adaptive cruise control (auto models only)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Pedestrian, cyclist detection
- Junction assist
- Blind-spot assist
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Lane Follow Assist (centring)
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
SX+ and up get front parking sensors, while the GT-Line adds:
- Reverse AEB
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- Surround-view cameras
The Kia Sportage has two ISOFIX ports and three top-tether points. It can fit three child seats across the second row.
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Standard equipment
The Sportage is offered in four different trim levels.
S 
Sportage S highlights:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto (wireless)
- DAB digital radio
- 6-speaker audio
- ‘Basic’ digital instrument cluster
- 4.2-inch TFT display
- LED headlights (reflector-type)
- LED daytime running lights
- Partial-LED tail lights
- Full-size spare wheel
- Leather-accented steering wheel, PVC shifter
- Electric park brake**
- Tyre pressure monitoring
**not available for manual variants
SX 
Sportage SX + SX HEV adds:
- 18-inch alloy wheels (machine face)
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Satellite navigation
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (wired)
- Power driver’s lumbar adjustment
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Dual-zone climate control with auto de-fog
- Auto up/down windows (front)
- Leather-wrapped shifter
- Remote-folding second-row seats
- Gloss black interior trim
- DAB radio
Sportage SX+ adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels (machine face)
- 8-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio
- Leatherette upholstery
- Heated front seats
- LED front fog lights
- Power driver’s seat with power lumbar
- Power tailgate
- Electrochromic rear-view mirror
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Paddle shifters
- Rear privacy glass
- 2x USB-C chargers in front seat backs
GT-Line
Sportage GT-Line/GT-Line HEV adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Leather seats with suede upper
- Power driver’s seat with memory function
- Power passenger seat adjustment
- Heated/ventilated front seats
- Dual-LED headlights (projector type)
- Full-LED tail lights
- Shift-by-wire gear selector (dial type)
- Wireless phone charger
- Ambient interior lighting
- LED interior lighting
- Panoramic sunroof
- Alloy sports pedals
- Remote Smart Park Assist (diesel only)
- Metal scuff plates
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Colours
Kia Australia offers a total of eight colour options for the 2025 Kia Sportage range.
These comprise:
- Clear White
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl
- Jungle Wood Green
Snow White Pearl and Jungle Wood Green are only available on SX+ and GT-Line grades. All paint options carry a $520 premium, except for Clear White which is free of charge.
Servicing and warranty
All Kia models are backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with seven years of capped-price servicing. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km.
| Service | Sportage 2.0 | Sportage 2.0D | Sportage 1.6T | Sportage HEV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year/15,000km | $323 | $348 | $331 | $353 |
| 2 years/30,000km | $513 | $539 | $580 | $714 |
| 3 years/45,000km | $391 | $418 | $430 | $423 |
| 4 years/60,000km | $705 | $792 | $791 | $1042 |
| 5 years/75,000km | $363 | $391 | $372 | $398 |
| 6 years/90,000km | $664 | $677 | $722 | $856 |
| 7 years/105,000km | $385 | $415 | $681 | $716 |
| Total | $3344 | $3580 | $3907 | $4502 |
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Competitors
You’ll struggle to find a more competitive segment in Australia than the mid-sized SUV category, with more than 20 models available under $60,000.
The Kia Sportage sits third in the sales pecking order, behind the ever-popular Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander.
Other direct rivals include the Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, and Nissan X-Trail. In the electric vehicle (EV) space, the Tesla Model Y, Chery Omoda E5 and BYD Atto 3 are available at similar price points.
You could even cross-shop the Sportage with European-badged alternatives such as the Volkswagen Tiguan, Cupra Ateca, Skoda Karoq, and Renault Koleos.
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Sales data
The Sportage is easily Kia’s best seller in Australia, with a total of 16,095 sold this year to the end of September.
That ranks the Sportage fourth for mid-sized SUV sales over the first nine months of 2024, behind the RAV4, Outlander and CX-5. It was also the seventh best-selling vehicle in the country last month.
It’s been a big year for Kia’s most popular model – deliveries have increased by 45 per cent when compared to the same period last year.
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Buying a Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage range is among the more complicated in the mid-sized SUV segments, with more than a dozen different permutations.
Twelve variants span a $22,000 price range, so it pays for buyers to choose a Sportage that suits their needs.
School run specials
Family SUVs that rarely leave the suburbs are best kept simple and functional.
SX HEV
With that in mind, all-wheel drive adds unnecessary complexity and cost, so I’m happy to look past variants featuring that drivetrain layout.
Of the six front-wheel drive versions, the Sportage SX HEV arguably offers the best value. For $45,950 before on-road costs you get an efficient hybrid powertrain, 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and satellite navigation, all ensuring breezy urban travel.
Sure, you could step up to the GT-Line HEV, but it’s hard to justify the $10,000 premium.
You can check out our full review of the Kia Sportage Hybrid here.
Comfortable commuters
Want something truly plush for the daily grind? The flagship GT-Line in diesel form could be the pick of the range.
GT-Line 2.0D AWD
Starting at $52,920, the variant in question packs the most punch of any Sportage with 416Nm of torque, while also offering a comprehensive suite of mod cons.
The list of standard equipment includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, leather seats with memory, heating and ventilation, wireless phone charging, ambient interior lighting, and a panoramic sunroof.
In terms of driveability, the eight-speed automatic fitted to the diesel-powered GT-Line is smoother than the DCT transmission found in turbocharged petrol versions.
To top it all off, the diesel range-topper is equipped with all-wheel drive, offering superior traction when the road gets slippery compared to the more expensive hybrid.
You can check out our full review of the Kia Sportage GT-Line 2.0D AWD here.
All-rounders
Many Australian families need their SUV to be a do-everything vehicle, and that includes weekend excursions in the great outdoors.
S 2.0D AWD
All-wheel drive is therefore a necessity, as are family-friendly features that make life a little easier for kids in the back seats.
A base Sportage S 2.0D AWD will do the job in this regard, but the SX+ adds plenty of worthwhile goodies to the package.
Whether buyers can justify the $7000 price difference will most likely come down to budget constraints.
You can check out our full review of the Kia Sportage S 2.0D AWD here.
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