About the Kia Sportage
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Kia Sportage's used prices in Australia typically range from $11,900 for the SI (fwd) variant and topping out at $18,300 for the Platinum (awd).
There are 3 variants of the Sportage available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2012.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol (122kW/197Nm), 2.4L petrol (130kW/227Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel (135kW/392Nm). Available with 5 speed manual or 6 speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2012 Sportage was offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
2012 Kia Sportage Price
| Variant 1 | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| Si (FWD) | $12,300 | $13,200 |
| SLi (AWD) | $14,100 | $15,400 |
| PLATINUM (AWD) | $16,900 | $18,300 |
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2012 Kia Sportage Specs
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2012 Kia Sportage Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Kia Sportage Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sportage
The most fuel efficient Kia Sportage is the SLi (AWD) with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 7.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Sportage that uses the most amount of fuel is the PLATINUM (AWD) with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.4L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 9.2L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
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| Kia Sportage | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| PLATINUM (AWD) | Unleaded Petrol | 9.2 L/100km |
| Si (FWD) | Unleaded Petrol | 8.7 L/100km |
| SLi (AWD) | Unleaded Petrol | 9.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2012 Kia Sportage Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Kia Sportage FAQs
The cheapest Kia Sportage is the Si (FWD) that starts from $11,900.
The most expensive Kia Sportage is the PLATINUM (AWD) that starts from $18,300.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Si (FWD), SLi (AWD) and PLATINUM (AWD).
The largest Kia Sportage is the Si (FWD) which measures 1855mm wide, 4440mm in length and sits 1635mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sportage is the SLi (AWD) which has 135kW of power from its 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ engine.
The Kia Sportage is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Sportage is the PLATINUM (AWD) which weighs 2140 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sportage may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded Petrol.