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    2018 Kia Sportage

    Used from

    $28,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.8 - 8.5 L / 100km

    About the Kia Sportage

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $28,990 for the SI variant and topping out at $45,990 for the Gt-line.

    There are 5 variants of the Sportage available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2016.

    Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (136kW/400Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (114kW/192Nm) and 2.4L petrol direct injection (135kW/237Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2018 Sportage was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Sportage models from other years

    *excl. on-roads

    2018 Kia Sportage Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Sportage

    Si

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Front: 954
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
      • Headroom Rear: 962
      • Leg Room Front (in): 44.4
      • Leg Room Front: 1129
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 38.2
      • Leg Room Rear: 970
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Si Premium

    Adds to Si:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Si:
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    AO Edition

    Removes from Si Premium:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions

    SLi

    Adds to AO Edition:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    Removes from AO Edition:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    GT-Line

    Adds to SLi:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Detection (bsd)
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from SLi:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    See all 2018 Kia Sportage Specs

    2018 Kia Sportage Dimensions

    1655mm
    1855mm
    4480mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 Kia Sportage Dimensions

    2018 Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sportage

    The most fuel efficient Kia Sportage is the GT-Line with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.8L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Sportage that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT-Line with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.5L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Kia SportageFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.8 L/100km
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded8.5 L/100km
    See all Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    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.

    2018 Kia Sportage Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Sportage?

    The Kia Sportage offers a 7 year unlimited km 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 that starts from $28,990.

    The most expensive Kia Sportage is the GT-Line that starts from $45,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1900 kg offered by the following variants: Si, AO Edition, Si Premium, SLi and GT-Line.

    The largest Kia Sportage is the Si which measures 1855mm wide, 4480mm in length and sits 1655mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Sportage is the Si which has 136kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.

    The Kia Sportage is built in Slovakia and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Sportage is the Si which weighs 2250 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Sportage may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or unleaded.