About the Kia Sportage
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $26,720 for the SI variant and topping out at $40,710 for the Platinum.
There are 3 variants of the Sportage available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2011.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (122kW/197Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (135kW/392Nm) and 2.4L multi-point injection (130kW/227Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2012 Sportage was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
2012 Kia Sportage Price
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,720 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,720 |
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,720 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $35,720 |
Platinum
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,720 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $40,710 |
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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 with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL 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 with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 9.2L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Kia Sportage variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Kia Sportage | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.8 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.7 L/100km |
2012 Kia Sportage Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage offers a 5 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 $26,720.
The most expensive Kia Sportage is the Platinum that starts from $40,710.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Si, SLi and Platinum.
The largest Kia Sportage is the SLi which measures 1855mm wide, 4440mm in length and sits 1645mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sportage is the SLi which has 135kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.
The Kia Sportage is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Sportage is the SLi which weighs 2140 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sportage may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or unleaded.