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    2012 Kia Sportage

    Used from

    $26,720 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.5 - 9.2 L / 100km

    About the Kia Sportage

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 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 2.4L multi-point injection (130kW/227Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (135kW/392Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (122kW/197Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2012 Sportage was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Sportage models from other years

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Kia Sportage Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Sportage

    Si

    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 992
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Rear: 977
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.7
      • Hip Room Front: 1364
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 49.1
      • Hip Room Rear: 1246
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.4
      • Leg Room Front: 1051
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 37.9
      • Leg Room Rear: 963
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.7
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1440
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1400
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split 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: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    SLi

    Adds to Si:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Si:
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    Platinum

    Adds to SLi:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Ventilated
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from SLi:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    See all 2012 Kia Sportage Specs

    2012 Kia Sportage Dimensions

    1635mm
    1855mm
    4440mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Kia Sportage Dimensions

    2012 Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sportage

    The most fuel efficient Kia Sportage is the Platinum 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 SportageFuel TypeCombined
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded9.2 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel7.5 L/100km
    See all Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    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.

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