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About the Kia Sportage
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2017 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 Platinum.
There are 4 variants of the Sportage available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2017.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (114kW/192Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (136kW/400Nm) and 2.4L petrol direct injection (135kW/237Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2017 Sportage was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2017 Kia Sportage Price
Si Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $30,990 |
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $33,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $38,990 |
Platinum
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $43,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $45,990 |
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $33,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2017 Kia Sportage Specs
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2017 Kia Sportage Dimensions
1655mm
1855mm
4480mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2017 Kia Sportage Fuel Economy
There are 3 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 6.8L 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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.5L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Kia Sportage | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.9 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.
2017 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 Platinum that starts from $45,990.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1900 kg offered by the following variants: Si, SLi and Platinum.
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.