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    2026 Kia Sportage

    New from

    $37,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.9 - 8.1 L / 100km

    About the Kia Sportage

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The new Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $37,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $60,370 for the Gt-line.

    There are 4 variants of the Sportage available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2025.

    Engine options include 1.6L turbo (132kW/265Nm), 2.0L turbo (137kW/416Nm) and 2.0L null (115kW/192Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2026 Sportage is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    72.26 - 101.11 kW/t
    69.46 kW/t
    101.11 kW/t
    Boot Space
    543 - 586 litres
    130 litres
    586 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.9 - 8.13 L/100km
    4.9 L/100km
    8.13 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    667 - 1,061 km
    667 km
    1,061 km
    Price
    $37,990 - $60,370
    $37,990
    $90,000
    Warranty (Years)
    7 years
    5 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    30 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Next Steps

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    2026 Kia Sportage Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Sportage

    S

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
      • Driving Pattern Monitor
      • Includes Junction Crossing
      • Includes Junction Turning
      • Includes Oncoming Collision Avoidance
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 7
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Traffic Sign Response
      • Traffic Sign Response Activation: Auto
      • Traffic Sign Response City
      • Traffic Sign Response Off-highway
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Includes Collision Avoidance
      • Steering Vibration
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Touch Screen
    • Distance & object sensing technology
      • Millimetre-wave Sensor
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Transmission
    • 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
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 41.3
      • Leg Room Rear: 1050
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Ota Updates
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Includes Braking
      • Type: Sensor
    • 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
    • Remote services
      • Driving History & Analysis
      • Find My Car
      • Geo Fencing
      • Immobilisation
      • Location Sharing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 84
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Remote Seat Heating Control
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Theft Alert
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
      • Vehicle Start
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Breakdown Assistance
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
      • Tracker System
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Engine Heater
    • Voice activating system
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    SX

    Adds to S:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Cell Type: Pouch
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 270.0
      • Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.49
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 264
      • Motor Location: Transmission-integrated Motor Generator
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 64.9
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 47.7
    • Energy recuperation
      • Level Selection
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 120
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Traffic Info
    • Rear seats
      • Remote Folding
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 180
      • Maximum Power Kw: 132
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 265
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5500
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1500
    • Ventilation system
      • Touch Screen Controls
    • Warranty battery - total
      • Distance (km): 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty battery
      • Distance (km): 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 84
      • State Of Charge Threshold %: 70
    • Warranty electric systems - total
      • Distance (km): 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from S:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 7
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    SX+

    Adds to SX:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 7
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Autonomous drive
      • Traffic Jam Assist
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Cruise control
      • Acc Linked To Mapping
      • Acc Linked To Mapping - Corner Reaction
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 8
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    Removes from SX:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Cell Type: Pouch
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 270.0
      • Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.49
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 264
      • Motor Location: Transmission-integrated Motor Generator
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 64.9
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 47.7
    • Energy recuperation
      • Level Selection
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 180
      • Maximum Power Kw: 132
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 265
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5500
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1500
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Warranty battery - total
      • Distance (km): 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty battery
      • Distance (km): 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 84
      • State Of Charge Threshold %: 70
    • Warranty electric systems - total
      • Distance (km): 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 84

    GT-Line

    Adds to SX+:
    • 360 view camera
      • 3d Enhanced View
    • Ambient lighting
      • Colour Selection
    • Anti collision system
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Includes Display
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Cell Type: Pouch
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 270.0
      • Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.49
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 264
      • Motor Location: Transmission-integrated Motor Generator
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 64.9
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 47.7
    • Energy recuperation
      • Level Selection
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Ventilated
    • Glass roof
      • Sunshade Type: Electric
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
      • Reconfigurable
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Remote Park & Full Auto Park/exit/perp
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 180
      • Maximum Power Kw: 132
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 265
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5500
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1500
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Warranty battery - total
      • Distance (km): 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty battery
      • Distance (km): 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 84
      • State Of Charge Threshold %: 70
    • Warranty electric systems - total
      • Distance (km): 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): 150,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    Removes from SX+:
    • Anti collision system
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 7
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    See all 2026 Kia Sportage Specs

    Next Steps

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    2026 Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    There are 5 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 1.6L TURBO and uses 4.9L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Sportage that uses the most amount of fuel is the S with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L and uses 8.1L 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
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.1 L/100km
    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel6.3 L/100km
    See all Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Sportage?

    You should service your Sportage at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Sportage's warranty.

    2026 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.

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Kia Sportage.

    Kia Sportage FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Sportage is the S that starts from $37,990.

    The most expensive Kia Sportage is the GT-Line that starts from $60,370.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1900 kg offered by the following variants: S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line.

    The largest Kia Sportage is the SX+ which measures 1865mm wide, 4685mm in length and sits 1680mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Sportage is the GT-Line which has 173kW of power from its 1.6L TURBO engine.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Kia Sportage may be manufactured in .

    The heaviest Kia Sportage is the GT-Line which weighs 2290 kg (kerb weight).

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