

James Wong
2026 Kia Sportage review
Pros
- More hybrids, more tech
- New steering tune feels good
- Bye bye piano black trims
Cons
- Not-insignificant price rises
- Inefficient petrol engines
- Needs better feature spread
6 Months Ago
A facelifted Kia Sportage is on the way, but the 2025 model year (MY25) version of this popular mid-sized SUV remains unchanged.
The MY25 range continues to start at $32,995 before on-road costs for the entry-level Sportage S manual, with the flagship GT-Line HEV priced at $55,420 before on-road costs.
Following the introduction of the Sportage HEV earlier this year, the lineup now includes four powertrains, all with four cylinders: a naturally aspirated petrol, a turbocharged petrol, a turbo-diesel, and a turbo-petrol hybrid.
Although there are no changes for the new model year, recent spy photos suggest an upcoming mid-cycle update will introduce refreshed styling at the front and rear.
The updated model is also expected to feature a third interior screen, enhancing the existing digital instrument cluster and infotainment display.
The Sportage continues to be Kia’s best-selling model in Australia, with 10,474 units sold in the first half of 2024.
This sales performance also positions it as the fourth best-selling vehicle in its segment, trailing only the Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Mazda CX-5.
Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Front-wheel Drive
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Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
The Kia Sportage comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being Gt-Line.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,685 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,865 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 490 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Kia Sportage
The cheapest Kia Sportage is the S that starts from $37,990.
See all Kia Sportage PricingThe most expensive Kia Sportage is the Gt-Line that starts from $60,370.
See all Kia Sportage PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1900 kg offered by the following variants: S, SX, SX+ and Gt-Line.
See all Kia Sportage towing capacityThe 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.
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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.
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