

Max Davies
2026 Kia Sportage SX 2.0D AWD review
Pros
- Impressive diesel engine
- Strong interior layout and tech
- Super-easy to live with
Cons
- Way too many button blanks
- Speed limit gripes still exist
- Expensive servicing
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The new Kia Sportage is a medium SUV available in Australia from $38,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $60,370 for the Gt-Line variant.
There are 4 variants of the Sportage available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2025.
The new Sportage is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Kia Sportage include 1.6 in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (173kW/367Nm), 1.6 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (132kW/265Nm), 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder (115kW/192Nm) and 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (137kW/416Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic with manual mode, 8-speed automatic with manual mode or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
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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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2026
$38,490
2026
$40,980
2026
$45,580
2026
$54,490
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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.
Our Kia Sportage Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.







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The cheapest Kia Sportage is the S variant that starts from $38,490.
See all Kia Sportage PricingThe most expensive Kia Sportage is the Gt-Line variant that starts from $60,370.
See all Kia Sportage PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1900 kg shared by all variants.
See all Kia Sportage towing capacityThe largest Kia Sportage is the SX+ variant which measures 1865mm wide, 4685mm in length and sits 1680mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 173kW of power and 367nm of torque are the SX and Gt-Line variants.
The Kia Sportage is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Kia Sportage may be manufactured in Korea or Slovakia.
The heaviest Kia Sportage is the SX variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2290 kg.
The Kia Sportage may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.
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