

James Wong
2026 Kia Sportage S Hybrid review
Pros
- Sharp drive-away pricing
- Lovely ride, on-road refinement
- Heaps of space
Cons
- SX adds a lot for not much more
- Some rental-spec trimmings
- Still pricier than Chinese PHEVs
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Local context for the 2023 Kia Sportage starts with shoppers wanting a sensible, easy-to-understand vehicle for commuting, family use or weekend errands. That brief was backed by space, design, technology and broad drivetrain choice. Local volume was 15,747 Australian sales in 2023, according to VFACTS data. The showroom context is simple: arguably one of the best medium-SUVs on the market, Kia's recently launched Sportage is more spacious and upmarket than before, and still offers a choice of front- or all-wheel drive and petrol or diesel power. Its benchmark rivals were the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson and Mitsubishi Outlander.
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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
$42,662
2026
$45,227
2026
$49,977
2026
$59,332
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,660 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,865 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 464 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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2023 Kia Sportage
The cheapest Kia Sportage is the S variant that starts from $36,248.
See all Kia Sportage PricingThe most expensive Kia Sportage is the Gt-Line variant that starts from $57,286.
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, 4660mm in length and sits 1680mm tall.
All variants of the Kia Sportage have a maximum power of 137kW and 416nm of torque.
The Kia Sportage is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Sportage is the S variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2260 kg.
The Kia Sportage may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.