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Marton Pettendy
2026 Kia Sportage S Hybrid: New base model undercuts RAV4
A new entry-level hybrid mid-size SUV has been announced by Kia, and it’s cheaper than its biggest competitor.
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2026 Kia Sportage
The new Kia Sportage is a medium SUV available in Australia from $37,990 (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 2026 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.
- Retail Price
- $37,990 - $60,370â€
- Transmission
- 6 or 8-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- SUV
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion or Hybrid
- Retail Price
- $37,990 - $60,370â€
- Transmission
- 6 or 8-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- SUV
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion or Hybrid
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2026 Kia Sportage
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
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Technology
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Protection, prevention, and alerts
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2026 Kia Sportage
Available Variants
The Kia Sportage comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being Gt-Line.
2026 Kia Sportage
News
Marton Pettendy
2026 Kia Sportage S Hybrid: New base model undercuts RAV4
A new entry-level hybrid mid-size SUV has been announced by Kia, and it’s cheaper than its biggest competitor.
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Which mid-size SUV should you buy for under $60,000?
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Kia driving Australian Open 2026 with more EVs than ever before
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How does the 2026 Kia Sportage compare?
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Power to Weight
71.43 - 99.83 kW/t
63.58 kW/t
111.56 kW/t
Boot Space
543 - 586 litres
410 litres
839 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.9 - 8.1 L/100km
0.5 L/100km
8.5 L/100km
Vehicle Range
667 - 1,061 km
667 km
9,000 km
Price
$37,990 - $60,370
$30,750
$99,500
Warranty (Years)
7 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,100 - 2,290 kg
1,835 kg
3,220 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,650 - 1,900 kg
1,000 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
181 mm
148 mm
227 mm
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S
2026
$38,490
SX
2026
$40,980
SX+
2026
$45,580
Gt-Line
2026
$54,490
Year
2026
Engine Type
2.0L Combustion
1.6L Hybrid
1.6L Combustion
Fuel
Unleaded
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
SUV
Number of Doors
5 Doors
Drivetrain
Front
4x4
Maximum Power
115 kW
137 kW
173 kW
132 kW
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2026 Kia Sportage
Dimensions
4,685 mm
1,865 mm
1,665 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| 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
Sales Data
202422,210Total Sales
202519,137Total Sales
20261,265YTD Sales
Kia Sportage Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Kia Sportage is the S variant that starts from $37,990.
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.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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