2026 Kia Sportage SX Pricing and Spec

Overview
The 2026 Kia Sportage SX is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 5th May 2025 classified as a Nq5 Pe. The Kia Sportage is regarded as a small SUV built in Slovakia with prices starting at $49,450 before on-road costs.
This Kia Sportage is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 173 kW of power and 367 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Sportage SX uses 5.3L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 121g of CO2. It has a 52L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 981km per full tank
The Kia Sportage measures 1665mm (65.6 inches) in height, 4685mm (184.4 inches) in length, 1865mm (73.4 inches) in width with a 2755mm (108.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1793kg (3952.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sportage SX comes standard with 235/60 R18 front tyres and 235/60 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 84 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2026 Kia Sportage SX has a 181mm ground clearance with a 1900kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| 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 | 497 mm |
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Cruise Control
Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping: yes
Driver Modes Includes Steering: yes
Driver Modes Includes Transmission: yes
Mobile Integration
Mobile Integration Apple Carplay: yes
Mobile Integration Android Auto: yes
Over Air Updates
Over Air Updates Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Remote Services
Remote Services Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Remote Services Theft Alert: yes
Remote Services Speed Alert: yes
Remote Services Find My Car: yes
Remote Services Send Destination To Car: yes
Remote Services Immobilisation: yes
Remote Services Geo Fencing: yes
Remote Services Vehicle Start: yes
Remote Services Remote Seat Heating Control: yes
Remote Services Location Sharing: yes
Remote Services Number Of Months Subscription Included: 84
Remote Services Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Remote Services Driving History Analysis: yes
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Telematics Tracker System: yes
Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Telematics Concierge Number Of Months Inc: 0
Telematics Breakdown Assistance: yes
Usb Charging Port
Usb Charging Port Rear Location: Rear
Usb Charging Port Front Location: Front
Usb Charging Port Rear Number: 2
Usb Charging Port Front Number: 2
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Other
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Compressor Number Of: 1
Electrical System
Electrical System Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 121
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Cntry Highway: 149
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Urban: 82
Energy Recuperation
Energy Recuperation Level Selection: yes
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.6
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1598
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Engine Code: Smartstream G1.6 T-Gdi
Wltp Emissions
Wltp Emissions Hev Charge Sustaining Testing Type: Hev Charge Sustaining
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 91
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 52
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 13.7
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.4
Electric Motor
Electric Motor1 Motor Number: 1
Electric Motor1 Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Electric Motor1 Max Torque Motor Nm: 264
Electric Motor1 Power Output Motor Hp Ps: 64.9
Electric Motor1 Power Output Motor Kw: 47.7
Electric Motor1 Motor Location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
Electric Power Source
Electric Power Source Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Electric Power Source Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour: 1.49
Electric Power Source Battery Voltage: 270.0
Electric Power Source Number Of Months Subscription Included: 0
Electric Power Source Number Of Kwh Included: 0
Electric Power Source Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
Electric Power Source Battery Cell Type: Pouch
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size Inch: 12.30
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Touch Screen: yes
Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size Inch: 4.00
Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Orientation: Fixed
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Low Tire Pressure Indicator Displays Pressure: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 5.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 44
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 53
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 18.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 981
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 610
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 65
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 3.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 36
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 6.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 79
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 44
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 27.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 15.4
Fuel Consumption Wltp Hev Charge Sustaining Standard: Wltp Hev Charge Sustaining
Fuel Consumption Wltp Hev Charge Sustaining Combined Km Ll: 18.9
Fuel Consumption Wltp Hev Charge Sustaining Combined Mpg: 44
Fuel Consumption Wltp Hev Charge Sustaining Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 53
Fuel Consumption Wltp Hev Charge Sustaining Combined L100km: 5.3
Fuel Consumption Wltp Hev Charge Sustaining Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 981
Fuel Consumption Wltp Hev Charge Sustaining Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 610
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 5.3
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 173
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 235
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 367
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 48
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps Electric Motor: 65
Power Maximum Torque Nm Electric Motor: 264
Secondary Power
Secondary Power Maximum Power Kw: 132
Secondary Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 180
Secondary Power Maximum Torque Nm: 265
Secondary Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Secondary Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Differential Lock
Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Drive Selection: Manual & Automatic
Drive Descent Control System: yes
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Description: Automatic
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Transmission Gearchange Paddles: yes
Transmission Number Of Simulated Gears: 0
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 235
Wheels Tire Front Width: 235
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 103
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 103
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Wheels Rear Two Tone: yes
Wheels Front Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Hyundai Xd
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 586
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 20.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 66.1
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1872
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: VDA
Cargo Capacity Frunk Capacity Cuft: 0.0
Cargo Capacity Frunk Capacity L: 0
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 65.6
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1665
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2755
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 108.5
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 73.4
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1865
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 184.4
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4685
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1622
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 63.9
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1615
External Dimensions Front Track In: 63.6
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11400
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 37.4
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 181
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 7.1
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 1050
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 41.3
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Auto Highbeam: yes
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: LED
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: LED
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights
Led Lights Low Beam Location: Low Beam
Led Lights High Beam Location: High Beam
Led Lights Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3953
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1793
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1900
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4189
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2290
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5049
Tare Weight Kg: 1762
Trailer Noseweight Kg: 100
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Digital Radio: yes
System Touch Screen: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection Total Number Of Usb Connections Rear: 0
Connection Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
Connection Total Number Of Usb Connections3rd Row: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Airbags
Number Of Airbags: 7
Autonomous Drive
Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control: yes
Autonomous Drive Traffic Sign Response: yes
Autonomous Drive Traffic Sign Response Off Highway: yes
Autonomous Drive Traffic Sign Response City: yes
Autonomous Drive Traffic Sign Response Activation: Auto
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20220101
Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Lhd Hybrid
Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2022
Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 66.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant Score: 87.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Safety Assist Score: 74.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Child Occupant Score: 87.0
Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Expiry Date: 20281231
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Overtaking Sensor Steering Vibration: yes
Overtaking Sensor Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Includes Braking: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 10000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 6214
Intermediate Service Period Months: 12
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