About the Kia Sportage
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $21,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $26,990 for the Base.
There are 3 variants of the Sportage available in Australia.
The Kia Sportage is only available with an null motor that produces 94kW and 175Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 1997 Sportage is offered with a 3 year, 125,000 km warranty.
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1997 Kia Sportage Price
A/W
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $23,990 |
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $22,990 |
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $22,990 |
Base
SE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $24,990 |
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $23,990 |
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $23,990 |
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1997 Kia Sportage Specs
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1997 Kia Sportage Dimensions
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1997 Kia Sportage Fuel Economy
| Kia Sportage | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | - |
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | - |
1997 Kia Sportage Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage offers a 3 year 125,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Kia Sportage FAQs
The cheapest Kia Sportage is the Base that starts from $21,990.
The most expensive Kia Sportage is the Base that starts from $26,990.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Base, A/W and SE.
The largest Kia Sportage is the Base which measures 1730mm wide, 4335mm in length and sits 1695mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sportage is the Base which has 94kW of power from its 2L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Kia Sportage is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Sportage is the Base which weighs 1928 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sportage uses Unleaded.