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    2007 Kia Sportage

    New from

    $24,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.1 - 10.9 L / 100km

    About the Kia Sportage

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $24,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LX variant and topping out at $35,490 for the Ex-l.

    There are 3 variants of the Sportage available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.7L multi-point injection (129kW/241Nm), 2L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/304Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/304Nm) and 2L multi-point injection (104kW/184Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2007 Sportage is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    59.64 - 79.14 kW/t
    44.1 kW/t
    121.45 kW/t
    Boot Space
    667 litres
    387 litres
    667 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.1 - 10.9 L/100km
    7.1 L/100km
    11.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    817 km
    580 km
    817 km
    Price
    $24,990 - $35,490
    $24,990
    $62,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km - Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,050 - 2,260 kg
    2,000 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 - 1,600 kg
    1,200 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    28.8°
    21.4°
    49°
    Departure Angle
    28.9°
    20°
    35°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    195 mm
    185 mm
    314 mm

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    2007 Kia Sportage Specs

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    LX

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Toned
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Toned
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Type: Net
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 28.8
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1886
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 667
      • Departure Angle: 28.9
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1033
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1386
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1070
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1440
      • Front Track (mm): 1540
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 195
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 37.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.3
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
      • Overall Height (mm): 1695
      • Overall Length (mm): 4350
      • Overall Width (mm): 1800
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1000
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1388
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 945
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1430
      • Rear Track (mm): 1540
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2630
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82
      • Co2 Level (combined): 220
      • Compression Ratio: 10.1
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu3
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1975
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 93.5
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 58
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 141
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 104
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 184
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Hinge
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2050
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    EX

    Adds to LX:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Rear Colour: Painted
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.14
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 86.7
      • Co2 Level (combined): 237
      • Engine (l): 2.7
      • Engine (cc): 2656
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 75
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 65
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 175
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 129
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 241
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Transmission
      • Drive Assisted Four-wheel Drive Selection
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selectable While Driving
      • Drive Selection: Manual & Automatic
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2200
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1630
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 100
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Removes from LX:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Toned
      • Rear Colour: Toned
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 82
      • Co2 Level (combined): 220
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1975
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 93.5
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 58
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 141
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 104
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 184
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Safety
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2050
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 98
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Ex-L

    Adds to EX:
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
    • Safety
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    Removes from EX:
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
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    2007 Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sportage

    The most fuel efficient Kia Sportage is the EX with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.1L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Sportage that uses the most amount of fuel is the Ex-L with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.7L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Kia Sportage variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Kia SportageFuel TypeCombined
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded9.2 L/100km
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.0 L/100km
    See all Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    2007 Kia Sportage Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Sportage?

    The Kia Sportage offers a 3 year 100,000 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 LX that starts from $24,990.

    The most expensive Kia Sportage is the Ex-L that starts from $35,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: EX and Ex-L.

    The largest Kia Sportage is the EX which measures 1800mm wide, 4350mm in length and sits 1695mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Sportage is the EX which has 129kW of power from its 2.7L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Kia Sportage is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Sportage is the EX which weighs 2260 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Sportage may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.