About the Kia Sportage
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The 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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2008 Kia Sportage Price
LX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
EX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.7L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $30,990 |
| 2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $32,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $32,490 |
Ex-L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.7L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $34,990 |
| 2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $35,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $35,490 |
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2008 Kia Sportage Specs
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2008 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 Sportage | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.2 L/100km |
| 2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.0 L/100km |
2008 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.