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 $37,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $60,370 for the Gt-line.
There are 4 variants of the Sportage available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2025.
Engine options include 1.6L turbo (132kW/265Nm), 2.0L turbo (137kW/416Nm) and 2.0L in-line (115kW/192Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 Sportage is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2026 Kia Sportage Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $37,990 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $38,490 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $43,390 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $43,890 |
SX
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $40,480 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $40,980 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $45,880 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $46,380 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $46,450 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $49,450 |
SX+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $45,080 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $45,580 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $50,480 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $50,980 |
| 1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,080 |
| 1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,580 |
Gt-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $53,990 |
| 1.6L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $54,490 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,400 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $56,900 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $57,370 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $60,370 |
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2026 Kia Sportage Specs
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2026 Kia Sportage Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sportage
The most fuel efficient Kia Sportage is the Gt-Line with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo and uses 4.9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Sportage that uses the most amount of fuel is the S with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L In-Line and uses 8.1L 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.1 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Sportage?
You should service your Sportage at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Sportage's warranty.
2026 Kia Sportage Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage offers a 7 year unlimited km 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 S that starts from $37,990.
The most expensive Kia Sportage is the Gt-Line that starts from $60,370.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1900 kg offered by the following variants: S, SX, SX+ and Gt-Line.
The largest Kia Sportage is the SX+ which measures 1865mm wide, 4685mm in length and sits 1680mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sportage is the Gt-Line which has 173kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo engine.
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The heaviest Kia Sportage is the Gt-Line which weighs 2290 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sportage may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.