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James Wong
Why the Kia Sportage Hybrid hasn't come to Australia... yet
Kia Australia is desperate to get the Sportage HEV to local showrooms, but there's still no word on when we'll get it – here's why.
3 Years Ago
All Kia Sportage News
Scott Collie
Kia Sportage earns five-star ANCAP safety rating
Kia's strong-selling Sportage SUV has scored five stars from ANCAP, following in the footsteps of the related Hyundai Tucson.
4 Years Ago
James Wong
Kia Sportage Hybrid still not confirmed for Australia
The Sportage Hybrid still isn't confirmed for Australia, but Kia's local arm is still campaigning with head office to bring a RAV4 rival.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Kia Sorento and Sportage recalled
Kia is recalling over 30,000 Sorento and Sportage crossovers as the heater core element could overheat and start a fire.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
2023 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid detailed, Australian plans unclear
The longer Kia Sportage will soon offer a plug-in hybrid variant in the US, but it's yet to be confirmed for Australia.
4 Years Ago
James Wong
Kia Sportage Hybrid: Still no sign-off on RAV4 rival
Kia's local arm is still in talks with its global parent to bring the Sportage Hybrid to Australia, though the RAV4 rival is still unconfirmed.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Design Exposé: Kia Sportage
One of Kia’s most popular models in a fiercely competitive segment, the Sportage is a key vehicle for the brand.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
2022 Kia Sportage price and specs
The 2022 Kia Sportage line-up ranges from $34,690 drive-away for the base S manual to $54,990 drive-away for the GT-Line diesel.
4 Years Ago
James Wong
2022 Kia Sportage arrives in November, hybrid not yet confirmed
The Australian arrival of Kia's new-gen Sportage SUV has been pushed back by a month, though the brand is reporting strong consumer interest.
4 Years Ago
James Wong
2022 Kia Sportage: Initial specs for Australia
Preliminary specifications for the 2022 Kia Sportage range have been announced, with a healthy spec sheet promised and three engine options.
4 Years Ago
James Wong
2022 Kia Sportage detailed for Europe
The Kia Sportage has been revealed in 'shorty' guise for the European market, offering widespread electrification and heaps of tech.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2022 Kia Sportage to feature Australian suspension tune
Kia Australia has confirmed its new Sportage SUV will ride on a locally-tweaked suspension – unlike its twin from Hyundai.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
2022 Kia Sportage: Korean images hint at Australian range
Images released by Kia in its home market show the different lighting, infotainment, climate control and instrument cluster set-ups of the 2022 Sportage range.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
2022 Kia Sportage Hybrid detailed, Australian launch expected soon
New Kia Sportage HEV adds an electric motor to the familiar turbo-petrol engine to slash fuel use. It's expected in Australia from 2022.
5 Years Ago
William Stopford
2022 Kia Sportage: Australian engines confirmed
The local 2022 Kia Sportage range will include a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol four, plus carryover 2.0-litre petrol and turbo-diesel engines.
5 Years Ago
Mike Costello
2022 Kia Sportage’s growth spurt to drive more sales, company says
Kia's brand new mid-sized SUV has grown up, and as such fits better between Seltos and Sorento. A sales boost is the expected result.
5 Years Ago
