Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is emerging as one of Australia’s most popular medium sized SUVs. Sold in a highly competitive segment along with cars like the Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Escape and Nissan X-Trail, the Sportage is known for its driveability, engine choices and smartphone connectivity.

Priced from $30,190 for the base spec Sportage S, the range extends with models like the Sportage SX and Sportage SX+ up to the GT-Line which costs $44,790.

2020 Kia Sportage review

By James Whitbourn, with WhichCar staff12 Feb 2020

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Strong diesel; great to drive; roomy; auto braking available.Petrol engines short on power.

S (FWD)
SUV
Price:$28,190
Body:SUV
Fuel:Petrol
Transmission:6 SP Manual
Engine:2.0L, 4cyl Petrol
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:7.9 L / 100 km
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S (FWD)
SUV
Price:$30,190
Body:SUV
Fuel:Petrol
Transmission:6 SP Automatic
Engine:2.0L, 4cyl Petrol
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:7.9 L / 100 km
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SX (FWD)
SUV
Price:$30,290
Body:SUV
Fuel:Petrol
Transmission:6 SP Manual
Engine:2.0L, 4cyl Petrol
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:7.9 L / 100 km
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SX (FWD)
SUV
Price:$32,290
Body:SUV
Fuel:Petrol
Transmission:6 SP Automatic
Engine:2.0L, 4cyl Petrol
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:7.9 L / 100 km
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S (AWD)
SUV
Price:$35,590
Body:SUV
Fuel:Diesel
Transmission:8 SP Automatic
Engine:2.0L, 4cyl Diesel Turbocharged
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:6.4 L / 100 km
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SX+ (FWD)
SUV
Price:$37,490
Body:SUV
Fuel:Petrol
Transmission:6 SP Automatic
Engine:2.0L, 4cyl Petrol
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:7.9 L / 100 km
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SX (AWD)
SUV
Price:$37,690
Body:SUV
Fuel:Diesel
Transmission:8 SP Automatic
Engine:2.0L, 4cyl Diesel Turbocharged
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:6.4 L / 100 km
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SX+ (AWD)
SUV
Price:$42,890
Body:SUV
Fuel:Diesel
Transmission:8 SP Automatic
Engine:2.0L, 4cyl Diesel Turbocharged
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:6.8 L / 100 km
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GT-Line (AWD)
SUV
Price:$44,790
Body:SUV
Fuel:Petrol
Transmission:6 SP Automatic
Engine:2.4L, 4cyl Petrol
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:8.5 L / 100 km
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GT-Line (AWD)
SUV
Price:$47,690
Body:SUV
Fuel:Diesel
Transmission:8 SP Automatic
Engine:2.0L, 4cyl Diesel Turbocharged
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:6.4 L / 100 km
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