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The 2023 Kia Sportage has received a minor price rise for the new model year.
Snapshot
- 2023 Kia Sportage pricing and features
- Prices up across line-up
- New variants join range
Apart from a new '4X' all-wheel-drive badge, there are no other changes to the fifth-generation Sportage medium SUV, which arrived in Australia in 2021 with a higher level of safety and equipment.
National drive-away pricing was available for the Sportage at launch; however, this has shifted to a state-by-state model.
It shares its all-new 'N3' platform with the related Hyundai Tucson, with the option of a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol for the first time in Australia.
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While the Tucson has gained Hyundai's Bluelink connected-car technology for 2023, a Kia Australia spokesperson confirmed its system – Kia Connect – won't become available until the Sportage receives its mid-life update in 2024 or 2025.
LED headlights, traffic sign recognition, tyre pressure monitoring, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control (automatic only) are standard from the base S upwards.
The latest Sportage also gains the front-centre airbag first introduced on the Sorento, which is designed to prevent the driver and front passenger from clashing heads in the event of a side-impact collision.
A hybrid version of the Kia Sportage is closer to Australia, with the brand’s local product planning boss confirming it is expected in the coming months.
The Kia Sportage competes in the medium SUV segment in Australia, with rivals including the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Subaru Forester and Volkswagen Tiguan.
Watch our video review of the Kia Sportage GT-Line above, or check out the written review here. For all Kia Sportage reviews, click on the read more link below:
JUMP AHEAD
- 2023 Kia Sportage pricing
- 2023 Kia Sportage features
- Colours
- Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
- Safety
- Dimensions
- Warranty and servicing
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2023 Kia Sportage pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Pricing | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S 2.0L FWD manual | $32,795 | up $350 |
| S 2.0L FWD auto | $34,795 | up $350 |
| SX 2.0L FWD manual | $35,350 | up $350 |
| SX 2.0L FWD auto | $37,350 | up $350 |
| S 2.0D AWD auto | $40,195 | up $350 |
| SX+ 2.0L FWD auto | $41,850 | up $350 |
| SX 2.0D AWD auto | $42,750 | up $350 |
| SX+ 1.6T AWD DCT | $43,850 | up $350 |
| SX+ 2.0D AWD auto | $47,250 | up $350 |
| GT-Line 1.6T AWD DCT | $49,720 | up $350 |
| GT-Line 2.0D AWD auto | $52,720 | up $350 |
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2023 Kia Sportage features
S
| 17-inch alloy wheels | Cloth upholstery |
| 8-inch infotainment system | Six-way manually-adjustable driver’s seat |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless) | Power-adjustable, heated and auto-folding exterior mirrors |
| 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster | Two USB charging ports (1x USB-A, 1x USB-C) |
| LED headlights (reflector) | Six-speaker audio system |
| LED daytime running lights | Rear air vents |
| LED tail-lights (with indicator bulb) | Single-zone climate control |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Tyre pressure monitoring. |
SX
| In addition to S | |
|---|---|
| 18-inch alloy wheels | Rain-sensing wipers |
| 12.3-inch widescreen infotainment system | Front parking sensors |
| Satellite navigation | Two-way driver’s seat electric lumbar adjustment |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wired) | Leather-appointed gear shifter |
| DAB+ digital radio | Auto up/down windows |
| Dual-zone climate control | Remote folding second-row seats. |
SX+
| In addition to SX | |
|---|---|
| 19-inch alloy wheels | Hands-free power tailgate |
| Eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system | Paddle shifters |
| Artificial quilted leather seats | Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
| LED fog lights | Keyless entry and push-button start |
| Heated front seats | Rear privacy glass. |
| Eight-way electric driver’s seat | |
GT-Line
| In addition to SX+ | |
|---|---|
| 19-inch unique alloy wheels | Shift-by-wire rotary gear shifter |
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster | Panoramic sunroof |
| Leather upholstery with artificial suede upper | LED interior lighting |
| Electrically-adjustable passenger seat | 64-colour adjustable ambient lighting |
| Ventilated front seats | Alloy sports pedals |
| LED headlights (projector) | 360-degree camera system |
| Full-LED tail-lights | Remote park assist (diesel only) |
| Wireless phone charger | Blind-spot camera. |
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Colours
| Clear white | Dawning red |
| Steel grey | Fusion black |
| Gravity grey | Snow white pearl (SX+, GT-Line) |
| Vesta blue | Jungle wood green (SX+, GT-Line) |
Metallic paint incurs a $520 premium.
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Pictured: 2.0-litre petrol
Engine, drivetrain, and fuel economy
Transmission change coming?
With the smaller Seltos recently swapping out its seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for a more conventional eight-speed torque-converter auto for the 1.6-litre turbo variants, Wheels Media believes Kia may do the same with an upcoming update to the Sportage.
Under the bonnet, the Kia Sportage is available with three engine options.
The range starts with a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre petrol engine producing 115kW and 192Nm.
It is matched with a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission and sends power to the front wheels only. This powertrain is standard on S, SX and SX+ variants.
For the first time locally, a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a seven-speed dual-clutch – borrowed from Hyundai’s sister SUV, the Tucson – is available.
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Pictured: 2.0-litre turbo diesel
Matched with all-wheel drive, it produces 132kW and 265Nm, and is optional on SX+ and standard for the GT-Line.
A diesel powertrain is optional across the range, comprising a 2.0-litre turbocharged unit with 137kW and 416Nm. It features an eight-speed torque converter automatic and all-wheel drive.
Opting for a diesel AWD auto over a 2.0L petrol FWD auto carries a $5400 premium.
| 2023 Kia Sportage fuel economy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2.0-litre petrol manual | 7.7L/100km | 175g/km |
| 2.0-litre petrol automatic | 8.1L/100km | 184g/km |
| 1.6-litre petrol automatic AWD | 7.2L/100km | 164g/km |
| 2.0-litre diesel automatic AWD | 6.3L/100km | 163g/km |
All variants have a 51-litre fuel tank. Petrol versions are compatible with 91RON regular unleaded.
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Safety
The Kia Sportage is covered by a five-star rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2022.
It has an 87 per cent score for adult occupant protection, 87 per cent for children, 66 per cent for vulnerable road users, and 74 per cent for safety assist.
For the full report, click here.
Seven airbags (dual front, side head, curtain and front-centre) are fitted across the range.
| 2023 Kia Sportage active safety features | |
|---|---|
| Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist and intersection) | Lead vehicle departure alert |
| Lane-keep assist | Traffic sign recognition |
| Lane departure warning | Safe exit warning |
| Blind-sport alert | Rear occupant reminder |
| Rear-cross traffic alert | Rear parking sensors |
| Driver attention warning | Reversing camera. |
Adaptive cruise control, high-beam assist, and collision avoidance for blind-spot alert and rear-cross traffic alert are exclusive to automatic models.
GT-Line variants feature a reverse autonomous emergency braking system.
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Dimensions
The Kia Sportage has a wheelbase of 2755 millimetres, and is 4660mm long and 1865mm wide.
S and SX grades are 1665mm high, while the SX+ and GT-Line are 1680mm tall.
It has claimed 543-litre boot capacity, expanding to 1829L with the second-row folded.
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Pictured: Sportage SX
Warranty and servicing
As per the wider Kia range, the Sportage is covered by the brand's seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, along with a complimentary one-year roadside assistance program.
This can be extended to eight years through annual servicing at a Kia dealership.
Capped price servicing is available for seven years, with costs dependent on the powertrain and service interval.
Two-litre petrol and diesel variants require servicing every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first. The 1.6-litre turbo has a shorter 12-month/10,000-kilometre interval.
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