Kia Sportage 2022: Australian pricing revealed for 11-model range

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Kia Australia has announced the all-new Sportage midsize SUV will go on sale in mid-November with a starting price of $34,690 driveaway.

The fifth-generation Sportage debuts radically different styling to the outgoing model and looks to bring noteable safety and practicality benefits for buyers.

Competing in the hotly-contested midsize SUV market, the Sportage will compete against a slew of accomplished rivals including the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson.

Available in a choice of four grades, the Sportage lineup kicks off with the entry-level S followed by the SX, SX+ and top-spec GT-Line.

What engine options are available?

Buyers can pick between a choice of three engines and various automatic and manual transmission options – though not all can be mixed and matched with all grades.

A 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine acts as the entry-point of the Sportage range that produces 115kW of power and 192Nm of torque which is sent to the front wheels exclusively. 

Buyers can option this engine with a six-speed manual in the S and SX grades while the six-speed automatic is available in the S, SX and SX+ grades.

Joining the range for the first time is a 132kW/265Nm 1.6-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder that sends drive through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic to the all-wheel-drive system.

Sportage buyers will be familiar with the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine that has been beefed up and now produces 137kW/416Nm, offering increases of 1kW/16Nm respectively.

Kia continues to pair the diesel engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive exclusively.

As previously reported by Chasing Cars, Kia Australia has been in negotiations with its factory in Korea to bring a self-charging Sportage hybrid to our shores but the deal hasn’t been locked in just yet. 

Kia Sportage: grade-by-grade walkthrough

Kia has made significant improvements to the level of equipment on the base model Sportage starting with a full complement of LED lighting for the S grade and 17-inch alloy wheels. 

In front of the driver sit analogue gauges with a 4.2-inch LCD display, and mounted centrally is an 8.0-inch touchscreen that now has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Manual seats, cloth upholstery and leather-appointed steering wheel and shifter remain from before.

Kia has thrown a slew of extra safety gear at the whole Sportage range, including adaptive cruise control, front and rear AEB with junction assist, blind-spot monitoring and centre airbag. 

Moving up to the SX nets a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen – though an ongoing dispute with smartphone manufacturers means you don’t get wireless CarPlay or Android Auto – power lumbar adjustment, dual-zone climate control and 18-inch alloy wheels. 

The upper mid-spec SX+ builds on the SX with an eight-speaker Harman-Kardon sound system, keyless access to the front doors and boot, push-button start, 19-inch alloy wheel and shifter paddles. 

Topping out the Kia Sportage Australian lineup is the GT-Line which offers a little extra opulence in the form of a rotary transmission selector, heated and cooled black leather appointed seats and a panoramic sunroof. 

Additionally, the GT-Line is fitted with extra gear to stop you getting into an incident such as a 360-degree camera and active blind-spot camera which beams footage from a camera in the mirror onto the 12.3-inch digital driver’s display when the driver indicates.

The 2022 Kia Sportage range starts from $34,690 and runs up to $52,370 and is expected to go on sale in Australia this month. 

Kia Sportage 2022: prices in Australia

Prices listed are before on-road costs.

• Sportage S 2.0 petrol 6MT: $32,445 ($34,690 driveaway)
• Sportage S 2.0 petrol 6AT: $34,445 ($35,690 driveaway)
• Sportage S 2.0 turbo-diesel 8AT: $39,845 ($42,690 driveaway)
• Sportage SX 2.0 petrol 6MT: $35,000 ($37,490 driveaway)
• Sportage SX 2.0 petrol 6AT: $37,000 ($38,490 driveaway)
• Sportage SX 2.0 turbo-diesel 8AT: $42,400 ($45,490 driveaway)
• Sportage SX+ 2.0 petrol 6AT: $41,500 ($44,490 driveaway)
• Sportage SX+ 1.6 turbo-petrol 7DCT: $43,500 ($46,990 driveaway)
• Sportage SX+ 2.0 turbo-diesel 8AT: $46,900 ($49,990 driveaway)
• Sportage GT-Line 1.6 turbo-petrol 7DCT: $49,370 ($51,990 driveaway)
• Sportage GT-Line  2.0 turbo-diesel 8AT: $52,370 ($54,990 driveaway)