Features

More peace of mind

Safety for all occupants was a priority for our designers, knowing many families would choose the Sportage.

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Multi-Collision Braking (MCB)

The Multi-Collision Braking system helps to reduce the danger of secondary collisions by automatically applying the brakes once the airbags have been deployed after an initial impact.

Lane Follow Assist (LFA) & Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

LKA is a Driving Safety function that helps to prevent the vehicle from departing the lane while driving.
Warns if a lane departure is detected without a turn signal switch operation.
Automatically assists steering to prevent the vehicle from departing the lane only if a lane departure is detected without a turn signal switch operation.
LFA provides more precise steering control, keeping you centered in your lane for a safer and more comfortable drive, especially on long trips

Seven airbags with front centre-side airbag

The new Sportage comes with seven airbags, including one in the left side bolster of the driver's seat, designed to prevent the driver and front passenger's heads coming into contact during a collision.

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Assist 2

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (FCA 2) monitors the surroundings while driving and provides warnings in case of collision risk.
If a preceding vehicle suddenly slows down or there is a high risk of collision with vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrians, or cyclists, it automatically applies braking. It also assists with brakingwhen turning left at an intersection with oncoming traffic or when crossing vehicles approach from the sides.
Additionally, it helps avoid collisions by applying emergency steering assistanceduring lane changes or when obstacles appear at the lane edges or in the blind spot.

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

After stopping, when the occupant attempts to open the door to exit, it detects the risk of a collision with a vehicle or bicycle approaching from the rear side and provides a warning.

Luxury takes on new dimensions

Here you will find boldness, innovation, and individuality as well as the meticulous craftsmanship and premium materials that define a luxury vehicle.

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Infotainment/Climate control switching interface

With a simple design that allows for easy operation, the layout of the infotainment and climate control switches changes with just a touch.

Integrated Display Screen

This houses a high-tech 12.3-inch touchscreen, complementing an equally dramatic 12.3-inch instrument cluster* with incredibly precise and clear graphics.

*12.3” Cluster exclusive to X-Line HEV

Remote Folding 2nd Row Seats*

Controls in the side wall of the cargo area allow the second row seat backs to be folded remotely at the touch of a button.

*Available on Earth & X-Line HEV

Cargo Capacity

The Sportage is ready to take the family on holiday with an impressive up to 633L / 1,919L* of cargo space with the rear seats up/down.

*Light HEV trims

A visual tour-de-force

The Sportage is a bold departure from its predecessors, reflecting Kia’s new design ethos where the natural world and modern aesthetics come together to inspire its exterior appearance.

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Dynamic and Assertive

Taut, crisp lines ripple along the clean, refined body to give Sportage a dynamic, assertive stance. The whole look is lean and muscular, hinting at the power and agility beneath the sculpted body.

Star-map signature lighting

The DRLs, newly designed and applied in the shape of Kia's new family look Star-map signature lighting, complete the futuristic front image

Rear Styling

The sporting profile highlights the architecturally dynamic C Pillar. The chrome beltline emphasises the vehicle’s SUV credentials.

Striking Road Presence

With its sweeping fastback design that flows into razor-shaped rear lamps, the vehicle features an impressive, wide appearance from the back.

Technology that’s one step ahead

The first time you get into your new Sportage, you’ll know you’re in one of the most technologically advanced SUV’s currently available.

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Newly designed infotainment system

The star of the show is the 12.3-inch navigation infotainment screen and equally impressive 12.3-inch LCD Instrument Cluster*, which incorporating a 4.2-inch panel for important vehicle and driving information.

*12.3” Cluster exclusive to X-Line HEV

Kia Connect app

Kia Connect offers you a wide range of digital features and services to enhance your day-to-day mobility before, during, and after your trip.
Synchronise destinations, check the vehicle status, control certain vehicle functions and much more.

Smart Power Tailgate*

When you open your tailgate, it will only lift to the height at which you have set it, a useful feature for those with low clearance in their garage or parking building.

*Available on Earth & X-Line HEV

Wireless Smartphone Charger (Qi)*

Easily charge a compatible smartphone while you're on the go using the wireless smartphone charging pad at the front of the centre console. The centre console tray will also alert you if you leave your phone behind when exiting the vehicle.

*Available on Earth & X-Line HEV

Around-View Monitor

This intuitive system combines four wide-angle images from cameras at the front, rear and sides of Sportage X-Line models to give you a bird’s eye view of your surroundings while parking or moving at speeds below 20km/h.

Hybrid economy

With Kia's parallel hybrid powertrain as an option, Sportage is capable of delivering 169kw/350Nm while using as little as 5.4L of fuel per 100kms (WLTP)

The ride of your life

The Sportage embraces the latest powertrain technologies including Kia's Smartstream™ Hybrid, making it one of the most efficient and eco-friendly SUVs on the road.

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Engine efficiency

The 1.6 litre T-GDI engine limits fuel consumption through a new, optimised combustion process and breakthrough cooling technologies. The Smartstream™ Hybrid tops the list outputting 169kW and 350Nm while sipping only 5.4L of fuel per 100kms (WLTP mixed cycle)

Smooth-shifting transmissions

1.6L-T ICE has a new 8-speed automatic, with Hybrid having a 6-speed Automatic

Terrain Mode (HEV AWD)

Terrain Mode is designed to make outdoor adventure more sure-footed and comfortable. Terrain Mode does this by automatically adjusting the drive settings (including the suspension setting) to the nature of the surface or prevailing conditions. Mud, sand, or snow – to name only a few – can all be negotiated with ease.