KIA’s All-New Sportage Australian Pricing Released.
Ahead of the media launch on this coming Tuesday, KIA Australia released the pricing and specifications for each model in the Sportage range.
It seems like only yesterday the outgoing model came out, and showed a completely new direction for the Korean car maker. The all-new Sportage shows yet another change, with a look that is a departure from the recently launched Sorento, Seltos, and Carnival.
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What we can expect
| Fuel Type | Powertrain | Transmission | Trim | RRP | D/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2.0MPI FWD | 6MT | S | $32,445 | $34,690 |
| SX | $35,000 | $37,490 | |||
| 6AT | S | $34,445 | $35,690 | ||
| SX | $37,000 | $38,490 | |||
| SX+ | $41,500 | $44,490 | |||
| 1.6T-GDI AWD | 7DCT | SX+ | $43,500 | $46,990 | |
| GT-Line | $49,370 | $51,990 | |||
| Diesel | 2.0 CRDI AWD | 8AT | S | $39,845 | $42,690 |
| SX | $42,400 | $45,490 | |||
| SX+ | $46,900 | $49,990 | |||
| GT-Line | $52,370 | $54,990 |
The interiors of each generation of KIA has been a quantum leap over the model it replaced. The exterior shots speak for themselves.
The digital driver instruments are only in the top model, which is a shame. Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto appears only in models sans navigation, owing to the ongoing maps dispute between Apple, and the Hyundai Group.
The infotainment screen is 12.3”, and dual zone climate control in all but the bottom model. The top two models add Harmon Kardon sound, and all Sportages have DAB radio. The latter is an addition in most more expensive brands.
Sounds of nature is a peculiarity in Hyundai group cars. When trapped in traffic, calming crickets, falling water, and lapping waves, can be selected to sooth savaged nerves.
Lighting is LED all-round, and depending on model, a handsfree electric tail gate, glass sunroof, and blacked out rear windows.
Manuals miss out on some of the advanced safety features, as is the case with most brands. Automatic Sportages get the full range of active and passive safety and driver aids.
The all models have dusk sensing lights, but the bottom model omits auto wipers. Oddly, only the top model adds reverse emergency braking.
The Drive:
KIA seems to be using engines and transmissions familiar in current models, and we expect local tuning to be fettled by Graham Gambold in Melbourne.
I expect the Sportage to feel light and frisky, and the lane centering to work well. The ride should be sporty, and steering to be lively. Let’s see how that pans out.
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Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.
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