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    2018 Kia Sportage

    The 2018 Kia Sportage is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $35,990 for the LX variant and topping out at $54,990 for the Gt Line variant.

    There are 4 variants of the Sportage available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2016.

    The 2018 Sportage was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Kia Sportage include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder (114kW/192Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (136kW/400Nm) and 2.4L in-line 4-cylinder (135kW/237Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic with manual mode transmission. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

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    2018 Kia Sportage

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    Excellent
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    Pros

    • Great manners around town
    • Smooth hybrid system
    • Not lumped with a CVT

    Cons

    • Climate controls can be fiddly
    • Not as fuel frugal as some
    • We miss out on the PHEV
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    LX

    2026

    $43,990

    Light

    2026

    $49,990

    Earth

    2026

    $54,990

    X-Line

    2026

    $59,990

    Year
    2026
    Engine Type
    1.6L Combustion
    1.6L HEV
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    132 kW
    169 kW

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    2018 Kia Sportage

    Dimensions

    4,480 mm
    1,855 mm
    1,645 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,480 mm
    Overall Width1,855 mm
    Overall Height1,645 mm
    Wheelbase2,670 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm
    Load Capacity481 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2018 Kia Sportage

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Sportage is the LX variant that starts from $35,990.

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    The most expensive Kia Sportage is the Gt Line variant that starts from $54,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1900 kg offered by the following variants: EX and Gt Line.

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    The largest Kia Sportage is the LX variant which measures 1855mm wide, 4480mm in length and sits 1645mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 136kW of power and 400nm of torque are the LX, EX and Gt Line variants.

    The Kia Sportage is built in Slovakia and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Kia Sportage is the EX variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2140 kg.

    The Kia Sportage may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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