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    2020 Kia Sportage

    The 2020 Kia Sportage is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $39,990.

    There is 1 variant of the Sportage available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2020.

    The 2020 Sportage was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    The Kia Sportage is only available with a petrol engine that produces 135kW and 237Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $39,990†
    Transmission
    6-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    Retail Price
    $39,990†
    Transmission
    6-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

    Expert Rating

    Excellent

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    2020 Kia Sportage

    Available Variants

    The Kia Sportage comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being LX+ and the most expensive being LX+.

    LX+

    Price from $39,990†

    2020 Kia Sportage

    Reviews

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    CarExpert Rating
    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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    How does the 2020 Kia Sportage compare?

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    Power to Weight
    90.42 kW/t
    53.37 kW/t
    113.59 kW/t
    Boot Space
    466 litres
    92 litres
    720 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.5 L/100km
    1.5 L/100km
    11.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    729 km
    588 km
    1,146 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    6 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    2 years
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,980 kg
    1,835 kg
    2,510 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 kg
    800 kg
    2,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    16.8°
    14.5°
    29.9°
    Departure Angle
    26.1°
    18.7°
    32.2°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    172 mm
    160 mm
    230 mm
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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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    2020 Kia Sportage

    Dimensions

    4,485 mm
    1,855 mm
    1,655 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,485 mm
    Overall Width1,855 mm
    Overall Height1,655 mm
    Wheelbase2,670 mm
    Turning Circle11,000 mm
    Load Capacity487 mm

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

    Looking for complete Kia Sportage size & space specs?

    Our Kia Sportage Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.

    2020 Kia Sportage

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Sportage is the LX+ variant that starts from $39,990.

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    The most expensive Kia Sportage is the LX+ variant that starts from $39,990.

    See all Kia Sportage Pricing

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is offered by the LX+ variant which can tow 1500 kg.

    See all Kia Sportage towing capacity

    The largest Kia Sportage is the LX+ variant which measures 1855mm wide, 4485mm in length and sits 1655mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Sportage is the LX+ variant which has 135kW of power and 237nm of torque.

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

    The heaviest Kia Sportage is the LX+ variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1980 kg.

    The Kia Sportage uses Unleaded Petrol.

    † 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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