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    2025 Kia Sportage

    The 2025 Kia Sportage is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $53,990 for the Light variant and topping out at $55,390 for the Earth variant.

    There are 2 variants of the Sportage available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2024.

    The 2025 Sportage was offered with a 5 year, 150,000 km warranty.

    The Kia Sportage is only available with a hybrid motor that produces 169kW and 350Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

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    2025 Kia Sportage

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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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    2025 Kia Sportage

    Dimensions

    4,660 mm
    1,865 mm
    1,665 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,660 mm
    Overall Width1,865 mm
    Overall Height1,665 mm
    Wheelbase2,755 mm
    Turning Circle11,780 mm

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

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    2025 Kia Sportage

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Sportage is the Light variant that starts from $53,990.

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    The most expensive Kia Sportage is the Earth variant that starts from $55,390.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1650 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Kia Sportage is the Light variant which measures 1865mm wide, 4660mm in length and sits 1665mm tall.

    All variants of the Kia Sportage have a maximum power of 169kW and 350nm of torque.

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

    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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