The new Kia Sportage is a medium SUV available in New Zealand from $43,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LX variant and topping out at $64,990 for the X-Line variant.
There are 4 variants of the Sportage available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2025.
The new 2026 Sportage is offered with a 5 year, 150,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Kia Sportage include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (132kW/265Nm) and 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (169kW/350Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic with manual mode or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
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The Kia Sportage comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being LX and the most expensive being X-Line.
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2026
$43,990
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$49,990
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$54,990
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$59,990
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,685 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,865 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,755 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,780 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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.
2026 Kia Sportage
The cheapest Kia Sportage is the LX variant that starts from $43,990.
See all Kia Sportage PricingThe most expensive Kia Sportage is the X-Line variant that starts from $64,990.
See all Kia Sportage PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1900 kg offered by the following variants: Light, Earth and X-Line.
See all Kia Sportage towing capacityThe largest Kia Sportage is the X-Line variant which measures 1865mm wide, 4685mm in length and sits 1680mm tall.
The most powerful variants with 169kW of power and 350nm of torque are the Light, Earth and X-Line variants.
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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