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Overview
The 2026 Kia Sportage Light is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 5th May 2025. The Kia Sportage is regarded as a medium SUV built in Slovakia with prices starting at $49,990 before on-road costs.
This Kia Sportage is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 169 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 350 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 54L fuel tank
It requires a service every 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, 150,000 km warranty.
The 2026 Kia Sportage Light has a 181mm ground clearance with a 1650kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Boot Space
543 - 633 litres
356 litres
652 litres
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
150,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
2 years
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
36 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,650 - 1,900 kg
1,200 kg
2,300 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
181 mm
169 mm
220 mm
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Dimensions
4,685 mm
1,865 mm
1,665 mm
| 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 |
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Explore Kia Sportage Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Transmission: yes
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: Unlimited
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 122
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine (cc): 1598
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.6
Number of Cylinders: 4
WLTP Emissions
HEV Charge Sustaining (Combined): 122.0
HEV Charge Sustaining Testing Type: Hev Charge Sustaining
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 14.3
Main Capacity (L): 54
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.9
Main Type: Main
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 264
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 60.1
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 44.2
Electric Power Source
Battery Cell Type: Pouch
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 270.0
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 1.49
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 4.20
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Fuel Consumption
WLTP HEV Charge Sustaining Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1000
WLTP HEV Charge Sustaining Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 621
WLTP HEV Charge Sustaining Combined (km/L): 18.5
WLTP HEV Charge Sustaining Combined (L/100km): 5.4
WLTP HEV Charge Sustaining Combined (miles per UK gallon): 52
WLTP HEV Charge Sustaining Combined (mpg): 44
WLTP HEV Charge Sustaining Standard: Wltp Hev Charge Sustaining
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 230
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 60
Maximum Power (kW): 169
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 44
Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 264
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 180
Maximum Power (kW): 132
Maximum Torque (Nm): 265
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Differential Lock
Location: Center
Drive
Descent Control System: yes
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
Platform Code: Hyundai Xd
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 67.8
Rear Seat Down (L): 1919
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 22.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 633
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11780
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.1
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 181
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.6
Overall Height (in): 65.6
Overall Height (mm): 1665
Overall Length (in): 184.4
Overall Length (mm): 4685
Overall Width (in): 73.4
Overall Width (mm): 1865
Wheelbase (in): 108.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2755
Internal Dimensions
Rear Leg Room (in): 41.3
Rear Leg Room (mm): 1050
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Matt
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1650
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3638
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Tare Weight (kg): 1702
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 100
Audio System
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Subwoofer: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Gear Selector: Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Traffic Sign Response Activation: Auto
Traffic Sign Response City: yes
Traffic Sign Response Off Highway: yes
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 87.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 87.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20220101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 66.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20281231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2022
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 74.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Gls Lhd Hybrid
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Radar
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 10000
Distance (miles): 6214
Period (Months): 12
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