New Kia Sportage: Australian pricing
Kia’s new-gen mid-size SUV starts $2000 higher than before and now stretches out beyond $52KLocal pricing for the all-new 2022 Kia Sportage has hit Kia Australia’s website today, with the fifth-generation mid-size SUV starting from $32,445 plus on-road costs – or $34,690 drive-away.
The new starting figure marks an entry-price increase of $1955 compared to the outgoing Sportage, with prices across the range rising by between $1710 and $2410 depending on the variant.
The new range also extends beyond $50K, maxing out at $52,370 plus ORCs for the flagship GT-Line diesel.
Diesel power is available in all trim levels but carries with it a hefty $5400 premium over the base 2.0-litre petrol engine (automatic), however the extra outlay is offset somewhat by the standard inclusion of all-wheel drive.
The base petrol is also available with a six-speed manual transmission in S and SX form, which saves another $2000 compared to the diesel.
Stepping up to the SX+ model grade adds the option of a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine which splits the other two powerplants on price in being $2000 more expensive than the base engine but still $3400 cheaper than the diesel.
At the top of the range, the lavish GT-Line is available with either the force-fed 1.6-litre petrol or the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, however the margin between the two drops to $3000.
As carsales has reported, standard equipment highlights on the base S trim include 17-inch alloy wheels, multi-connection Bluetooth compatibility, an 8.0-inch infotainment touch-screen, LED headlights and autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with junction turn assist as well as car, cyclist and pedestrian recognition.
The SX adds bigger 18-inch alloys, satellite navigation accessed via a larger 12.3-inch display, dual-zone climate control and a remote-folding second row.
The SX+ goes one step further with 19-inch alloys, a Harman Kardon premium sound system, artificial leather upholstery, heated seats, keyless start and power tailgate.
The flagship GT-Line adds a curved 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, genuine leather seats with heating and cooling in the front, wireless phone charging, ambient lighting, 360-degree camera and a sunroof, among other things.
Due to go on sale in the coming weeks, keep an eye out for our full Kia Sportage launch coverage next week.
How much does the 2022 Kia Sportage cost?
S petrol manual – $32,445
S petrol auto – $34,445
S diesel auto – $39,845
SX petrol – $35,000
SX petrol auto – $37,000
SX diesel auto – $42,400
SX+ petrol auto – $41,500
SX+ petrol DCT – $43,500
SX+ diesel auto – $46,900
GT-Line petrol DCT – $49,370
GT-Line diesel auto – $52,370
*Prices exclude on-road costs
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