The new avatar is more futuristic in design and has gone under major upgrade.
The Kia Sportage is a compact crossover SUV in the market and lies between the Seltos and Niro, while the Sorento is the SUV lineup of manufacturers and sets above the Sportage SUV. The production of the Kia Sportage begins in 1993, and in the initial days the Sportage is considered under compact SUV, but later in 2004 it was categorized under the ‘Compact Crossover SUV’ segment. It got various facelifts and generation upgrades in its journey, and the current one of the fifth generation models, launching in 2023.
Here in this article, we’ll define the Kia Sportage price in India, Sportage specifications, features, interior, and exterior design language, and which variant is the most value for the money. So read the article till the end, so you can get what you’re searching for:
Summary
| Engine Type | 2.5 Liter Inline 4-cylinder |
| Engine Displacement | 2,497 cc |
| Engine Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
| Engine Torque | 241 Nm @ 4,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission |
| Fuel Economy | 10.63 kmpl |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 Liters |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts, Gas Shock Absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, Multi-Link, Stabilizer Bar |
| Turning Radius | 5.8 mtrs |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc with ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc with ABS |
| Front Brakes Diameter | 12-inch |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | 11.2-inch |
What is the Kia Sportage Price in India?
The Sportage is available in seven variants and the prices according to the US market are equivalent to the Hyundai Tucson. The Kia Sportage Price in India could be Rs 20.76-29.39 lakh, ex-showroom. The same price we are expecting for the Indian market, as its sibling Tucson is also present in the space for almost a decade.
How many variants are available in the Kia Sportage?
There are a total of seven trims offered in the Sportage- LX, EX, X-Line AWD, SX, SX Prestige, Sportage X-Pro, and Sportage X-Pro Prestige. In which third base X-Line will be only available with an All-Wheel-Drive powertrain and the rest are with FWD. The price difference b/w the base and top of the AWD is also 3-5 lakhs, but the AWD defines and means it clearly.
What is the variant-wise price of Kia Sportage?
The Crossover SUV is offered with seven trims and AWD options in one trim. The variant/trim-wise price is mentioned below in the table. However, the Indian price is converted from the US one, but it could be near to the actual price at the time of launch.
| Variants | In the USA | In India |
|---|---|---|
| LX | $25,990 | Rs 20.76 lakh |
| EX | $27,990 | Rs 22.36 lakh |
| X-Line AWD | $30,790 | Rs 24.60 lakh |
| SX | $31,490 | Rs 25.16 lakh |
| SX Prestige | $33,490 | Rs 26.75 lakh |
| Sportage X-Pro | $34,990 | Rs 27.95 lakh |
| Sportage X-Pro Prestige | $36,790 | Rs 29.39 lakh |
Which is the most value for money trim?
The Kia Sportage is offered in seven trims across the range, and all are equipped with the same engine and transmission setup, of 2.5L engine and 8-Speed automatic transmission. If we suggest you pick one best out of the line, we would say the EX trims, wanna know the reason?
The EX trims offer all the required amenities such as a large infotainment touch screen display with android auto, apple car play, navigation, synthetic leather upholstery, alloy wheels, drive modes, rearview camera, and lane keeping/following assist.
In order to the price of EX trim, these features are well versed and in fact work well. So this will be our pick for the most value-for-the-money trim.
What is the launch date of Kia Sportage in India?
As of now, Kia is majorly playing inside the 20 lakh market in India, its latest product is the Kia Carens, working quite well and gaining trust and popularity. The most expensive product of Kia in the Indian market is the Carnival, it does well but has not gathered a major market share. It still struggling to gain popularity. if we take the 2022 sales chart, then the Carnival played between the 239-355 sales mark.
With observing the current market behavior, Kia is not bringing their global products to the Indin market for now at least. But we could expect the Kia Sportage launch date in India can be around 2023-2024 and similar we can also expect for the Kia Telluride.
What are the exterior colour options?
The Kia Sportage Compact Crossover SUV is offered with 14 different colour schemes, Of which 11 are single tone and 3 are dual tone colours.
What are some Pros and Cons?
Pros
- New Futuristic Design
- Spacious Cabin
- Gigantic Cargo Space
- Sophisticated Ride Quality
Cons
- Laggy Engine
- Lack of Features in Lower Trims
- AWD is Available in only one Trim
What are the Dimensions of Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage is 4660 mm in length, 1864 mm in the width, and 1661 mm in height, while the ground clearance and wheelbase are 180/200 mm (FWD/AWD) and 2755 mm respectively. Whereas the front and rear wheel tracks are 1620mm and 1646 mm.
Dimensions in mm. metrics:
| Particulars | in mm. |
|---|---|
| Length | 4660 mm |
| Width | 1864 mm |
| Height | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2755 mm |
| Ground Clearance (FWD/AWD) | 180/210 mm |
| Front Wheel Track | 1620 mm |
| Rear Wheel Track | 1646 mm |
Dimensions in inch metrics:
| Particulars | in inch. |
|---|---|
| Length | 183.5 in. |
| Width | 73.4 in. |
| Height | 65.4 in. |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in. |
| Ground Clearance (FWD/AWD) | 7.1/8.3 in. |
| Front Wheel Track | 63.8 in. |
| Rear Wheel Track | 64.8 in. |
Some Key Features:
- 2.4L, 4-Cylinder Engine
- Active All-Wheel-Drive with Center Locking Differential
- Multi Terrain Drive Modes
- 17-inch Alloy Wheels
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Smart Power Tailgate
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- Harmon Kardon Premium Sound System
- Wireless Phone Charger
- Smart Key Less go and Push Start/Stop Button
- Driver’s Seat Memory Function
- Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Keeping and Following Assist
- Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- 12.3-inch Dual Panoramic Displays with Navigation and Kia Connect
- Highway Driving Assist
Exterior and Styling
We could say the design language of the Kia Sportage is more similar to Hyundai’s new products. The recently launched Tuscon and Creta are manufactured into that design language. Hyundai calls it Sensuous Sportiness and Kia calls it Opposites United.
From the previous generation, the new fifth generation travels a way long, the newly redesigned upfront has blacked-out tiger-nose grille with boomerang shape LED DRLs, and headlights placed inside it. The rear portion of the front bumper has sharp cuts and edges, while an ample air dam makes the Sportage possible to breathe.
The side profile of the Kia Sportage has 17-inched chrome/blacked out alloy wheels fitted into the large wheel arches, body cladding is done on the entire car for better look and dust/rock protection. There is minimal use of chrome on the window line and the lower part of the doors, whereas the entire is in body colour. The roof rails are not standard in all the trims but additionally purchasable, that is disappointing though but what can we do?
Compared to the front, the rear has a soft slopping line that connects to a high-mounted spoiler through a shark fin antenna. The tail lights are LED and connected with a thin strip, it is a LED but a plastic part. The rear bumper is upraised and has some sort of silver finish, which resembles tiger nose grille styling.
Interior and Comfort
Unless the previous generation, the infotainment touch screen display, multi-media/ac controls, and gear knob is changed with a new unit. The main focus or we could say the attraction of the cabin, is the dial for gear selection. The same we got to see in the facelift of Kia Seltos, it is a dial and the gears can be selected by rotating it clockwise and anti-clockwise.
Moreover, the dashboard has a premium theme with soft leather inserts, the ac vents are well designed and the center part is a bit tilted towards the driver seats, for better controls and safety. The center console is wide and has spacing for the cup holder and the armrest storage is deep and cooled. There is a lot of chrome is used inside the Kia Sportage, whether it’s on the steering wheel, dashboard, center console, or on door pads.
The seats are built to hold the person in the right position and to provide the utmost comfort on long highway drives. The underthings and side bolster support are ample and the ventilation function makes it easy for hot summery drives. The depth and holding of the seats are commendable and they never feel the driver fatigue, even after hours of highway drive.
The seating is limited to 5 persons and literally, five persons can sit here easily, thanks to the wider cabin and cushy seats. the center arm for the rear seat is wide enough and has cup holders to carry any kind of beverage.
Thanks to the large glass area, the cabin never feels claustrophobic and if some doubt remained, then the panoramic sunroof gives a big smile to the face. The sunroof has a large opening and two people can easily come out of it.
Note: Please do not come out of the sunroof while the car is moving. It can be dangerous and could be fined.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The Kia Sportage has a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display with navigation and Kia Connect. The cluster is also power packed by Andriod auto, apple car play, and navigation. The sound output of the Sportage comes with a set of premium Harman Kardon sound system 400 watt and 8 Speakers. The infotainment unit is also packed with SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Bluetooth wireless connectivity with hands-free connectivity.
Infotainment Screen features – rearview monitor, android auto, apple car play, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, and clock.
From the Kia smartphone app, such things can be used- ignition on/off, ac on/off controls, door lock/unlock, and sunroof close/open. These features do add value to the customer, especially the ac control, which helps cool the car temperature before you enter the car.
Features
Starting from the front facia, the headlights and DRLs are LED, and the windshield has sensors such as auto wipers, automatic headlamps with headlight assist, alloy wheels on the sides, full body cladding, window chrome line, roof rails, LED tail lights and rear parking sensors with rearview camera.
While the interior has automatic climate control, cruise control, steering mounted controls, push start/stop button, keyless go, powered driver side seat, memory function in the driver seat, heated and ventilated front row seats, rear ac vents, and rear center armrest.
A more detailed list is added at the bottom of the article. Do check out.
Engine, Transmission, and Power
The Kia Sportage is powered by a single 2.5L, 4-Cylinder engine mated to an 8-Speed automatic transmission option. The engine can produce a maximum horsepower output of 187 bhp @ 6100 rpm and 241 Nm @ 4000 rpm. The motor is packed with three different drive modes – Eco, Normal, and Sport, while an All-Wheel-Drive powertrain is limited to X-Line trim.
The power from the engine is adequate and the gear shifts are smooth with bare turbo lag, power delivery is consistent till 8000 rpm and later struggles to catch up. The initial response from the motor is good, after hitting the turbo range it becomes a rocket.
Even with a full load of 5 occupants, the engine never feels lazy and lacks power, however, some amount of engine noise can be noticed on fast and high revs. But won’t affect the driving pleasure, and even adds a bit of sportiness to the character.
The snow mode is limited to the AWD trims, which is the X-Line, third from the base. The AWD can’t be used as an offroader, but soft offroading can be possible with this while having a recovery vehicle.
The Kia Sportage Top speed is 209 km/h, whereas the 0-60 and 0-100 km/h readings are 8.3 and 9.2 seconds respectively.
Safety and Driver Assistance Features
Kia Sportage comes packed with smart safety driver assistance features, the list starts with:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist Technology
- Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop and Go
- Highway Driving Assist (Cruiser Control Feature)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Rear
- Safe Exit Assist
- Surround View Mirror
These safety and driver assistance features make the compact crossover SUV an intelligent car, that can sense danger and can act according to that. However, these features work passively and not actively for safety reasons. But works well.
Mileage, Range, and Fuel Tank Capacity
The Kia Sportage is a quite heavy SUV with a gross weight of 2120-2199 kgs, and mileage can become an issue. The Sportage delivers an overall mileage of 9.78-11.9 km/l mileage in all drive conditions.
Kia Sportage Mileage in km/l:
| Driving Conditions | km/l |
|---|---|
| City | 9.78 km/l |
| Highway | 11.9 km/l |
| Combined | 10.63 km/l |
Kia Sportage Mileage in mpg:
| Driving Conditions | mpg |
|---|---|
| City | 23 |
| Highway | 28 |
| Combined | 25 |
The fuel tank capacity of the Sportage SUV is 56 liters/14.8 gallons and the range band is 640-672 kilometers. It completely depends on the road condition and the driving behavior. If someone drives it with a light foot that it can even deliver 14.15 kmpl of mileage.
Warranty
Kia offers the industry-leading 10-year/100,000 miles warranty program. This warranty covers the faulty and malfunctioning parts, and the wear-n-tear is not included in the warranty. Apart from this, Kia also offers the first 1-2 services free of labor charges and the service schedule is 1 year or 15-000 kilometers, whichever is earlier.
FAQs
Will Kia Sportage come to India?
There is no official announcement has been made by Kia regarding the Sportage SUV launch. However, we could expect it can be launched in 2023-24.
Is a Sportage bigger than a Seltos?
Yes, Kia Sportage sets above the Kia Seltos and is bigger in dimensions.
How much is Kia Sportage price?
The Kia Sportage Price in India could be Rs 20.76-29.39 lakh, ex-showroom.
Is Seltos replacing Sportage?
Seltos and Sportage, both refer to different segments and hence never replaced each other.
Which is bigger Sportage or Sorento?
Kia Sorento is bigger than Kia Sportage, as the Sportage is set in the compact crossover SUV segment and Sorento in SUV segment.
Detailed Specifications
Engine and Transmission
| Engine Type | 2.5 Liter Inline 4-cylinder |
| Engine Displacement | 2,497 cc |
| Engine Valve Train | Double Overhead Camshafts (DOCH) |
| Engine Valves | 4-Valves per cylinder |
| Engine Valve Gear | Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Engine Fuel Delivery System | Gasoline Direct Injection + Multi Port Injection |
| Engine Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
| Engine Torque | 241 Nm @ 4,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission |
| Drive Modes | Eco, Comfort, Sport, and Sport+ |
| Available Active All-Wheel Drive (AWD) w/ Center Locking Differential | Yes |
Fuel Economy
| City | 9.78 kmpl |
| Highway | 11.9 kmpl |
| Combined | 10.63 kmpl |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 Liters |
| Minimum Fuel Grade Required | Unleaded (87 Octane or Higher) |
Body and Chassis
| Powertrain | FWD/AWD |
| Body Construction | Steel Unibody |
| Steering Type | Column-Mounted, Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts, Gas Shock Absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, Multi-Link, Stabilizer Bar |
| Steering Wheel Range (Lock-to-Lock) | 2.41 turns |
| Turning Radius | 5.8 mtrs |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc with ABS |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc with ABS |
| Towing Capacity (w/ Trailer Brakes/ w/o Trailer Brakes) | 1113/749 kgs |
| Front Brakes Diameter | 12-inch |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | 11.2-inch |
| Electronic Parking w/ Auto Hold | Yes |
Safety
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian Detection | Yes |
| Driver Attention Warning w/ Leading Vehicle Departure Alert | Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist | Yes |
| Lane Following Assist | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes |
| Rear View Monitor | Yes |
| Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop and Go | Yes |
| Highway Driving Assist | Yes |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Parallel Exit | Yes |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist | Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | Yes |
| Rear Occupant Alert | Yes |
| Park Distance Warning-Rear | Yes |
| Park Distance Warning-Front | Yes |
| 3-Point Seat Belts for All Seating Positions | Yes |
| Safe Exit Assist | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Yes |
| SRS AirBags | 6 |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | Yes |
| High Line Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | Yes |
Airbags Position
| Dual Front | Yes |
| Dual Front Side | Yes |
| Dual Rear | No |
| Full Length Both Side Curtain | Yes |
| Driver’s Knee | No |
Exterior
| Front Grille | Blacked-Out |
| Door Handles Body Coloured | Yes |
| Door Handles Illuminated | Yes |
| Side View Mirrors Body Coloured | Yes |
| Heated & Power-Adjustable Side View Mirrors | Yes |
| Power Tail Gate | Yes |
| Solar Control Glass | Yes |
| Sound-Absorbing Windshield Glass | Yes |
| Multi Reflector Headlights | Yes |
| Auto Headlight Control | Yes |
| High Beam Assist | Yes |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | Yes |
| Tail Lights | Yes |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | Yes |
| Alloy Wheels | 17-inch |
| Tyre Size | 205/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver |
| Rear Spoiler | Yes |
| Rear Privacy Glass | Yes |
| Smart Power Tailgate | yes |
Interior
| Multi-Information Display | 4.2-inch |
| Infotainment Display | 12.3-inch |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes |
| Android Auto | Yes |
| Bluetooth/Wireless Connectivity | Yes |
| Voice Recognition | Yes |
| Audio System | 6-Speaker |
| Steering Mounted Control | Audio, Calls and Cruise Control |
| Front Power Outlets | USB and 12 V |
| Rear Power Outlets | USB Only |
| Steering Wheel Adjustments | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Power Door Locks | Yes |
| Power Window w/ One Touch Auto Up/Down | Driver Side Only |
| Power Window | All Four |
| Smart Key | Yes |
| Push Start Stop Button | Yes |
| Remote Start | Yes |
| Automatic Climate Control | Yes |
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | Yes |
| Three Zone Climnate Control | No |
| Front Arm Rest | Yes |
| Rear Arm Rest | Yes |
| Rear Arm Rest Cup Holders | Yes |
| Front Door Bottle Holders | Yes |
| Rear Door Bottle Holders | Yes |
| Day/Night Rear View Mirror | Yes |
| Automatic Day/Night Rear View Mirror | Yes |
| Driver Side Vanity Mirror | Yes |
| Passenger Side Vanity Mirror | Yes |
| Leather Seats | No |
| Fabric Seats | Yes |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Driver Seat | No |
| Adjustable Passenger Seat | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Passenger Seat | No |
| 60:40 Rear Seat Split | Yes |
| Bench Folding Rear Seat | No |
| Heigth Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Yes |
| Driver Seat Memory Function | Yes |
| Driver and Passenger Seat Back Pockets | Yes |
| Alloy Pedals | Yes |
