Kia Sportage

}} The first-generation Kia Sportage was developed with a Mazda Bongo engineering base platform. It shares many mechanical components such as the engine, transmissions (early versions), and differentials with the Mazda line of vehicles. This was during Kia's alliance with Ford and Mazda, which involved Ford/Mazda providing technology and Kia providing inexpensive manufacturing facilities for Ford Company. From 1995 to 1998, the Sportage was built by Karmann in Germany; European buyers received German-built versions in that period, while the rest of the world received South Korean-built versions. It was launched in Asia in July 1993 and European sales started two years later. The Sportage was sold in either a five-door SUV or a three-door soft-top convertible. Kia initially developed the wagon in standard length form, but in circa 1996, the company released an extended length version. This stretched model—mainly sold in Asian markets under the name "Sportage Grand", but also as the "Grand Wagon"—featured a longer body utilizing the same wheelbase, an increase in luggage capacity from , and the relocation of the spare wheel from the tailgate to underneath the floor. Kia offered three Mazda-sourced engines in the Sportage, beginning with the 2.0-litre FE DOHC inline-four petrol unit producing and the 2.0-litre RF inline-four diesel rated at . Diesel-engined models were mostly restricted to European markets, as was the more basic single overhead camshaft (SOHC) version of the 2.0-litre FE petrol inline-four. Delivering , this petrol engine was available from 2000 onwards. In North America, the 2.0-litre FE DOHC engine produced and had optional four-wheel drive. The 1997 model year Kia Sportage was the world's first production vehicle to be equipped with a knee airbag. This first-generation model (1993–2002) sold in low numbers, even domestically in South Korea, and models after Hyundai's 1998 partial takeover of Kia (1997–2002) were recalled twice for rear wheels dismounting while driving. The first-generation Sportage was discontinued in South Korea in 2002, and in North America after the 2002 model year. By 2003, most international markets had discontinued the Sportage range, although it remained on sale in some developing countries until its second-generation replacement arrived in 2005. The Kia Sportage scored the lowest possible result in the Australian ANCAP crash tests – one star out of five. As well as a failure of the seat belts, the vehicle structure collapsed. File:Kia Sportage AWD NB-Ⅶ Purplish Blue (13).jpg|Rear view (standard 5-door) File:2001 Kia Sportage (NB-7 MY01) wagon (2011-11-18) 02.jpg|Rear view (Grand Wagon) File:Kia Sportage JA interior.JPG|Interior Facelift File:1st Kia Sportage 4-door.jpg|1998–2001 Kia Sportage File:Kia Grand Sportage 2.0 DLX 2001 (36383240692).jpg|1998–2002 Kia Grand Sportage File:'98-'99 Kia Sportage 4-Door.JPG|2002–2005 Kia Sportage 2001 Kia Sportage 4WD two-door soft-top (5819375058).jpg|Kia Sportage soft-top Engines == Second generation (JE/KM; 2004) ==

| Petrol: | 2.0 L Beta II CVVT I4 | 2.7 L Delta V6 | Diesel: | 2.0 L D CRDi-VGT I4 }} }} After a two-year hiatus, the Sportage returned in model-year 2005, sharing a Hyundai Elantra-based platform with the first-generation Hyundai Tucson. A 2.0 L straight-4 diesel engine was available in the United Kingdom. Fans of the original pre-Hyundai Sportage and critics complained that it was considerably larger than the original Sportage and had none of its off-road capability, the two keys to its success. However, buyers of the second-generation model were likely to favor the available V6, with . Overall fit/finish and quality was noticeably improved over the first-generation model. A facelift model of the second generation was introduced in May 2008. From 2006, it was manufactured at the Žilina Plant in Slovakia. A second facelift was introduced in the UK in early 2009, only a few months after its first facelift. The Sportage was named as one of the most reliable vehicles from the 2009 Consumer Reports reliability survey. and ranked second in the "20 least expensive 2009 vehicles to insure" list by Insure.com. File:Kia Sportage rear 20091003.jpg|Rear view File:Kia Sportage front interior.jpg|Interior First facelift File:2008 Kia Sportage XE CRDi 2WD Automatic 2.0 Front.jpg|First facelift (front; UK) File:2008 Kia Sportage XE CRDi 2WD Automatic 2.0 Rear.jpg|First facelift (rear; UK) Second facelift File:2009-2010 Kia Sportage (KM2) EX wagon (2011-01-05).jpg|Second facelift (front; Australia) File:0 Kia Sportage (KM) 4.jpg|Second facelift (rear; South Korea) Safety displays a 2008 Sportage as an example of a weak roof. The second-generation Sportage earned a top rating of five stars in crash tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. However, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated it only “acceptable” for frontal and side impact crash protection and “poor” for roof strength. Engines == Third generation (SL; 2010) ==

| Petrol: | 1.6 L Gamma GDi I4 | 2.0 L Theta II MPi I4 | 2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4 | 2.4 L Theta II MPi I4 | 2.4 L Theta II GDi I4 | Diesel: | 1.7 L U CRDi-VGT I4 | 2.0 L R CRDi-VGT I4 }} }} The SL series Sportage was released to Asian and European markets in April 2010, the North and Central American markets in August 2010, and the Australian market in October 2010, for the 2011 model year. Two engines were available, a 2.0-litre Hyundai R diesel engine with , and a 2.0-litre Theta T-GDi petrol engine. In China, it was released by Dongfeng Yueda Kia in October 2010 and called the Sportage R, and was to be built and marketed alongside the previous generation rather than as a replacement for it. The Sportage won the 2011 Car of the Year (originally "Auto roku 2011 na Slovensku") in Slovakia and "Truck of the Year" nomination of International Car of the Year. It was top of the JD Power Survey for 2012, the only car in the survey to score five stars across all categories, from mechanical reliability to ownership costs and the dealer experience. In South Africa, it took the 2013 Standard Bank People's Wheels Award for "SUVs and Crossovers – City & Suburban". File:2013 Kia Sportage 1 1.6 Rear.jpg|Rear view File:Kia Sportage LX 2011 interior.jpg|Interior Facelift The third generation received a facelift for the 2014 model year that included a new grille with a redesigned Kia logo, LED tail lights and redesigned alloy wheels. File:Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi AWD Platinum Edition (III, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 4. Mai 2014, Düsseldorf.jpg|Facelift File:Kia Sportage - Mondial de l'Automobile de Paris 2014 - 004 (2).jpg|Facelift Safety Euro NCAP The Sportage in its standard European market configuration received 5 stars from Euro NCAP in 2010. IIHS The third-generation Sportage received a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the United States. Earning the award became tougher in 2010 when IIHS added the rollover crash test, which measures roof strength and is twice as stringent as the federal requirement. To pass this test, a vehicle's roof must be able to withstand the force of three times the vehicle's weight (acceptable rating). The federal standard requires a roof to hold 1.5 times the vehicle's weight. ANCAP Engines == Fourth generation (QL; 2015) ==

| Front-engine, front-wheel-drive | Front-engine, all-wheel drive }} | Petrol: | 1.6 L Gamma GDi I4 | 1.6 L Gamma T-GDi I4 | 2.0 L Nu MPi I4 | 2.0 L Nu GDi I4 | 2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4 | 2.4 L Theta II MPi I4 | 2.4 L Theta II GDi I4 | Diesel: | 1.6 L Smartstream D1.6 CRDi I4 | 1.7 L U II CRDi I4 | 2.0 L R II CRDi I4 }} |6-speed manual |6-speed automatic |7-speed DCT |8-speed automatic }} }} Kia unveiled its newly redesigned Sportage at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2015, and brought it to market in 2016 (as a 2017 model in North America). The company said the contrasting sharp edges and smooth surfaces were inspired by modern fighter jets. There are three petrol engines, as well as one diesel engine in the line-up. The petrol options are a 1.6-litre, 2.0-litre or 2.4-litre, offering and , and , and and respectively, while the diesel is a 2.0-litre, R-series turbo producing and . A and 1.6 T-GDi turbo-petrol with an optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is also available. Front- (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations are available. In North America, the fourth generation Sportage was offered with three trim levels (LX, EX, and SX). Much like the previous model, it is available with two inline-four engine choices, a naturally aspirated 2.4-litre and a turbocharged 2.0-litre. The 2.4-litre produces and , while the turbocharged engine makes and , with small variations in performance dependent on whether FWD or AWD is configured. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. File:2018 Kia Sportage GT-Line S CRDi Automatic 2.0 Rear.jpg|Rear view (UK) File:Kia Sportage (QL) interior.jpg|Interior Facelift In North America, the facelift model was introduced mid-2019 as an early 2020 model year. The changes included redesigned headlights and bumpers, with the front end taking cues from the recently introduced Stinger. Equipment levels were raised somewhat across the board, while a new, somewhat sporty model called "S" was introduced, priced between the LX and EX models. File:2019 Kia Sportage 2 CRDi ISG S-A 1.6 Front.jpg|Facelift (UK) File:2019 Kia Sportage 2 CRDi ISG S-A 1.6 Rear.jpg|Facelift (UK) File:2019 Kia Sportage 2.0 EX (32).jpg|Facelift interior Safety The Latin American Sportage has ventilated front disc brakes and solid ones in the rear. Euro NCAP The Sportage in its standard European market configuration received 5 stars from Euro NCAP in 2015. Latin NCAP The Korean-made Sportage in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 2 airbags and no ESC received 0 stars from Latin NCAP 3.0 in 2021 (similar to Euro NCAP 2014). IIHS 2017 The 2017 Sportage received a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. 2022 The 2022 Sportage was tested by the IIHS and its top trim received a Top Safety Pick award: ANCAP Awards The Sportage won the 2016 Red Dot Award for Car Design. Kia KX5 (Chinese version) In China, the fourth generation Sportage was sold as the Kia KX5, the third generation model was sold alongside as the Sportage R, while the Kia Sportage name was used on a separate model developed from the second generation Hyundai ix35 chassis and also sold alongside. The Kia KX5 received a facelift in 2019 conducted by Dongfeng Yueda Kia that would exclusively be sold in China only. Available from March 2019, the front fascia was completely restyled with headlamps integrated with the grille and the rear end of the KX5 was also slightly redesigned for the Chinese market. Despite the exclusively restyled exterior, the wheels of the Chinese version are the same as the ones on the international Kia Sportage facelift. File:KIA SPORTAGE (KIA KX5) (QL) China (6) (cropped).jpg|Facelift Kia KX5 File:Kia KX5 facelift (rear).jpg|Facelift Kia KX5 == Fifth generation (NQ5; 2021) ==

| Front-engine, front-wheel-drive | Front-engine, all-wheel drive }} • Petrol: • 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4 • 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 MPi I4 • 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi I4 • 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 GDi I4 • Petrol hybrid: • 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi 48V I4 • 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi HEV I4 • Petrol plug-in hybrid: • 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi PHEV I4 • LPG: • 2.0 L Smartstream L2.0 LPi I4 • Diesel: • 1.6 L Smartstream D1.6 CRDi I4 • 2.0 L Smartstream D2.0 CRDi I4 • Diesel hybrid: • 1.6 L Smartstream D1.6 CRDi 48V I4 }} | Mild-Hybrid Starter-Generator (MHSG) (EcoDynamics+) | permanent magnet electric motor (FHEV) | permanent magnet traction electric motor (PHEV) }} | EcoDynamics+ MHEV | Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV) | PHEV (Sportage PHEV) }} | 0.44 kWh 48-volt lithium-ion battery (MHEV) | 1.49 kWh 270-volt Lithium-polymer (LiPo) (FHEV) | 13.8 kWh 360-volt Lithium-polymer (LiPo) (PHEV) }} }} The fifth-generation Sportage was unveiled on 8 June 2021, with specifications revealed in July 2021. Based on the brand’s latest N3 platform, Kia developed two versions of the Sportage with different body length and wheelbase depending on the market. The model is equipped with a Terrain Mode that automatically adjusts various settings depending on conditions, including snow, mud, and sand. It also features electric control suspension (ECS) on some models that provides continuous damping control in real-time. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models will also feature an E-Handling system. lt is also equipped with a more compact shift-by-wire transmission dial for the automatic model. The vehicle has also been equipped with updated safety systems such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), navigation-augmented adaptive cruise control, lane centering assist and advanced blind-spot collision-avoidance assistance system. For the long-wheelbase model, Kia claims the fifth-generation Sportage received an increased of legroom and of headroom, with overall dimensions at and respectively. File:2022 Kia Sportage GT-Line ISG HEV Automatic 1.6 Rear.jpg|Rear view (SWB) File:Kia Sportage Gravity NQ5 Snow White Pearl (2) (cropped).jpg|Rear view (LWB) File:Kia Sportage Plug-in-Hybrid (NQ5) IAA 2021 1X7A0114.jpg|Interior 2024 facelift Kia released the facelift model of the fifth-generation Sportage on 5 November 2024 for the 2026 model year. Changes includes an updated front fascia with new headlights (replacing the prior boomerang headlights) and updated front bumper design, new LED graphics for the taillights, new exterior colours and new alloy wheel designs. Inside, there is a new 2-spoke design steering wheel, a new curved digital cockpit houses the digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, new air-con vents and new interior features. Other changes are an improved dampening system on the front axle, additional sound-absorbing materials, and the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic used for 1.6 T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine was replaced with the 8-speed automatic. File:2025 Kia Sportage SX front.jpg|2024 facelift (LWB) File:2025 Kia Sportage SX rear.jpg|Rear view (LWB) File:2025 Kia Sportage (NQ5) Automesse Ludwigsburg 2025 DSC 2539.jpg|Rear view (SWB) File:Kia Sportage Signature NQ5 PE Black (1).jpg|Interior Markets Asia Malaysia The fifth-generation Sportage was launched in Malaysia on 4 December 2024. Locally assembled at the Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah, it is available with four variants: 2.0G 2WD, 2.0G 2WD High, 1.6T 2WD High and 1.6T AWD High. Two powertrains were available: a 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol and a 2.0-litre MPi petrol. Taiwan The fifth-generation Sportage was launched in Taiwan on 8 June 2022, with three trim levels: Trendy, Apex and X-Line. All variants are powered by the 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol paired with a 7-speed DCT, and all-wheel drive comes standard on the X-Line trim. In July 2024, the Sportage 30th Anniversary Edition model was made available limited to 200 units. In October 2024, the X-Line 2WD variant was added to the line-up and the former X-Line variant equipped with all-wheel drive became the X-Line 4WD. In May 2025, the Sportage Adventure Edition based on the X-Line 4WD variant was made available in limited quantities. Vietnam The fifth-generation Sportage was launched in Vietnam on 10 June 2022, in four trim levels: Luxury, Premium, Signature and Signature X-Line. Three powertrains were available: a 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol, a 2.0-litre MPi petrol and a 2.0-litre CRDi turbocharged petrol; the former comes with AWD and the latter two comes with front wheel drive. Europe The short-wheelbase, European-spec fifth-generation Sportage was announced in September 2021. It is shorter in length by , and shorter in wheelbase by compared to the international model. Other differences include the deletion of a window on the rear quarter panel, and a modified front fascia. For the European market, Kia offers several range of drivetrains that includes plug-in hybrid, hybrid, mild hybrid, and diesel engine. The PHEV version features a 1.6-litre four-cylinder T-GDi engine and a 66.9 kW permanent magnet traction electric motor with a 13.8 kWh lithium-ion battery. The whole system produces . The hybrid model with same T-GDi engine and a 44.2 kW electric motor paired with a 1.49 kWh battery and produces . The mild-hybrid model also uses the 1.6-litre T-GDi engine, which produces either or . The 1.6-litre four-cylinder diesel engine is available with an option of or of power output. A 7-speed dual-clutch transmission is available for the 1.6-litre while a 6-speed manual transmission is standard for all variants. All European models are equipped with Stop-and-Go technology. Latin America Brazil The fifth-generation Sportage in the short-wheelbase version was launched in Brazil on 1 July 2022, with two trim levels: EX and EX Prestige; it is powered by a 1.6 T-GDi 48V turbocharged petrol mild hybrid. Mexico The fifth-generation Sportage was launched in Mexico on 14 March 2023, in three trim levels: EX, EX Pack and SXL. Two powertrains are available: 2.0-litre MPi petrol and a 2.5-litre GDi petrol. In February 2024, the Hybrid version based on the SXL trim was added to the range. The facelifted Sportage was released in Mexico in May 2025, with the new X-Line trim for the Hybrid version. North America The long-wheelbase, fifth-generation Sportage for United States and Canada was revealed in October 2021 as a 2023 model year. It is locally produced in West Point, Georgia instead of imported from South Korea. The hybrid version is equipped with the T-GDi engine and a 44.2 kW electric motor combined with a 1.49 kWh battery that also delivers . It has an estimated range of and can be optioned with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with central differential lock. It is available in seven trim levels in the US: LX, EX, X-Line, SX, SX Prestige, X-Pro and X-Pro Prestige, while in Canada, it is available in five trim levels: LX, X-Line, EX, EX Premium and X-Line Limited. The facelifted Sportage was released in North America in May 2025. Oceania Australia The fifth-generation Sportage was launched in Australia on 4 November 2021, with four trim levels: S, SX, SX+ and GT Line. Four powertrains were available: a 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol with a 7 speed DCT (AWD), a 2.0-litre MPi petrol with either a 6 speed manual or 6 speed auto (FWD), and a 2.0-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel with an 8 speed auto (AWD). In March 2024, the FWD Hybrid version was added to the range for the SX and GT Line trim levels. The facelifted Sportage was released in Australia in May 2025, with manual variants being discontinued and the all-wheel drive option became available for the Hybrid version. The 7 speed DCT on 1.6 T-GDi was replaced with a 8 speed auto. New Zealand The fifth-generation Sportage was released in New Zealand on 4 November 2021 with sales commenced in January 2022. At launch, four trim levels were available: LX, LX+, Deluxe and X-Line. Three powertrains were available: a 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol (AWD), a 2.0-litre MPi petrol (FWD) marketed as the 'Urban and a 2.0-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel (AWD). In January 2024, the Hybrid version was added to the range with two variants available. South Africa The fifth-generation Sportage in the short-wheelbase version was launched in South Africa on 15 September 2022, with five trim levels: LX, EX, GT Line, GT Line Plus and GT Line S. All variants are powered by a 1.6-litre T-GDi turbocharged petrol engine. In May 2023, the 1.6-litre CRDi turbo-diesel engine was added for the LX, EX and GT Line Plus trim levels. In November 2023, the Sportage range was updated which saw the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) safety package became standard on all variants. The 1.6-litre T-GDi petrol option was dropped for the LX and EX trim levels. Powertrain Safety Awards In 2022, the Sportage won the 'Family SUV' and 'Full Hybrid' categories in the Scottish Car of the Year Awards. In 2023, the Sportage was chosen as Car of the Year in Morocco. == Sales ==

The Sportage was Kia's best selling model worldwide in 2016, overtaking the Rio. == References ==