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India Today
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Kia launches EV ecosystem ahead of Carens Clavis EV launch
In a strategic move to strengthen its position in India's fast-evolving electric vehicle (EV) landscape, Kia India has rolled out a comprehensive EV ecosystem ahead of the launch of the Carens Clavis initiative marks a significant milestone in Kia's sustainability journey and convenience to create a seamless ownership experience for EV newly announced ecosystem includes a wide array of services such as home and public charging solutions, dedicated EV service touchpoints, a robust charging infrastructure, and an advanced connected car platform. With this, Kia aims to offer a frictionless transition to electric mobility while addressing key customer concerns around range, charging accessibility, and Kia has partnered with top-tier charge point operators to provide home installation of AC chargers for new EV buyers. These chargers will be integrated with Kia's mobile app, allowing real-time monitoring, usage analytics, and remote control, ensuring ease of use from day on-the-go charging, Kia EV users will gain access to over 1,000 charging stations across the country. The Kia Connect app will integrate public charging availability, real-time navigation to the nearest charger, and seamless digital plans to establish EV service hubs in major cities with trained technicians, diagnostic tools, and dedicated bays. These hubs will ensure high-quality after-sales support and faster turnaround times for EV the Carens Clavis EV set to hit the Indian market soon, Kia is preparing for a major shift in its product lineup. Kia is now all set to introduce the Carens Clavis EV on July 15, 2025. As the first battery-powered seven-seat MPV in the country's mass-market segment, the Clavis EV aims to combine practicality with eco-conscious performance. With an expected starting price of around Rs 17–18 lakh (ex-showroom), the Clavis EV will cater to large families looking for a feature-rich electric mobility terms of design, the Clavis EV is expected to largely resemble its internal combustion engine (ICE) sibling launched in May 2025. However, it is expected that Kia will add several EV-specific elements such as a sealed-off grille, aero-optimised alloy wheels, and exclusive EV badging. Other expected styling enhancements includeStar Map LED DRLs with integrated turn signals, triple-pod LED headlamps, and connected Star Map LED tail lamps, giving the MPV a distinctive and modern it will likely share its layout with the ICE version but will offer an elevated in-cabin experience. The main highlight is the massive 26.62-inch dual-screen display, which merges the infotainment system with the digital instrument cluster. Premium features such as ventilated front seats, 4-way power-adjustable driver's seat, smart air purifier, ambient lighting, and an 8-speaker BOSE sound system will enhance comfort and convenience. Features like wireless phone charging and rear AC vents further add to its family-friendly Carens Clavis EV is expected to come with two battery options: a 42kWh unit and a larger 51.4kWh pack, the latter delivering a certified driving range of up to 490km on a full charge—an estimate already confirmed in Kia's official teaser. Both battery packs are shared with the Hyundai Creta Electric. Propulsion will come from a front-mounted electric motor, likely offering similar output figures to its Hyundai sibling. However, due to the Carens' larger size and weight, overall performance may be slightly toned Clavis EV will likely come equipped with adjustable regenerative braking, managed via paddle shifters. Advanced EV functionalities like Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) charging are also expected, enhancing the MPV's versatility. Kia is also likely to include a suite of Level 2 ADAS features, such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, high beam assist, and driver attention warning, bringing high-end safety tech to the family EV Clavis EV will also boast a strong safety package with features like 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill-start assist and all-wheel disc brakes. Additional aids such as a 360-degree camera, blind-view monitor, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a dual-camera dash cam are expected to be available as to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
Malaysian Reserve
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Kia Europe Enhance Driving Insights in the Kia App to Help Owners Reduce Risk and Seek Personalised Insurance Offerings
LONDON, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LexisNexis® Risk Solutions and Kia Connect have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance Kia's connected vehicle ecosystem. Kia Connect will utilise the leading information provider's scoring service, which provides driving risk insights for Kia's connected vehicle ecosystem leveraging the LexisNexis® Drive Metrics model. This initiative, spanning 27 countries in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (U.K.), will introduce a consumer-friendly, risk-based driving score into Kia Europe's newly updated app, the Kia App, empowering Kia owners that select the service with deeper insights into their driving behaviour. A Drive Metrics score, including additional driving-related insights, will also be made available at the owners' request to Kia's participating insurers, helping to enhance their risk assessment and deliver personalised insurance offerings. Empowering Drivers Through Risk Monitoring and Personalised InsightsA consumer-friendly, risk-based driving score derived from the Drive Metrics model will be integrated into the Kia App, which offers drivers feedback on their driving behaviour and their exposure to risk, including factors such as speeding, hard braking, acceleration patterns, time of day and mileage. This allows consumers to proactively adjust their driving habits, reinforcing safer behaviour on the road. By utilising analysed driving patterns, the Kia App, will offer tailored driving coaching tips, giving consumers the ability to change their driving behaviour and to potentially lower their insurance costs and improve vehicle efficiency. Through their relationships with Kia Connect, participating insurers will also be able to incorporate the driving scores into pricing models, offering consumers more personalised insurance rates based on actual driving behaviour. 'We are pleased to collaborate with Kia Connect on this important endeavour to help Kia owners proactively lower their cost of vehicle ownership. By embracing the use of their driving behaviour data, Kia owners can improve their driving behaviour. Additionally, Kia owners will have the option to share the scores with their insurer to personalise their insurance premium,' said James Burton, managing director, Europe and U.K. insurance, LexisNexis Risk Solutions. 'Leveraging a scoring service that utilises our Drive Metrics model, automakers are better positioned to support their owners and insurers with more accurate segmentation based on actual driving risks and enable more personalised pricing of policy premiums.' Addressing Key Automotive and Insurance Industry ChallengesAutomakers and insurers alike face several challenges in leveraging connected car data effectively, including: Data Quality and Standardisation: Connected car data often lacks uniform formatting, making it difficult for insurers to integrate into underwriting practices. LexisNexis Risk Solutions addresses this by normalising and standardising Kia Connect's anonymised driving data for insurer-ready insights. Regulatory Compliance: With important data privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), it is crucial to ensure that consumer personal data is processed and handled with full transparency. The Kia App enables consumers to provide consent to Kia before their personal data is collected, ensuring a privacy-first approach. Cost Reduction and Customer Engagement: Leveraging the insights from Drive Metrics can help consumers manage expenses by promoting better driving behaviours that could lead to lower insurance premiums and long-term cost savings. Kia Europe also benefits from deeper customer and brand engagement by integrating these insights into its app. Benefits for Consumers, Insurers and AutomakersKia Europe's high app adoption and usage rate ensures that partnered insurers gain access to interested, engaged segments of the population without the cost and complexity of maintaining their own usage-based insurance (UBI) programmes. This can give insurers a competitive edge by improving risk segmentation, offering more personalised pricing and enhancing customer retention. 'Connected services are reshaping the driver experience, and by utilising the LexisNexis Risk Solutions scoring service that integrates driving insights from the LexisNexis Drive Metrics model into our Kia Connect platform, we're taking the next step in offering smarter, safer driving, and more personalised mobility,' said Olivier Pascal, head of connected cars, Kia Connect. 'This collaboration empowers our customers with real-time driving insights while supporting the insurance industry with meaningful, privacy-conscious data to deliver tailored insurance solutions. It's a win for our drivers—and for the future of connected mobility.' 'Automakers and insurers continue to evolve how they engage with consumers, with connected vehicle data emerging as a powerful differentiator,' said Karsten Crede of Mobility Insurance Network. 'In a market where customer expectations around personalisation, transparency and cost-efficiency are rising sharply—especially among EV owners—those who can translate driving behaviour into actionable insights will lead.' Future Innovation and ExpansionThis initiative marks just the beginning of a broader movement toward data-driven risk assessment in the automotive and insurance industries. As vehicles continue to become more connected, LexisNexis Risk Solutions remains committed to evolving risk-based solutions that help insurers, automakers and consumers navigate the future of mobility. LexisNexis Risk Solutions scoring as a service is a demonstration of this ongoing commitment to innovation and offering dynamic solutions across multiple markets. About LexisNexis Risk SolutionsLexisNexis® Risk Solutions harnesses the power of data, sophisticated analytics platforms and technology solutions to provide insights that help businesses across multiple industries and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions to benefit people around the globe. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, we have offices throughout the world and are part of RELX (LSE: REL/NYSE: RELX), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, please visit LexisNexis Risk Solutions and RELX. About Kia EuropeKia Europe is the European sales and manufacturing division of Kia Corporation – a global mobility brand that is creating innovative, pioneering, and leading sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. As a Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider, Kia is spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery-electric vehicles and developing a growing range of mobility services, encouraging people around the world to explore the best ways of getting around. Kia Europe, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, employs in total over 5,500 employees from 40 nationalities in 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus. It also oversees European production at the company's state-of-the-art facility in Zilina, Slovakia. Kia's innovative products continue to attract great acclaim, notably the EV6 battery electric vehicle becoming the first Korean car to be named European Car of the Year in 2022. Further information can be found here: About Kia ConnectKia Connect is an in-car and app-based telematics system designed to make driving a more intuitive experience. Features include accurate traffic and ETA prediction, 'best-in-class' data provision, remote access to vehicle information, and now over-the-air software updates. Kia Connect's suite of on-board technologies can be accessed through the vehicles' central touchscreen. EV owners can also use the Kia App to set climate control levels, view their vehicle's charging status, plan smart charging schedules and check the range radius based on the remaining charge. The Kia App is available for download via the Google Play and Apple App stores. Media Contacts:Regina HaasLexisNexis Risk Solutions+ Pablo González HuertaKia Europe+49 69 850 928 342pghuerta@ Photo – – View original content:
Korea Herald
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Hyundai, Kia drive digital upgrade for commercial vehicle safety
Auto conglomerate to develop next-gen digital tachograph for buses, trucks Hyundai Motor and Kia will develop a next-generation connected digital tachograph, or DTG, for commercial vehicles in collaboration with Korea's transport authorities to enhance convenience for drivers and road safety, the automakers said Thursday. The automakers signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Korea Transportation Safety Authority to develop the advanced DTG system at the Hyundai Motor Group Namyang R&D Center earlier in the day. DTG is a device that automatically records vehicle data in real time, including speed, driving distance and GPS signals. Under Korea's Road Traffic Act, the installation and regular submission of DTG data is mandatory for commercial vehicles such as buses, trucks and school transport vehicles. The authorities analyze the data to address risky driving behaviors and prevent traffic accidents. The current DTG submission process, however, is inconvenient as it requires drivers to manually extract the data via USB for submission or subscribe to paid submission services. Calls for a more convenient solution have grown since the government expanded the DTG mandate to include heavy-duty trucks over 25 tons and special vehicles weighing over 10 tons in October last year. For the next-generation DTG project, Hyundai and Kia will integrate their connected car services, such as Bluelink and Kia Connect, with the safety authority's driving data analysis system, eTAS, to enable fully automated data collection, eliminating the need for separate hardware or manual input. The automakers plan to complete the development of the new DTG service by the end of this year and roll it out with new commercial vehicles to be released next year. Once the service is launched, commercial vehicles will no longer have to install standalone DTG devices, which can cost up to 400,000 won ($289) per unit. Moreover, Hyundai and Kia will collaborate with the authorities on data-sharing projects to develop new services for their commercial vehicle management solutions — including driving pattern analysis and rest time compliance monitoring — using traffic-related big data. 'Public-private data sharing and technological collaboration are essential to build a robust mobility service ecosystem,' said Park Sang-hyeon, executive vice president at Hyundai and Kia. 'Through continuous technological exchange (with the public authorities), we will develop vehicle data-driven services that maximize convenience for commercial vehicle customers and fulfill our social responsibility for road safety.'
The Advertiser
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 Kia Sportage price and specs
UPDATED 14/06/2025:We've updated this article, first published 29 May, with newly confirmed specification details. Pricing and specifications for the facelifted 2026 Kia Sportage have been announced for Australia as first vehicles arrive in showrooms, and the upgraded mid-size SUV lineup brings more more hybrid variants, more standard equipment, and the introduction of Kia Connect services, accompanied by price increases of up to $4070. As before, the Sportage will be offered in S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line trim levels, with no less than five different drivetrain variants available. The six-speed manual is dead, and 1.6T AWD variants swap out their dual-clutch automatic transmission for an eight-speed torque converter unit. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Further, hybrid (HEV) versions of the SX and GT-Line are now available in both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) form, taking the total number of hybrid options to four. Hybrids also get a slight power and torque bump thanks to a new electric motor – now 173kW/367Nm. Revised design details, new alloy wheel options and increased tech levels round out the highlights. Pricing for the MY26 Kia Sportage starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, which is $5000 higher than the old base manual and $3000 more than the outgoing entry-level S automatic. These price rises are somewhat offset by enhanced specification levels, as detailed further down. Prices are up across the board, by at least $500 and an average of around $3000 depending on the model variant. Four different engine variants are offered, with the turbocharged hybrid now offering both front- and all-wheel drive. The Sportage HEV has seen a slight power and torque bump to 173kW/367Nm (up from 169kW/350Nm) courtesy of a more powerful electric motor which sits between the transmission and turbocharged petrol engine. Braked towing capacity for hybrid models has also been upped to 1900kg, which matches the diesel. Another significant change is the transmission for 1.6T AWD versions, which switches out the old and disliked seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) for a smoother-shifting eight-speed auto. Fuel consumption, however, is up by almost 0.5L/100km on the combined cycle as a result. Kia Australia hasn't confirmed any changes to the Sportage's dimensions – see below for pre-facelift figures. The updated Kia Sportage, like the Korean brand's other models, will be covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre new vehicle warranty. Hybrid vehicles are also subject to a seven-year/150,000km high-voltage battery and component warranty. Kia Australia offers seven years of capped-price servicing across its lineup, though finer details around intervals and pricing for the updated Sportage range are still to be confirmed. For reference, 2.0L petrol and turbo-diesel models in the pre-facelifted range have 12-month/15,000km intervals; while the turbocharged 1.6L petrol and HEV versions have shorter 10,000km distance intervals. Pricing over a seven-year period varied between $3344 and $4502 depending on engine variant, which is quite expensive compared to the competition. The updated Kia Sportage is expected to retain its five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on 2022 Euro NCAP tests. Highway Driving Assist (HDA) system from SX+ level and up – the fundamentals appear to be the largely same. Some new or enhanced features have been confirmed from the base model up, however, including an emergency assist function for the adaptive cruise control if the driver becomes unresponsive, and front parking sensors. Standard safety equipment includes: SX+ adds: GT-Line adds: The previous range walk carries over – i.e. S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line – though there's more equipment across the lineup. 2025 Kia Sportage S equipment highlights: Sportage SX adds: Above: GT-Line 1.6T AWD Sportage SX+ adds: Sportage GT-Line adds: Two new paint options join the Sportage's palette, while the outgoing model's Dawning Red has been discontinued. Standard: $NCO Premium paint: $TBC MORE: Everything Kia Sportage Content originally sourced from: UPDATED 14/06/2025:We've updated this article, first published 29 May, with newly confirmed specification details. Pricing and specifications for the facelifted 2026 Kia Sportage have been announced for Australia as first vehicles arrive in showrooms, and the upgraded mid-size SUV lineup brings more more hybrid variants, more standard equipment, and the introduction of Kia Connect services, accompanied by price increases of up to $4070. As before, the Sportage will be offered in S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line trim levels, with no less than five different drivetrain variants available. The six-speed manual is dead, and 1.6T AWD variants swap out their dual-clutch automatic transmission for an eight-speed torque converter unit. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Further, hybrid (HEV) versions of the SX and GT-Line are now available in both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) form, taking the total number of hybrid options to four. Hybrids also get a slight power and torque bump thanks to a new electric motor – now 173kW/367Nm. Revised design details, new alloy wheel options and increased tech levels round out the highlights. Pricing for the MY26 Kia Sportage starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, which is $5000 higher than the old base manual and $3000 more than the outgoing entry-level S automatic. These price rises are somewhat offset by enhanced specification levels, as detailed further down. Prices are up across the board, by at least $500 and an average of around $3000 depending on the model variant. Four different engine variants are offered, with the turbocharged hybrid now offering both front- and all-wheel drive. The Sportage HEV has seen a slight power and torque bump to 173kW/367Nm (up from 169kW/350Nm) courtesy of a more powerful electric motor which sits between the transmission and turbocharged petrol engine. Braked towing capacity for hybrid models has also been upped to 1900kg, which matches the diesel. Another significant change is the transmission for 1.6T AWD versions, which switches out the old and disliked seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) for a smoother-shifting eight-speed auto. Fuel consumption, however, is up by almost 0.5L/100km on the combined cycle as a result. Kia Australia hasn't confirmed any changes to the Sportage's dimensions – see below for pre-facelift figures. The updated Kia Sportage, like the Korean brand's other models, will be covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre new vehicle warranty. Hybrid vehicles are also subject to a seven-year/150,000km high-voltage battery and component warranty. Kia Australia offers seven years of capped-price servicing across its lineup, though finer details around intervals and pricing for the updated Sportage range are still to be confirmed. For reference, 2.0L petrol and turbo-diesel models in the pre-facelifted range have 12-month/15,000km intervals; while the turbocharged 1.6L petrol and HEV versions have shorter 10,000km distance intervals. Pricing over a seven-year period varied between $3344 and $4502 depending on engine variant, which is quite expensive compared to the competition. The updated Kia Sportage is expected to retain its five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on 2022 Euro NCAP tests. Highway Driving Assist (HDA) system from SX+ level and up – the fundamentals appear to be the largely same. Some new or enhanced features have been confirmed from the base model up, however, including an emergency assist function for the adaptive cruise control if the driver becomes unresponsive, and front parking sensors. Standard safety equipment includes: SX+ adds: GT-Line adds: The previous range walk carries over – i.e. S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line – though there's more equipment across the lineup. 2025 Kia Sportage S equipment highlights: Sportage SX adds: Above: GT-Line 1.6T AWD Sportage SX+ adds: Sportage GT-Line adds: Two new paint options join the Sportage's palette, while the outgoing model's Dawning Red has been discontinued. Standard: $NCO Premium paint: $TBC MORE: Everything Kia Sportage Content originally sourced from: UPDATED 14/06/2025:We've updated this article, first published 29 May, with newly confirmed specification details. Pricing and specifications for the facelifted 2026 Kia Sportage have been announced for Australia as first vehicles arrive in showrooms, and the upgraded mid-size SUV lineup brings more more hybrid variants, more standard equipment, and the introduction of Kia Connect services, accompanied by price increases of up to $4070. As before, the Sportage will be offered in S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line trim levels, with no less than five different drivetrain variants available. The six-speed manual is dead, and 1.6T AWD variants swap out their dual-clutch automatic transmission for an eight-speed torque converter unit. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Further, hybrid (HEV) versions of the SX and GT-Line are now available in both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) form, taking the total number of hybrid options to four. Hybrids also get a slight power and torque bump thanks to a new electric motor – now 173kW/367Nm. Revised design details, new alloy wheel options and increased tech levels round out the highlights. Pricing for the MY26 Kia Sportage starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, which is $5000 higher than the old base manual and $3000 more than the outgoing entry-level S automatic. These price rises are somewhat offset by enhanced specification levels, as detailed further down. Prices are up across the board, by at least $500 and an average of around $3000 depending on the model variant. Four different engine variants are offered, with the turbocharged hybrid now offering both front- and all-wheel drive. The Sportage HEV has seen a slight power and torque bump to 173kW/367Nm (up from 169kW/350Nm) courtesy of a more powerful electric motor which sits between the transmission and turbocharged petrol engine. Braked towing capacity for hybrid models has also been upped to 1900kg, which matches the diesel. Another significant change is the transmission for 1.6T AWD versions, which switches out the old and disliked seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) for a smoother-shifting eight-speed auto. Fuel consumption, however, is up by almost 0.5L/100km on the combined cycle as a result. Kia Australia hasn't confirmed any changes to the Sportage's dimensions – see below for pre-facelift figures. The updated Kia Sportage, like the Korean brand's other models, will be covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre new vehicle warranty. Hybrid vehicles are also subject to a seven-year/150,000km high-voltage battery and component warranty. Kia Australia offers seven years of capped-price servicing across its lineup, though finer details around intervals and pricing for the updated Sportage range are still to be confirmed. For reference, 2.0L petrol and turbo-diesel models in the pre-facelifted range have 12-month/15,000km intervals; while the turbocharged 1.6L petrol and HEV versions have shorter 10,000km distance intervals. Pricing over a seven-year period varied between $3344 and $4502 depending on engine variant, which is quite expensive compared to the competition. The updated Kia Sportage is expected to retain its five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on 2022 Euro NCAP tests. Highway Driving Assist (HDA) system from SX+ level and up – the fundamentals appear to be the largely same. Some new or enhanced features have been confirmed from the base model up, however, including an emergency assist function for the adaptive cruise control if the driver becomes unresponsive, and front parking sensors. Standard safety equipment includes: SX+ adds: GT-Line adds: The previous range walk carries over – i.e. S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line – though there's more equipment across the lineup. 2025 Kia Sportage S equipment highlights: Sportage SX adds: Above: GT-Line 1.6T AWD Sportage SX+ adds: Sportage GT-Line adds: Two new paint options join the Sportage's palette, while the outgoing model's Dawning Red has been discontinued. Standard: $NCO Premium paint: $TBC MORE: Everything Kia Sportage Content originally sourced from: UPDATED 14/06/2025:We've updated this article, first published 29 May, with newly confirmed specification details. Pricing and specifications for the facelifted 2026 Kia Sportage have been announced for Australia as first vehicles arrive in showrooms, and the upgraded mid-size SUV lineup brings more more hybrid variants, more standard equipment, and the introduction of Kia Connect services, accompanied by price increases of up to $4070. As before, the Sportage will be offered in S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line trim levels, with no less than five different drivetrain variants available. The six-speed manual is dead, and 1.6T AWD variants swap out their dual-clutch automatic transmission for an eight-speed torque converter unit. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Further, hybrid (HEV) versions of the SX and GT-Line are now available in both front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) form, taking the total number of hybrid options to four. Hybrids also get a slight power and torque bump thanks to a new electric motor – now 173kW/367Nm. Revised design details, new alloy wheel options and increased tech levels round out the highlights. Pricing for the MY26 Kia Sportage starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, which is $5000 higher than the old base manual and $3000 more than the outgoing entry-level S automatic. These price rises are somewhat offset by enhanced specification levels, as detailed further down. Prices are up across the board, by at least $500 and an average of around $3000 depending on the model variant. Four different engine variants are offered, with the turbocharged hybrid now offering both front- and all-wheel drive. The Sportage HEV has seen a slight power and torque bump to 173kW/367Nm (up from 169kW/350Nm) courtesy of a more powerful electric motor which sits between the transmission and turbocharged petrol engine. Braked towing capacity for hybrid models has also been upped to 1900kg, which matches the diesel. Another significant change is the transmission for 1.6T AWD versions, which switches out the old and disliked seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) for a smoother-shifting eight-speed auto. Fuel consumption, however, is up by almost 0.5L/100km on the combined cycle as a result. Kia Australia hasn't confirmed any changes to the Sportage's dimensions – see below for pre-facelift figures. The updated Kia Sportage, like the Korean brand's other models, will be covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre new vehicle warranty. Hybrid vehicles are also subject to a seven-year/150,000km high-voltage battery and component warranty. Kia Australia offers seven years of capped-price servicing across its lineup, though finer details around intervals and pricing for the updated Sportage range are still to be confirmed. For reference, 2.0L petrol and turbo-diesel models in the pre-facelifted range have 12-month/15,000km intervals; while the turbocharged 1.6L petrol and HEV versions have shorter 10,000km distance intervals. Pricing over a seven-year period varied between $3344 and $4502 depending on engine variant, which is quite expensive compared to the competition. The updated Kia Sportage is expected to retain its five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on 2022 Euro NCAP tests. Highway Driving Assist (HDA) system from SX+ level and up – the fundamentals appear to be the largely same. Some new or enhanced features have been confirmed from the base model up, however, including an emergency assist function for the adaptive cruise control if the driver becomes unresponsive, and front parking sensors. Standard safety equipment includes: SX+ adds: GT-Line adds: The previous range walk carries over – i.e. S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line – though there's more equipment across the lineup. 2025 Kia Sportage S equipment highlights: Sportage SX adds: Above: GT-Line 1.6T AWD Sportage SX+ adds: Sportage GT-Line adds: Two new paint options join the Sportage's palette, while the outgoing model's Dawning Red has been discontinued. Standard: $NCO Premium paint: $TBC MORE: Everything Kia Sportage Content originally sourced from:
Canberra Times
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
2026 Kia Sportage price and specs
Pricing and specifications for the facelifted 2026 Kia Sportage have been announced for Australia as first vehicles arrive in showrooms, and the upgraded mid-size SUV lineup brings more more hybrid variants, more standard equipment, and the introduction of Kia Connect services, accompanied by price increases of up to $4070.
