Used KIA Sportage for Sale

The used KIA Sportage for sale at Group1 is a compact crossover SUV, formerly known as Compact SUV. These SUVs are currently some of the best vehicles in their class due to their high standard of comfort, convenience and safety features.

Produced since 1993, only the last three generations of new and used KIA Sportage vehicles have been sold in South Africa. For a more detailed breakdown of the three generations of used KIA Sportage for sale in South Africa, please take a look at the year model and vehicle generation breakdown below:

5th Generation KIA Sportage SUV 2021 – Present
Now in its fifth generation, the Kia Sportage has become a familiar sight on South African roads and a true icon in the motoring world. Launched locally in September 2022, the popular SUV has continued to rake in both local and international accolades, including a win in the mid-size SUV category at the South African Car of the Year awards. In May 2023, the fifth-generation Sportage lineup got a boost with the introduction of a highly efficient 1.6-litre turbo diesel engine. Sportage received further upgrades in November 2023, most notably with the addition of enhanced Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) across its range, taking its safety and tech features to the next level. Did You Know? The fifth-generation Kia Sportage has numerous accolades under its belt. It won the TopGear South Africa’s inaugural Family SUV of the Year Award in December 2023. Subsequently, it scooped the ‘Family Car’ category of the 2024 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, becoming the first Korean vehicle to ever win in the competition. Internationally, the fifth-generation Kia Sportage secured the ‘Family SUV’ title at the prestigious Women’s World Car of the Year (WWCOTY) awards.
5th Generation KIA Sportage at a Glance
Power Train Engine Petrol: 1.6 TGDI Diesel: 1.6 CRDi Transmission 7-Speed Automatic	Wheelbase 2,680 mm
	Vehicle Length 4,515 mm
	Vehicle Width 1,865 mm
	Vehicle Height 1,655 mm

4th Generation KIA Sportage SUV 2015 – Present
With its award-winning design features inspired by fighter jets and proven KIA reliability, the 4th Generation of KIA Sportage has quickly become the darling of the used SUV market in South Africa. It is available in 9 model derivatives and two trim levels, which are: 1.6 IGNITE Automatic 2.0 IGNITE+ Manual 2.0 IGNITE+ Automatic 2.0 CRDI IGNITE+ Automatic 2.0 EX Automatic 2.0 CRDI EX Automatic 2.0 CRDI EX All-Wheel-Drive Automatic 2.0 EX+ Automatic 2.0 CRDI EX+ Automatic Did You Know? Just like its predecessor, the 2017 KIA Sportage has been awarded a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States. The impressive safety features of this amazing vehicle have helped to make it one of the top-selling family SUVs in South Africa since it was launched in 2015.
4th Generation KIA Sportage at a Glance
Power Train Engine Petrol: 1.6 GDI 2.0L MPI Diesel: 2.0 L Transmission 6-Speed Automatic 8-Speed Automatic	Wheelbase 2,670 mm
	Vehicle Length 4,485 mm
	Vehicle Width 1,855 mm
	Vehicle Height 1,655 mm

3rd Generation KIA Sportage SUV 2010 – 2015
Released for sale in Europe and Asia in 2010 and a year later in South Africa, the 3rd Generation KIA Sportage was an instant hit with the South African public. Its generous standard safety and comfort features ensured that it was at the top of the SUV sales leaderboard month after month. Due to its exceptional safety levels, it was awarded a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States. Did You Know? This 3rd generation of KIA Sportage won the 2013 Standard Bank People’s Wheels Award in the City and Urban SUVs and Crossovers Category! It also won the 2011 Car of the Year Award in Slovakia and was the only car to score 5 stars in the JD Power Survey for mechanical reliability and ownership costs in 2012.
3rd Generation KIA Sportage at a Glance
Power Train Engine Petrol: 1.6 L GDI 2.0 L 2.0 L GDI Turbo 2.4 L Diesel: 1.7 L CRDi turbo 2.0 L CRDi turbo Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic	Wheelbase 2,640 mm
	Vehicle Length 4,440–4,450 mm
	Vehicle Width 1,855 mm
	Vehicle Height 1,635–1,645 mm

KIA Sportage FAQ’s

Q: Is there a Diesel KIA Sportage Available?
A: Yes, in South Africa there is a 1.6-litre diesel version of the Sportage available in the current generation, as well as a 2.0-litre diesel version of the previous generation. If you are specifically interested in a diesel-powered KIA Sportage, please don’t hesitate to contact us to find out about model availability.

Q: What is the Curb Weight of the KIA Sportage?
A: This is completely model-dependent but varies between 1,525 kgs and 1,615 kgs on a model-to-model basis in the current generation of Sportage.

Q: What Safety Features does the KIA Sportage have?
A: Although most of these Safety Features come as standard, some of the safety features covered below (and indicated when necessary) are trim level dependent:

• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
• Airbags
• Central locking with Alarm and Immobiliser
• Data Dot
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold Function (EPB) – Trim Level Dependant!
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
• Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
• ISOFIX (Child Anchors)
• Parking Assist Sensors (PDC)
• Rheostat
• Lane Follow Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)

Used Sportage Prices

The excellent used KIA Sportage prices at Group1 Cars have helped to make the KIA Sportage one of our top-selling SUVs ever! Of course, there are several factors which influence these Sportage prices, so if you are interested in any of the vehicles available on this page, it might be a good idea to remember that the generation, model year, mechanical condition, physical condition, trim level and the availability of a warranty or service plan will influence the price of the used KIA Sportage you’re interested in.

If you would like to know more about any of the used KIA Sportage vehicles on this page in Cape Town, Johannesburg or Gqeberha, then please contact us at:

Interested in seeing the previous used Kia Sportage models we’ve sold?

Kia is renowned for giving your more car per rand than anything else and the Kia Sportage is the best example of this. Now in its 4th generation, the current Sportage was chosen as “the top safety pick” in America, as was the previous, pre-2015 generation. The Kia Sportage is a compact crossover SUV built for the city, but comfortable in the country. Here are some of the used Kia Sportage models we have previously sold.

Group1 Pre-owned in the Western Cape

You can purchase a quality used Kia Sportage at one of the following Group1 Cars Showrooms in Kuils River, Stellenbosch and Knysna:

Group1 Pre-Owned Kuils River
Tel: 021 900 5200

Group1 Cars Stellenbosch
Tel: 021 201 1867

Group1 Cars Kuils River
Tel: 021 903 0500

Group1 Cars Strand
Tel: 021 891 2866

Group1 Cars George
Tel: 044 008 5041

Group1 Cars Knysna
Tel: 044 302 2600

Group1 Pre-owned in Gauteng

With many showrooms in Johannesburg, there will always be the right Used KIA Sportage for Sale in Gauteng for you to choose from at:

Group1 Cars Midrand
Tel: 087 057 9788

Group1 Cars Alberton
Tel: 010 593 4393

Group1 Pre-Owned Gleneagles
Tel: 011 210 7600

Group1 Pre-owned in the Eastern Cape

When looking for the best possible deals on Used KIA Sportage for Sale in the Eastern Cape, please contact us at:

Group1 Cars Uitenhage
Tel: 041 994 1800

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