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Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Intercooler
No
Yes
Rev Matching
No
Yes
Performance Data Logger
No
No
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.9
7.2
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Yes
Engine Check Warning
Yes
Yes
Drag Coefficient
0.34
0.33
Roof Load
50 kg
75 kg
Boot Space Seats Folded
1143 l
1455 l
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Yes
Steering Response
Normal
Normal
Skid Plates
No
No
Side Steps
No
No
Spare Wheel
Temporary Spare
Temporary Spare
Tyre Repair Kit
No
No
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Dampers
No
No
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Voice Command
Yes
Yes
Voice Command Support
Yes
Yes
Digital Speedometer
Yes
Yes
Driver Display
Digital Cluster
Digital Cluster
Heads Up Display
No
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Trip Computer
Yes
Yes
Multi Function Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioning
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Yes
Yes
Climate Control
Yes
Yes
Climate Zones
2
2
Rear Air Conditioning
No
No
Glovebox Cooling
No
No
Seat Type
Leather Seats
Leather Seats
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Split
Yes
Yes
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
Yes
Centre Armrest
Vanity Mirror
Yes
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
Yes
Front Power Outlet
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Remote Engine Start
No
Yes
Remote Start
No
Yes
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
Remote
Remote
Boot Opener
Remote
Remote
Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Power Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Heated Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
Yes
Yes
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
Yes
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Tail Lamps
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
Yes
Headlamp Washer
No
No
Sunroof
No
Yes
Panoramic Roof
No
Yes
Roof Antenna
Yes
Yes
Rear Wing
Yes
Yes
Aero Kit
No
Yes
Chrome Grille
Yes
No
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
No
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
Yes
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Powered Tailgate
No
Yes
Engine Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Service Reminder
Yes
Yes
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Accelerator 0 100
11.2 sec
8.5 sec
Common Rail Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Diff Lock
No
No
Difflock
No
No
Vdc
Yes
Yes
TPMS
Yes
Yes
Sonar
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Yes
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Bottle Holders
4
4
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Manual Aircon
Yes
Yes
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charger
Yes
Yes
Lift Gate
No
Yes
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Power Socket 12v
Yes
Yes
Sound System
8
10
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Mirror
Electric
Electric
Rim Size
215/55 R17
235/45 R19
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
Yes
Sub Frame
Unibody
Unibody
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
sonet
sportage
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
Yes
Front Wiper
Yes
No
Front Wipers Type
Yes
No
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
Yes
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
Yes
Centre Console
Centre Armrest
Centre Armrest
Side Impact Bars
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1143 l
1455 l
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power Sliding Doors
-
No
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 Octane
95 Octane
Variable Valve Timing
CVVT
CVVT
Particulate Filter
No
No
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
Yes
Idle CO2 Output
145
175
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km
167 g/km
Green NCAP Rating
4
5
Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Noise Level
67 dB
68 dB
CO2 Emissions G Km
138
167
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
No
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
13.7 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.0 km/l
16.7 km/l
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
13.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
54 l
Fuel Tank Litres
45
54
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Transverse
Gearbox
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
7-Speed DCT
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
Dual Clutch Transmission
Number of Gears
CVT
7
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
No
No
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Dry Dual Clutch
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
3.56
3.63
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
Differential Lock
No
No
LSD Available
No
No
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
15.1:1
15.2:1
Gearbox Type
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
7-Speed DCT
Transmission Speeds
CVT
7
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Yes
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Airbags
6
7
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Whiplash Protection
Yes
Yes
ABS
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Fatigue Detection
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Safety Rating
5
5
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Alarm System
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
7
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
7
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Alternator
Yes
Yes
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 l
4.5 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000
15000
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Interval
15000
15000
First Service At
15000
15000
Approx Service Cost
R3,000 per service
R3,800 per service
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
Yes
Service Intervals
15000
15000
Battery Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Real-world City Mileage Min
11.6 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
15.1 l/100km
12.1 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
18.0 l/100km
15.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
21.0 l/100km
17.5 l/100km
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
EV Mode
No
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Reversing Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Auto Lights
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Sport Mode
No
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Surround View Camera
Yes
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensor
Yes
Yes
Front Camera
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
Yes
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Locking Differential
No
No
Approach Angle
21 deg
21 deg
Departure Angle
35 deg
24 deg
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
17 deg
Ramp-over Angle
18 deg
19 deg
Recovery Hooks
No
No
Underbody Protection
No
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
211 mm
181 mm
Ground Clearance Max
211 mm
181 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
21 deg
21 deg
Departure Angle Deg
35 deg
24 deg
Breakover Angle
16 deg
17 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Length
3995 mm
4515 mm
Width
1790 mm
1865 mm
Height
1635 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
211 mm
181 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
10.4 m
10.8 m
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1570 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1710 kg
2080 kg
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Front Headroom
990 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
955 mm
Front Legroom
1030 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
860 mm
855 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
392 l
466 l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
54 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
181 mm
Towing Capacity
1100 kg
1500 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Payload Capacity
408 kg
500 kg
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Front Track Width
1544 mm
1601 mm
Rear Track Width
1536 mm
1608 mm
Chassis Type
Unibody
Unibody
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic
Telescopic
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Yes
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Adjustable
Adjustable
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Coupled Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Rear Axle Type
Coupled Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
Telescopic
Chassis Material
Unibody
Unibody
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Front Overhang
800 mm
880 mm
Rear Overhang
695 mm
760 mm
Body Type
Sub-Compact SUV
SUV
Alloy Wheel Design
Alloy Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Wing Mirror Type
Electric
Electric
Rear Wiper
Yes
No
Led Headlights
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
DRL
Yes
Yes
Led Taillights
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
No
Roof Type
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Body Cladding
No
Yes
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
No
Door Handle Finish
Body Colour
Body Colour
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple
Multiple
Exterior Colour Options
7
7
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
Yes
Auto Headlights
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
Yes
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Colour
Body Colour
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Electric Blind Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Front Shoulder Room
1380 mm
1405 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1330 mm
1350 mm
Steering Type
Yes
Yes
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Rear USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital
Digital
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Rear AC Vents
No
No
Heated Seats
Yes
Yes
Cooled Seats
Yes
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Fabric Seats
No
No
Leather Seats
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power
8-Way Power
Adjustable Driver Seat
8-Way Power
8-Way Power
Seat Adjustment
8-Way Power
8-Way Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
4-Way Power
Adjustable Front Seat
4-Way Manual
4-Way Power
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Memory Seats
Yes
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
Yes
Yes
Front Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Front Armrest
Centre Armrest
Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
Yes
Yes
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Yes
Cup Holders
4
4
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Interior Colour Options
Black
Black
Interior Courtesy Lamps
10.25-inch touchscreen (EX+), digital instrument cluster (SX), wireless CarPlay/Android Auto (SX), Bose audio (SX), ventilated front seats (SX), ambient lighting, 6 airbags all grades
12.3+12.3-inch panoramic curved display, 64-colour ambient lighting, Meridian audio (GT-Line), ventilated/heated front seats (GT-Line), head-up display, panoramic sunroof (GT-Line+), 6 airbags standard
Boot Space Seats Down
1143
1455
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Driver Seat
8-Way Power
8-Way Power
Seat Fold Type
Yes
Yes
Armrest Front
Centre Armrest
Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
Yes
Interior Colours
Black
Black
Interior Trim Colour
Black
Black
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
Yes
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Brake Disc Diameter
280 mm
325 mm
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
236 mm
280 mm
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
235/45 R19
Wheel Rim Size
215/55 R17
235/45 R19
Front Tyre Width
215 mm
235 mm
Rear Tyre Width
215 mm
235 mm
Wheel Diameter
215/55 R17
235/45 R19
Wheel Type
Alloy Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Tyre Type
Radial
Radial
Tyre Load Index
102
105
Tyre Speed Rating
H
H
Spare Tyre
Temporary Spare
Temporary Spare
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary Spare
Temporary Spare
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Yes
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Wheels
Alloy Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Spare Wheel Size Type
Temporary Spare
Temporary Spare
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
Electronic
Wheel Size Type
215/55 R17
235/45 R19
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
Leather
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
Leather
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Yes
Auto Brake Hold
Electronic
Electronic
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Infotainment Screen
10.25
12.3
Infotainment Display
10.25
12.3
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25
12.3
Touchscreen
10.25
12.3
Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
4
4
Rear Usb
Yes
Yes
AUX Input
No
No
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
No
Number of Speakers
8
10
Premium Audio
Yes
Yes
FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Radio
Yes
Yes
Voice Recognition
Yes
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Yes
Head Up Display
No
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Multi Information Display
Digital
Digital
Display Audio
10.25-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Connected Services
Yes
Yes
Audio Speakers
8
10
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
4
4
Voice Control
Yes
Yes
Audio
Yes
Yes
Audio System
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Basic Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Years
7 Years / 150,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 Years / 150,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Blue, Pewter Olive, Intense Red, Steel Grey, Glacier White Pearl (two-tone options on SX)
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Blue, Steel Grey, Intense Red, Glacial White Pearl, Interstellar Grey
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
1570 kg
Production Status
active
active
Model Introduced Year
2021
2022
Generation
First generation (BC3); launched globally 2020, SA 2021
Fifth generation (NQ5); global launch 2021, SA 2022
Facelift History
2023 model year update with revised front styling and expanded ADAS features
Fifth generation (NQ5) launched SA 2022; no facelift yet
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line S DCT
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Price Zar
469995 ZAR
823995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
469995
823995
Starting Price Zar
469995
823995
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Spec
Sonet
Sportage
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
G4LC
G4FJ
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1591 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
9.5:1
Bore
75 mm
77 mm
Stroke
84.5 mm
85.4 mm
Maximum Power
85 kW @ 6300 rpm
132 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
143 Nm @ 4000 rpm
265 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
172 km/h
198 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.2 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
66.9 kW/tonne
84.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
112.6 Nm/tonne
168.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This Sonet and Sportage comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Sonet 36 vs Sportage 57.
Efficiency index: Sonet 65 vs Sportage 54.
Safety-equipment index: Sonet 93 vs Sportage 100.
Practicality index: Sonet 59 vs Sportage 63.
Ownership-cover index: Sonet 71 vs Sportage 71.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Sportage leads by 5 points
Sonet and Sportage are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Sportage
Performance
57/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
71/100
Sonet
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexKIA Sportage
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 64 pts for Sonet
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Sportage leads. However, Sonet may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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