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KIA Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT

Price in Kimberley, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Fifth generation (NQ5); global launch 2021, SA 2022 Current version 2022 Body style SUV
Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel power.
ZAR 716,995
On-road in
ZAR 730,939
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 716,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,300
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 850
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,200
Insurance
ZAR 6,094
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 716,995
Estimated finance from ZAR 12,646/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1598cc (1.6L) Torque:260Nm (192 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:181mm (7.1″) Power:85kW (114 bhp) Boot466L (16.4 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 18.2 km/l (43 mpg)
City 14.7 km/l (35 mpg)
Highway 21.3 km/l (50 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the KIA Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 12,646
Total Interest
ZAR 183,745
Total Payable
ZAR 758,745
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

KIA Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT

Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel power.

The Kia Sportage 1.6D EX DCT sits in the middle of the Sportage diesel range, bridging the gap between the entry-level LX and the visually distinctive GT-Line variants. For South African buyers who want the proven 1.6-litre turbodiesel's economy with a more complete equipment list than the LX offers, the EX makes a compelling case without crossing into GT-Line territory on price. The engine's character is well suited to South African conditions — the torque arrives early and builds progressively, making it feel more capable than the headline figures suggest. The 260 Nm at 1 750 rpm means there's useful pull available even at low revs in sixth or seventh gear on the highway, and the engine doesn't need to be worked hard to maintain 120 km/h on the long flats between Beaufort West and Three Sisters on the N1. Kia adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel with additional controls, upgraded seat upholstery that combines fabric and synthetic leather bolsters for a more premium feel, and additional interior trim details that lift the cabin ambience. Outside, the EX maintains the Sportage's clean fifth-generation design without the bodykit addenda of the GT-Line. Practicality remains unchanged from across the Sportage range: the 503-litre boot, the 2 680 mm wheelbase, and the dual-zone climate control that manages South Africa's varied climatic demands from the Highveld's dry summer heat to Cape Town's winter damp. Both offer broadly similar equipment at comparable price points, but the Kia's seven-year, 150 000 km warranty is the differentiating factor that changes the total cost of ownership calculation. The Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between the mid trim, an active listing and a South African price reference of R716,995 for Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT

KIA Sportage — Quick Facts

KIA Sportage Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line DCT Mid Petrol Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 738,995
2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT Top Petrol Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 766,995
2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line S DCT Flagship Petrol Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 823,995
2WD 1.6D LX DCT Base Diesel Efficiency18.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 662,995
2WD 1.6D EX DCT Mid Diesel Efficiency18.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 716,995
2WD 1.6D GT-Line Plus DCT Top Diesel Efficiency18.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 790,995
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line DCT Mid Petrol Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 738,995
2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT Top Petrol Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 766,995
2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line S DCT Flagship Petrol Efficiency13.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 823,995
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
2WD 1.6D LX DCT Base Diesel Efficiency18.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 662,995
2WD 1.6D EX DCT Mid Diesel Efficiency18.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 716,995
2WD 1.6D GT-Line Plus DCT Top Diesel Efficiency18.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 790,995
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KIA Sportage Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the KIA Sportage Fits Best

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Who buys this

The best buyer for Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with an active listing. Families should check seating and luggage access; business users should weigh cargo, downtime and service limits; commuters should look closely at fuel, tyres and traffic comfort for Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT. The right choice is not the one with the longest list, but the one that keeps doing its main job without an avoidable monthly compromise for Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT

City
They drive meaningful kilometres — a Gauteng professional covering 2 000 km a month between client sites, or a Durban family doing a 600 km round trip to family in the Drakensberg on school holidays. The urban test for Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded
Highway
For highway buyers, the Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT. Run Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT at legal cruising speed, include a hill and a safe overtake, and see whether the driver can remain relaxed after an hour. The interaction between a South African price reference of R716,995, engine of 1.6-litre Turbocharged Diesel and a power output of 85 kW @ 4000 rpm is more informative than maximum speed for Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT. Owners travelling between provinces should also price replacement tyres, roadside assistance and scheduled service for Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT
Off-Road
The EX DCT is a front-wheel-drive vehicle with road tyres and standard ground clearance. The mid trim may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability

KIA Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this exact variant. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a Automatic transmission, Diesel power and the mid trim can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Trim: mid
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R716,995
  • ✓Engine: 1.6-litre Turbocharged Diesel
  • ✓Power output: 85 kW @ 4000 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 6-Speed DCT
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT budget.
  • ✕A short Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT stock and support terms.

KIA Sportage FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the KIA Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT is R716,995. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises 2WD 1.6D LX DCT, 2WD 1.6D EX DCT, 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line DCT, 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT, 2WD 1.6D GT-Line Plus DCT, 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line S DCT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than...

The listed ground clearance for the KIA Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT is 181 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the KIA Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT is 1598 cc, with output shown as 85 kW (114 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the KIA Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT is around 18.2 km/l.

The best buyer for Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with an active listing.

They drive meaningful kilometres — a Gauteng professional covering 2 000 km a month between client sites, or a Durban family doing a 600 km round trip to family in the Drakensberg on school holidays. The urban test for Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start...

For highway buyers, the Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Long-distance comfort depends on details that disappear in a short test drive for Sportage 2WD 1.6D EX DCT.

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