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KIA Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line DCT

Price in Pretoria, 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 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel power.
ZAR 738,995
On-road in
ZAR 757,573
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 738,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,400
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,700
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,150
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,200
Insurance
ZAR 8,129
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 738,995
Estimated finance from ZAR 12,976/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1591cc (1.6L) Torque:265Nm (195 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:181mm (7.1″) Power:132kW (177 bhp) Boot466L (16.4 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 13.9 km/l (33 mpg)
City 11.0 km/l (26 mpg)
Highway 16.7 km/l (39 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 1.6T-GDI GT-Line 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 12,976
Total Interest
ZAR 188,538
Total Payable
ZAR 778,538
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 1.6T-GDI GT-Line DCT

Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel power.

The Kia Sportage 1.6T GDI GT-Line DCT is the variant that changes the conversation from rational to emotional. Where the LX and EX diesel models make their case with fuel economy and warranty mathematics, the GT-Line petrol uses visual drama, a more powerful engine, and a sportier character to attract buyers who want their compact SUV to make a statement on Sandton's streets or along the Cape Town Waterfront on a Saturday morning. The 1.6-litre turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine is a fundamentally different proposition from the diesel unit. Producing approximately 132 kW and significantly higher torque than the diesel's 260 Nm, the T-GDI delivers its power with an urgency the diesel can't match. The seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission is shared with the diesel variants, but its characteristics feel different with this engine: the gearchanges come more readily, the downshifts are more immediate, and the whole package has a cohesion that will appeal to buyers who've come out of a GTI or a hot hatch. At current South African fuel prices, petrol at this consumption figure costs more to run annually than the 5.5 L/100km diesel, particularly if you're covering substantial highway distances. LED headlights with GT-Line-specific daytime running light signatures mark this variant out immediately. Available in the full Sportage colour range — Snow White Pearl, Gravity Grey, Aurora Black Pearl, Runway Red, Steel Grey, and Mineral Blue — the GT-Line has enough combination options to stand out without being garish. A proper look at the Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, Diesel power sits beside the 2022 model year, while the Fifth generation NQ5 platform. GT-Line designation refers to sports styling package and enhanced interior specification. Shares mechanical package with EX diesel but uses 1.6T petrol engine. 2 680 mm wheelbase generation sets a practical boundary

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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Where the KIA Sportage Fits Best

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Who buys this

The best buyer for Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare Diesel power and the 2022 model year with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

City
The urban test for Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line 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. The vehicle’s local history of Fifth generation introduced in South Africa in 2022. GT-Line sub-range adds visual and equipment enhancements over standard LX and EX variants. Continued without significant mechanical changes in current market is only useful if access and visibility work in practice
Highway
For highway buyers, the Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Fuel range of Petrol helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort
Off-Road
The turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine delivers approximately 132 kW through the seven-speed wet DCT, providing a noticeably more dynamic driving character than the diesel variants. Body description of Compact SUV may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor diesel alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability

KIA Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line 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 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of the Fifth generation NQ5 platform. 2 680 mm wheelbase generation, local history of Fifth generation introduced in South Africa in 2022. Continued without significant mechanical changes in current market and body description of Compact SUV can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓Model year: 2022
  • ✓Generation: Fifth generation NQ5 platform. GT-Line designation refers to sports styling package and enhanced interior specification. Shares mechanical package with EX diesel but us
  • ✓Local History: Fifth generation introduced in South Africa in 2022. GT-Line sub-range adds visual and equipment enhancements over standard LX and EX variants. Continued without sig
  • ✓Body Description: Compact SUV
  • ✓Fuel Range: Petrol
  • ✓Colour Availability: Snow White Pearl, Gravity Grey, Aurora Black Pearl, Runway Red, Steel Grey, Mineral Blue
  • ✓Local support terms to confirm
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct budget.
  • ✕A short Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct stock and support terms.

KIA Sportage FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the KIA Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line DCT is R738,995. 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 1.6T-GDI GT-Line 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 1.6T-GDI GT-Line DCT is 1591 cc, with output shown as 132 kW (177 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 1.6T-GDI GT-Line DCT is around 13.9 km/l.

The best buyer for Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Then compare Diesel power and the 2022 model year with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment

The urban test for Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line 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. The vehicle’s local history of Fifth generation introduced in South Africa in 2022.

For highway buyers, the Sportage 2Wd 16T Gdi Gt Line Dct needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Fuel range of Petrol helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort

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