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

Price in Johannesburg, 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 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel power.
ZAR 766,995
On-road in
ZAR 787,198
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 766,995
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,800
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,200
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,500
Insurance
ZAR 9,204
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 766,995
Estimated finance from ZAR 13,525/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 Plus 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 13,525
Total Interest
ZAR 196,527
Total Payable
ZAR 811,527
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 Plus DCT

Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT is a South African SUV with a suv body and diesel power.

The Plus designation signals specific additions — most significantly a panoramic sunroof, enhanced interior features, and expanded driver assistance — that the base GT-Line leaves out to maintain its price positioning. This is entirely appropriate — the engine and transmission combination is already well suited to the GT-Line's character, and changing the mechanical package to justify the Plus designation would add cost without relevance. The UV-filtering glass manages South Africa's intense radiation, and the power sunshade provides coverage when the midday sun makes a fully open roof uncomfortable. On South Africa's roads, the GT-Line Plus's 1.6T engine operates with the same urban dynamism and highway capability as the base GT-Line. Fuel consumption of approximately 6.5 L/100km represents the honest cost of the petrol engine's performance advantage over the diesel. The GT-Line Plus competes against the Mazda CX-5 2.5 Astina and the Hyundai Tucson 2.0T at similar price points. A Mazda or Hyundai buyer paying for extended warranty coverage after year five is effectively closing the price gap the Kia appeared to trail at purchase. This is a variant for the Sportage buyer who has decided the GT-Line is the right trim but wants the panoramic sunroof and the additional comfort features that make long ownership feel luxurious rather than merely adequate. South Africa's servicing infrastructure for the Sportage GT-Line Plus petrol is identical to the rest of the range. Kia's dealerships in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, and Bloemfontein stock parts appropriate to the 1.6T engine's service requirements, and the fifteen-thousand-kilometre service interval means the average high-mileage South African buyer visits the dealer twice a year. A proper look at the Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, Diesel power sits beside a Automatic transmission, while Petrol power sets a practical boundary

KIA Sportage — Quick Facts

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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 Kia Sportage 1.6T GDI GT-Line Plus DCT takes everything that works about the GT-Line and layers additional features on top to create a more complete ownership experience. Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with a Automatic transmission

City
Drive the Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. Around town, Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. Try the exact derivative with its normal occupants or equipment for Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT. Look for easy entry, usable storage, predictable braking and a calm response at walking pace for Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT. The relevance of a 7-Speed DCT transmission becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a 7-Speed DCT transmission is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading for Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT
Highway
The expanded driver assistance suite — potentially including highway driving assist or additional camera functions depending on local specification — adds value for the kind of long-distance driving typical of South African life. Run Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus 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 Petrol power, the top trim and an active listing is more informative than maximum speed
Off-Road
On South Africa's national roads — the long empty stretches of the N1 through the Karoo, the sweeping N2 along the Garden Route — the GT-Line Plus is an accomplished long-distance companion. For Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT, the sensible check is the exact fwd arrangement, tyre specification, load and protection underneath

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

The buying case for Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT is specific. Diesel power gives it a reason to be considered, while a Automatic transmission and Petrol power set the boundaries. Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in an active listing and accept the limitation represented by a power output of 132 kW @ 5500 rpm. The local price should be judged against the equipment that is actually included, not an adjacent trim for Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT. That is the difference between a sound purchase and an expensive specification mismatch for Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Diesel
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Trim: top
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R766,995
  • ✓Engine: 1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 132 kW @ 5500 rpm
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT budget.
  • ✕A short Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT stock and support terms.

KIA Sportage FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the KIA Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT is R766,995. 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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus DCT is around 13.9 km/l.

The Kia Sportage 1.6T GDI GT-Line Plus DCT takes everything that works about the GT-Line and layers additional features on top to create a more complete ownership experience. Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with a Automatic...

Drive the Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. Around town, Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration.

The expanded driver assistance suite — potentially including highway driving assist or additional camera functions depending on local specification — adds value for the kind of long-distance driving typical of South African life. Run Sportage 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line Plus DCT at legal cruising...

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