The Kia Sportage 1.6T High AWD (2026) is a Petrol SUV priced from RM179,320 in Malaysia. It produces 177 hp and 265 Nm from a 1,598cc engine, paired with a 7-speed DCT. It offers 5 seats. Compare its full specifications, road tax and safety, read owner reviews, and see how it compares with rivals at CarBase.my.
The 1.6T High AWD tops the Sportage range, matching the 2WD car's 1.6L turbo engine (177 hp/265 Nm) and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic but adding all-wheel drive with a differential lock and roof rails.
Over the 1.6T High 2WD it also gains an eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, alongside the 12.3-inch touchscreen, 18-inch alloys, six airbags and adaptive cruise control with stop and go.
Price
| Peninsular |
RM 179,320.00 |
Langkawi |
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| Sabah |
RM 179,320.00 (Peninsular ref.) |
Labuan |
- |
| Sarawak |
RM 179,320.00 (Peninsular ref.) |
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Sabah & Sarawak on-the-road prices are usually a little above Peninsular; where the exact figure isn’t published we show the Peninsular price for reference — confirm with your local dealer. Labuan and Langkawi are duty-free and typically lower.
Annual Costs
Warranty
| Warranty Manufacturer |
5 years / 100,000 km * whichever comes first |
| Warranty Extended |
- |
| Notes |
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Colours - Exterior
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Astra Blue
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Jet Black
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Meteor Grey
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Snowflake White
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Colours - Interior
Dashboard|Seat -
Normal Black|Faux Leather Black
Specifications
| Powertrain |
| Engine Tech |
16-Valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity |
1,598 cc |
Horsepower |
177 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Arrangement |
1 4 |
Torque |
265 Nm at 1,500 rpm |
| Timing Type |
Chain |
Fuel |
Petrol |
| Bore x Stroke |
75.6 mm x 89 mm |
Compression Ratio |
10:1 |
| Drivetrain |
| Type |
Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
Transmission Name |
7-speed DCT |
| Ratios |
7 |
Manufacturer |
Hyundai |
| Driveline |
Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions |
| Length |
4,660 mm |
Doors |
5 |
| Width |
1,865 mm |
Seats |
5 |
| Height |
1,660 mm |
Boot Space |
587 litres |
| Wheelbase |
2,755 mm |
Fuel Tank |
- |
| Weight |
1,626 kg |
Tyre Front |
235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre |
Space Saver |
Tyre Rear |
235/60R18 |
| Factory Tyres |
- |
| Chassis |
| Type |
Unibody |
Assembly |
Malaysia |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson Struts |
Rear Suspension |
Multi-link |
| Front Wheels |
18" Alloy |
Rear Wheels |
18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Disc |
Rear Brakes |
Solid Disc |
| Steering |
Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes |
- |
| Crash Safety Ratings |
| EuroNCAP |
Not Tested |
| ANCAP |
Not Tested |
| ASEAN NCAP |
Not Tested |
| Safety |
| Airbags |
6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD |
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Stability Control |
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| Alarm |
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Immobilizer |
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| Airbag Disable Function |
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Child Safety Lock |
Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts |
5 Three-point |
Blind Spot Info System |
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| ISOFIX |
Available for 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System |
Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist |
Steering Correction |
Collision Warning |
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| Seatbelt Reminder |
Available for all seats |
Night Vision |
- |
| Safety Notes |
- |
| Lighting |
| Headlamps |
LED Projector |
| Taillamps |
LED Combination |
| Front Foglamps |
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LED Daytime Running Lights |
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| Rear Foglamps |
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Wing Mirror Turn Indicators |
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| Cabin |
| Seats Front |
Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Seats Rear |
60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con |
Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
Sunroof |
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| Rear Air-con |
Rear AC Vents |
Power Sockets |
1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting |
Map Lights |
Cupholders |
2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sunshades |
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Audio |
12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 8-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience |
| Power Windows |
Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Auto Start/Stop |
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Cruise Control |
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go |
| Engine Start |
Keyless Push Button |
Tiptronic |
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| Hill Start Assist |
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Paddle Shift |
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| Auto Headlamps |
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Steering Audio Control |
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| Auto Wipers |
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Steering Tilt |
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| Bluetooth |
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Steering Telescopic |
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| Navigation |
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Electric Steering Adjustment |
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| Parking Sensor Front |
4 Sensors |
Head-up Display |
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| Parking Sensor Rear |
4 Sensors |
Locks |
Keyless Operation |
| Reverse Camera |
Yes, 360-degree Camera |
Auto Parking |
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| Power Door |
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Folding Wing Mirrors |
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| Boot Operation |
Powered Boot |
Instrument Cluster |
Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake |
Electronic |
Convenience Notes |
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