The all-new KIA Sportage L (5th generation) has been introduced in Pakistan with exciting changes in its design, specs, and features. It comes with three variants, and for the first time, you will see a hybrid Sportage variant in Pakistan. Now, you must be curious to know the KIA Sportage L price in Pakistan 2025, specs, and features, right? Let me show you the details in this blog.
New KIA Sportage L Price in Pakistan 2025
The price of the new KIA Sportage L (5th generation) starts from Rs. 9,499,000 and goes up to Rs. 12,850,000. Bookings are open so the customers can book the new Sportage from the dealerships. Check out the prices of all three variants:
| KIA Sportage L Alpha 2.0 | KIA Sportage L FWD 2.0 | KIA Sportage L HEV 1.6 |
| Rs. 9,499,000 | Rs. 11,825,000 | Rs. 12,850,000 |
KIA Sportage L Exterior
KIA Sportage L comes with an elegant, sharp, and futuristic exterior compared to the previous generation. All the variants look similar, but there are slight changes in the base variant (Alpha) in the paint of some parts, and the panoramic sunroof, roof rack, memory tailgate, etc. are missing in this variant. Here are the detailed exterior details:
| Features | Alpha 2.0 | FWD 2.0 | HEV 1.6 |
| Radiator Grille | Paint | Glossy Black | Glossy Black |
| Bumper | Body Color & Black | Matte Chrome Coating | Matte Chrome Coating |
| Molding Door Garnish | Silver Paint | Matte Chrome Coating | Matte Chrome Coating |
| Panoramic Sunroof (One-Touch) | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Roof Rack | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hidden Rear Wiper | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shark Fin Antenna | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hands-Free Smart Power Tailgate | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Memory Tailgate | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Colors | Gravity Grey Interstellar Grey Fusion Black Gravity Blue Clear White | Gravity Grey Interstellar Grey Fusion Black Gravity Blue Clear White | Gravity Grey Interstellar Grey Fusion Black Gravity Blue Clear White |
Body & Dimensions
All the variants are the same in terms of body and dimensions. The one main difference is in the wheel sizes, as the Alpha comes with 17-inch alloy wheels whereas the FWD & Hybrid come with 18-inch alloy wheels.
| Specifications | Alpha 2.0 | FWD 2.0 | HEV 1.6 |
| Length X Width X Height (mm) | 4660 X 1865 X 1665 | 4660 X 1865 X 1665 | 4660 X 1865 X 1665 |
| Minimum Ground Clearance (mm) | 181 | 181 | 181 |
| Wheel Base (mm) | 2755 | 2755 | 2755 |
| Luggage Capacity (L) | 1872 | 1829 | 1776 |
| Tyre | 235/65 R17 | 235/60 R18 | 235/60 R18 |
| Wheel Size | 17″ | 18″ | 18″ |
| Spare Wheel Type | Temporary Steel | Full-Size Alloy | Steel (Donut) |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
KIA Sportage L Interior
KIA has also changed the interior of the new Sportage L, giving it a modern and futuristic look from the inside as well. It now has a large curved display panel, USB Type-C ports, rear AC vents, and many other new additions, but many of them are not available in the base variant. For the details, refer to the table below:
| Features | Alpha 2.0 | FWD 2.0 | HEV 1.6 |
| Steering Wheel Material | 4-Spoke: Polyurethane | 4-Spoke: Leather | 4-Spoke: Leather |
| Steering Wheel Control | Bluetooth w/ Voice Recognition | Bluetooth w/ Voice Recognition | Bluetooth w/ Voice Recognition |
| Steering Switches | Audio, Call, Voice Recognition, Cruise Control | Audio, Call, Voice Recognition, Cruise Control | Audio, Call, Voice Recognition, Cruise Control |
| Heated Steering Wheel | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shifters | X | X | ✓ |
| Auto Up/Down Driver Window with Safety Function | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inside Handles | Metal Paint | Metal Paint | Satin Chrome |
| Center Fascia (Main Pattern) | Metal Paint | Metal Paint + Pad Print | Metal Paint + Pad Print |
| TGS Knob Material | Soft PVC | Soft PVC | Dial Type |
| Driver & Passenger Illuminated Sunvisors with Sliding Function | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Glass Vanity Mirror (Driver + Passenger) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2 x USB Chargers (USB-C) in Front Seat Backs | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2 x USB Chargers in Front Tray (1 x USB-A & 1 x USB-C) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2 x 12 Volt Power Outlets (Boot Side/Front Tray) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wireless Phone Charging | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage Screen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sounds of Nature | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Android Auto with Voice Recognition | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Wired Apple CarPlay with Voice Recognition | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Wireless Android Auto with Voice Recognition | X | X | ✓ |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay with Voice Recognition | X | X | ✓ |
| 6 Speaker Sound System (4 Speakers, 2 Tweeters) | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| 6 Harman Kardon Speakers + 1 Bass Booster | X | X | ✓ |
| Supervision cluster (4.2-inch color TFT LCD) | ✓ | X | X |
| 8″ display audio | ✓ | X | X |
| Curved Display (12.3″ Digital Driver Cluster + 12.3″ Touch Screen Infotainment) | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Infotainment/Climate Switchable Controller | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dual-Zone Auto Climate Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2nd Row Vents (Behind Center Console) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Heating Duct (2nd Row) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Defogger | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air Filter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
KIA Sportage L Engine
Now, let’s talk about the engine & performance. The new Sportage L is nearly the same in terms of performance compared to the previous generation. However, the hybrid variant surpasses the other variants in horsepower and torque, making it more powerful yet fuel-efficient. All the variants have front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic transmission, but the hybrid variant comes with a Shift by Wire gear shift mechanism. Check out the details below:
| Variants | Alpha 2.0 | FWD 2.0 | HEV 1.6 |
| Engine Type | SmartStream G2.0 | SmartStream G2.0 | SmartStream G1.6T GDI |
| Displacement (CC) | 1999 | 1999 | 1598 |
| Engine Maximum Power | 154 hp | 154 hp | 177 hp |
| Engine Maximum Torque | 192 Nm | 192 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Hybrid | X | X | ✓ |
| Battery Type | – | – | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery Voltage (V) | – | – | 270 |
| Battery Energy (kWh) | – | – | 1.49 |
| Battery Capacity (Ah) | – | – | 5.5 |
| Motor Maximum Power | – | – | 59 hp |
| Motor Maximum Torque | – | – | 265 Nm |
| Combined Maximum Power | – | – | 227 hp |
| Combined Maximum Power | – | – | 350 Nm |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 81 x 97 | 81 x 97 | 75.6 x 89 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Supply System | Multi Point Injection (MPI) | Multi Point Injection (MPI) | Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54L | 54L | 52L |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed Automatic | 6 Speed Automatic | 6 Speed Automatic |
| Auto-Shift | Auto Gear Shift | Auto Gear Shift | X |
| Shift by Wire | X | X | ✓ |
KIA Sportage L Safety Features
The Sportage L is safer than its predecessor, but most of the advanced safety features are available in the Hybrid variant only. The following table will show you the differences in the safety features of all variants.
| Safety Features | Alpha 2.0 | FWD 2.0 | HEV 1.6 |
| ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ESC (Electronic Stability Control) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DBC (Downhill Brake Control) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HAC (Hill-Start Assist Control) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TSA (Trailer Stability Assist) | X | X | ✓ |
| PCA (Parking Collision Avoidance Assist) | X | X | ✓ |
| LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) | X | X | ✓ |
| LFA (Lane Following Assist) | X | X | ✓ |
| FCA (Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist and Junction Turning) | X | X | ✓ |
| BCA (Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist) | X | X | ✓ |
| BVM (Blind Spot View Monitor) | X | X | ✓ |
| HBA (High Beam Assist) | X | X | ✓ |
| DAW (Driver Attention Warning) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert | X | X | ✓ |
| RCCA (Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist) | X | X | ✓ |
| SEW (Safe Exit Warning) | X | X | ✓ |
| Smart Cruise Control | X | X | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Rear View Monitor with Dynamic Parking Guidelines | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Parking Sensors (Front & Rear) | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| SVM (Surround View Monitor) | X | X | ✓ |
| Rear View Camera | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Surround View Camera | X | X | ✓ |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Occupant Alert (w/o sensor) | X | X | ✓ |
| Child Anchor Upper & Lower (Rear) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Driver & Front Passenger SRS Airbags | 2 | 6 | 6 |
Conclusion
The new KIA Sportage L is no doubt advanced in design, interior, safety, and comfort. However, the performance is nearly the same (except for the hybrid variant). Moreover, the new generation comes with a huge price difference as well. As the previous generation was already quite popular in Pakistan, we will have to wait and see how customers react to this new generation, especially with respect to price.
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