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2005 – 2010 · 1 body style available

KM

The 2005-2010 Kia Sportage is the KM generation and moved the model from a small body-on-frame SUV to a unibody crossover sharing its platform with the Hyundai…

Body styles
Midsize SUV

2011 – 2016 · 1 body style available

SL

The 2011-2016 Kia Sportage is the SL generation and marks the point at which Kia's design overhaul under Peter Schreyer transformed how the brand was…

Body styles
Midsize SUV

2017 – 2022 · 1 body style available

QL

The 2017-2022 Kia Sportage is the QL generation and grew in wheelbase and interior volume over its predecessor while adopting a distinctive front end with the…

Body styles
Midsize SUV

2023 – present · 1 body style available

NQ5

The 2023-present Kia Sportage is the NQ5 generation and grew dramatically in every dimension, moving from the smaller end of the compact class to among the…

Body styles
Midsize SUV
Model years
2023202420252026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What generations of the Kia Sportage are there?

KM (2005 to 2010); SL (2011 to 2016); QL (2017 to 2022); NQ5 (2023 to present).

Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a used Kia Sportage?

Yes. A Squeezed guide is the triage before the inspection: it shows what to check and what to ask the seller, so you know which listings are worth a mechanic's time.