Kia Sportage evolution

Kia's long-running compact SUV — from a body-on-frame pioneer to a global crossover bestseller.
5 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

First generation (JA)1995–2004
1995
Kia Sportage First generation (JA)ⓘ
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First generation (JA)
📅 1995–2004

Body-on-frame compact SUV on a Mazda-derived platform.

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Second generation (KM)2005–2010
2005
Kia Sportage Second generation (KM)ⓘ
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Second generation (KM)
📅 2005–2010

Car-based crossover shared with the Hyundai Tucson.

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Third generation (SL)2011–2016
2011
Kia Sportage Third generation (SL)ⓘ
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Third generation (SL)
📅 2011–2016

Peter Schreyer styling launched globally in 2010.

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Fourth generation (QL)2017–2022
2017
Kia Sportage Fourth generation (QL)ⓘ
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Fourth generation (QL)
📅 2017–2022

Revised design revealed at the Frankfurt show.

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Fifth generation (NQ5)2023–present
2023
Kia Sportage Fifth generation (NQ5)ⓘ
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Fifth generation (NQ5)
📅 2023–present

N3-platform redesign offered in two wheelbase lengths by market.

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