If you tow, drive long country kilometres or just want a diesel family SUV while you still can, Kia has made the next 16 days interesting. It's taking $5,000 off the price of in-stock Sportage and Sorento diesels, and up to $5,000 off 2025-build Tasman utes, as long as the car is bought and delivered by 30 November.
Key Takeaways
- $5,000 cashback on each Sportage Diesel and Sorento Diesel grade, taken off the purchase price. Sportage S Diesel AWD is $43,890 RRP before it
- 2025-build Tasman dual-cab pick-ups: $5,000 on SX and SX+, $3,000 on the S 4x4
- ABN holders get $5,000 off 2025-build Tasman cab-chassis S 4x4 and SX 4x4 with the alloy tray
- In-stock new and demo cars only, purchased and delivered 1 to 30 November 2026
- Fleet, government and rental buyers are excluded, and it doesn't combine with other Kia offers unless stated
The catch is the deadline and the stock. This isn't a factory-order deal. It applies to cars already sitting at dealers or running around as demonstrators, and delivery has to happen this month, which leaves little time for finance or a trade-in that needs sorting.
Both SUVs also come as hybrids, and a $5,000 gap changes which of those powertrains makes sense, so we've done the sums below using Kia's own published prices.
The Prices, Before and After the Cashback
Kia's build-and-price tool shows a recommended retail price and a drive-away estimate for each grade once you enter a postcode. We used a Sydney CBD postcode (2000) for a private buyer. Your state's figure will differ.
| Grade | RRP | Kia drive-away estimate (NSW 2000) | Cashback | Estimate less cashback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage: 2.0 turbo diesel, 8-speed auto, AWD | ||||
| S Diesel AWD | $43,890 | $46,990 | $5,000 | $41,990 |
| SX Diesel AWD | $46,380 | $48,990 | $5,000 | $43,990 |
| SX+ Diesel AWD | $50,980 | $53,990 | $5,000 | $48,990 |
| GT-Line Diesel AWD | $56,900 | $58,990 | $5,000 | $53,990 |
| Sorento: 2.2 turbo diesel, 8-speed dual-clutch, AWD | ||||
| S Diesel | $54,380 | $59,392.50 | $5,000 | $54,392.50 |
| Sport Diesel | $57,000 | $62,175 | $5,000 | $57,175 |
| Sport+ Diesel | $61,930 | $67,351.50 | $5,000 | $62,351.50 |
| GT-Line Diesel | $69,290 | $75,079.50 | $5,000 | $70,079.50 |
| Tasman dual-cab pick-up, 2025 build: 2.2 turbo diesel, 8-speed auto | ||||
| S 4x4 | $49,990 | $49,990 | $3,000 | $46,990 |
| SX 4x4 | $54,490 | $49,990 | $5,000 | $44,990 |
| SX+ 4x4 | $62,390 | $54,990 | $5,000 | $49,990 |
Compare these picks side by side
4 of them on 200+ specs, price, safety and running cost in one view.
Each price is that car's stored figure with its basis and check date. Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Current price on CarSorted: Kia Sportage S CRDi AWD Diesel $43,890 RRP, as at 19 Aug 2026; Kia Sportage SX CRDi AWD Diesel $46,380 RRP, as at 19 Aug 2026; Kia Sportage SX+ CRDi AWD Diesel $50,980 RRP, as at 6 Sep 2026; Kia Sportage GT-Line CRDi AWD Diesel $56,900 RRP, as at 6 Sep 2026.
RRP (before on-road costs) and drive-away estimates from Kia Australia's build-and-price tool, read 14 November 2026 for postcode 2000, private buyer. Kia notes the Tasman estimate covers 2025-build vehicles only. Cashback amounts from Kia's offer terms. "Estimate less cashback" is our arithmetic. Get the final figure from the dealer in writing.
A couple of things jump out. On the Sorento, Kia's drive-away estimate is simply the RRP plus its estimated on-road costs, so the cashback is a clean $5,000 saving. With it applied, a Sorento S Diesel lands within a few dollars of its own RRP on the road, which is roughly the same as getting the on-road costs paid.
On the Sportage and the Tasman, Kia's drive-away estimates already sit below RRP plus on-roads, which means sharper pricing was in place before the cashback arrived. Kia's terms say the cashback doesn't combine with any other offer unless stated, so ask the dealer to confirm in writing that the $5,000 comes off the drive-away price they're quoting, not off a higher starting figure.
The Fine Print, Simply
- In-stock new or demonstrator vehicles at participating Kia dealers, purchased and delivered between 1 and 30 November 2026.
- The cashback is a reduction in the purchase price at the time of sale, recorded in the contract. It isn't paid as cash.
- Sportage, Sorento and Tasman pick-up: private and business buyers. Tasman cab-chassis: ABN holders only.
- Tasman offers apply to 2025-build vehicles only.
- Not for fleet, government or rental buyers, and not combinable with other offers unless stated. Kia can vary, extend or withdraw it.
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Key Specs
Nothing changes mechanically. These are Kia Australia's published figures for the three diesels.
| Sportage diesel | Sorento diesel | Tasman | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L turbo diesel | 2.2L turbo diesel | 2.2L turbo diesel |
| Output | 137kW / 416Nm | 148kW / 440Nm | 154kW / 440Nm |
| Gearbox | 8-speed auto | 8-speed wet dual-clutch | 8-speed auto |
| Drive | AWD | AWD | 4x4 (grades above) |
| Combined fuel use | 6.3L/100km | 6.0L/100km | Not quoted here |
| Braked towing / towball | 1,900kg / 100kg | 2,000kg / 200kg | 3,500kg / 350kg |
| Fuel tank | 54L | 67L | Not quoted here |
| Cargo (VDA) | 543L / 1,829L | 608L (5 seats up), 179L (7 up) | Up to 1,000kg payload |
| Length | 4,685mm | 4,815mm | Not quoted here |
Sportage from Kia Australia's MY27 Sportage mechanical and feature list; Sorento from its MY26 Sorento list; Tasman from Kia Australia's Tasman feature page. Unbraked towing is 750kg for the Sportage and Sorento.
Image credit: Kia Australia
Ways to buy
Quotes on 3 cars; the comparison covers 4.
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Deposit contribution
Ends 31 Dec 2026
$10,000 deposit contribution on INEOS Grenadier (MY25-MY26)
Offer from Ineos Australia, checked 5 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
Finance
≈$180/wk(≈$779/mo)
Estimate on the Kia Sportage at $43,890 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
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Equipment
The cashback adds no gear, so you get whatever the grade in stock carries. The Tasman offer pages spell out the steps, and they matter here because the SX is now cheaper than the S 4x4 on our numbers. Over the S, Kia lists the SX with 17-inch alloys in place of black steel wheels, Highway Driving Assist 2, satellite navigation, navigation-based smart cruise control and electric folding mirrors.
The SX+ adds two 240V power outlets (one in the tub, one behind the centre console), 18-inch alloys, a tub liner, ambient lighting, second-row air vents, a wireless charging pad and LED fog lights. Each Tasman pick-up grade gets the integrated trailer brake controller, trailer sway control, a full-size spare, dual-zone climate and the 12.3-inch, 5-inch and 12.3-inch panoramic display, per Kia's page.
For the Sportage and Sorento, the car pages linked in the price table carry the grade-by-grade equipment we hold. The Sportage and Sorento diesels are all-wheel drive in each grade Kia lists, and the Sorento seats seven with a 50:50 split-fold third row, per Kia's feature list.
Safety
A cashback doesn't change a car's safety rating, and we won't quote one here. For ANCAP details, see the Sportage, Sorento and Tasman car pages, and check the rating's date and which variants it covers on ANCAP's own site before you sign.
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Price shown is each car's stored figure with its basis and check date.
See all Kia modelsHow It Compares
The tougher rival for each Kia diesel is often another Kia. Watch the price labels: the Kia figures above are drive-away estimates, while our directory lists rivals at RRP, which is before on-road costs.
| Car | Price | Output | Braked towing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size SUV, AWD | |||
| Kia Sportage S Diesel AWD | $43,890 RRP, less $5,000 | 137kW / 416Nm | 1,900kg |
| Kia Sportage S Hybrid AWD | $47,450 RRP | 173kW system | 1,900kg |
| Seven-seat SUV | |||
| Kia Sorento S Diesel | $54,380 RRP, less $5,000 | 148kW / 440Nm | 2,000kg |
| Kia Sorento S Hybrid FWD | $56,630 RRP | 169kW system | 1,650kg |
| Mazda CX-80 D50e Pure | $56,100 RRP | 187kW / 550Nm | 2,000kg |
| 4x4 dual-cab ute | |||
| Kia Tasman SX 4x4 (2025 build) | $49,990 drive-away est., less $5,000 | 154kW / 440Nm | 3,500kg |
| Nissan Navara ST | $56,765 RRP | 150kW / 470Nm | 3,500kg |
| Mazda BT-50 XT Dual Cab Pickup 4x4 | $57,720 RRP | 140kW / 450Nm | 3,500kg |
| Toyota HiLux SR 4x4 Double Cab Auto V-Active | $59,490 RRP | 150kW / 500Nm | 3,500kg |
Current price on CarSorted: Kia Sportage S CRDi AWD Diesel $43,890 RRP, as at 19 Aug 2026; Kia Sportage S HEV AWD $47,450 RRP, as at 19 Aug 2026; Kia Sorento S Diesel $54,380 RRP, as at 10 Sep 2026; Kia Sorento S HEV FWD $56,630 RRP, as at 4 Nov 2026.
Rival prices, outputs and towing as listed in our directory snapshot of 13 November 2026. RRP excludes on-road costs. Kia figures from Kia Australia as above; the Sportage hybrid system output is from KiaKia figures from Kia Australia as above.apos;s MY27 Sportage feature list.
Sportage diesel or hybrid? With $5,000 off, the diesel S AWD drops to $38,890 against its RRP, while the S Hybrid AWD sits at $47,450 RRP in our directory. That's an $8,560 gap on list prices for two all-wheel-drive Sportages that tow the same 1,900kg. Kia rates the hybrid AWD at 5.3L/100km against the diesel's 6.3, a one-litre difference. At 15,000km a year that's about 150 litres, which at around $2 a litre is roughly $300 a year. The hybrid would take decades to earn back that price gap on fuel alone.
Sorento diesel or hybrid? Here the diesel was already the cheaper Sorento, and it's the one to have if you tow. Its 2,000kg braked rating and 200kg towball beat the front-drive hybrid's 1,650kg in our directory, and it brings all-wheel drive as standard. Against the Mazda CX-80 D50e Pure, the Mazda has more power and torque from its six-cylinder diesel and the same 2,000kg tow rating, but it lists at $56,100 before on-roads, so the Sorento's cashback opens up a gap of more than $6,000 on list prices.
Tasman against the established utes. At $44,990 for the SX after the cashback on Kia's Sydney estimate, the Tasman is well under the list prices of the Navara ST, BT-50 XT and HiLux SR V-Active, before those utes have paid any on-road costs. Each of the four is rated to tow 3,500kg braked. Put any two side by side on the compare page.
Image credit: Kia Australia
Warranty
Kia's Sportage and Sorento pages list a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, dropping to seven years or 150,000km for rental and some commercial uses. A demonstrator's warranty usually runs from its original registration date, so ask for that date on any demo you're offered.
Our Take
This is a genuine $5,000, not an "up to" headline, and it's applied as a price reduction you can see on the contract. The standout is the Sportage S Diesel. Kia's own estimate less the cashback gives an all-wheel-drive, 416Nm, 1,900kg-towing mid-size SUV for about $42,000 on the road in Sydney. That's strong value.
The Tasman deal has a quirk worth exploiting. Because the SX and S 4x4 pick-ups share a $49,990 estimate and the SX gets the bigger cashback, the better-equipped ute is the cheaper one. Unless you specifically want steel wheels, there's no reason to pick the S 4x4 this month.
The limits are real, though. Stock is whatever dealers hold, the Tasman offer is 2025-build only, and the deadline is two weeks away. We'd be cautious about stretching to a top-grade Sorento GT-Line just because there's $5,000 off. The value is strongest in the lower grades.
What This Means for Buyers
If a diesel Sportage or Sorento was already on your list, ring two or three Kia dealers this week, ask what diesel stock and demos they have, and get the drive-away price with the $5,000 shown on the contract. Make sure delivery can happen by 30 November, including finance approval.
If you were leaning towards the Sportage Hybrid AWD mainly for fuel savings, run the numbers again. On Kia's figures, the extra fuel the diesel uses is small next to the price gap the cashback creates. The hybrid still makes more sense for mostly short city trips, where diesels don't enjoy life.
For ute buyers, ask specifically for a 2025-build Tasman SX. Get a written quote and hold it against a Navara, BT-50 or HiLux quote from the same week. And if you hold an ABN and need a tray-back, ask about the cab-chassis offer, which is also $5,000 off.
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Disclaimer: Cashback amounts and terms are from Kia Australia's offer pages as read on 14 November 2026. The offer applies to in-stock new and demonstrator vehicles at participating dealers, purchased and delivered between 1 and 30 November 2026; Tasman offers apply to 2025-build vehicles only, and the cab-chassis offer to ABN holders only. Fleet, government and rental buyers are excluded, and Kia may vary, extend or withdraw the offer. RRPs and drive-away estimates are from Kia's build-and-price tool for postcode 2000, private buyer, on the same date; prices in other states differ. "Estimate less cashback" figures are our arithmetic. Specifications are from Kia Australia's Sportage and Sorento feature lists and its Tasman page. Rival figures are as listed in our directory on 13 November 2026; RRP excludes on-road costs. Confirm price, specification and availability with a Kia dealer before you buy.
