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Kia Sportage V (NQ5) (2021–present): specs

Kia Sportage V (NQ5) (2021–present) photo
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The Kia Sportage V (NQ5) is a crossover SUV in production since 2021. It is the 4th of 4 generations of the Sportage in our catalog.

Engines: 2.0 Smartstream (Smartstream G2.0 MPi), 150 hp. Transmission: automatic; all-wheel drive. Length 4,660 mm, wheelbase 2,755 mm, ground clearance 181 mm, fuel tank 54 L.

Facelift: 2025. Sold in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan; assembled in Kazakhstan.

Specifications

Production years2021–present
Bodycrossover SUV
Engine2.0 Smartstream
Engine codeSmartstream G2.0 MPi
Displacement2 L
Fuelpetrol
Power150 hp
Torque192 Nm
Transmissionautomatic, 6-speed
Gearbox model6AT Hyundai
Driveall-wheel drive
Length4,660 mm
Width1,865 mm
Height1,665 mm
Wheelbase2,755 mm
Ground clearance181 mm
Fuel tank54 L

Vehicle tax in Kazakhstan

EngineUnder 10 years
2.0 Smartstream≈ 16,475 ₸

Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →

Also 2.5 and 1.6T

Pros and cons

Pros

  • All-wheel-drive versions available
  • Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
  • Local assembly: Kazakhstan
  • Currently in production — can be bought new

Cons

  • Hyundai/Kia automatic: jolts on 2–3 shifts and when braking

Common problems and what to check

Engine: Hyundai/Kia Smartstream

  • new engines, few widespread problems so far

What to check when buying: service history.

Tip: Oil per schedule, preferably more often.

Gearbox: Hyundai/Kia automatic

  • kicks on the 2–3 shift and when braking
  • solenoid and clutch pack wear at high mileage

What to check when buying: shift shocks; whether the gearbox software was updated.

Tip: Change the oil every 60k km; adaptation often helps.

Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre and wheel sizes

Factory sizes: tyres 235/65R17, 235/60R18, 235/55R19; bolt pattern 5x114.3. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →

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FAQ

What engine does the Kia Sportage V (NQ5) have?

2.0 Smartstream, code Smartstream G2.0 MPi, 150 hp, 192 Nm.

What transmission does it have?

automatic (6AT Hyundai).

What are the ground clearance and fuel tank size?

Ground clearance 181 mm, fuel tank 54 l.

How much is the vehicle tax on the Kia Sportage V (NQ5) in Kazakhstan?

For 2026, about 16,475 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.

Other generations

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