equipped with updated safety systems such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), navigation-augmented adaptive cruise control, lane centring assist and advanced blind-spot collision-avoidance assistance system. For the long-wheelbase model, Kia claims the fifth-generation Sportage received an increased of legroom and of headroom, with overall dimensions at and respectively. Markets Europe The short-wheelbase, European-spec fifth-generation Sportage was announced in September 2021. It is shorter in length by , and shorter in wheelbase by compared to the international model. Other differences include the deletion of a window on the rear quarter panel, and a modified front fascia. For the European market, Kia offers several range of drivetrains that includes plug-in hybrid, hybrid, mild hybrid, and diesel engine. The PHEV version features a 1.6-liter four-cylinder T-GDi engine and a 66.9 kW permanent magnet traction electric motor with a 13.8 kWh lithium-ion battery. The whole system produces . The hybrid model with same T-GDi engine and a 44.2 kW electric motor paired with a 1.49 kWh battery and produces . The mild-hybrid model also uses the 1.6-liter T-GDI engine, which produces either or . The 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel engine is available with an option of or of power output. A 7-speed dual-clutch transmission is available for the 1.6-liter while a 6-speed manual transmission is standard for all variants. All European models are equipped with Stop-and-Go technology. North America The long-wheelbase, fifth-generation Sportage for United States and Canada was revealed in October 2021 as a 2023 model year. It is locally produced in West Point, Georgia instead of imported from South Korea. The hybrid version is equipped with the T-GDi engine and a 44.2 kW electric motor combined with a 1.49 kWh battery that also delivers . It has an estimated range of and can be optioned with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with central differential lock. Australia The Australian market fifth-generation Sportage was released in November 2021. Imported from South Korea, it is available as a long-wheelbase model. Four variants are offered from launch, which are S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line. Available powertrain choices included a 2.0-litre petrol producing , 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol rated at and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel rated at . The base 2.0-litre petrol is front-wheel drive only with a choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions, while both the 1.6-litre turbo-petrol and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines are all-wheel drive models with 7-speed dual-clutch and 8-speed automatic transmissions for the petrol and diesel respectively.