What this vehicle carries
- Passengers
- Five.
- Luggage
- Three large cases and two cabin bags. Less than the outgoing Sportage, despite the newer car being larger outside.
- Fuel
- Petrol-electric hybrid, 1,598cc, 178 hp combined, automatic, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive by variant.
- Roads
- City, motorway and metalled hill roads. Both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive hybrid versions exist, so the trim has to be confirmed.
Luggage is stated in cases rather than litres, because that is the figure that decides whether a party fits. If you are near the limit, tell us the number of bags rather than the number of people.
Why people choose it
The Sportage L is the newest car in this class and the quietest to travel in — a fifth-generation hybrid launched in Pakistan in 2025, with the current-generation interior and a noticeably more refined drivetrain than the model it replaces. It is the right booking for corporate travel, for overseas visitors who want something that feels like the car they drive at home, and for long motorway legs where cabin quality is the point. Vetted driver with photo and registration, price fixed once quoted.
What to know before you book it
Questions about this vehicle
Is the Kia Sportage L the same car as the Sportage most rental fleets run?
No, and this is the most common mix-up in the category. The Sportage L is a different, newer car from the QL generation that most Pakistani fleets run. Boot space, drivetrain options and dimensions all differ. Booking one while expecting the other is a genuine risk, so we confirm which car is assigned in writing with your quote.
How many seats does the Kia Sportage L have?
Five. There is no third row. Behind those five seats it takes three large cases and two cabin bags, which is a family-of-five airport load with nothing folded down, though less than the outgoing Sportage QL carried. If you need seven seats, book a seven-seat crossover or an MPV instead.
Is the Kia Sportage L 4x4?
Both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive hybrid versions exist, so the badge alone does not tell you what you are getting. Do not assume the car booked has a driven rear axle. If all-wheel drive is the point of the booking, tell us at the quote stage and we will confirm the exact version in writing.
How much luggage fits in a Kia Sportage L?
Three large cases plus two cabin bags behind the rear seats. That covers most family arrivals without folding anything. It is less than the previous-generation Sportage QL, which takes four large cases, so if boot space is the deciding factor for your journey, the older car is the better booking.
Is the Sportage L suitable for the northern routes?
On metalled hill roads, including Murree, Swat, the Naran approach and the Karakoram Highway, yes. It is a comfortable modern long-distance car. It is not a jeep: unmetalled track, gravel climbs, water crossings and snow-covered sections need a four-wheel-drive jeep, whichever version of the Sportage L is assigned to you.
Is the Sportage L comfortable for a long drive?
Yes. It is quiet at motorway speed, has five proper seats and carries luggage for all five behind them. It is among the newer cars in this class, and that shows over a full day of driving. The constraint on a long trip is road surface rather than comfort or space.
Is the Sportage L chauffeur-driven or self-drive?
Both chauffeur-driven and self-drive hire are arranged through idrive.pk, and which applies to a particular Sportage L is confirmed with your quote. Where a driver is included, they are vetted and you are given the driver's photo and registration details rather than meeting an unidentified stranger on the day.
Can I book a Sportage L for an airport transfer?
Yes. Three large cases and two cabin bags fit behind five seated passengers, which covers most family arrivals without folding a seat. On airport journeys the driver meets you at arrivals rather than waiting outside, and the price quoted at booking is the price you pay for that route.
What does "or similar" mean on a Sportage L booking?
It means a vehicle of the same class may be supplied in place of the exact car shown. Because the Sportage L and the older Sportage QL are meaningfully different cars, tell us if you specifically need one of them, and we will confirm the vehicle in writing with your quote before you commit.
iDrive publishes a vehicle CLASS, and supplies this model or a similar approved vehicle in the same class. That is how the whole trade works here; we would rather say so than imply a specific registration is reserved for you.