Kia Sportage (V) NQ5e side profile — Kia Sportage wheel fitment

Kia Sportage wheel fitment — V NQ5e

Before you buy wheels, the Kia Sportage wheel fitment facts: The Kia Sportage (V) NQ5e (2016–2021) uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, 67.1 mm centre bore, M12x1.5 nuts torqued to ~100 Nm. It accepts ~7J–9.5J wheels at ET30–ET52.

Kia Sportage wheel fitment

Kia Sportage wheel fitment for the Kia Sportage (V) NQ5e (2016–2021): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x114.3
Centre bore67.1 mm
Bolt / threadM12x1.5 (nuts)
Wheel-bolt torque100 Nm
Seat typetapered
Factory setupsquare
TPMSdirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front7J–9.5JET30–ET52

Width and offset move together: roughly 8 to 10 ET more for every extra 1J keeps the wheel inside the arch. Final offset and any spacer come from the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~420,465 Kia Sportage licensed on UK roads — top 1% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 420,465 Kia Sportage on UK roads, placing it in the top 1% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

With that many on the road, Kia Sportage wheel fitment is a spec fitters see constantly. We keep it current for that reason.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Overview

The Kia Sportage (NQ5e) is the fifth generation of this compact crossover SUV, manufactured by South Korean automaker Kia since its unveiling in June 2021. Built on Kia's latest N3 platform, it offers two versions with different body lengths and wheelbases for various markets. The model features advanced safety systems such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), navigation-augmented adaptive cruise control, lane centering assist, and an enhanced blind-spot collision-avoidance assistance system. It also includes Terrain Mode and electric control suspension (ECS) on select models. In 2024, a facelift was introduced for the 2026 model year with updated exterior styling and interior features.

Dimensions

Kerb weight1,526 to 1,905 kg

Source: EU type-approval data (EEA).

Body styles & production

Produced2016–2021

Trim levels

2.0G 2WD2.0G 2WD High1.6T 2WD High1.6T AWD High

Factory colours

Clear WhiteGlacier WhiteBlack PearlAlchemy Green MetallicSirius Silver MetallicBright Silver MetallicShadow MetallicBlack Cherry MicaBlack Cherry MetallicMachine Silver MetallicHyper RedFiery Red Pearl MetallicTrue Red MetallicInfra Red II MetallicGravity Blue PearlTwilight Blue MetallicDark Gun MetallicSignal Red MetallicPacific BlueBurnished Copper

History & notable variants

The fifth-generation Sportage debuted in June 2021, marking a significant evolution from its predecessors by incorporating Kia's latest technology and design language. In November 2024, it received a mid-cycle refresh to enhance its appeal further, including new front-end aesthetics, updated interior elements, and improved comfort features.

Reliability & owner notes