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    2021 Kia Sportage

    Used from

    $28,690 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.4 - 8.5 L / 100km

    About the Kia Sportage

    The 2021 Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $28,690 for the S variant and topping out at $49,990 for the Gt-line.

    There are 4 variants of the Sportage available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2021.

    Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (114kW/192Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (136kW/400Nm) and 2.4L petrol direct injection (135kW/237Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2021 Sportage was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    72.87 - 80.9 kW/t
    53.6 kW/t
    168.05 kW/t
    Boot Space
    466 litres
    128 litres
    857 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.41 - 8.47 L/100km
    0.9 L/100km
    11.36 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    729 - 969 km
    579 km
    10,000 km
    Price
    $28,690 - $49,990
    $22,990
    $147,300
    Warranty (Years)
    7 years
    2 years
    10 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    100,000 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    29 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    24 months

    Next Steps

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    2021 Kia Sportage Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Sportage

    S

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Front: 954
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.9
      • Headroom Rear: 962
      • Leg Room Front (in): 44.4
      • Leg Room Front: 1129
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 38.2
      • Leg Room Rear: 970
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
      • Rain Sensor

    SX

    Adds to S:
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
    Removes from S:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    SX+

    Adds to SX:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
      • Rim Mounted Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Jbl
      • Subwoofer
    Removes from SX:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    GT-Line

    Adds to SX+:
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Detection (bsd)
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Mobile phone preparation
      • Charger
      • Holder
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from SX+:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    See all 2021 Kia Sportage Specs

    Next Steps

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    2021 Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sportage

    The most fuel efficient Kia Sportage is the S with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.4L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Kia Sportage that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT-Line with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.5L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    See all Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Sportage?

    The Kia Sportage has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2021 Kia Sportage Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Sportage?

    The Kia Sportage offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Next Steps

    Take advantage of Australia’s BIGGEST new car website to find a great deal on a Kia Sportage.

    Kia Sportage FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Sportage is the S that starts from $28,690.

    The most expensive Kia Sportage is the GT-Line that starts from $49,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1900 kg offered by the following variants: S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line.

    The largest Kia Sportage is the S which measures 1855mm wide, 4485mm in length and sits 1655mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Sportage is the S which has 136kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.

    The Kia Sportage is built in Slovakia and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Sportage is the S which weighs 2250 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Sportage may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or unleaded.