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Design Exposé: Kia Sportage
One of Kia’s most popular models in a fiercely competitive segment, the Sportage is a key vehicle for the brand.
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About the Kia Sportage
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Kia Sportage's used prices in Australia typically range from $25,400 for the S (fwd) variant and topping out at $46,300 for the Gt-line (awd).
There are 7 variants of the Sportage available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2020.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol (114kW/192Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (136kW/400Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (137kW/416Nm), 2.4L petrol (135kW/237Nm) and 1.6L turbo petrol (132kW/265Nm). Available with 6 speed manual, 6 speed automatic, 8 speed automatic or 7 speed auto dual clutch transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2021 Sportage was offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2021 Kia Sportage Price
SX+ (AWD)
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel ALL WHEEL DRIVE 4d Wagon | $34,500 |
| 1.6L, 7 sp auto dual clutch Unleaded Petrol ALL WHEEL DRIVE 4d Wagon | $36,300 |
SX+ (FWD)
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded Petrol FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4d Wagon | $33,200 |
SX (FWD)
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Unleaded Petrol FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4d Wagon | $25,900 |
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded Petrol FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4d Wagon | $28,900 |
GT-LINE (AWD)
S (FWD)
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Unleaded Petrol FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4d Wagon | $25,400 |
| 2.0L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded Petrol FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4d Wagon | $27,100 |
SX (AWD)
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel ALL WHEEL DRIVE 4d Wagon | $29,400 |
S (AWD)
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel ALL WHEEL DRIVE 4d Wagon | $29,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Kia Sportage Specs
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2021 Kia Sportage Dimensions
1645mm
1855mm
4485mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2021 Kia Sportage Fuel Economy
There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Sportage
The most fuel efficient Kia Sportage is the S (AWD) with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO CDI and uses 6.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Sportage that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT-LINE (AWD) with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.4L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 8.5L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
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| Kia Sportage | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel ALL WHEEL DRIVE 4d Wagon | Diesel | 6.4 L/100km |
| 1.6L, 7 sp auto dual clutch Unleaded Petrol ALL WHEEL DRIVE 4d Wagon | Unleaded Petrol | 7.2 L/100km |
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 kilometre 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.
Kia Sportage FAQs
The cheapest Kia Sportage is the S (FWD) that starts from $25,400.
The most expensive Kia Sportage is the GT-LINE (AWD) that starts from $46,300.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1900 kg offered by the following variants: S (FWD), S (AWD), SX (FWD), SX (AWD), SX+ (AWD) and GT-LINE (AWD).
The largest Kia Sportage is the S (AWD) which measures 1865mm wide, 4660mm in length and sits 1680mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sportage is the S (AWD) which has 137kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO CDI engine.
The Kia Sportage is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Sportage is the S (AWD) which weighs 2250 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sportage may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded Petrol.