What Is the 2021 Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage is a compact SUV with room for five. It competes with popular SUVs like the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape and Toyota RAV4. Under the Sportage’s hood is a standard 181-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that works with a six-speed automatic transmission. The optional engine is a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 240 hp in front-wheel-drive models and 237 hp in all-wheel-drive versions.
What’s New on the 2021 Kia Sportage?
Nightfall Edition and Nightfall Edition Premium packages are available on the S trim level, featuring piano-black exterior accents, unique 18-inch alloy wheels and special Sportage badging on the liftgate.
What Features in the 2021 Kia Sportage Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Cloth upholstery
- 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
- Automatic emergency braking
- Lane keep assist
Available features include:
- Power-folding side mirrors
- Panoramic moonroof
- Leather-trimmed seats
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Navigation
- Harman Kardon premium stereo
- Wireless device charging
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability
- Blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert
- Sport-tuned suspension
Should I Buy the 2021 Kia Sportage?
By and large, the Sportage delivers a refined driving experience and has an inviting interior with a backseat roomy enough for adults to ride comfortably. The touchscreen multimedia system is simple to use, but gas mileage is subpar.
