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2021 Kia Sportage
A 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain and FWD availability.
2021 Kia Sportage is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2021 Kia Sportage offers FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
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5SEATS
60.1 cu ftMAX CARGO
2021 model-year guide3TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
5SEATS
60.1 cu ftMAX CARGO
AUTOUNITE VEHICLE GUIDE
Know the 2021 Kia Sportage. Know what matters before you shop.
2021 Kia Sportage is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
2021 Kia Sportage offers FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
60-SECOND AUTOUNITE BRIEF
The 2021 Kia Sportage, explained before the spec sheet.
AutoUnite starts with the choices that can change the decision, then keeps the deeper facts ready when you want to verify them.
Ask AutoUnite about this vehicleWhat it is
2021 Kia Sportage is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
The lineup decision
2021 Kia Sportage has 3 named trims in the lineup shown here: LX, S, and EX.
Power and efficiency
Powertrain choices shown for 2021 Kia Sportage include Gas.
Living with it
Equipment documented for this model year includes Power driver seat, Dual-zone automatic climate control, Electric parking brake, Front side airbags, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Hill descent control, an...
POWER & EFFICIENCY
Understand how the vehicle changes underneath.
Powertrain choices shown for 2021 Kia Sportage include Gas.
GasFWDUp to 21 combined mpgUp to 181 hp
SPACE & EVERYDAY LIFE
See what the numbers mean in daily use.
Equipment documented for this model year includes Power driver seat, Dual-zone automatic climate control, Electric parking brake, Front side airbags, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Hill descent control, an...
5 seatsUp to 60.1 cu ft cargo
CHOOSE YOUR VERSION
Find the version that changes the decision.
2021 Kia Sportage has 3 named trims in the lineup shown here: LX, S, and EX.
3 documented trimsFrom $24,500
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Start with what matters
2021 Kia Sportage is a 5-seat SUV with gas powertrain.
2021 Kia Sportage offers FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
How the lineup breaks down
2021 Kia Sportage has 3 named trims in the lineup shown here: LX, S, and EX.
The trim name matters because equipment, powertrain choices, capability and pricing can change as you move through the range.
$24,500
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Powertrains, efficiency and capability
Powertrain choices shown for 2021 Kia Sportage include Gas.
Depending on the version, drivetrain choices shown include FWD.
up to 2,000 lb of towing in the highest documented version. Those are ceiling figures for the versions that carry the data, not promises for every trim.
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- Drive
- FWD
- Power
- Up to 181 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 21 combined mpg
- Towing
- Up to 2,000 lb
Interior, technology and everyday use
Equipment documented for this model year includes Power driver seat, Dual-zone automatic climate control, Electric parking brake, Front side airbags, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Hill descent control, and Hill start assist. Some features can be standard on one trim, optional on another, or tied to a package.
Package names currently documented include Lx popular package, Ex technology package, S premium package, and S nightfall edition package. Package availability does not prove that a package is installed on a particular vehicle.
Equipment worth knowing
- Power driver seat
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Electric parking brake
- Front side airbags
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
Packages in the catalog
- Lx popular package
- Ex technology package
- S premium package
- S nightfall edition package
Safety evidence in context
This Guide includes 2 recalls, 51 complaints, and 68 manufacturer communications. These are different kinds of records, not a reliability score or failure rate, and applicability can vary by version or powertrain.
Safety evidence stays separated by what it actually measures.
Crash-test observations, recalls, manufacturer communications and driver-assistance equipment are different evidence types. AutoUnite does not collapse them into an artificial score.
Ask AutoUnite which safety facts apply to the version you're considering.
What ownership looks like
Original manufacturer coverage shown here includes Basic: 5 years / 60,000 miles, Powertrain: 10 years / 100,000 miles, Corrosion perforation: 5 years / 100,000 miles, and Roadside assistance: 5 years / 60,000 miles. On a used or nearly new vehicle, remaining coverage depends on in-service date, mileage and eligibility.
What changed for this model year
The year-over-year record is not complete enough to say exactly what changed. A missing change record is not treated as proof that the vehicle carried over unchanged.
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