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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.
Vivek Shah
About the Kia Sportage
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2021 Kia Sportage is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the QL PE MY21 generation, starting from $25,800 MLRP for the S (FWD) and topping out at $46,500 for the GT-LINE (AWD).
There are 23 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2021. The Sportage is built in Korea and is available with 2.0L Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The Sportage is offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Kia Sportage Rating
Jaguar E-Pace
Entry-level
Kia Sportage
Best in class
Overall rating
8.6
7.5
8.6
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S (FWD)
- 12 Volt Power Outlet
- 12 Volt Power Outlet - Load Area
- 17 Inch Alloy Wheels
- 300mm Rear Brakes
- 305mm Front Brakes
- AEB Junction Assist
- AUX/USB Input Socket
- Acoustic Laminated Windscreen
- Adjustable Driver Seat - Manual
- Adjustable Steering Column
- Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
- Advanced Smart Cruise Control
- Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft
- Ambient Temperature Display
- Android Auto
- Antenna - Roof-mounted Shark Fin type
- Anti-lock Braking
- Automatic Brake Hold
- Automatic Climate Control Filtered
- Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Black Grille - Gloss
- Black Interior
- Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Bluetooth Connectivity - Multi-connection
- Body Coloured Bumpers
- Body Coloured Exterior Door Handles
- Body Coloured Exterior Mirrors
- Body Design Type A
- Bottle Holders - Front and Rear
- Brake Assist
- Cargo Cover
- Cargo Cover - Retractable
- Cargo Tie Down Hooks/Rings
- Central Locking Remote Control
- Centre Console Box - Multi-purpose
- Child Proof Rear Door Locks
- Child Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage System
- Child Seat Anchor Points
- Chrome Grille Surround
- Chrome Surround - Exterior Side Windows
- Cloth Trim
- Cloth Upholstery
- Coat Hanger/Hook(s)
- Cruise Control
- Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Cup Holders - Front and Rear
- Curtain Airbags
- Cyclist Recognition
- Daytime Running Lights - LED
- Digital Clock
- Digital Instrument Cluster
- Door Ajar Warning
- Door Lock Controls - Driver and Front Passenger
- Door Pockets - Front Seat
- Door Pockets - Front and Rear
- Driver Attention Alert Plus
- Driver Foot Rest
- Driver Mode Selection
- Driver Seat Height Adjustable - Manual
- Driver Seat Manual Adjust 6 Way
- Dual Front Airbags Package
- Dusk Sensing Headlights
- ECO Mode
- Electric Parking Brake
- Electric Power Steering
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution
- Electronic Stability Control
- Electronic Stability Program
- Engine Immobiliser
- Exit Warnings System
- Exterior Mirrors - Heated
- Flip/Folding Key x 2
- Flip/Folding key
- Fog Lights - Front
- Forward Collision Warning
- Front Centre Armrest
- Front Centre Tray
- Head Airbags
- Headlights - Coming/Leaving Home Function
- Headlights Follow Me Home Function
- Headliner - Grey
- Headrests - Adjustable on All Seats
- Heated Rear Windshield with Timer
- High Beam Assist
- High Mounted Rear Stop Light
- High Mounted Rear Stop Light - LED
- Hill Descent Control
- Hill Holder
- Hill Start Assist
- Hood Insulator
- Illuminated - Entry/Exit with Delayed Fade
- Illuminated Glove Box Compartment
- Illuminated Ignition Key Ring
- Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
- Intelligent Speed Assist
- Intermittent Wipers - Front
- Intermittent Wipers - Variable
- LED Headlights
- Lane Following Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist - Line/Edge Detection
- Lead Vehicle Start Alert
- Leather Appointed Steering Wheel
- Leather Gear Knob
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Load Hooks
- MP3 Compatible Audio/CD Player
- Map Pockets - Front & Rear
- Map/Reading Lights - Front
- Media Streaming
- Mobile Phone Connectivity
- Mud Flaps - Front and Rear
- Multi Collision Brake
- Multi Function Control Screen
- Multi Function Steering Wheel
- Multi Information Display 4.2 inch LCD
- Multi-media System with 8 inch Touch Screen
- Normal Mode
- Parking Distance Control Rear
- Parking Sensor Dash Display
- Pedestrian Recognition
- Power Mirrors With Heated & Folding
- Power Mirrors With Indicators & Folding
- Power Steering
- Power Window Driver Auto Up/Down
- Power Windows
- Power Windows Anti-trap - Driver
- Radio AM/FM
- Rear Air Vents
- Rear Centre Armrest with Cup Holders
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Rear Lights - LED
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear Window Demister
- Rear Wiper/Washer
- Remote Boot/Hatch Release
- Reversing Camera
- Roof Rails
- Roof Rails Silver Finish
- Seat Occupancy Detection - Passenger (Rear)
- Seatback Pockets - Front Seats
- Seatbelts - Height Adjustable Front Seats
- Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats
- Seatbelts - Load Limiters Front Seats
- Seatbelts - Pre-tensioners Front Seats
- Seatbelts - Reminder for All Seats
- Side Airbags
- Side Airbags - Centre
- Side Airbags - Front Seats side
- Side Door Impact Beams
- Single Zone Climate Control
- Smart Mode
- Soft Touch Dashboard
- Solar Control Glass - Front Windows
- Sound System with 6 Speakers
- Spare Wheel - Full Size Alloy Wheel
- Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
- Split Fold Rear Seat
- Sports Mode
- Steering Wheel with Haptic Feedback
- Storage Compartment with Hinged Lid
- Sunglass Holder
- Sunvisor Extensions
- Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors & Illumination
- Traction Control System
- Trailer Stability Control
- Trip Computer
- Trip Computer Multi Function
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- USB Input Socket
- USB-C Input Socket/s
- User Selectable Options
- Ventilated Front Disc Brakes
- Voice Recognition System
- Windscreen - Solar Attenuating
- Wireless Android Auto
- Wireless Apple Car Play
SX (FWD)
Adds:
- 18 Inch Alloy Wheels
- 2nd Row Seats - Remote Folding
- Apple Car Play
- Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
- Auto Defog System
- Black Wheel Arch Mouldings
- Chrome Bumpers
- Digital Audio Broadcast Radio
- Driver Lumbar Support
- Gloss Black Interior Trim
- Leather Appointed Gear Knob
- Multi-media System with 12.3 inch Touch Screen
- Parking Distance Control Front
- Parking Distance Control Front & Rear
- Personal Profile - Infotainment System
- Power Windows - Front Auto With Safety Function
- Power Windows Anti-trap - Front
- Power Windows Auto Up/Down - Front
- Power Windows With One-Touch Operation
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Satellite Navigation
- Sound System with 8 Speakers
- Sounds of Nature
- Touchscreen LCD
Removes:
- 17 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Multi-media System with 8 inch Touch Screen
- Power Window Driver Auto Up/Down
- Power Windows Anti-trap - Driver
- Single Zone Climate Control
- Wireless Android Auto
S (AWD)
Adds:
- 17 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Air Conditioning
- Diesel Particulate Filter
- Mud Mode
- Multi-media System with 8 inch Touch Screen
- Power Window Driver Auto Up/Down
- Power Windows Anti-trap - Driver
- Rear View Mirror Day/Night
- Sand Mode
- Single Zone Climate Control
- Snow Mode
- Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors
- Terrain Mode Select System
- Wireless Android Auto
Removes:
- 18 Inch Alloy Wheels
- 2nd Row Seats - Remote Folding
- Apple Car Play
- Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
- Auto Defog System
- Black Wheel Arch Mouldings
- Chrome Bumpers
- Driver Lumbar Support
- Gloss Black Interior Trim
- Leather Appointed Gear Knob
- Multi-media System with 12.3 inch Touch Screen
- Parking Distance Control Front
- Parking Distance Control Front & Rear
- Personal Profile - Infotainment System
- Power Windows - Front Auto With Safety Function
- Power Windows Anti-trap - Front
- Power Windows Auto Up/Down - Front
- Power Windows With One-Touch Operation
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Satellite Navigation
- Sounds of Nature
- Touchscreen LCD
SX (AWD)
Adds:
- 18 Inch Alloy Wheels
- 2nd Row Seats - Remote Folding
- Apple Car Play
- Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
- Auto Defog System
- Black Wheel Arch Mouldings
- Chrome Bumpers
- Driver Lumbar Support
- Gloss Black Interior Trim
- Hands-Free Smart Tailgate
- Leather Appointed Gear Knob
- Multi-media System with 12.3 inch Touch Screen
- Parking Distance Control Front
- Parking Distance Control Front & Rear
- Personal Profile - Infotainment System
- Power Windows - Front Auto With Safety Function
- Power Windows Anti-trap - Front
- Power Windows Auto Up/Down - Front
- Power Windows With One-Touch Operation
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- Satellite Navigation
- Sounds of Nature
- Touchscreen LCD
Removes:
- 17 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Air Conditioning
- Multi-media System with 8 inch Touch Screen
- Power Window Driver Auto Up/Down
- Power Windows Anti-trap - Driver
- Rear View Mirror Day/Night
- Single Zone Climate Control
- Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors
- Terrain Mode Select System
- Wireless Android Auto
- Wireless Apple Car Play
SX+ (FWD)
Adds:
- 19 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Bag Hooks
- Black Headliner
- Black Window Surrounds - Exterior
- Body Design Type B
- Cargo Net - On Floor
- Chrome Exterior Door Handles
- Dust and Pollen Filter
- Fog Lights - LED
- Gloss Black Exterior Mirrors
- Gloss Finish Exterior Window Surrounds
- Heated Front Seats
- Leather Accented Upholstery
- Paddle Shifters on Steering Wheel
- Power Front Seat Driver 8 Way
- Power Lumbar Support Driver 2-way
- Power front seat Driver
- Premium Sound System - Harmon Kardon
- Protective Glazing
- Push Button Start
- Rear Privacy Glass - Rear and Side Windows
- Rear View Mirror Auto Dimming
- Roof Rails Black Finish
- Seatback Hooks
- Side Sill Trims - Chrome
- Smart Key
- Smart Key Remote x 2
- Subwoofer
- USB Charging Port/s - Rear
Removes:
- Adjustable Driver Seat - Manual
- Black Wheel Arch Mouldings
- Body Design Type A
- Cloth Trim
- Cloth Upholstery
- Diesel Particulate Filter
- Driver Lumbar Support
- Driver Seat Height Adjustable - Manual
- Driver Seat Manual Adjust 6 Way
- Flip/Folding Key x 2
- Flip/Folding key
- Headliner - Grey
- Mud Mode
- Power Windows - Front Auto With Safety Function
- Roof Rails Silver Finish
- Sand Mode
- Snow Mode
- Sound System with 6 Speakers
SX+ (AWD)
- Diesel Particulate Filter
- Mud Mode
- Sand Mode
- Snow Mode
- Terrain Mode Select System
GT-LINE (AWD)
Adds:
- 3D View
- Active High Beam Control
- Air Conditioning & Anti-lock Braking
- Alloy Sports Pedals
- Ambient Interior Lighting
- Around View Monitor
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- Chrome Exhaust Tip(s)
- Cruise Control Intelligent/Active
- Flip/Folding key
- Full LED Headlights
- Full LED Tail Lights
- Headlight Washer System
- Headlights - Automatic Levelling
- Instrument Cluster Display - 12.3 Inch
- Keyless Entry and Drive
- LED Interior Lighting
- Lane Change Warning
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Appointed Seats
- Load Protection Net
- Metal Treadplates - Front
- Metal Treadplates - Rear
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Park Assist
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear
- Power Front Seat Driver 8 Way + Memory
- Power Front Seat Passenger 8 Way
- Power Sunroof
- Power Tailgate
- Power front seats
- Projector Headlights
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Shift by Wire Drive Selector
- Sports Pedals
- Sports Steering Wheel - Flat-bottomed
- Sports Suspension
- Start/Stop Button
- Sunroof with Anti Trap
- Ventilated Front Seats
Removes:
- 18 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Chrome Grille Surround
- Cruise Control
- Multi Information Display 4.2 inch LCD
- Power Front Seat Driver 8 Way
- Power front seat Driver
- Roof Rails
- Smart Key
- Terrain Mode Select System
- Touchscreen LCD
- USB Charging Port/s - Rear
- USB-C Input Socket/s
- User Selectable Options
- Ventilated Front Disc Brakes
- Voice Recognition System
- Windscreen - Solar Attenuating
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