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    2021 Kia Sportage

    Used from

    $28,690 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.4 - 8.5 L / 100km

    About the Kia Sportage

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 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.

    See Kia Sportage models from other years

    Kia Sportage News

    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
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999999
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • 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 view mirror
      • 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
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
      • Rain Sensor

    SX

    Adds to S:
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Multi-function 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
    Removes from S:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • 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
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
    • 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:
    • Front seat
      • Height 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
      • 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: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • 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

    2021 Kia Sportage Dimensions

    1655mm
    1855mm
    4485mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2021 Kia Sportage Dimensions

    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.

    Below is a table of all the Kia Sportage variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Kia SportageFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6 sp manual Unleaded FWD 5d SuvUnleaded7.9 L/100km
    2.0L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d SuvUnleaded7.9 L/100km
    2.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d SuvDiesel6.4 L/100km
    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 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.