

Nile Bijoux
2026 Kia Sportage review
Pros
- Great manners around town
- Smooth hybrid system
- Not lumped with a CVT
Cons
- Climate controls can be fiddly
- Not as fuel frugal as some
- We miss out on the PHEV
4 Months Ago
The 2021 Kia Sportage is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $34,990.
There is 1 variant of the Sportage available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2021.
The 2021 Sportage was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
The Kia Sportage is only available with a petrol engine that produces 114kW and 192Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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The Kia Sportage comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being SX and the most expensive being SX.


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$43,990
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$49,990
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$54,990
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$59,990
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,485 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,855 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 517 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Kia Sportage Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
2021 Kia Sportage
The cheapest Kia Sportage is the SX variant that starts from $34,990.
See all Kia Sportage PricingThe most expensive Kia Sportage is the SX variant that starts from $34,990.
See all Kia Sportage PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is offered by the SX variant which can tow 1600 kg.
See all Kia Sportage towing capacityThe largest Kia Sportage is the SX variant which measures 1855mm wide, 4485mm in length and sits 1655mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sportage is the SX variant which has 114kW of power and 192nm of torque.
The Kia Sportage is built in Slovakia and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Kia Sportage is the SX variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1980 kg.
The Kia Sportage uses Unleaded Petrol.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.