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    2021 Kia Sportage

    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.

    Retail Price
    $34,990
    Transmission
    6-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    Retail Price
    $34,990
    Transmission
    6-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

    Expert Rating

    Excellent

    1 Reviews

    2021 Kia Sportage

    Available Variants

    The Kia Sportage comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being SX and the most expensive being SX.

    2021 Kia Sportage

    Reviews

    CarExpert Rating
    Excellent
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    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
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    How does the 2021 Kia Sportage compare?

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    Power to Weight
    77.92 kW/t
    64.69 kW/t
    120.24 kW/t
    Boot Space
    466 litres
    128 litres
    720 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.2 L/100km
    1.5 L/100km
    9.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    756 km
    224 km
    2,176 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    10 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    2 years
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,980 kg
    1,835 kg
    2,960 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,600 kg
    800 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    16.8°
    14.5°
    22.9°
    Departure Angle
    26.1°
    18.7°
    28°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    172 mm
    97 mm
    230 mm
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    LX

    2026

    $43,990

    Light

    2026

    $49,990

    Earth

    2026

    $54,990

    X-Line

    2026

    $59,990

    Year
    2026
    Engine Type
    1.6L Combustion
    1.6L HEV
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    132 kW
    169 kW

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    2021 Kia Sportage

    Dimensions

    4,485 mm
    1,855 mm
    1,655 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,485 mm
    Overall Width1,855 mm
    Overall Height1,655 mm
    Wheelbase2,670 mm
    Turning Circle11,000 mm
    Load Capacity517 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2021 Kia Sportage

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Sportage is the SX variant that starts from $34,990.

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    The most expensive Kia Sportage is the SX variant that starts from $34,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is offered by the SX variant which can tow 1600 kg.

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    The 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.

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