Home New Cars▼ Used Cars▼ For a Lifetime▼ Specials▼ Finance▼ Service & Parts▼ Roadside Reviews▼ Helpful Info▼ 2021 Kia Sportage Roadside Reviews World Car Auto Group The Kia Sportage is the longest-running vehicle for the Kia brand with roots that go back as far as 1993. The Sportage established the small to mid-size SUV market for Kia and often, does not get the attention that it merits. The Kia Sportage helped launch the Kia brand and solidified Kia’s reputation for delivering a smart, striking SUV option for car buyers. Let’s take a look at the 2021 Kia Sportage. Engine & Transmission On the LX, S, and EX trims, the engine is a 2.4L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder paired to a six-speed automatic transmission that produces 181 horsepower and 175 lb.-ft. of torque. On the SX turbo, you’ll get a 2.0L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine that produces 240 horsepower and a whopping 260 lb.-ft of torque. Either engine is a powerful choice. Smart Power Tailgate The liftgate can be operated several ways from either the inside of the SUV, the key fob or directly from the back. Once open, the rear reveals a spacious cargo area with a wide opening that allows you to easily fit and maneuver large objects inside for storage. The surface lies flat across which further simplifies getting large, wide items in and out of your Sportage without having to lift them up as you ease them out. The spacesaver spare tire, which is an available feature and standard on the highest trim level, the SX, is hidden beneath the rear cargo area and is the same height as the regular wheel so it won’t throw off the balance of the vehicle. The rear seats are 60/40 split-folding, which allows you flexibility when judging the amount of space you have for passengers and cargo combined. One really handy feature on the liftgate is that the height is adjustable so that you can set how high you want it to open and in the future, it will only open up to that set height. This allows you to factor in your height and the height that is comfortable for you to reach up with ease and also for the dimensions of your garage so that the liftgate always opens to the perfect height. Rear Seats The Sportage offers spacious leg and headroom with its stadium-style rear seating, which raises the back seats up a bit to provide ample legroom. The seats are perforated for ventilation, following through with the style and design from the front seats. A 12V and USB outlet in the rear allow your passengers to connect with their technology as needed. The back row of occupants also has their own vent to control the climate and not be dependent on the front seat vents for their comfort. A center armrest comes down at the center of the rear seat offering two cupholders for convenience and storage space on the doors allows for more flexibility with where to store your items. Cargo nets at the back of the front seats provide even more storage options for your needs. Panoramic Sunroof with Power Sunshade The wide, truly panoramic sunroof allows significant light into the SUV with a clear view for everyone inside, including the rear seat passengers who get a full view of the sky and light from their seats. Driver's Seat With the 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, you are guaranteed to find the most comfortable fit for your driver’s seat and you’ll enjoy the support that the seat provides for you as you tackle a range of terrains on your driving trips. Power-Folding Mirrors The power-folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals provide another significant convenience as you can set the mirrors to automatically fold in when the car comes to a stop and then have them automatically fold out when the car is started again. Steering Wheel The tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel again provides you with the luxury of choosing just the right position for how you want your steering wheel configured. The larger, substantial steering wheel provides you with more of a rugged, truck feel for your grip. The controls on your steering wheel include the Bluetooth, hands-free controls and the volume and radio controls on your left side as is customary in most Kia models and the cruise controls and information display settings on your right. Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror The auto-dimming rearview mirror features a compass on the upper right-hand side and features the controls for your Homelink operations, which includes garage door openers, entrance gate opener and even interior and exterior house lighting settings. Display/Infotainment Climate, navigation, audio and more can all be accessed on the eight-inch responsive touchscreen that sits at the top of the center console. The infotainment options include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for your convenience so that you can use your smartphone to connect to and control the various operations in your Sportage. Below the display, the front console does contain a row of quick buttons that you can use to access more often-used functions and two traditional knobs are included for volume and toggling through the menu functions to seek the controls you need. Dual Climate Control The dual climate control system also features buttons and traditional knobs and allows driver and passenger to each modify the settings to their specific comfort level. Below the climate control buttons, you have controls for the heated steering wheel, heated seats and ventilated seat settings that allow your seat to cool down during hot summer days. Front and Center Console Controls The front console beneath the climate settings features a 12V and two USB charging outlets and a wireless charging pad for your smartphone. On your shifter, you do have a manual shift mode which allows you to have control over your transmission selections and you also have an electronic parking brake with an auto hold feature so if you’re on a steep incline, you can switch over from the brake to the gas without rolling backward. You also have a downhill brake control feature which ensures you maintain a constant, controlled descent when going down a steep incline. The driver modes featured are Normal (everyday driving), Eco (helps conserve as much fuel as possible) and Sport (increases how the transmission responds to your driving). Rear Camera Display The rear camera display appears on your touchscreen display and will provide a visual and audio warning if you are nearing too close to an object. The display also includes dynamic guidelines that show where your SUV will go when your wheels are turned in a particular direction. After all of these years, the 2021 Kia Sportage remains true to its roots as one of the longtime innovators in the small to midsize SUV segment. It’s a smaller, sportier SUV but still emphasizes the utilitarian aspect with its large cargo space and driving capabilities. Whether you’re just driving around the city or off-roading on the weekends, the 2021 Kia Sportage will have what you need and more. 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