2021 Kia Sportage EX 4dr All-Wheel Drive

Overview

The Kia Sportage is renowned for being an affordable compact SUV. It offers a comprehensive set of safety features, excellent versatility, and tremendous value. The 2021 Kia Sportage is available in one of four different trims. S, LX and EX models feature a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine, making 181 horsepower, while the top-of-the-line SX Turbo uses a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder rated at 240 horsepower in 4-wheel drive trim. The only transmission choice is a 6-speed automatic. Standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels come as standard equipment as do LED daytime running lights, power adjustable outside mirrors, a rear spoiler, body-colored door handles, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, a backup camera and steering wheel mounted audio and cruise controls. The top-of-the-line SX Turbo comes with everything on the EX while jazzing up the interior with a harman-kardon sound system, a built-in navigation system, steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a built-in garage door opener and LED interior lighting. The SX Turbo also comes with a full sensor suite, including a blind spot warning system, a lane departure warning system, an emergency autonomous braking system and rear cross-traffic alert. These sensors also make a very handy self-parking mode possible on the SX Turbo, again included as standard equipment. The SX Turbo looks upscale too, with bigger 19-inch wheels, a unique gloss-black grille, power-folding mirrors with integrated turn signals, a big panoramic sunroof, a powered liftgate and Bi-Xenon HID headlights. The Kia Sportage carries over into 2021 with a couple changes to the optional packages including the addition of the Nightfall Edition and Nightfall Premium.