South Korean automotive manufacturer KIA had great success with its compact SUV, the Sportage, which was first launched in 1993. KIA Sportage, which has been launched in 4 different generations so far, continues its sales in our country with the latest make-up model of the 4th generation, 2021 Sportage. Acclaimed for its fuel consumption, performance and design, the vehicle manages to attract attention as one of the most affordable in its class.
Coming with two different fuel types, 1.6 liter petrol and diesel, the new Sportage has 6-speed manual and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission options. The possibilities offered by the vehicle, which has 4 different equipment packages as Cool, Elegance Plus, Black Edition and Prestige, are also quite satisfactory. If you wish, let’s take a closer look at the remarkable features and current price list of the KIA Sportage.
Design:
Exterior design:
The 2021 KIA Sportage, the facelifted version of the 4th generation, continues to embody the design lines of the previous models, as it is not a completely new generation. At the front, the vehicle has a wilder look with projection-type LED headlights, and at the rear, it draws attention with its wing-shaped LED taillights on both corners that protrude to the sides and merge into a single thin strip in the middle.
While the 5-spoke 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels add a more premium feel to the 2021 Sportage, the radiator grille covered with a chrome frame welcomes us when viewed from the front. Among the color options of the vehicle, there are Silver Grey, Pearl Black, Moonstone Grey, Storm Grey, Magnetic Red and Pearl White.
At 4,485mm in length, the KIA Sportage offers 1,053mm of legroom at the front and 970mm at the rear. When we look at the height, the ground clearance of the vehicle is 1,645 mm, while the headroom is 997 mm at the front and 993 mm at the rear. The width of the vehicle is 1,855 mm.
Interior design:
Combining technology with a sporty look on the inside, the KIA Sportage manages to attract attention at first glance with its GT design leather steering wheel and GT design leather gear knob. On the console where the 8 inch touch screen multimedia entertainment system is placed, there is the air conditioning adjustment section just below and the wireless charging system at the bottom. In addition, the rear seat USB connection provides charging for the rear passengers.
Security:
Intelligent cruise control:
With smart cruise control, the new KIA Sportage stabilizes its speed at your desired speed. If the road is empty, it allows you to go at the speed you set; If there is a vehicle in front of you, it automatically increases or decreases its speed according to the speed of the vehicle in front.
Rear cross traffic collision warning system:
When reversing, you may not have full control of the environment in some situations. If the KIA Sportage’s rear cross traffic collision warning system detects a risk of collision while reversing, it helps to avoid a collision by giving the driver a warning and controlling the vehicle.
Collision avoidance assistant:
Driving in the city is actually a job that requires a lot of attention. You may encounter something constantly, the vehicle in front may suddenly stop, or someone may suddenly jump onto the road. KIA Sportage’s collision avoidance assistant reduces the risk of collision by providing warning and vehicle control when a frontal collision risk is detected.
Blind spot warning system:
Thanks to the radar sensors placed around it, the new Sportage can detect and warn of potential dangers that the driver cannot see. Thus, the risk of a possible accident is minimized.
Automatic emergency brake support system:
Thanks to sensors and cameras placed on the front grille, your KIA Sportage calculates the speed of the vehicle in front of you during active driving. If the vehicle in front suddenly slows down, it detects it through its sensors and warns the driver, and if the brake is not applied, it automatically brakes and prevents a collision.
Autonomous parking assist:
KIA Sportage’s autonomous parking assistant allows your vehicle to automatically find parking spaces and park them in these spaces with the help of sensors. Thus, you get rid of the hassle of finding and parking in congested areas such as shopping mall parking lots.
Lane keeping assist:
The lane tracking assistant, which we are accustomed to seeing in new generation vehicles, is also available in KIA Sportage. Thanks to the lane keeping assistant, your vehicle always centers in its lane and helps the driver to stay in the lane.
Traffic sign recognition system:
One of the features added to the vehicles with the developing technology is the traffic sign recognition systems. Thanks to this feature, which is also available in the KIA Sportage, your vehicle recognizes the traffic signs that come across during the journey and reflects them on the instrument panel. With this system, driving becomes easier and driving safety increases.
Comfort:
Keyless entry and start system:
Keyless entry and start, which provides great comfort to the drivers, is included in all equipment packages except the entry level of the new KIA Sportage. This system, which saves the driver from the trouble of looking for a key, also increases vehicle safety.
Leather steering wheel and gear knob:
The new KIA Sportage comes with GT-designed leather steering wheel and gear knob in all equipment packages. The leather coating, which adds a more premium air to the vehicle, also improves the grip feeling and increases comfort.
Heated steering wheel:
KIA Sportage, which has a leather-wrapped GT design steering wheel equipped with multimedia keys, also has steering wheel heating in the Prestige equipment package. Thanks to the heated steering wheel, a better quality driving experience is offered, especially in winter.
Heated front and rear seats:
Combining comfort with technology, KIA Sportage also has front and rear seat heating in the Prestige equipment package, in addition to steering wheel heating.
Automatic air conditioning:
The new Sportage comes with automatic air conditioning in all other equipment packages except the entry level.
Reversing camera:
The rear view camera, which was previously found in high-end vehicles, has started to take place in entry and mid-level vehicles with the advancement of technology. The reversing camera, which is also in the KIA Sportage, turns on automatically when you engage reverse gear and helps you park more easily.
KIA Sportage equipment packages:
- Cool
- Elegance Plus
- Black Edition
- Prestige
New KIA Sportage; It has 4 different hardware packages: Cool, Elegance Plus, Black Edition and Prestige. At this point, Cool appears as the most empty package, Elegance Plus is the mid-range hardware, Black Edition is the high-end hardware with some differences in exterior design, and Prestige is the most complete package.
Cool package includes 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, projection-type halogen headlights, daytime running lights, projection-type front fog lights and rear fog lights, spoiler, start & stop system, leather steering wheel and gear knob, fabric seats, 3.5-inch instrument information screen, radio MP3 player, 6 speakers, Bluetooth and basic features such as illuminated driver and passenger make-up mirror.
When we switch to the Elegance Plus package, in addition to Cool, LED taillights, electrically opening panoramic glass roof, roof rail, rear parking sensor, keyless entry and start system, rain sensor, automatic air conditioning, 8-inch touchscreen multimedia entertainment system, Apple Carplay support , rear view camera, Bluetooth support with voice control system, self-dimming interior rear view mirror and electric parking brake features.
In the Black Edition, which is a top equipment, design-oriented features such as 17-inch black aluminum alloy wheels, projection type LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, body-colored door handles, glossy black roof rail, front parking sensors and front & rear glossy black bumper guards. Differences meet us.
Finally, the Prestige, the top equipment package, is different from the above, with 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels, heated steering wheel, leather and fabric combination seats, 8-way adjustable electric driver and front passenger seats, 3-stage heated front seats and heated rear seats. It comes with features.
KIA Sportage performance, engines and fuel consumption:
The new KIA Sportage comes with two different fuel types, gasoline and diesel, in its 1.6-liter engine. There is only a 6-speed manual transmission option for the 6L petrol, while the diesel has 7-speed DCT and 7-speed DCT 4×4 options. On the performance side, the gasoline engine produces 132 horsepower and 161 Nm of torque, while the diesel offers 136 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque. The fuel consumption of the KIA Sportage family is as follows:
KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol (132 PS):
- Urban (L/100 km): 7.9
- Out of town (L/100 km): 6.0
- Average (L/100 km): 6.7
KIA Sportage 1.6L Diesel (136 PS):
- Urban (L/100 km): 4.6
- Extra-urban (L/100 km): 4.4
- Average (L/100 km): 4.4
KIA Sportage 1.6L Diesel 4×4 (136 PS):
- Inner city (L/100 km): 5
- Out of town (L/100 km): 5.1
- Average (L/100 km): 5.1
2021 KIA Sportage prices:
*Smart Key: Keyless entry and start system
*Plus Package: Leather and fabric combination seats + Keyless entry and start system
- Sportage 1. 6L 132 PS Manual Cool: 244. 500 TL
- Sportage 1. 6L 136 PS 4X2 DCT (Automatic) Prestige Design Pack: 489. 900 TL
- Sportage 1. 6L 136 PS DCT (Automatic) Cool: 359. 900 TL
- Sportage 1. 6L 136 PS 4X2 DCT (Automatic) Elegance Smart Key: 419. 900 TL
- Sportage 1.6L 136 PS DCT (Automatic) Elegance Plus: 429. 900 TL
- Sportage 1.6L 136 PS DCT (Automatic) Black Edition: 439. 900 TL
- Sportage 1. 6L 136 PS 4X2 DCT (Automatic) Prestige: 449. 900 TL
- Sportage 1. 6L 136 PS 4X4 DCT (Automatic) Prestige 4×4: 489. 900 TL
4. Here we come to the end of our content, where we examine the features and technical details of the 2021 KIA Sportage, the last model of the generation. So what do you guys think about this car? Do you think it is a preferable model compared to its price? Do not forget to share your views with us in the comments section.
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