The 2021
Kia Sportage comes in LX, S, EX and SX Turbo trims. All-wheel drive is optional for every version, costing $1,500 except in S trim, where (for some reason) it’s $1,700.
LX ($25,110) has 17-in alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, privacy glass, power-adjustable side mirrors, rear window wiper/defroster, rear spoiler, power locks/windows, air conditioning with rear vents, selectable driving modes (Normal, Sport and Eco), forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, 3.5-in thin-film-transistor LCD driver information cluster, 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat, cloth upholstery, 60/40 split/fold/recline rear seat, front seatback pockets, cargo net hooks, luggage under-tray, dual-level cargo floor, three 12-volt outlets, 8-in infotainment touchscreen, Bluetooth phone/audio,
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration, USB port, auxiliary audio input, and a 6-speaker/160-watt audio system. This trim is eligible for a Popular package ($1,595) that brings a power adjustable driver’s seat, stain-resistant cloth upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated/power-folding side mirrors, UV-reducing solar-control glass, windshield wiper de-icer, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and dual illuminated vanity mirrors. An LX with all-wheel drive and this package also gains heated front seats.
S ($27,610) includes 18-in alloy wheels, fog lights, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, simulated leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, roof rails and heated/power-folding mirrors. As mentioned above, S trim qualifies for Nightfall Edition ($1,500) and Nightfall Edition Premium ($1,800, requires Nightfall Edition) packages. The former brings metal sport pedals, LED interior lighting, 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, flat-bottomed steering wheel, black roof rails, paddle shifters, 18-in dark gray alloy wheels, and a rear Sportage badge (in black) that goes across the lift gate. The latter adds a self-dimming rearview mirror with compass and remote garage door opener, USB port for the rear seat, leather-wrapped shift knob, electronic parking brake, adaptive cruise control with stop/go, and keyless entry/ignition.
EX ($28,410) has a powered lift gate, solar glass, windshield wiper de-icer, keyless entry/ignition, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, heated front seats, 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat, leather-wrapped shift knob, dual-zone automatic climate control, and an additional USB port for the back seat. A Technology package for EX trim ($4,560) includes leather upholstery, panoramic sunroof with powered sunshade, black roof rails, heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat,
adaptive cruise control, navigation, satellite radio, wireless charging, 320-watt Harman Kardon premium sound system, front/rear parking sensors, self-dimming rearview mirror with compass and remote garage door opener, plus a compact spare tire.
SX Turbo ($34,770) comes with the more powerful engine and sport suspension, plus 19-in alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof with powered sunshade, LED exterior/interior lighting, dual exhaust system, metal-finished front and rear skid plates, metal scuff plates, metal sport pedals, leather seating surfaces, ventilated front seats, 8-way power adjustable front passenger seat, heated/flat-bottomed steering wheel, paddle shifters, dashboard stitching, 4.2-in color thin-film-transistor LCD driver information cluster, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, black headliner, black high-gloss interior inserts, navigation, wireless charging, adaptive cruise control with stop/go, and front/rear parking sensors.
