Kia Sportage 2018–2021 car dimensions: 4485 mm long, 1855 mm wide and 1635 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,490 kg. Braked towing is 1,900 kg.
The cabin offers generous head and leg room with a driver-focused layout and soft-touch materials. A touchscreen is standard, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available on most grades. Manual air conditioning comes basic, dual-zone automatic climate control on higher trims. Cruise control is standard. Reversing camera is fitted across the range. Parking sensors, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning and lane keep assist appear on mid to top grades.
Boot space measures 491 litres with seats up on petrol models, rising to 1480 litres seats down. Dual-height floor and under-floor storage for the cover are available. Diesel versions offer slightly less due to equipment packaging.
Braked towing reaches up to 1900 kg depending on engine and drivetrain, with unbraked at 750 kg. Trailer Stability Assist is standard to help control snaking. The SUV suits light work and leisure towing with its independent suspension and available AWD.
The cabin is spacious with solid front and rear legroom plus headroom. Soft-touch materials cover the dash, doors and armrests. Higher grades add leather trim, 10-way power driver seat with lumbar, 8-way power passenger seat, dual-zone climate control and reclining rear seats. An available panoramic sunroof opens up the space. Acoustic laminated windshield glass cuts wind and road noise for a quieter ride.
Petrol and diesel engines available across markets with EPA combined figures from 21 to 26 mpg depending on powertrain and drive.
Oil and filter service every 7,500 miles or 12 months on non-turbo petrol. every 6,500 miles or 6 months on turbo.
Five-star Euro NCAP rating for the generation.
Five-star ANCAP rating for 2016-2021 models.
NHTSA overall five-star crash rating.
Standard six airbags, ESC, ABS, hill-start assist and rear-view camera. AEB, blind-spot and lane aids on higher grades or packages.
Fuel use depends on the chosen engine. US petrol versions return mid-20s mpg combined on the 2.4-litre and low-20s on the 2.0 turbo. Global markets also offer efficient diesels.
Follow the normal schedule for oil and filter changes at the stated mile or month intervals. Turbo engines need more frequent oil service. Tire rotation, filters and fluid checks fall at regular steps. Severe use shortens some intervals.
The car earned five stars from Euro NCAP and ANCAP. NHTSA rates it five stars overall. Standard kit covers six airbags, stability control, anti-lock brakes and a rear camera. Higher trims or packages add autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and lane departure warning.
Long manufacturer warranty cover helps ownership costs. Stick to the published service schedule with genuine parts to keep the powertrain and chassis in good shape.
Length 4485 mm, Width 1855 mm, Height 1635 mm, Wheelbase 2670 mm (Sportage 2018–2021)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia EU press kit July 2018 PDF, kiamedia.com US 2018 specs and auto-data.net.