Kia Sportage 2021– car dimensions: 4661 mm long, 1864 mm wide and 1661 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,540 kg. Braked towing is 1,134 kg.
The cabin offers a standard touchscreen of 8 or 12.3 inches with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on most versions. Dual-zone automatic climate control appears on higher trims while basic air conditioning covers lower ones. Cruise control is standard with smart stop-and-go versions on automatic models. Reversing camera is standard. Parking sensors come front and rear on many grades. Automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist are standard. Blind spot warning is limited to higher trims.
Boot space reaches 1121 litres with seats up and expands to 2098 litres with the rear seats folded thanks to the dual-level floor.
Braked towing capacity is 1134 kg on gasoline models when properly equipped with a trailer brake controller. Unbraked towing is 750 kg. Payload sits around 580 kg depending on configuration. Higher trims or packages may add heavy-duty cooling for better towing readiness.
The cabin feels roomy with strong rear legroom and supportive seats. Higher grades add dual-zone climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, heated outer rear seats, and a panoramic sunroof that opens up the space. An acoustic laminated windshield cuts wind noise for quieter drives.
Regular unleaded fuel required.
Engine oil and filter every 8,000 miles or 12 months under normal use.
Five-star Euro NCAP rating.
IIHS Top Safety Pick.
NHTSA overall five-star rating.
Standard kit includes forward collision avoidance with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, and driver attention warning.
Fuel needs are simple regular unleaded. Gas models deliver solid efficiency for a compact SUV while hybrids stretch range further on mixed drives.
Servicing follows a normal schedule of oil and filter changes every 8,000 miles or 12 months. Severe use shortens that to 5,000 miles or six months. Kia backs the vehicle with a long powertrain warranty.
Safety scores high across tests. Every model includes a full set of airbags plus core driver aids like automatic emergency braking, lane keep, and attention monitoring. Higher trims add blind-spot views and surround cameras.
Keeping the car is straightforward with standard electronic parking brake, tire pressure monitoring, and available smart power liftgate. Regular dealer service maintains the warranty and roadside coverage.
Length 4661 mm, Width 1864 mm, Height 1661 mm, Wheelbase 2756 mm (Sportage 2021–)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia America 2025 Sportage specifications, LX FWD, height without roof rails, Inches converted at 25.4, The short-wheelbase car in this generation is about.