Buy Or Lease The Versatile New 2021 Kia Sportage
An excellent compact SUV that you should check out in the Shreveport area is the new Kia Sportage. The Sportage, which is a staple of Kia's new inventory lineup, gives you everything you need in this type of car. Step inside, and you will find two rows with lots of space for comfort. Right at the center of the dash is a high-sitting responsive touchscreen with the latest features. Smartphone integration is standard on this compact SUV, and you get a comprehensive list of safety features.
Stonewall shoppers will have two powertrains to choose from, a naturally aspirated I4 or a turbocharged variant. The new Kia Sportage adds to its excellent nature by being very affordable for Haughton area shoppers.Â
Why Buy New Kia Sportage?
- You get plenty of features at an affordable price
- Five passengers enjoy the comfort of its cabin
- Smooth ride quality
- High-quality cabin
- Two powertrain options, including a turbocharged one
- It is a capable and affordable crossover
Performance
The Kia Sportage avails two capable engines to the lineup this year. The standard engine will be offered on all models except the SX Turbo, which has the turbocharged powertrain as standard. The base engine will be a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated I4 capable of 181 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. It will be available with a six-speed automatic and FWD as standard. The Kia Sportage also offers the AWD configuration.
It is an efficient crossover, and the base powertrain is rated at an EPA-estimated 23/30 MPG city/hwy. The second engine, which is standard on the SX Turbo, is a 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 that makes 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. It is a lot of power in a crossover, and the turbo engine is fast and enjoyable to drive. It shares the same transmission and wheel configuration as the base engine, but its efficiency is rated at an EPA-estimated 20/28 MPG city/hwy. Despite being a crossover, the Kia Sportage is very capable. It can tow up to 2,000 pounds, an impressive figure in this class.
Interior Design
The interior of the Kia Sportage offers practicality and luxury. You will get premium materials covering most of the surfaces, and in the top trims, leather trimming is standard. This crossover has two rows and a five-occupant capacity, with both rows offering adult-friendly seating space. The seats are massive and well-cushioned, and comfort is not a problem in this crossover.
Moreover, the new Kia Sportage is also practical. Despite having an impressive tow rating, it can still haul stuff in its cabin. Its cargo hold has a capacity of 30.7 cubic feet, which expands to 60.1 cubic feet with the rear seat collapsed.
Safety and Technology
The new Kia Sportage comes with many of the latest car technologies. Moreover, even the base trim is well-equipped. On every model, you will have a standard 8-inch display with a UVO infotainment system. The UVO system is responsive, easy to use, and provides HD graphics. Conveniently, the screen faces the driver, which makes it easier to use while driving.
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are standard and easily integrate your smartphone into the car's system. The standard features in this car are remote keyless entry, a six-speaker stereo, Bluetooth®, and voice recognition. To keep you safe on the road, the Kia Sportage has these features as standard:
- Driver attention monitor
- High beam assist
- Rearview camera
- Pedestrian alert
- Forward-collision mitigation
- Lane-monitoring
- Lane-departure alert
- Automatic emergency braking
Trims
The new Kia Sportage is available in the following trims:
Test Drive The New Kia Sportage Near Marshall, TX
The new Kia Sportage is an excellent crossover. It is compact but practical, luxurious but affordable, and powerful but efficient. You can check out this new model at our dealership in Bossier City. Schedule a test drive at Orr Kia of Bossier City, and let the Kia Sportage show you its quality.