Research the Charlotte Area 2021 Kia Sportage
Vehicle Overview - Kia Sportage
Are you in the market for a compact crossover SUV? Then, you owe it to yourself to consider the 2021 Kia Sportage available at your local Kia dealer serving Charlotte shoppers. Not familiar with the Sportage? Then, you may be surprised to learn that it comes with one of the best warranties in the class. Automotive journalists gush about its reliability scores and persuasive feature set, and it offers a cabin that compares well to the luxury options in the segment but at a non-luxury price! Better yet, that was all true last year. For the 2021 Kia Sportage, Kia has made the styling more aggressive, expanded the feature set, added a new trim level and even enhanced the standard package, including providing the 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with every Sportage sold. Let's have a closer look!
Exterior - 2021 Kia Sportage
You may remember that the Sportage had undergone a complete exterior redesign just a couple of years ago. That makeover has been a huge hit, and with the 2021 Kia Sportage near Charlotte, we get some refinements to it. The goal this model year was to make the Sportage sleeker. Toward that end, Kia has added headlamps and fog lights that look more modern, a grille redesign that gives the vehicle a completely different look and revamped front and rear bumpers. The 2021 Kia Sportage even boats a stylish exhaust tip. Kia has also opted for much more stylish wheel designs. You get this added style on the base Sportage, and there are additional options as you move up trim levels. Another nice touch is a skid plate on the front end that helps to balance out all the flourishes added this year.
Interior - 2021 Kia Sportage near Charlotte
As mentioned in the opener, Kia has always sought to distinguish the Sportage with interior design elements that are much more upscale than you usually find at this price point. Kia has refined the interior even further for this model year, and as some automotive magazines have pointed out, the base interior is nicer than even some of the optional trims on more expensive crossovers. Something else Kia really does well is deliver interior roominess within a compact form factor. There is plenty of space in the back as well, and your adult passengers should have no complaints. The touchscreen has been upgraded to 8 inches, and you get all the bells and whistles like Bluetooth and smartphone integration.
Mechanical - Kia Sportage specs near Charlotte
While the Kia Sportage is a front-wheel-drive vehicle standard, Kia does offer an all-wheel-drive option across all trim levels, including the base. This AWD system is not an afterthought and actually provides smart power distribution as well as enhancements for driving in bad weather. The Sportage is no slouch in the towing department either, and if you upgrade your Sportage with trailer brakes, it can handle 2,000 pounds. This crossover comes with 17-inch wheels stock, but 18- and 19-inch wheels are an option as well as included standard with certain trims. The ride quality is impressively smooth, which is thanks to a refined suspension that includes MacPherson struts as well as high-performance dampers.
Powertrain - Kia Sportage specs near Charlotte NC
There are two engines available for the 2021 Kia Sportage near Charlotte. The base engine is a 2.4-liter i4 that delivers 181 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. This is the engine that you will find standard on the base LX as well as the S and EX trims. If you want to move up to the more powerful engine, then you will have to consider the SX Turbo. The SX Turbo is the sportiest version of the Kia Sportage, and it comes with a turbo 2.0-liter i4 that doles out an impressive 240 hp and 260 lb.-ft. In all cases, the Sportage features the same transmission, which is a six-speed auto with a shifting option. Just as with the lower trims, the SX Turbo is available as an all-wheel-drive vehicle. However, that choice does diminish the power output by about three horsepower.Safety - 2021 Kia Sportage dealer
At your local Kia dealer serving Charlotte shoppers, we understand just how important safety is for you and your family. We couldn't be prouder to inform you that the Sportage continues to be among the top-tested vehicles in the class. That includes impressive evaluations from the NHTSA and IIHS. Consumers should also be pleased to learn that Kia offers one of the most impressive standard packages when it comes to safety and driver assistance features. Something we're so proud of at Dutch Miller Kia of Charlotte. You get the rearview camera, of course, since it is now required by law, but you also get automatic high beams, automatic emergency braking and sophisticated detection systems for driver focus, pedestrians, blind-spots, forward collisions, lane departures and more. That this is all included at the base model at no added charge is very impressive.Choose Your Own Adventure
The Sportage continues to be among the most exciting options in its class. With the 2021 model, Kia has set the bar even higher. The 2021 Kia Sportage near Charlotte is the crossover SUV you deserve. It strikes that perfect balance between price, performance and features. Have a closer look. We invite you to visit our location serving Charlotte shoppers. See the Sportage up close and personal. Test-drive it. You should also feel free to call us or contact us online through our website. We'd be happy to give you a quote, discuss specials and provide you with the latest information about the Kia Sportage.
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.