2021 Kia Sportage problems
The Kia Sportage (Korean: 기아 스포티지) is a series of automobiles manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 1993 through five generations. Initially a compact SUV built on a body-on-frame chassis, the second-generation Sportage transitioned to a car-based platform which placed it into the compact crossover SUV class, and has been developed alongside the Hyundai Tucson. Since the fifth-generation model launched in 2021, Kia developed the Sportage in two sizes with different wheelbase lengths for different markets.
The Sportage has been the best-selling Kia model globally since 2016 after surpassing the Rio. In 2018, the model reached the 5 million production milestone. As of 2023, the Sportage is positioned between the Seltos or Niro and the three-row Sorento in Kia's SUV global lineup.
In 2022, the Sportage won the 'Family SUV' and 'Full Hybrid' categories in the Scottish Car of the Year Awards. In 2023, the Sportage was chosen as Car of the Year in Morocco.
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Common 2021 Kia Sportage problems
The Kia Sportage, a popular compact crossover SUV, has been known to experience several common problems. These issues are primarily based on complaints from owners of the 2021 model and may not affect all vehicles.
- Transmission Problems: Certain Kia Sportage models, including the 2021 model, have transmission issues, including rough shifting, transmission slipping, and even gearbox failure. These problems are usually down to a faulty torque converter, which can be an expensive problem to address and fix.
- Electrical Problems: Faulty batteries or alternators have resulted in electrical problems in specific models, including radio problems, sensor problems, flickering lights, and stalling engines. These issues can be caused by minor electrical faults or faulty spark plugs or ignition coils.
- Suspension Problems: Worn or broken suspension components, which the SUV's body-on-frame construction may cause, can result in suspension failure, bumpy rides, and even loss of vehicle handling and control.
- Air Conditioning Problems: Drivers have reported issues with air conditioning systems on some Kia Sportage models, such as problems with the compressor or leaks in the system.
- Braking Problems: Premature wear of brake pads, squealing brakes, and faulty brake calipers can frequently cause issues with Kia Sportage models. In addition, driving in slow traffic and towing heavy loads can exacerbate the problem.
- Problems with Interior and Exterior Quality: Many Kia Sportage owners report poor quality trims and finishes inside and outside the vehicle, including faulty door handles, use of cheap materials, faded paintwork, and cracked headlights.
- Cooling System Problems: The Sportage is vulnerable to cooling system leaks and problems with radiators, thermostats, and water pumps, resulting in an engine that has the potential to overheat.
While these problems may affect some 2021 Kia Sportage models, it is essential to note that not all vehicles will develop faults. Regular servicing and maintenance can help prevent many of these problems from developing. Additionally, the Kia Sportage has received improvements in recent years to enhance its quality and reliability.
Is Kia Sportage 2021 reliable?
The 2021 Kia Sportage has a predicted reliability score of 88 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
What is the most common problem with the Kia Sportage?
System problems another common issue reported by 2023 Kia Sportage owners is with the electrical. System some owners have reported problems with the radio navigation. System and backup camera
What is the recall on a 2021 Kia Sportage?
Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Where is 2021 Kia Sportage made?
Fifth generation (NQ5; 2021)
| Fifth generation | |
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| Assembly | South Korea: Gwangju (Gwangju Plant) Slovakia: Žilina (Kia Slovakia) United States: West Point, Georgia (KMMG) China: Yancheng (Yueda Kia) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) Vietnam: Chu Lai (THACO Kia) |
| Designer | Gregory Guillaume Jochen Paesen |
| Body and chassis |
2021 Kia Sportage car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Kia Sportage problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Unknown or other problems
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Trailer hitches problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2021 Kia Sportage vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2021 Kia Sportage complaints
The NHTSA has received 22 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2021 Kia Sportage.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-16
- VIN: KNDPM3AC5M7
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil light and engine warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle had been consuming excessive engine oil. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed crankshaft and rocker arm. The contact was informed that the crankshaft and the rocker's arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-15
- VIN: KNDPM3AC2M7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The infotainment system has bubbles, and it interferes with touch screen process. I have seen lots of people that have different KIA's that have the same issue. This should be considered a RECALL due to how so many KIA's that have the same issue.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-11
- VIN: KNDPM3AC4M7
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: On Thursday [XXX] I purchased a 2021 Kia Sportage LX from Liberty Auto Plaza Dealership located in Libertyville, IL. During this purchase, the salesman Isaac told me the car was updated with Anti-Theft Protection. Between Friday [XXX] evening and Saturday [XXX] my Kia Sportage that I just purchased was stolen. I called the police department and made a police report and I filed a claim with my insurance company, American Alliance Casualties. My vehicle was recovered on Wednesday [XXX] and the insurance company picked the vehicle up on Friday [XXX]. My insurance company, American Alliance Casualties has had my vehicle since. [XXX] will be five months this company has had my vehicle. On [XXX] American Alliance sent me an Offer Letter to, either have the vehicle to be repaired or, have a direct check sent to me. I choose to have the vehicle repaired because I wasn't looking for money I wanted my car repaired. The company I chose was Fender Mender Auto Collision Center. I spoke with their receptionist, Heather on, Thursday [XXX] and she said my insurance company, American Alliance Casualties delivered my vehicle to their facility and they were going to start working on it right away. I called Monday [XXX] to follow up and see how is the progress going to repair my vehicle and she told me that there was something going on with the engine. On Monday [XXX] Heather from Fender Mender Auto Collision called and said my claim was denied because there is wear and tear on the engine. The engine has 27,000 miles from the time it was stolen so that's impossible. However, I spoke with the insurance adjuster Annette Khatib and she said the inspector stated there was a blockage in the engine possibly due to a manufacturer defect. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
TRAILER HITCHES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KNDPM3AC5M7
- Components: TRAILER HITCHES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V703000 (Trailer Hitches) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service brakes were inoperable. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power and rolled before coming to a stop. The contact noticed smoke exiting from the hood compartment. The contact grabbed his five-year-old daughter out of the vehicle safely. The contact stated the vehicle was in flames. The fire department and the police department came to the scene. The fire department extinguished the fire. No police or fire reports were filed. No injuries were sustained. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-28
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost all electrical and motive power. As a result, the vehicle collided with a shopping cart, causing it to collide with another vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
TRAILER HITCHES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-08
- Components: TRAILER HITCHES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Kia Sportage. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V703000 (Trailer Hitches) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-17
- VIN: KNDP6CAC8M7
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: The panoramic sunroof spontaneously exploded on the highway. There were no other vehicles nearby that could have thrown any debris at my vehicle. The edges of the glass are pushed out as if the force came from inside the vehicle.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-13
- VIN: KNDPMCAC1M7
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while exiting a parking lot, the vehicle lost motive power motive and stalled with an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that no failure was found. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 10,000.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-10
- VIN: KNDPR3A66M7
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: While sitting in my driveway I heard a loud sound popping within the car but did not investigate immediately. I drove down the road and noticed that the car seemed to be noisy and there was a rattling sound within the headliner. I stopped to investigate and realized that the sunroof had exploded outward. Dealer denied responsibility. Car has been out of use for more than 3 weeks.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-04
- VIN: KNDP6CAC8M7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: Remote start my car walked out to a puddle of oil. All the oil ran out. Had 400 mile left before oil change was due.
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-28
- VIN: KNDPMCAC4M7
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side tire was punctured. The contact stated that while using the factory OEM jack to raise the vehicle to change the tire, the jack fractured causing the vehicle to collapse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting the replacement jack. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact left a voicemail but had not received a response. The failure mileage was 17,614.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-28
- VIN: KNDPMCAC1M7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My Kia can be easily broken into and stolen. In January of this year I was in Denver for military assignment and I locked my car at night however a their was able to break into my car by popping off the driver side lock and then basically hot wiring the car. Eventually I got my car back after it was repaired but then again someone broke back Into my car using the same method. However, I had a steering lock so they could not drive away. The security and safety features on my care are worthless and do not provide the security a modern car should.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-14
- VIN: KNDPM3AC2M7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The car was stolen and no safety/security features were deployed. In doing research, Kias are being stolen on a daily basis in my city and this was not communicated to me by the dealer when I bought the vehicle 6 months ago. These cars should not be allowed to be sold without steering wheel locks and/or signed acknowledgment by the buyer. They clearly do not have the necessary equipment or features to prevent them from easily being stolen.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-17
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KNDPMCAC6M7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ON 1/17/2022 I TOOK MY CAR TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR OIL CHANGE AND ON 1/18/2022 MY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNT UP
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KNDPMCAC6M7
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owned a 2021 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that upon pulling into a parking space on the third floor of a parking garage at her workplace, she smelled a strong burning odor. The contact also noticed smoke coming from underneath the driver's side of the hood. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle and quickly exited it. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire. The contact began to extinguish the fire with the assistance of sheriffs who used fire extinguishers until the fire department arrived and took over. There were no injuries sustained. A fire department report was filed. A police report was filed. The vehicle remained at the scene and was totaled. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 19,920.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-11
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNDPMCAC3M7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: On 01/04/2021 my son [XXX] purchased New 2021 Kia Sportage LX. On 10/15/2021 this car was stolen In West Allis Wisconsin parked in front of his work place. On 10/21/2021 police found the car abended on the north side of Milwaukee with substantial damage totaling $9,705.66. This car has been towed to [XXX] for repairs. Because of shortage of part and lots of damage it might take up to 4 months or longer to fix it. Starting on 11/15/2021 [XXX] will have to pay $50.00 a day or more for rental car to be able to get to work. Kia should be held responsible for designing a car with a key starting ignition that the tiffs can start the car jamming a screwdriver in the ignition. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-12
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KNDP6CAC3M7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 2021 KIA SPORTAGE WITH 4300 MILES CAUGHT ON FIRE PUTTING ME AND 10 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN DANGER . BOught car brand new only had one oil change at kia dealership,no warning lights. CAR WAS TOTAL LOSSINPECTED BY INSURANCE COMPANY,FIRE DEPARTMENT HAVE NOT HEARD FROM ANYONE ELSE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-14
- VIN: kndpr3a63m7
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact's wife owns a 2021 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while he was driving in another vehicle following his wife's vehicle, the contact noticed that his wife's rear turn signals were not visible since the rear turn signal headlights were mounted on the bumper and was too low to be visible for larger vehicles such as a SUV following from behind. The dealer was made aware of the issue but informed the contact that they could not modify the rear turn signal assembly since it would void the warranty. The contact attempted to notify the manufacturer of the issue but could not connect with a live representative. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact was concerned about the design of the rear taillight assembly. There was no failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-06
- VIN: KNDPNCAC4M7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The right rear passenger door does not unlock when putting the car in park intermittently! This occurs from the inside and outside. I realize I can disengage using my unlock feature but this should not happen. We have checked the child safety lock and it is not engaged! I can also tell you that my daughter-in-law has a 2019 Sorrento and my sister-in-law has a 2016 Sportage and both vehicles experience the identical issue!
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-26
- VIN: KNDPM3AC5M7
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAVE OWNED 3 KIAS AND ALL 3 HAVE HAD RECALLS. KIA HAS NEVER CONTACTED ME AND DEALERSHIP HAS TOLD ME IT'S NOT INVOLVED IF YOU DIDN'T RECEIVE INFO. AS THINGS STARTED TO GO WRONG LIKE ABS SENSOR LITE GOING ON AND OFF DEALER SAID NOTHING THEY COULD DO UNLESS THEY COULD GET A CODE WHILE IT WAS ON SO I HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH THE ISSUE UNTIL IT STAYED ON CONSITENTLY SO THEY COULD FIGURE IT OUT. THIS HAPPENED ON 2 VEHICLES IN A ROW. MY HUSBAND TRADED HIS IN FOR A TRUCK AND GOT AWAY FROM KIA. I TRADED IN AND ENDED UP WITH A 2021 WITH LESS THAN 6000 MILES AT THIS POINT. I HAVE CONTACTED KIA HEADQUARTERS STILL HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE RECALL IS FOR. ALL I HAVE HEARD IS ON THE NEWS ADVISING NOT TO PARK CAR INSIDE OR NEAR HOUSE DUE TO CHANCE OF CAR CATCHING FIRE. AT THIS POINT I HAVE NOT USED THE CAR IN ABOUT 2 WEEKS I'M AFRAID TO, BUT I HAVE A LOVELY LAWN ORNAMENT THAT COST ME OVER 500 A MONTH. I WOULD LIKE KIA TO BUY BACK THE CAR SO I CAN GET SOMETHING I HAVE TRUST IN LIKE A CHEVY. NEVER HAD A RECALL ON THAT IN FOURTY YEARS. WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING BUT AMERICA MADE AGAIN.
LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-31
- Crash: 1
- VIN: KNDPM3AC2M7
- Components: LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE LANE KEEPING ASSIST VEERED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE LANE ASSIST WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS THE CHECK SYSTEM IMMEDIATELY MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOU FUSZ KIA (1025 N LINDBERGH BLVD, ST. LOUIS, MO 63132:;(314) 931-4482) BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY WAS 700.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-11-14
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 KIA SPORTAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS CRASHED HEAD ON INTO A UNKNOWN VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF FIRE. THE DRIVER AND OCCUPANT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND NECK AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS PROVIDED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT LO FOR BODY WORK REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WERNER KIA 2755 W TENNESSEE ST, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304 (850) 632-4044 WHERE DIAGNOSED THE TRANSMISSION, COOLER, AND RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2021 Kia Sportage recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2021 Kia Sportage.
- Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: TRAILER HITCHES
- Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
- Consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect the vehicle, and, as necessary, replace the fuse and/or tow hitch harness module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC249.
- Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Sportage and Cadenza vehicles. The electrical circuit in the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short-circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment.
- Consequence: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain fuses in the electrical junction box. Vehicles equipped with an electronic parking brake (EPB) will also receive a HECU software update. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC206.
Negative 2021 Kia Sportage car reviews
Positive 2021 Kia Sportage car reviews
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Congratulations on your new 2021 Kia Sportage LX! It sounds like you made a great choice with all the features it offers, such as leather and a sunroof. You compared it with other popular models like the Honda CRV, Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Tucson, and MazdaC5, and it seems like the Sportage has a lot to offer. The build quality and drive are awesome, and the warranty is the best in its class. You got a great deal buying it for $22450 plus total. Enjoy your new ride!
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At 83 years young, I have to say that this is the best SUV I have ever owned! It's so quiet on the road and the temperature controls have big buttons that you can even use with gloves on. Give that a try in my wife's Mercedes! :)
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I test drove several cars including the rav4, mazda 5, rogue, crv, terrain, equinox, edge, etc. However, the 2021 sportage EX stole my heart. It has great hot heated seats that are much better than some of the other cars I tried. The screen and blind spot warning are also amazing features that have only sounded off when necessary. I love all of the features and it drives like a traditional car without the whining of the CVT transmissions. Surprisingly, I have been getting better fuel economy than advertised, averaging 26-27 combined. I hope this vehicle will be mechanically sound in the long run, but so far it has everything I was looking for in terms of comfort and convenience.
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to say that I think you made a great choice with this vehicle! As someone who has owned two Kia Souls, it sounds like you really upgraded without breaking the bank. It's awesome that you're having fun driving it and that it has plenty of room for all your needs. I especially love how the back seat locks down when you're carrying large items - what a great feature! And it's great to hear that the cruise works so well and that you're getting such good gas mileage. Plus, it's a really good-looking car with lots of standard features. Thanks for sharing your experience with me!
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Traded my 2020 Sportage for a 2023 Sorento Hybrid. I was only getting an average of 20 combined mpg's with the Sportage, which I felt was too low for such a small car. However, with the Sorento Hybrid, I am now getting an average of 34 mpg's combined!
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Favian Pfeffer 2024-11-26
As a firm believer in Korean manufacturers and their impressive advancements over the past decade, I can confidently say that the Genesis/Hyundai/Kia lineup has made significant improvements across various platforms. The Sportage, in particular, boasts a unique and eye-catching design that may not be for everyone, but for those who appreciate its distinctiveness, it is a joy to drive. Kia has openly advertised that the latest design includes components inspired by the Porsche Macan, and my test drive of the fully loaded SX model confirmed this. The interior quality, heated and ventilated seats, glass roof with a large opening moon roof panel, sound system, intuitive entertainment and navigation, and powertrain were all impressive. The 2.0L engine performed wonderfully and never left me wanting more, whether on local streets or the highway. Although the road noise was noticeable, I was willing to overlook it given all the positives. Despite a few minor issues, I still enjoy driving my FWD SX Turbo model a year and a half later. It offers respectable fuel efficiency, averaging 26MPG in an approximate 70/30 highway/local split, and boasts ample cargo room and a surprisingly roomy interior. However, it is worth noting that the Kia Sportage, the longest-running model in Kia's lineup, still has some room for improvement, even in the top-of-the-line SX trim.undefinedIn my experience with multiple Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia vehicles, I have noticed that the undercarriage insulation is only done correctly in their Genesis lineup. Kia and Hyundai vehicles are insulated in a minimalist fashion to save on weight and costs. Although my G80 was whisper quiet on the road, it cost twice as much as the Sportage. Additionally, the dealer experience has been a big gripe for me due to the facility, staff, and lack of training in all areas. I dread each visit, even for regular maintenance, and often find myself having to instruct the service specialist on how to fix a given issue. Overall, I believe that the Sportage, as one of the oldest models in the company's lineup, could have used more attention to detail and quality control in its manufacturing process. With some improvements, it could have been a great seller and competitor.
Otho Kunze 2024-05-18
I am confident that I can improve the mpg. The current average of 21-22 mpg overall in eco, not AWD, is not up to my standards.
Maximillian Jacobi 2024-04-28
Hello! Congratulations on your first brand new car! It's great to hear that you're enjoying the nice interior, heated seats, and backup camera. Plus, the 10 year warranty is definitely a bonus! I understand that the gas mileage may not be ideal, averaging around 19-23 MPG in Eco mode. Also, it's a shame that the car isn't as quiet as you would like. It's always tough to make a big purchase decision, but I hope you're still happy with your choice. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!