South Korea’s oldest motor vehicle manufacturer, Kia motors is making its mark throughout the globe and UAE is no different. The UAE car market proved to be productive for the auto manufacturer. But this popularity was only possible because the models offered by the automaker satisfied its buyers.
Case in point: Talking about the sales of Kia 2021 models, the president of Kia Motor Co’s regional headquarter, Dubai, Dong-Kwan Kim, said that “We have sold 40,000 units in the Middle East last year. This year, our target is much higher. We expect to sell 200,000 units of Kia Sorento this year globally, including 2,000 units in the region. The vehicle has already become very popular among buyers.”
KIA 2021 Models, Variants, Features & Prices
Kia introduced a number of models in 2021 including passenger cars, SUVs and light commercial vehicles. Let us take you through the different models, variants, prices and major specs of the Kia 2021 models.
KIA Sportage 2021
Sportage is a popular SUV by Kia. Head-turning looks, innovation, class, and power is what Kia Sportage is made of. The SUV has the capacity to seat five passengers. Kia Sportage is available in 11 variants including both AWDs and FWDs. These include 1.6L Base (FWD), 2.0L Base (FWD), 2.0L Base (AWD), 2.4L Base, 1.6 Top (FWD), 2.0L Top (AWD), 2.4L Mid (AWD), 2.0L Top (FWD), 1.6L Turbo Mid, 1.6L Turbo Top and 2.4L Top (AWD).
Cutting edge technology that makes up for a stable drive includes advanced traction cornering control (ATCC), improved suspension, and automatic transmission among others. As for safety, Kia Sportage is a strong car with stronger safety features including 6 airbags, blind-spot collision warning (BCW), rear cross traffic-collision warning(RCCW), parking distance warning-forward (PDW-F), vehicle stability management (VSM), cruise control (CC) and drive mode select (DMS).
The starting price for Kia Sportage 2021 (base variant) is AED 74,900 plus VAT.
KIA Picanto 2021
Kia Picanto 2021 was introduced for the younger generation. The automatic hatchback has a seating capacity of five passengers. Picanto 2021 comes with a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder engine churning 85 hp of power and 122 nm of torque.
As for variants, Kia Picanto 2021 has two variants: 1.2L Base and 1.2L Top.
From interior to exterior, storage space to safety, Kia Picanto has it all.
To put it simply, from a stylish body to a neat, leather interior and safety features including airbags, ABS, rear seat belts, seat belt warning, and height-adjustable front seats to name a few – the hatchback consists of useful features.
The starting price for Kia Picanto 2021 (base variant) is AED 43,000 plus VAT.
KIA RIO 5-Door 2021
Another hatchback by Kia is the RIO 5-Door. The automatic car has two variants: RIO 5-Door: 1.4L Basic and 1.6 Full. The base model is powered by a 1.4L engine churning 101 hp and 133 nm torque.
The hatchback has a contemporary design, it is comfortable inside, has a spacious cabin, a seating capacity of five passengers, a sleek exterior and standard safety features.
The starting price for Kia RIO 2021 (base variant) is AED 49,900 plus VAT.
KIA Stinger 2021
This sport sedan by Kia has a perfect exterior, beautiful finishing and a very comfortable interior. The five-door fastback is fit for passionate drivers. As for safety features, the Kia Stinger offers exceptional safety features including tailgate opening fortification, stronger underbody rail materials, AVM with parking guide, blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic collision warning and parking distance warning to name a few.
Kia Stinger 2021 is available in 2 variants: 2.0T (255 ps) and 3.3T AWD Full Option (370 ps).
The starting price for the base variant is AED 139,900 plus VAT.
KIA K5 2021
The Kia K5 2021 is a four-door sedan available in 8 or 6-speed automatic transmission. Available in 2.0-liter and 2.5-liter engine options, the K5 has a hydrofoil front bumper design and an overall elegant exterior in addition to a comfortable interior. With a redesigned chassis and N3 platform, Kia K5 makes up for a smooth ride with responsive handling.
The starting price for Kia K5 2021 is AED 75,900 plus VAT.
KIA Carnival 2021
The Kia Carnival 2021 is a whole new dimension for space with a third row. Inspired by the design of an SUV, Kia Carnival is a more powerful and more spacious Multi-Utility-Vehicle (MUV). The cargo space can be further enhanced by folding the 2nd and 3rd-row seats.
Prominent safety features include rear occupant alert (ROA), safe exit assist with power sliding door (SEA), forward collision-avoidance assist junction turning (FCA-JT) and rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist (RCCA).
The MUV is available in two variants: Kia Carnival 3.3L Base, Kia Carnival 3.3L Top.
The starting price for the base variant is AED104,900 plus VAT. Here is an overview of the KIA Carnival history for those interested in the MUV.
KIA Telluride 2021
This is a seven-seater SUV. Kia Telluride 2021 is available in one variant: Kia Telluride GX. The powerful SUV has ample towing capacity, strength and self-levelling rear suspension for greater stability on the road.
The SUV has a 3778 cc engine (Lambda 3.8 V6 Gdi Engine) that churns out 291 hp and a maximum power of 295 ps.
The interior, exterior, technology and safety features of the 8-speed transmission Telluride makes it fit for a road adventure.
The starting price for Kia Telluride 2021 (base model) is AED 125,900 plus VAT.
Kia Seltos 2021
The 2021 Kia Seltos is a compact SUV with dynamic looks, athletic body structure, tech-savvy features, spacious interior and hi-tech safety features. It has two variants: 1.4T and 1.6L.
The Seltos powered by a 1353cc 4-cylinder petrol engine produces 138 hp of power and 242 nm of torque, whereas the 1591cc 4-cylinder petrol engine produces 121 hp of power and 151 Nm of torque.
Kia Seltos comes with the option of a 6-speed automatic transmission gearbox.
The starting price for Kia Seltos 2021 (base variant) is AED 64,000 plus VAT.
KIA Soul 2021
Kia Soul has a new sleek shape, cutting-edge technology, making the car fit to explore urban living with full confidence. The subcompact crossover SUV has a lot of energy, style, and a focused intensity for a great road adventure.
As for engine options, Kia Soul comes with two choices. It is either powered by a 1591cc petrol engine that produces 124 hp of power and 152 Nm of torque and the second engine option is a 1999cc petrol engine that produces 154 hp of power and 190 Nm of torque.
The CUV has 7 variants: 1.6L Base, 1.6L EX Base, 1.6L EX, 1.6L Top, 2.0L Top, 2.0L Top (without sunroof) and 2.0L Top (special paint package).
The starting price for the 2021 Kia Soul (base variant) is AED 75,000 plus VAT.
That is all about the Kia 2021 models. Some models of 2020 that were released in 2021 have also been mentioned above. For more information, visit the official Kia UAE website. Besides, these are some interesting facts about Kia.
Moreover, if you are interested in buying a Kia car or SUV for yourself, take a look at these used Kia vehicles in the UAE.
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