’92: launch of the Kia Sportage lightweight off-roader, 5-door versions with long wheelbase, short 3-door and convertible; ’98: body retouching; ’99: face lifting auta.
► Technical data
bodies: 3-door, dim. 3760/ 1730/1650 mm, 5-door: length. 4245 mm; poj. trunk 520/1300 l. Motors: gasoline, 4-cylindrowe: 2.0/95 KM, 127 Nm; 2.0 16V/128 KM, 175 Nm; diesels: 2.0 turbo / 83 KM, 127 Nm; 2.2/63 KM, 191 Nm.
Chassis: rear-wheel drive, attached to the front, 5-speed gearbox. man. or 4-pole. Or.; front suspension independent. transverse wishbones, comp, screw, stabilizer, rear axle is rigid, comp, screw.
► Faults
• defects in the factory immobilizer
• ABS malfunctions due to dirt
• short durability of the chassis when used in the field (m.in. broken rear springs)
Parts prices in PLN
reflector 804
front fender 605
complete clutch 984
brake pads (front) 306
front door glass 308
timing drive 644
Kia Sportage 2.0, 1995 r.
► Summary
The combination of the features of a passenger car and an off-road car. Driving properties are average. The comfortably tuned suspension causes the body to tilt when cornering and the steering is not very precise. It is comforting, that this SUV offers a spacious interior.
Favorable purchase price Convenient, large interior. Long braking distances