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Kia Sportage
Kia
aka Type aka here, not up there
Production 1995-2003
2005-Present
Class Small Crossover SUV
Body Style 5-Door Wagon
Length 171.3 in
Width 70.9 in
Height 66.7 in
Wheelbase 103.5 in
Weight 3230 - 3527 lb
Transmission 5-speed Manual, FWD/AWD
6-speed Manual, FWD/AWD
6-speed Auto, FWD/AWD
Engine Petrol
2.0 litre Inline-4
1.6 litre Inline-4

Diesel
2.0 litre CRDi DI turbodiesel Inline-4
1.7 litre CRDi DI turbodiesel Inline-4
Power Petrol
161 hp @ 6200 rpm
143 lb-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpm

138 hp @ 6200 rpm
122 lb-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpm

Diesel
134 hp @ 4000 rpm
224 lb-ft. of torque @ 2000 rpm

113 hp @ 4000 rpm
188 lb-ft. of torque @ 1800-2500 rpm
Similar Ford Escape
Hyundai Tucson
Honda CR-V
Toyota RAV4
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Designer Peter Schreyer

The Kia Sportage, pronounced Spor'tij in the United States and Spor'tahj in French-speaking countries (including Canada) is Kia's compact SUV. Originally, it was a mini SUV, but the second generation Sportage is a compact crossover SUV.

See Autopedia's comprehensive Kia Sportage Review.

Recent Changes[]

  • The 2010 Geneva Motor Show will play host to the debut of the Third-generation Peter Schreyer-penned Sportage. Sharing the same platform as the Hyundai Tucson, the new Sportage will have larger overall dimensions than previous iterations. It is also expected to feature the same powertrain options as the Tucson (and its European tag, iX35). [1]
  • After a two year hiatus from Kia's lineup, the Sportage returned in 2005 on a new platform. Since then, it has undergone few changes, and this remains true for the 2007 model year, in which it receives minimal exterior updates.
  • For 2008, the Sportage recieves a minor facelift.
  • The 2009 Sportage is set to receive a major facelift. Debuting at the 2008 London Motor Show, the new Sportage features a new front bumper clip with cleaner, better integrated air scoops and uncluttered appearance and revised headlights. Round back, the SUV has a new rear bumper clip as well as revised taillamps.
  • For 2009, the Sportage receives another minor facelift and the option of a 2.0 litre Diesel engine.[2]

Styles and Major Options[]

The 2007 Sportage comes in three trims: the LX, LX V6, and the EX V6. The base LX is powered by a 2.0L 140hp I-4 engine, and the two V6 trims, as their names indicate, are powered by the same 2.7L 173hp V6 engine. Also, while the LX comes standard with a 5-speed manual transmission w/OD, the two V6 trims are equipped with a 4-speed Sportmatic automatic transmission. All trims are available in either automatic full-time four wheel drive or the standard front wheel drive. For a list of safety options, see the Safety section below. Other standout features on the Sportage include:

LX

  • 16" silver alloy wheels
  • 8-way driver (4-way passenger) front bucket seats
  • Cloth seating and door trim
  • 6-speaker AM/FM/MP3/CD audio system
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Power windows, locks, mirrors

LX V6

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Adds to or replaces LX features with:

  • Manual front air conditioning
  • Cruise control

EX V6

Adds to or replaces LX V6 features with:

  • Premium cloth seating and cloth door trim
  • Carpeted front/rear floormats
  • Leather steering wheel and shift knob
  • Express open sunroof
  • Roll-up cargo cover
  • Cargo net
  • Trip computer
  • Body-colored side moldings and fender flares

Pricing[]

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MODEL Trims
Base LX EX
MSRP
$18,295 $20,295 $23,295
Invoice
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Gas Mileage[]

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As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim
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MPG
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Engine and Transmission[]

Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.

Performance[]

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Reliability[]

Consumer Reports states that the "reliability of the Sportage is above average of late."

Safety[]

In safety tests carried out by the NHTSA, the Sportage returned relatively impressive results. Although no tests for rollover were not performed, all front- and side-impact crash tests earned the Sportage 5-Star ratings. Some of the standard safety equipment found on the Sportage includes:


Photos[]

Fourth Generation

Third Generation

Second Generation

First Generation

Colors[]

All colors are available to all trims of the Sportage, and a complete list is viewable at CarsDirect.com. Some of the possible combinations include:

Exterior

  • Black Cherry
  • Champagne Metallic
  • Royal Jade Green
  • Satin Silver
  • Smart Blue
  • Steel Silver
  • White

Interior

  • Beige
  • Black

Main Competitors[]

Hybrid Models[]

There are currently no hybrid models of the Sportage in production.

Unique Attributes[]

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Interior[]

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Resale Values[]

According to Kelley Blue Book, "despite one of the industry's best warranties, a Kia will not offer the return on investment in the form of resale value enjoyed by Honda or Toyota owners."

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Resale Value
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Criticisms[]

  • "[the Kia Sportage] would likely benefit by offering the more powerful 200-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 option from the Santa Fe if ...[it] wish[es] to be on a par with such competition as the 200-horsepower V-6 offered in the Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute." - Car and Driver
  • "Driving up the hilly streets in downtown San Francisco we found the four-cylinder Sportage LX was fine as long as you pushed the gas pedal all the way to the floor and didn't mind listening to a high-revved four banger." - New Car Test Drive
  • "If you're an individual who cherishes an established nameplate, Kia lacks the long history of some other brands, despite dramatic sales growth. And though Kia has definitely made strides versus segment leaders from Toyota and Honda, the Sportage might be a shade down from them in product refinement." - Kelley Blue Book

Fifth generation (NQ5; 2021)[]

The fifth-generation Sportage was unveiled on 8 June 2021, with specifications revealed in July 2021. Based on the brand’s latest N3 platform, Kia developed two versions of the Sportage with different body length and wheelbase depending on the market.

The model is equipped with a Terrain Mode that automatically adjusts various settings depending on conditions, including snow, mud, and sand. It also features electric control suspension (ECS) that provides continuous damping control in real-time. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models will also feature an E-Handling system. lt is also equipped with a more compact shift-by-wire transmission dial for the automatic model.

The vehicle has also been equipped with updated safety systems such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), navigation-augmented adaptive cruise control, lane centring assist and advanced blind-spot collision-avoidance assistance system.

For the long-wheelbase model, Kia claims the fifth-generation Sportage received an increased 80 mm (3.1 in) of legroom and 7 mm (0.3 in) of headroom, with overall dimensions at 1,050 mm (41.3 in) and 1,000 mm (39.4 in) respectively.

Markets[]

Europe[]

The short-wheelbase, European-spec fifth-generation Sportage was announced in September 2021. It is shorter in length by 135 mm (5.3 in), and shorter in wheelbase by 75 mm (3.0 in) compared to the international model. Other differences include the deletion of a window on the rear quarter panel, and a modified front fascia.

For the European market, Kia offers several range of drivetrains that includes plug-in hybrid, hybrid, mild hybrid, and diesel engine. The PHEV version features a 1.6-liter four-cylinder T-GDi engine and a 66.9 kW permanent magnet traction electric motor with a 13.8 kWh lithium-ion battery. The whole system produces 261 hp (265 PS; 195 kW). The hybrid model with same T-GDi engine and a 44.2 kW electric motor paired with a 1.49 kWh battery and produces 226 hp (229 PS; 169 kW).

The mild-hybrid model also uses the 1.6-liter T-GDI engine, which produces either 147 hp (149 PS; 110 kW) or 177 hp (179 PS; 132 kW). The 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel engine is available with an option of 113 hp (115 PS; 84 kW) or 134 hp (136 PS; 100 kW) of power output. A 7-speed dual-clutch transmission is available for the 1.6-liter while a 6-speed manual transmission is standard for all variants. All European models are equipped with Stop-and-Go technology.

North America[]

The long-wheelbase, fifth-generation Sportage for United States and Canada was revealed in October 2021 as a 2023 model year. It is locally produced in West Point, Georgia instead of imported from South Korea. The hybrid version is equipped with the T-GDi engine and a 44.2 kW electric motor combined with a 1.49 kWh battery that also delivers 226 hp (229 PS; 169 kW). It has an estimated range of 500 mi (800 km) and can be optioned with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with central differential lock.

Australia[]

The Australian market fifth-generation Sportage was released in November 2021. Imported from South Korea, it is available as a long-wheelbase model. Four variants are offered from launch, which are S, SX, SX+ and GT-Line. Available powertrain choices included a 2.0-litre petrol producing 156 PS (115 kW; 154 hp), 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol rated at 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel rated at 186 PS (137 kW; 183 hp). The base 2.0-litre petrol is front-wheel drive only with a choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions, while both the 1.6-litre turbo-petrol and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines are all-wheel drive models with 7-speed dual-clutch and 8-speed automatic transmissions for the petrol and diesel respectively.

Fourth generation (QL; 2015)[]

Kia unveiled its newly redesigned Sportage at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2015, and brought it to market in 2016 (as a 2017 model in North America). The company said the contrasting sharp edges and smooth surfaces were inspired by modern fighter jets.

There are three gasoline engines, as well as one diesel engine in the line-up. The gasoline options are a 1.6-liter, 2.0-liter or 2.4-liter, offering around 97 kW/161 N⋅m, 120 kW/200 N⋅m and 138 kW/241 N⋅m respectively, while the diesel is a 2.0-liter turbo that will produce around 135 kW/400 N⋅m. A 130 kW/265 N⋅m 1.6 T-GDi turbo-gasoline with an optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, and a 136 kW/400Nm 2.0 R-Series diesel. Front- (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations are available.

In North America, the new Sportage is offered with three trim levels (LX, EX, and SX). Much like the previous model, it is available with two inline-four engine choices, a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter and a turbocharged 2.0-liter. The 2.4-liter produces 181 hp (135 kW) and 175 lb⋅ft (237 N⋅m), while the turbocharged engine makes 240 hp (180 kW) and 260 lb⋅ft (350 N⋅m), with small differences in performance dependent on whether FWD or AWD is configured. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Kia KX5 (Chinese version)[]

In China, the fourth generation Sportage was sold as the Kia KX5, the third generation model was sold alongside as the Sportage R, while the Kia Sportage name was used on a separate model developed from the second generation Hyundai ix35 chassis and also sold alongside.

The Kia KX5 received a facelift in 2019 conducted by Dongfeng Yueda Kia that would exclusively be sold in China only.

Available from March 2019, the front fascia was completely restyled with headlamps integrated with the grille and the rear end of the KX5 was also slightly redesigned for the Chinese market. Despite the exclusively restyled exterior, the wheels of the Chinese version are the same as the ones on the international Kia Sportage facelift.

Current Generation: (2011–Present)[]

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The SL series Sportage was released to Asian and European markets in April 2010, the North and Central American markets in August 2010, and the Australian market in October 2010, for the 2011 model year. Two engines were available, a 2.0-liter Hyundai R diesel engine with 184 hp (137 kW), and a 2.0-liter Theta T-GDI gasoline engine. In China, it was released by Dongfeng Yueda Kia in October 2010 and called the Sportage R, and was to be built and marketed alongside the previous generation rather than as a replacement for it.

The Sportage won the 2011 Car of the Year (originally "Auto roku 2011 na Slovensku") in Slovakia and "Truck of the Year" nomination of International Car of the Year. It was top of the JD Power Survey for 2012, the only car in the survey to score five stars across all categories, from mechanical reliability to ownership costs and the dealer experience. In South Africa, it took the 2013 Standard Bank People's Wheels Award for "SUVs and Crossovers – City & Suburban".

Facelift[]

The third generation received a facelift for the 2014 model year that included a new grille with a redesigned Kia logo, LED tail lights and redesigned alloy wheels.[

Second Generation: (2005-2010)[]

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2005 Kia Sportage

After a 2-year hiatus, the 2005 Sportage shares its Elantra-based platform with the 2005 Hyundai Tucson. The Sportage will also have a 2.0 L Diesel engine available in the United States. Pricing is expected to start at just over US$17,000. Critics and fans of the original, pre-Hyundai Sportage complain that it is considerably larger than the original Sportage and has none of the earlier offroad capability, the two keys for its success.

First Generation (1995-2002)[]

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2001 Kia Sportage

The first generation Sportage was a mini SUV or "toy" sport utility vehicle (SUV), based on the Mazda Bongo platform.

Sportage was sold in either a four-door, two-door hardtop, and a two-door soft-top. The first-generation Sportage was discontinued in 2002, in favor (for the United States market) of the Sorento. The four-door model comes in just a quarter of one inch longer and the same width as the Geo Tracker, but boasts 145 hp (108 kW) and optional four wheel drive.

After the 1997 Hyundai takeover of Kia, the vehicle was produced with major defects including an axle that broke loose at high speeds, rattling exhaust heat shields, weak and often defective alternators and various other annoyances.


Worldwide[]

Design quirks and oddities[]

Awards[]

2010 Drive Best SUV Under $40,000

See also[]

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