1997 Kia Sportage
The new Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $21,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $26,990 for the Base.
There are 3 variants of the Sportage available in Australia.
The Kia Sportage is only available with an null motor that produces 94kW and 175Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 1997 Sportage is offered with a 3 year, 125,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
Retail Price
Transmission
4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Kia Sportage
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
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Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
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Cost of Ownership
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Available Variants
The Kia Sportage comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being SE.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,335 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,730 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,695 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 434 mm |
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Kia Sportage
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Kia Sportage is the Base that starts from $21,990.
See all Kia Sportage PricingThe most expensive Kia Sportage is the Base that starts from $26,990.
See all Kia Sportage PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Base, A/W and SE.
See all Kia Sportage towing capacityThe largest Kia Sportage is the Base which measures 1730mm wide, 4335mm in length and sits 1695mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Sportage is the Base which has 94kW of power from its 2L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Kia Sportage is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Sportage is the Base which weighs 1928 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Sportage uses Unleaded.
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