1997 Kia Sportage Specifications

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$21,990

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The 1997 Kia Sportage is available in 3 variant s. 0The Sportage is available with 4x4 and runs on undefined. The table below shows the full specification of the different variants.

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A/W

Audio
- Cassette Player
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Type: Stereo
- Type: Detachable Panel
- Type: Electric
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
- Colour Of Body Side Moulding: Black/grey
- Colour: Body Colour
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Non-corrosive Panel Location: Full
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
- Size Of Body Side Molding: Medium
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Painted
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 62.92
Convenience
- Location: Front
- Location: Front Seats
- Location: Passenger
- Location: Rear
- Number Of Door Switches: 4
- Operation: Electric
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 36
- Departure Angle: 33
- Front Track (mm): 1440
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
- Overall Height (mm): 1695
- Overall Length (mm): 4335
- Overall Width (mm): 1730
- Rear Track (mm): 1440
- Wheelbase (mm): 2650
Doors
- Color: Black
Engine
- Bore Engine: 86
- Compression Ratio: 9.2
- Engine (l): 2
- Engine (cc): 1998
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Engine Location: Front
- Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
- Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Stroke Engine: 86
- Type: 3-way
- Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Capacity (l): 60
- Capacity Gal: 15.9
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Ignition Type: Electronic
- Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Type: Analogue
- Type: Digital
- Type: Gauge
- Type: Warning Light
Interior trim
- Load Area: Textile
- Material: Partial Cloth
- Type: Plastic/rubber
- Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Lights
- Configuration: Single
- Internal Height Adjustment
- Lens Type: Conventional
- Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Locks
- Internal Switch
- Operation: Remote
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 13
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.5
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.5
- As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 14.7
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 128
- Maximum Power (kw): 94
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 166
- Maximum Speed (mph): 103
- Maximum Torque (nm): 175
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 129
- Measurement Standard: Eec
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4700
Roof
- Material: Cloth/felt
Safety
- Center Operation: Static
- Center Seat Position: Centre
- Center Type: Lap
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Front Seats Number: 2
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Type: 3-point
- Passenger Type: 3-point
- Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Rear Seats Number: 2
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Capacity: 5
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
- Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Rear Seat Type: Bench
Steering
- Height Adjustment
- Type: Plastic
Storage
- Dashboard Type: Full
- Floor Storage: Open
- Floor Type: Full
- Lid
- Location: Dashboard
- Location: Driver
- Location: Floor
- Location: Passenger
- Lockable
Suspension
- Front Spring Type: Coil
- Front Stabilizer Bar
- Front Type: Wishbone
- Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Rear Type: Beam
- Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Transmission
- Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Electronic Control Auto Only
- Four-wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
- Four-wheel Drive Type: Part-time
- Lock Up Auto Only
- Mode Select Auto Only
- Number Of Speeds: 4
- Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
- Push Button Heater Controls
- Rear Seat Heater Ducts
- Recirculation Setting
Visibility
- Defogger
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Wipers: Constant
Warranty
- Distance (km): 125000
- Distance (km): 125000
- Distance (km): 125000
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (mile): 77700
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 72
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 465
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1928
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1494
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 6
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Location: Front
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 15
- Rear Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 6
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Base

Adds to A/W:

Audio
- Cassette Automatic Reverse
Body exterior
- Bright Chrome Trim On Rear
- Non-corrosive Panel Location: Part
Brakes
- Location: Rear
Cargo area
- Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Illuminated Front Seat Lighter
Fuel
- Main Capacity (l): 60
- Main Type: Total
Storage
- Location: Front
Suspension
- Front Type: Strut
- Rear Stabilizer Bar
Transmission
- Location: Rear
- Number Of Speeds: 5
- Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
Visibility
- Type: Fixed
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Rim Type: Steel

Removes from A/W:

Audio
- Type: Detachable Panel
Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Panel Location: Full
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 36
- Departure Angle: 33
Fuel
- Capacity (l): 60
- Capacity Gal: 15.9
Performance
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 129
Safety
- Front Seats Number: 2
- Rear Seats Number: 2
Suspension
- Front Type: Wishbone
Transmission
- Electronic Control Auto Only
- Four-wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
- Lock Up Auto Only
- Mode Select Auto Only
- Number Of Speeds: 4
- Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Push Button Heater Controls
- Rear Seat Heater Ducts
Warranty
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Duration (months): 72
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Rim Type: Alloy

Bodytype

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Adds to Base:

Audio
- In-dash Cd
- Type: Detachable Panel
Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Panel Location: Full
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 36
- Departure Angle: 33
Fuel
- Capacity (l): 60
- Capacity Gal: 15.9
Performance
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 129
Safety
- Front Seats Number: 2
- Rear Seats Number: 2
Suspension
- Front Type: Wishbone
Transmission
- Electronic Control Auto Only
- Four-wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
- Lock Up Auto Only
- Mode Select Auto Only
- Number Of Speeds: 4
- Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Push Button Heater Controls
- Rear Seat Heater Ducts
Warranty
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Duration (months): 72
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Rim Type: Alloy