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    1999 Kia Sportage

    New from

    $23,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 125,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Kia Sportage

    Last updated Dec 04, 2025

    The new Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $23,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the FX variant and topping out at $27,490 for the GSE.

    There are 3 variants of the Sportage available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2L in-line (94kW/175Nm) and 2L multi-point injection (94kW/175Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 1999 Sportage is offered with a 3 year, 125,000 km warranty.

    See Kia Sportage models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    63.09 - 64.6 kW/t
    51.64 kW/t
    88.97 kW/t
    Boot Space
    475 litres
    374 litres
    964 litres
    Price
    $23,990 - $27,490
    $23,990
    $49,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    125,000 km
    60,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year
    1 year
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,928 kg
    1,860 kg
    2,230 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,800 kg
    1,200 kg
    2,268 kg
    Approach Angle
    36°
    21.3°
    38°
    Departure Angle
    33°
    18.6°
    33°

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    1999 Kia Sportage Price

    FX

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$23,990
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$25,990

    SE

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$23,990
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$25,990

    GSE

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$27,490
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$25,490
    *excl. on-roads

    All Kia Sportage Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2026$37,990$60,370
    2025$32,995$55,420
    2024$32,795$55,420
    2023$32,445$52,720
    2022$32,445$52,370
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Kia Sportage Pricing

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    1999 Kia Sportage Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Sportage

    FX

    Same inclusions as the

    SE

    Adds to FX:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Electric
      • Anti-theft Protection Detachable Panel Type: Detachable Panel
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Grille Colour: Body Colour
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 64.6
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 4
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 36
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1570
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 475
      • Departure Angle: 33
      • Front Track (mm): 1440
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1655
      • Overall Length (mm): 4395
      • Overall Width (mm): 1765
      • Rear Track (mm): 1440
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2650
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 86
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 9.2
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 2
      • Engine (cc): 1998
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 86
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Plastic/rubber
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 13
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 14.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 160
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 99
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 128
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 94
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 175
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 129
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4700
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Open
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Part-time
      • Drive Selectable While Driving
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Distance (km): 125000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 77700
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 125000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 125000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 465
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1928
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1455
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    GSE

    Adds to SE:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Toned
      • Body Side Molding Size: Wide
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Toned
      • Rear Colour: Toned
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 63.09
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1490
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Removes from SE:
    • Audio
      • System Cassette
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Rear Colour: Painted
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 64.6
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1455
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
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    1999 Kia Sportage Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20261650Kg1900Kg
    20251650Kg1900Kg
    20241650Kg1900Kg
    20231650Kg1900Kg
    20221650Kg1900Kg
    See all Kia Sportage Towing Capacity

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    1999 Kia Sportage Fuel Economy

    Kia SportageFuel TypeCombined
    2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded-
    2L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Unleaded-
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    1999 Kia Sportage Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Sportage?

    The Kia Sportage offers a 3 year 125,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Kia Sportage FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Sportage is the FX that starts from $23,990.

    The most expensive Kia Sportage is the GSE that starts from $27,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: FX, SE and GSE.

    The largest Kia Sportage is the FX which measures 1765mm wide, 4395mm in length and sits 1655mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Sportage is the FX which has 94kW of power from its 2L In-Line engine.

    The Kia Sportage is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Sportage is the FX which weighs 1928 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Sportage uses Unleaded.