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    2008 Kia Sportage

    The new Kia Sportage is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $24,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the LX variant and topping out at $35,490 for the Ex-l.

    There are 3 variants of the Sportage available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.7L multi-point injection (129kW/241Nm), 2L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/304Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (103kW/304Nm) and 2L multi-point injection (104kW/184Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2007 Sportage is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Kia Sportage

    Dimensions

    4,350 mm
    1,800 mm
    1,695 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,350 mm
    Overall Width1,800 mm
    Overall Height1,695 mm
    Wheelbase2,630 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity537 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Kia Sportage

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Sportage is the LX that starts from $24,990.

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    The most expensive Kia Sportage is the Ex-L that starts from $35,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: EX and Ex-L.

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    The largest Kia Sportage is the EX which measures 1800mm wide, 4350mm in length and sits 1695mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Sportage is the EX which has 129kW of power from its 2.7L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Kia Sportage is the EX which weighs 2260 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Sportage may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.

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