Does Kia make their own engines?
Hyundai and Kia manufacture their own engines, and a recently discovered manufacturing error might send more than 1 million of those motors to an early grave. All the vehicles in question possess one of two engines — a 2.4-liter, direct injected, naturally aspirated I4, or a 2.0-liter turbocharged I4.
Is the Kia Sportage based on a Mazda platform?
The first-generation Kia Sportage was developed with a Mazda Bongo engineering base platform. It shares many mechanical components such as the engine, transmissions (early versions), and differentials with the Mazda line of vehicles.
How much horsepower does a Kia Sportage have?
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 off-road capability, the two keys for its success. However, buyers of the second-generation model are likely to favor the available 173 hp (129 kW) V6, with 178 lb·ft of torque (241 N·m).
When did the Kia Sportage come out in Australia?
The SL series Kia Sportage was released in April 2010 to Asian and European markets, followed by the North and Central American markets in August 2010 for the 2011 model year. Australian models were released in October 2010. It currently uses a 2.0-liter Hyundai R diesel engine with 184 hp (137 kW).
What was the result of the Kia Sportage crash test?
The Kia Sportage scored the lowest possible result in the Australian ANCAP crash tests – one star out of five. As well as a failure of the seat belts, the vehicle structure collapsed. After a two-year hiatus, the model-year 2005 Sportage returned, sharing its Elantra -based platform with the 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
When did the Kia Sportage go out of production?
The first-generation Sportage was discontinued in South Korea in 2002, and in North America after the 2002 model year. By 2003, most international markets had discontinued the Sportage range, although it remained on sale in some developing countries until its second-generation replacement arrived in 2005.
What kind of engine does a Kia Sportage have?
In North America, the 2.0-liter FE DOHC engine produced 130 hp (97 kW) and had optional four-wheel drive. The 1997 model year Kia Sportage was the world’s first production vehicle to be equipped with a knee airbag.
How much does a 2002 Kia Sportage cost?
Bought her 5 yrs ago used from private party, 135k mi., still couldn’t be happier at just over 200k! (Well, used to have a Porsche – I was happy then, too!) She’s a little 4×4 on the fly, she’ll get up and go, great on gas/mileage, awesome handling in big snow.
Where does the Kia Sportage rank in reliability?
The Sportage was named as one of the most reliable vehicles from the 2009 Consumer Reports reliability survey. The Kia Sportage ranked second in the “20 least expensive 2009 vehicles to insure” list by Insure.com. According to research, the Sportage is one of the least expensive vehicles to insure.