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    Kia Sportage SE (1997) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1997 Kia Sportage SE is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Kia Sportage is regarded as a small SUV built in Korea with prices starting at $24,990 before on-road costs.

    This Kia Sportage is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 94 kW of power (at 5300 rpm) and 175 Nm of torque (at 4700 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission.

    The Kia Sportage measures 1695mm (66.7 inches) in height, 4335mm (170.7 inches) in length, 1730mm (68.1 inches) in width with a 2650mm (104.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1494kg (3293.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sportage SE comes standard with 205/70 R15 front tyres and 205/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 125,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    62.92 kW/t
    35.35 kW/t
    87.95 kW/t
    Price
    $21,990 - $26,990
    $21,990
    $53,600
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    125,000 km
    50,000 km
    125,000 km
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,928 kg
    1,565 kg
    2,520 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,800 kg
    1,200 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    36°
    30.6°
    36°
    Departure Angle
    33°
    24°
    33°

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    Dimensions

    4,335 mm
    1,730 mm
    1,695 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,335 mm
    Overall Width1,730 mm
    Overall Height1,695 mm
    Wheelbase2,650 mm
    Turning Circle11,200 mm
    Load Capacity434 mm

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 86
    Engine (cc): 1998
    Compression Ratio: 9.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 86
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 15.9
    Capacity (L): 60

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    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analogue

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.5
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 13
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 18

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 13
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.5

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 14.7
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 166
    Maximum Speed (mph): 103

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 128
    Maximum Power (kW): 94
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 129
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 175
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4700

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: Rear

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6

    Body Side Molding

    Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
    Size of Body Side Molding: Medium

    Body Style

    Body Type: SUV
    Local Body Type: SUV

    Chrome Bright Trim

    Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
    Front Track (in): 56.7
    Front Track (mm): 1440
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.7
    Overall Height (in): 66.7
    Overall Height (mm): 1695
    Overall Length (in): 170.7
    Overall Length (mm): 4335
    Overall Width (in): 68.1
    Overall Width (mm): 1730
    Rear Track (in): 56.7
    Rear Track (mm): 1440
    Wheelbase (in): 104.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2650

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 36
    Departure Angle: 33

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Black

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3968
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 465
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1025
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1928
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4251
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1494
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3294

    Antenna

    Type: Electric

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Detachable Panel

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Ashtray

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Number of Door Switches: 4

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Electric

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Open
    Floor Type: Full

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes
    Lockable: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Push Button Heater Controls: yes
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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