For the first time, the Kia Sportage SUV was introduced to the public in 1993. This was the first production SUV produced at this South Korean company. Initially, the first generation of cars was produced in several variations of the body, so the novelty quickly found more and more new customers. In 1999, the company released a restyled version of the machine, in which the design and specifications were changed . The Kia Sportage of the first generation, starting in 2004, was discontinued, and it was replaced by the second generation of cars.
Nevertheless, in Russia this SUV is still very popular among motorists and occupies far from the last place in the ranking of sales in the secondary market. Therefore, today we will examine in detail the design and technical characteristics of the “Kia Sportage” of the first generation, and also find out the price in the secondary market.
The appearance and dimensions of the body
It is worth noting that the first model of an SUV, produced by the Kia concern, did not have any original or expressive appearance. The design of the first generation is distinguished by its simple, but rather harmonious body lines that give the car a confident look. Depending on the modification of the body, the novelty had a length of 376 or 434 centimeters, but the height and width remained the same - 165 and 173 centimeters respectively.
Interior
Inside, the first-generation SUV is quite spacious and comfortable. The front and rear seats are comfortable for the driver and his passengers: you do not get tired even after an 8-hour drive. Finishing materials and upholstery have a high level of quality, and in appearance they do not lag behind today. The only minus of the novelty was the poor sound insulation and low build quality of the center console. Over time, a plastic torpedo began to make noise and vibrate, so it was impossible to drive a car without additional sound insulation.
Specifications "Kia Sportage"
Despite the fact that the car was produced 20 years ago, the range of power plants for an SUV is simply amazing. The buyer could choose one among 3 gasoline or 2 diesel units. In Russia, 4-cylinder gasoline engines with a capacity of 118/128 horsepower and the same displacement of 2 liters were very popular. No less popular was the 95-horsepower gasoline unit, mainly produced before 1999. This engine (Kia Sportage 1993-1999) also had a working volume of 2.0 liters. The units worked in tandem with a mechanical and automatic transmission in 5 and 4 gears, respectively.
Kia Sportage - dynamics characteristics
Acceleration from zero to hundreds was about 14.7 seconds, with a peak speed of 172 kilometers per hour. Such technical characteristics of the “Kia Sportage” allowed the new product not only to conquer the terrain, but also to actively maneuver on city streets, especially since its dimensions were very compact.
Price
In the secondary market, the first generation of SUVs can be purchased at a price of 100 to 200 thousand rubles. Moreover, the technical characteristics of the Kia Sportage, despite such a respectable age, always remain at their best.