Kia Sportage.

[1996 Kia Sportage] Kia Sportage four wheel drives were unveiled for Australia at the 1996 Sydney Motor Show in October and the National 4x4 Show (right) in Melbourne. They went on sale in November 1996.

Kia Sportage 1997 Manufacturer's Specifications

4WD station wagon, 5 seats, 4 doors, optional ABS brakes
loa: 4335mm, width: 1730mm, height: 1695mm
wheelbase: 2650mm, track: 1440mm/1440mm, grnd clearance: 216mm
turning radius: 5.6m
weight: 1494kg (unladen), GVM: 1928kg, towing: 465kg (unbraked)
1998cc, petrol, 4-cyls, efi, 4-valves/cyl, dohc
bore: 86mm, stroke: 86mm
power: 94kW at 5300rpm, torque: 175Nm at 4700rpm
transmission: 5m (or 4a), part-time four wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case
suspension: indep'/live-coil, brakes: disc/drum optional ABS brakes
tyres: 205/70R15 on 6Jx15 wheels, fuel-tank: 60L
$24,700 (Aus) + ORC, auto +$2,000, alloy wheels +$740
option pack 274 (alloy wheels, nudge bar, ABS brakes, spare tyre cover) +$1,830
Note: a 2L turbo-diesel was revealed at the 1997 Geneva Motor Show

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