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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