Design and technical characteristics of the "Kia Sportage" of the first generation

For the first time, the Kia Sportage SUV was introduced to the public in 1993. It was the first serial SUV produced by 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 restyling version of the machine, in which the design and technical characteristics were changed . "Kia Sportage" of the first generation, since 2004, was withdrawn from production, and replaced by a second generation of cars. But nevertheless in Russia this SUV still enjoys great popularity among car enthusiasts and takes far from last place in the rating of sales in the secondary market. Therefore, today we will take a closer look at the design and technical characteristics of the "Kia Sportage" of the first generation, as well as find out the price in the secondary market.

Exterior and body dimensions

It is worth noting that the first model of the SUV, produced by the concern "Kia", did not have any original or expressive appearance. Design of the first generation differs by its simple, but rather harmonious lines of the body, giving the car a confident appearance. 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. Front and rear seats are convenient for the driver and his passengers: you do not get tired even after an 8-hour ride. Finishing materials and upholstery have a high level of quality, and indeed they do not lag behind today. The only drawback of the novelty was the poor noise insulation and poor quality of the central console assembly. Over time, the plastic torpedo began to rustle and vibrate, so without additional sound insulation on the car it was impossible to drive.

Technical characteristics of Kia Sportage

Despite the fact that the car was manufactured 20 years ago, the range of powerplants for an SUV is simply amazing. The buyer could choose one among 3 petrol or 2 diesel units. In Russia, four-cylinder gasoline engines with a capacity of 118/128 horsepower and an identical working volume 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 capacity of 2.0 liters. The units were paired with a mechanical and automatic transmission for 5 and 4 gear respectively.

"Kia Sportage" - characteristics of dynamics

Acceleration from zero to hundreds was about 14.7 seconds, and the peak speed was 172 kilometers per hour. Such technical characteristics of the "Kia Sportage" allowed the novelty not only to conquer the impassability, but also to maneuver actively on the city streets, especially as 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. And the technical characteristics of the "Kia Sportage", despite such a respectable age, remain always on top.