For the first time, the Kia Sportage SUV was introduced to the public in 1993. It was the first production SUV produced by this South Korean company. Initially, the first generation of cars was produced in several body variations, thanks to which the novelty quickly found more and more new customers. In 1999, the company released a restyled version of the car, in which the design was changed and the first generation Kia Sportage, starting in 2004, was discontinued, and the second generation of cars replaced it. Nevertheless, in Russia, this SUV is still very popular among motorists and is far from the last place in the ranking of sales in the secondary market. Therefore, today we will take a closer look at the design and technical characteristics of the first generation Kia Sportage, and also find out the price in the secondary market.
Appearance and dimensions of the body
It is worth noting that the first SUV model 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, giving 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 are not far behind today. The only negative of the novelty was poor sound insulation and poor build quality of the center console. Over time, the plastic torpedo began to make noise and vibrate, so it was impossible to drive a car without additional soundproofing.
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 petrol or 2 diesel units. In Russia, 4-cylinder gasoline engines with a capacity of 118/128 horsepower and the same working volume of 2 liters were very popular. No less popular was the 95-horsepower gasoline unit, mainly produced until 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, and the peak speed was 172 kilometers per hour. Such technical characteristics of the Kia Sportage allowed the new product not only to conquer off-road, but also to actively maneuver on city streets, especially since its dimensions were very compact.
Price
For 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 on top.