1997 Kia Sportage specs & colors
Sport Utility
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MSRP
- 4dr Manual $14,495
- 4dr Manual EX $15,390
- 4dr Auto $15,495
- 4dr Manual 4WD $15,995
- 4dr Auto EX $16,390
- 4dr Manual 4WD EX $16,615
- 4dr Auto 4WD $16,995
- 4dr Auto 4WD EX $17,615
Key specs
Color options
Interior
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Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | 2WD Special Purpose |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 6.0 in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 70 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 130 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 127 @ 4000 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/122 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 347.60 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 19 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 22 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 300.20 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Drivetrain | 2 Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.45 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.78 |
| Trans Type | 5-Speed |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 4-Bar Link |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double Wishbone |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 9.31 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System | Rear Wheel |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.8 gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.54 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Variable Pwr Recirculating Ball |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.8 ft |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/75R15 |
| Front Tire Size | P205/75R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | P205/75R15 |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3170 lbs |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
| Height, Overall | 65.0 in |
| Second Hip Room | 50.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 68.1 in |
| Track Width, Front | 56.7 in |
| Front Hip Room | 52.5 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 25.8 ft³ |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.3 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 56.7 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Min Ground Clearance | 7.9 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Passenger Volume | 125.7 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.6 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | 159.3 in |
| Front Leg Room | 44.5 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | Not Available in |
| Second Leg Room | 31.1 in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 37.6 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 54.4 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 55.4 ft³ |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Pwr windows | Standard |
| City 19/hwy 22 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Driver airbag | Standard |
| P205/75R15 Michelin tires | Standard |
| Pwr door locks | Standard |
| Rear exterior spare tire carrier w/cover | Standard |
| 2-speed variable intermittent wipers | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Rear wheel anti-lock braking system | Standard |
| Digital clock | Standard |
| Theft deterrent system | Standard |
| Trip odometer | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | Standard |
| Engine-speed-sensitive pwr recirculating ball steering | Standard |
| Full cloth seat trim | Standard |
| Double wishbone front suspension w/coil springs, stabilizer bar | Standard |
| 15.8 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| 2.0L DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cyl engine | Standard |
| **ALL STANDARDS ARE 1997 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED** | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| 50/50 split-folding rear seatback w/tilt & flip seat bottom | Standard |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable driver lumbar/dual headrests (1996) | Standard |
| Rear wheel anti-lock braking system | Standard |
| Low fuel warning lamp | Standard |
| Rear door child safety locks | Standard |
| Full-size spare tire | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Styled steel wheels | Standard |
| Passenger-side vanity mirror | Standard |
| Dual slide-out cupholders | Standard |
| Steel side-door impact beams | Standard |
| Driver knee airbag | Standard |
| Halogen headlights | Standard |
| Front/rear outboard 3-point seat belts | Standard |
| (3) passenger assist grips | Standard |
| Body-color bumpers | Standard |
| Dual pwr outside mirrors | Standard |
| Front door map pockets | Standard |
| 4-link rear suspension w/(3) bar links, panhard rod, coil springs | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Full carpeting | Standard |
| Center console | Standard |
| Remote fuel-filler door release | Standard |
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