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Kia Sportage

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  • 2dr Convertible Auto
    Starts at
    $14,645
    18 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Convertible Manual 4WD
    Starts at
    $15,145
    20 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Manual
    Starts at
    $15,545
    20 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Auto
    Starts at
    $16,545
    18 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Manual 4WD
    Starts at
    $17,045
    20 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Auto 4WD
    Starts at
    $18,045
    19 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Manual EX
    Starts at
    $18,145
    20 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Manual Limited
    Starts at
    $18,690
    20 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Auto EX
    Starts at
    $19,145
    18 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Manual 4WD EX
    Starts at
    $19,345
    20 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
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    Four Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Auto Limited
    Starts at
    $19,690
    18 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Manual 4WD Limited
    Starts at
    $19,890
    20 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
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    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Auto 4WD EX
    Starts at
    $20,345
    19 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
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    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Auto 4WD Limited
    Starts at
    $20,890
    19 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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    Four Wheel Drive
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Expert 2001 Kia Sportage review

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Vehicle Overview
Kia’s SUV gets minor changes this year, but bigger news is in the works for 2002, when a longer-wheelbase model is expected to arrive in the United States, perhaps with a V-6 engine. Until then, the Sportage continues as a two-door convertible and a four-door wagon.

Kia is based in South Korea and is currently owned by Hyundai, the country’s largest auto manufacturer. Kia now has the same warranty as Hyundai, a change that reflects the new ownership. The whole vehicle is covered for five years/60,000 miles, major powertrain components for 10 years/100,000 miles and corrosion for five years/100,000 miles. Buyers also receive free roadside assistance the first five years.

Exterior
The convertible has a hardtop over the front seats and a folding canvas top over the rear seats. The wagon is all hardtop and is 170 inches long, about 14 inches longer than the convertible. Both carry a full-size spare tire on the tailgate, have trucklike body-on-frame construction and sport 7.9 inches of ground clearance to give them full offroad capability.

Interior
With 11.5 inches more wheelbase than the two-door convertible, the four-door Sportage has a longer interior that provides more legroom and cargo room. The wagon seats five, and the convertible holds four. In addition to federally required front airbags designed to protect the head and upper body, a driver-side knee airbag is standard.

Power door locks, windows and mirrors are standard on all models. The top-line EX model comes with a standard CD player, and leather seats are optional.

Under the Hood
All models use a 130-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that teams with manual or automatic transmissions. Both body styles come with two-wheel drive or a part-time 4WD system that can be used on slippery surfaces.

 

Reported by Rick Popely  for cars.com
From the cars.com 2001 Buying Guide

2001 Kia Sportage review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview
Kia’s SUV gets minor changes this year, but bigger news is in the works for 2002, when a longer-wheelbase model is expected to arrive in the United States, perhaps with a V-6 engine. Until then, the Sportage continues as a two-door convertible and a four-door wagon.

Kia is based in South Korea and is currently owned by Hyundai, the country’s largest auto manufacturer. Kia now has the same warranty as Hyundai, a change that reflects the new ownership. The whole vehicle is covered for five years/60,000 miles, major powertrain components for 10 years/100,000 miles and corrosion for five years/100,000 miles. Buyers also receive free roadside assistance the first five years.

Exterior
The convertible has a hardtop over the front seats and a folding canvas top over the rear seats. The wagon is all hardtop and is 170 inches long, about 14 inches longer than the convertible. Both carry a full-size spare tire on the tailgate, have trucklike body-on-frame construction and sport 7.9 inches of ground clearance to give them full offroad capability.

Interior
With 11.5 inches more wheelbase than the two-door convertible, the four-door Sportage has a longer interior that provides more legroom and cargo room. The wagon seats five, and the convertible holds four. In addition to federally required front airbags designed to protect the head and upper body, a driver-side knee airbag is standard.

Power door locks, windows and mirrors are standard on all models. The top-line EX model comes with a standard CD player, and leather seats are optional.

Under the Hood
All models use a 130-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that teams with manual or automatic transmissions. Both body styles come with two-wheel drive or a part-time 4WD system that can be used on slippery surfaces.

 

Reported by Rick Popely  for cars.com
From the cars.com 2001 Buying Guide

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years or newer / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles
Dealer certification
165-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

3.7 / 5
Based on 24 reviews
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Comfort 3.9
Interior 3.6
Performance 3.5
Value 3.9
Exterior 3.7
Reliability 3.8

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  • Kia sportage 2001

    I love this car ! Drives like a little gold cart ! Small but roomy , wrecked it on its side and it was pretty much okay ! Than blew a tire going 70 had to put a new rear in but works good now ! Good for 2001
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Best gas, low maintenance. Fun to drive

    Fun to drive ,excellent control .the back seat folds for a mini pickup style. the soft top comes off easy. Very dependable best vehicle I ever owned.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Good car

    Car has 150000 miles on it .runs ok. I'm doing new plugs , Coils, plugs wires, gaskets, and almost all hoses. Timing belt and water pump in box. It's never left the girl stuck. It's sad I might need to let it go parts are getting harder to find.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Tôi yêu thích xe này

    Rất phù hợp, phong cách không lỗi thời, đi được địa hình đa dạng, tiết kiệm nhiên liệu, ít hỏng vặt...động cơ dầu tubo chạy đường xa bốc
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Top suv that i hAve ever had

    I love my 2001 sportage I have been hit and got some dings after being hit over 60mph did not feel a thing i have had my suv for 8 almost 9 years. Handles rough terrain very well.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Extreme reliability

    Bought this car 2 years ago with 138000 km. It?s now at 185000. Apart from regular wear & tear issues that you?d expect for a car of its age, it?s been awesome! More reliable than the RAV4 I owned prior to it & that was a brilliant car too. Does lack a little power, but for a 4 cylinder engine in a car as big as it is, I think it does alright! Fuel consumption is awesome, until you get to the bottom quarter
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Very enjoyable and fixing is easy

    Great smooth ride, acceleration is a little rough, but for a 2.0 litre engine I don?t have high expectations. Buy parts is super cheap and it?s easy to self fix small problems. The clearance could be a little more, but if you drive smart you?ll be fine. It?s great off road and on highway if you don?t go over 110 km/h. City driving is okay but when you do less city driving your mileage shoots up. I bought it with 180k and it now has 260k and I?ve done very little work every 12 months.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Good value price ratio

    It is a good, family, safe, car. It is a good option for urban areas. I use it in a hot weather and work fine.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Currently own-very reliable.

    My needs were met regarding mechanics and pricing for this truck. It is a 5 speed manual. Fun to drive!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Kia Sportage!!!

    I love Kia sportage 2001!!!!.....CUZ travel with my wife and my son....enjoy travel and shopping.....visit most of our family state to state
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Don't recommend

    Keep in mind, I live in Montana and we frequent temperatures of -20 and below for several weeks at a time throughout the winter months, along with bad roads and lots of snow. Me being a broke college kid involved in an unfortunate accident that totaled my last car, I spontaneously bought the small affordable 4wd SUV I found that appeared in good shape. I'm telling you, I have never put so much money into a car over a 2.5 year period. To name a few "minor things" Timing belt Struts Shocks Differential (rear. Twice.) Muffler Turn signal fuse under dash (yeah, took apart the entire dash just so I'd have a turn signal again) Alternator 3 NEW batteries Fuel pump I bought this car used at 116,000 miles and am up to 142,000. Also, the 4wd went out about a week ago, and the spare tire no longer latches onto the hatchback so I Have to bungee cord it shut. If it gets cold, all the dash lights turn on and off by themselves and the seatbelt warning will ring for no reason. Faulty wiring somewhere I'm guessing. The defrost also does not work anymore, and the heater has always sucked. This car does okay with the studded snow tires around our small town, however I live in the mountains and dig myself out about 2-3 times a week without the 4wd. It also only starts if it is above about -5 or so. I put fuel line antifreeze in the tank with every fill up and still no, and I don't have a garage either. So you could say it's not incredibly reliable. I would say if you live in a mild-climate that doesn't snow much and doesn't get to cold this car would probabaly work well as long as you don't need to off-road at all.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • Reliable vehicle got me to 220K still running

    I both this Sportage 2002 (5 speed manual) from open auction back in 2006 for $3500 the car had 109K miles for my surprise and sins i did not test drive it when i finally left the auction i heard that differential is making grinding noise. drove it straight to KIA dealer with bad feeling that I bought a lemon. $800 later diller replaced rear differential and this the only big repair i did. Good to know that you are protected from engine damage due timing belt failure.only up to 2002 models has it. I replaced timing belt and clutch, support bearing on the drive shaft. But I consider that to be normal. Been there for me true the years so I`m happy with it. Can't comment on automatic transmission. Rear right window was not working for years but suddenly started to work. Best AC and heater i ever saw in a car. The car has no resale value that`s why I`m still keeping it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2001 Kia Sportage?

The 2001 Kia Sportage is available in 3 trim levels:

  • (6 styles)
  • EX (4 styles)
  • Limited (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2001 Kia Sportage?

The 2001 Kia Sportage offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 21 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2001 Kia Sportage reliable?

The 2001 Kia Sportage has an average reliability rating of 3.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2001 Kia Sportage owners.

Is the 2001 Kia Sportage a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2001 Kia Sportage. 70.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.7 / 5
Based on 24 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.9
  • Interior: 3.6
  • Performance: 3.5
  • Value: 3.9
  • Exterior: 3.7
  • Reliability: 3.8

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