History Of Kia Sportage

Kia Sportage was introduced in 1993 that first created is intended for off-road and urban car and at the same time to win the paris dakar debut in 1993.

The first generation of the Kia Sportage in amaze the world as an urban car but dressed SUV. Sportage is not easy to be on the cusp, as now, they overcome several obstacles withdrawal

the 1st new release form (1993-2002) offered in low portions in the rustic even in South Korea, and Hyundai items after the takeover (1997-2002) has been drawn style for the rear wheels fall off these days appropriate. The first iteration Sportage turned into stopped in South Korea in 2002, and in North The USA after style 12 months 2002. In 2003, maximum of the without end markets has been discontinued Sportage instantly, perpetually continues to be bought in a few creating international locations to exchange the moment technology arrived in 2004 ,

Kia Sportage print the outcomes as low as you possibly can within the Australian ANCAP crash assessments - one superstar out of 5. And the failure of seat belts, automobile architecture collapses

The first generation Kia Sportage was developed on the platform Mazda Bongo. Many components are shared, such as the engine, transmission (early generations), and differential. This happens Kia an alliance with Ford and Mazda, in which Ford / Mazda provides technology for Kia and Kia provides cheap cost of manufacturing for Ford. Year 1995-1998, Sportage made in Germany by Karmann, the European market when it was getting Sportage from factories in Germany, while the rest of the world is from South Korea.

Sportage when it is available in 5-door wagon version or a convertible 2-door. At first Kia Sportage only develop to the standard version only. In 1996, they had to make the long version. Long version of the Sportage is available in the Asian market with the name "Sportage Grand" - the body is longer 305 mm (12.0 in) wheelbase the same, so that the luggage capacity increased from 1,570 to 2,220 liters (55.4 to 78.4 cu ft), and the spare tire was move back into to the bottom of the car. [1]

After two years away, in 2005, the latest generation Sportage was launched. The second-generation Sportage uses the same platform as the Hyundai Tucson. Sportage also has inline 2.0L diesel engine available in the UK market. Prices start at US $ 16,000. Its V6 engine-powered 173 hp (129 kW) with torque of 178 lb · ft (241 N · m).

After almost 5 years Kia Sportage is sold with a model that has not changed, finally Kia Sportage comes with a form and a new face. In some countries, the All New Kia Sportage is sold under the name Kia Sportage R. R in the stands can be interpreted as the Revolution or the latest revolution. While in Indonesia, the Kia Sportage is sold under the name All New Kia Sportage or Kia Sportage III.

New Kia Sportage models glance similar to his cousin, called the new Hyundai Tucson ix and also great SUV from Kia, the Sorento Kia Sportage R. Only more slender but has a wheelbase higher.

The exterior and interior design of Kia Sportage underwent a total change. A distinctive touch of Europe from a German designer peter schreyer to make this car was awarded as the car with the best design in the world.

And in 2016 New Kia Sportage win best design also Kia Motors Ranked Number One in the Auto Industry for Initial Quality by J.D. Power.