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1997 Kia Sportage

1997 Kia Sportage Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$14,495 - $17,615

Original MSRP:
$13,177 - $15,745

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating N/A
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1997 Kia Sportage Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
1997 Kia Sportage , EX N/A

1997 Kia Sportage Models & Prices

1997 Kia Sportage BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Manual $14,495 $13,177 $215 / Month*
4dr Auto $15,495 $14,087 $230 / Month*
4dr Manual 4WD $15,995 $14,410 $235 / Month*
4dr Auto 4WD $16,995 $15,320 $250 / Month*
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1997 Kia Sportage EX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Manual EX $15,390 $13,865 $226 / Month*
4dr Auto EX $16,390 $14,775 $241 / Month*
4dr Manual 4WD EX $16,615 $14,835 $242 / Month*
4dr Auto 4WD EX $17,615 $15,745 $257 / Month*
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1997 Kia Sportage Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE EX
City 19/hwy 21 (2.0L engine/4-speed automatic trans) • •
City 19/hwy 22 (2.0L engine/4-speed automatic trans) • •
City 19/hwy 22 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) • •
City 19/hwy 23 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) • •
EXTERIOR Features
BASE EX
2-speed variable intermittent wipers • •
Body-color bumpers • •
Chrome door handles   •
Dual body-color pwr outside mirrors   •
Dual pwr outside mirrors •  
Halogen headlights • •
Rear window wiper/washer   •
Roof rack   •
Tinted glass • •
INTERIOR Features
BASE EX
(3) passenger assist grips • •
50/50 split-folding rear seatback w/tilt & flip seat bottom • •
Center console • •
Cruise control   •
Digital clock • •
Dual slide-out cupholders • •
Front door map pockets • •
Full carpeting • •
Full cloth seat trim • •
Low fuel warning lamp • •
Passenger-side vanity mirror • •
Pwr door locks • •
Pwr windows • •
Rear window defroster • •
Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable driver lumbar/dual headrests (1996) • •
Remote fuel-filler door release • •
Tachometer • •
Theft deterrent system • •
Trip odometer • •
MECHANICAL Features
BASE EX
15.8 gallon fuel tank • •
2-speed transfer case • •
2.0L DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cyl engine • •
4-link rear suspension w/(3) bar links, panhard rod, coil springs • •
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD, hold feature • •
5-speed manual transmission w/OD • •
Alloy wheels • •
Double wishbone front suspension w/coil springs, stabilizer bar • •
Engine-speed-sensitive pwr recirculating ball steering • •
Full-size spare tire • •
P205/75R15 Michelin tires • •
Part-time 4-wheel drive w/auto-locking front hubs • •
Pwr-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes • •
Rear exterior spare tire carrier w/cover • •
Rear wheel anti-lock braking system • •
Rear wheel drive • •
Styled steel wheels •  
NOTE Features
BASE EX
**ALL STANDARDS ARE 1997 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED** • •
SAFETY Features
BASE EX
Driver airbag • •
Driver knee airbag • •
Energy-absorbing steering column • •
Front/rear outboard 3-point seat belts • •
Rear door child safety locks • •
Steel side-door impact beams • •

1997 Kia Sportage Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE EX
ALLOY WHEELS •  
AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC • •
CARPETED FLOOR MATS • •
PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO W/FULL LOGIC CASSETTE • •
REAR SPOILER • •
ROOF RACK •  
SPORT APPEARANCE GRAPHICS • •
AIR CONDITIONING Options
BASE EX
AIR CONDITIONING • •
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED • •
EMISSION SYSTEM Options
BASE EX
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS • •
FEDERAL EMISSIONS • •
PAINT Options
BASE EX
STANDARD PAINT • •
SEAT TRIM Options
BASE EX
CLOTH TRIM (STD)   •
LEATHER PKG   •

1997 Kia Sportage Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE EX
Brake ABS System Rear Wheel Rear Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.31 x - TBD - 9.31 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE EX
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 55.4 55.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 25.8 25.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft)
Engine
BASE EX
Displacement 2.0L/122 2.0L/122
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 130 @ 5500 130 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 127 @ 4000 127 @ 4000
Exterior Dimensions
BASE EX
Height, Overall (in) 65.0 65.0
Length, Overall (in) 159.3 159.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 7.9 7.9
Wheelbase (in) 104.3 104.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 68.1 68.1
Fuel Tank
BASE EX
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.8 15.8
Steering
BASE EX
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.54 3.54
Steering Type Variable Pwr Recirculating Ball Variable Pwr Recirculating Ball
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.8 34.8
Suspension
BASE EX
Suspension Type - Front Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear 4-Bar Link 4-Bar Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
BASE EX
Front Tire Size P205/75R15 P205/75R15
Rear Tire Size P205/75R15 P205/75R15
Transmission
BASE EX
Drivetrain 2 Wheel Drive 4 Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual Manual
Trans Type 5-Speed 5-Speed
Vehicle
BASE EX
Front Head Room (in) 39.6 39.6
Front Leg Room (in) 44.5 44.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.3 54.3
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 125.7 125.7
Second Head Room (in) 37.6 37.6
Second Leg Room (in) 31.1 31.1
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.4 54.4
Weight Information
BASE EX
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3170 3314

1997 Kia Sportage Safety Features

Safety Features
Rear wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver airbag
Driver knee airbag
Front/rear outboard 3-point seat belts
Rear door child safety locks
Energy-absorbing steering column
Steel side-door impact beams
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A