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1998 Kia Sportage

1998 Kia Sportage Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$14,895 - $19,495

Original MSRP:
$13,541 - $17,410

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating N/A
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1998 Kia Sportage Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 99V325
Number of Units Affected 76,986
Summary The wires connected to the C123 and C124 connectors can be put under tension by movement of the engine, thus pulling the wires and connectors. This causes the connections to loosen, resulting in a loss of circuit continuity that can cause engine stalling.
Remedy Dealers will install spring clips to lock the connectors together. In addition, the dealers will be instructed to solder a splice in the wire harness. Owner notification was expected to begin during December 1999/January 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Kia at 1-949-470-7000.
Dates of Manufacture August 1996 - February 1999

1998 Kia Sportage Models & Prices

1998 Kia Sportage BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Manual $14,895 $13,541 $221 / Month*
4dr Auto $15,895 $14,451 $236 / Month*
4dr Manual 4WD $16,395 $14,770 $241 / Month*
4dr Auto 4WD $17,395 $15,680 $256 / Month*
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1998 Kia Sportage EX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Manual EX $17,295 $15,580 $254 / Month*
4dr Auto EX $18,295 $16,490 $269 / Month*
4dr Manual 4WD EX $18,495 $16,500 $269 / Month*
4dr Auto 4WD EX $19,495 $17,410 $284 / Month*
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1998 Kia Sportage Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE EX
City 19/hwy 23 (2.0L engine/4-speed automatic trans) • •
City 19/hwy 23 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) • •
EXTERIOR Features
BASE EX
2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers   •
2-speed windshield wipers •  
2-tone paint & body-side cladding   •
Body accent graphic   •
Body-color bumpers • •
Clear lens halogen headlights • •
Dual black pwr mirrors •  
Dual body-color pwr mirrors   •
Rear privacy glass   •
Rear window wiper/washer   •
Roof rack   •
Tinted glass • •
INTERIOR Features
BASE EX
50/50 split-folding rear seat • •
Adjustable driver lumbar support • •
Air conditioning   •
AM/FM stereo audio system w/compact disc-inc: (6) speakers   •
Center console w/adjustable armrest extension • •
Cloth seat trim • •
Cruise control   •
Digital clock • •
Dual slide-out cupholders • •
Front door map pockets • •
Full carpeting • •
Low fuel warning light • •
Passenger vanity mirror   •
Pwr door locks • •
Pwr windows • •
Rear garment hook • •
Rear window defroster • •
Reclining front bucket seats • •
Remote fuel-filler door release • •
Tachometer • •
Theft deterrent system • •
Tilt steering wheel • •
Woodgrain interior accents   •
MECHANICAL Features
BASE EX
15.8 gallon fuel tank • •
2-speed transfer case w/synchromesh • •
2.0L DOHC MPFI 16-valve inline 4-cyl engine • •
3-bar link rear suspension w/panhard rod, coil springs • •
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD • •
5-speed manual transmission w/OD • •
5-spoke alloy wheels • •
Alloy wheels   •
Double wishbone front suspension w/coil springs, anti-roll bar • •
Engine-speed-sensitive pwr recirculating ball steering • •
Full-size spare tire • •
Fully boxed ladder frame • •
Outside rear spare tire carrier w/cover • •
P205/75R15 all-season SBR tires • •
Part-time 4-wheel drive w/shift-on-the-move auto-lock/unlock hubs • •
Pwr-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes • •
Rear wheel drive • •
Styled steel wheels •  
SAFETY Features
BASE EX
Driver & front passenger airbags • •
Driver knee airbag • •
Height-adjustable front safety belt anchors • •
Steel side-door impact beams • •

1998 Kia Sportage Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE EX
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM • •
ALLOY WHEELS •  
AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/COMPACT DISC •  
CARPETED MAT SET -inc: front/rear/cargo area floor mats • •
FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS • •
REAR SPOILER • •
ROOF RACK •  
SPORT APPEARANCE GRAPHIC •  
AIR CONDITIONING Options
BASE EX
AIR CONDITIONING •  
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED •  
PAINT Options
BASE EX
STANDARD PAINT • •
SEAT TRIM Options
BASE EX
CLOTH TRIM (STD)   •
LEATHER PKG -inc: full leather seats, leather door panel insert, leather-wrapped gear shift handle, leather-wrapped steering wheel *NET*   •

1998 Kia Sportage Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE EX
Brake ABS System
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.10 x - TBD - 11.10 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) 170.3 170.3
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 Speed-Sensitive Pwr Recirculating Ball Speed-Sensitive 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 3-Bar Link 3-Bar Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Panhard Rod w/Panhard Rod
Tires
BASE EX
Front Tire Size P205/75R15 P205/75R15
Rear Tire Size P205/75R15 P205/75R15
Transmission
BASE EX
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive 4 Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
Trans Type 5 5
Vehicle
BASE EX
Front Head Room (in) 39.6 39.6
Front Leg Room (in) 44.5 44.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.4 54.4
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 125.7 125.7
Second Head Room (in) 37.8 37.8
Second Leg Room (in) 31.1 31.1
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.4 54.4
Weight Information
BASE EX
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3186 3352

1998 Kia Sportage Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger airbags
Driver knee airbag
Height-adjustable front safety belt anchors
Steel side-door impact beams
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A