2005 Kia Sportage
- Horsepower: 140 @ 6000
- Torque (lb-ft): 136 @ 4500
- Weight: 3225 lbs
- 0-60: TBD
- Bodystyle: Sport Utility
- Market Segment: 2WD Sport Utili...
- Engine type: Gas I4
- Transmission type: 5 Manual
MSRP: $15,150 - $15,900
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- Features
- Specifications
- Safety
- Options / Pricing

Mechanical
• Front Wheel Drive - Drivetrain|37
• 4 Cylinder Engine - Engine|13
• 5-Speed M/T - Transmission|15
• M/T - Transmission|15
• A/T - Transmission|15
• Gasoline Fuel - Fuel|46
Interior
• Power Steering - Steering|6
• Privacy Glass - Window|29
• Power Windows - Window|29
• Rear Defrost - Window|29
• Leather Seats - Seat Trim|43
• Cloth Seats - Seat Trim|43
• Power Door Locks - Locks|26
• Front Floor Mats - Floor Mats|25
• Front Reading Lamps - Convenience|23
• Luggage Rack - Convenience|23
• Auxiliary Pwr Outlet - Convenience|23
• Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
• Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
• Adjustable Steering Wheel - Convenience|23
• MP3 Player - Audio|22
• CD Player - Audio|22
• Cassette - Audio|22
• AM/FM Stereo - Audio|22
• A/C - Air Conditioning|21
• Bucket Seats - Seats|44
• Pass-Through Rear Seat - Seats|44
Exterior
• Trailer Hitch Receiver - Trailering|8
• Rear Spoiler - Vehicle|0
• Chrome Wheels - Wheels|10
• Aluminum Wheels - Wheels|10
• Running Boards - Running Boards|33
• Passenger Vanity Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Driver Vanity Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Power Passenger Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Power Driver Mirror - Mirrors|27
Safety
• Passenger Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
• Driver Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
• Side Head Air Bag - Air Bag - Side|39
• Side Air Bag - Air Bag - Side|39
• Tires - Front All-Season - Tire - Front|34
• Tires - Rear All-Season - Tire - Rear|35
• Full Size Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
• Compact Spare Tire - Tire - Spare|36
• 4-Wheel ABS - Brakes|4
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes - Brakes|4
• Electronic Stability Control - Safety Features|42
• Child Safety Locks - Safety Features|42
• Rear Tow Hooks - Safety Features|42
• Front Tow Hooks - Safety Features|42
• Traction Control - Safety Features|42

Vehicle
• EPA Classification : 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine
• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas I4
• Displacement : 2.0L/121
• Fuel System : MPFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 140 @ 6000
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 136 @ 4500
Transmission
• Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : N/A
• Trans Type : 5
• Trans Description Cont. : Manual
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.64
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.06
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.33
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.06
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.82
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.46
• Clutch Size (in) : - TBD -
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 4.53
• Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High : N/A
• Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low : N/A
• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
Mileage
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 22
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 27
Electrical
• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 90
Cooling System
• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 7.3
Weight Information
• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3225
Trailering
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 1500
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 150
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A
Suspension
• Suspension Type - Front : MacPherson strut
• Suspension Type - Rear : Dual-link
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -
Brakes
• Brake Type : Pwr
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.0 x - TBD -
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.3 x - TBD -
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A
Tires
• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P215/65R16
• Rear Tire Size : P215/65R16
• Spare Tire Size : Compact
Wheels
• Front Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.5
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 6.5
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : Compact
• Front Wheel Material : Alloy
• Rear Wheel Material : Alloy
• Spare Wheel Material : - TBD -
Steering
• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : - TBD -
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 3.06
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 35.4
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
Fuel Tank
• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 15.3
Exterior Dimensions
• Wheelbase (in) : 103.5
• Length, Overall (in) : 171.3
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 70.9
• Height, Overall (in) : 66.7
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 60.6
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 60.6
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : 7.7
• Rear Door Opening Height (in) : - TBD -
• Rear Door Opening Width (in) : - TBD -
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) : N/A
• Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : - TBD -
• Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) : 66.6
• Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) : 23.6
• Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) : N/A
Interior Dimensions
• Passenger Capacity : 5
• Passenger Volume (ft³) : 103.9
• Front Head Room (in) : 40.7
• Front Leg Room (in) : 42.1
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 56.7
• Front Hip Room (in) : 42.1
• Second Head Room (in) : 39.4
• Second Leg Room (in) : 37.2
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 56.3
• Second Hip Room (in) : 54.6
Summary
• Vehicle Name : Sportage
• Body Style : 4 Door

Recall:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 05V318000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 05V120000
Mfg's Report Date: 07/07/2005
Mfg's Report Date: 03/25/2005
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Component: SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4641
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7619
Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET PAWL WAS NOT PROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MY DAMAGE THE TEETH OF THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET. DAMAGED PARKING BRAKE LEVER RATCHET TEETH MAY PREVENT THE PARKING BRAKE FROM ENGAGING OR MAY ALLOW THE PARKING BRAKE TO RELEASE AFTER IT HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP), THE YAW RATE SENSOR MAY BECOME TOO SENSITIVE AND MAY RECALIBRATE INACCURATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE ESP PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO REDUCE POWER AND MAY CAUSE A BRAKE AT ONE OF THE WHEELS TO BE INAPPROPRIATELY.
Consequence: THE INABILITY TO ENGAGE, OR THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY ALLOW YOUR VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE IT IS PARKED AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Consequence: BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESP ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESP HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 30, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Notes: KIA RECALL NO. SC-050. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Notes: KIA RECALL NO. SC-044. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
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Safety Features
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Side Head Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Child Safety Locks
• Rear Tow Hooks
• Front Tow Hooks
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Full Size Spare Tire
• Compact Spare Tire

- Base price: $15,900
- Destination charge: $795
- Number of options: 0
- Total options: $0
- Total price: $15,900
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