The 1996 Kia Sportage is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $31,495 for the DLX variant and topping out at $40,995 for the Squire variant.
There are 2 variants of the Sportage available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-1996.
The 1996 Sportage was offered with a 3 year, 100,542 km warranty.
The Kia Sportage is only available with a petrol engine that produces 94kW and 175Nm of torque. All variants feature 4x4.
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The Kia Sportage comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being DLX and the most expensive being Squire.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,245 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,730 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 490 mm |
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Our Kia Sportage Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.
1996 Kia Sportage
The cheapest Kia Sportage is the DLX variant that starts from $31,495.
See all Kia Sportage PricingThe most expensive Kia Sportage is the Squire variant that starts from $40,995.
See all Kia Sportage PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is 1700 kg shared by all variants.
See all Kia Sportage towing capacityThe largest Kia Sportage is the Squire variant which measures 1730mm wide, 4335mm in length and sits 1650mm tall.
All variants of the Kia Sportage have a maximum power of 94kW and 175nm of torque.
The Kia Sportage is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Kia Sportage is the DLX variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1928 kg.
The Kia Sportage uses Unleaded Petrol.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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