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    1999 Kia Sportage

    The 1999 Kia Sportage is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $28,495.

    There is 1 variant of the Sportage available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-1999.

    The 1999 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.

    Retail Price
    $28,495 - $31,495
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    Retail Price
    $28,495 - $31,495
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

    Expert Rating

    Excellent

    1 Reviews

    1999 Kia Sportage

    Available Variants

    The Kia Sportage comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being DLX and the most expensive being DLX.

    1999 Kia Sportage

    Reviews

    CarExpert Rating
    Excellent
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    Pros

    • Great manners around town
    • Smooth hybrid system
    • Not lumped with a CVT

    Cons

    • Climate controls can be fiddly
    • Not as fuel frugal as some
    • We miss out on the PHEV
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    Power to Weight
    65.37 kW/t
    52.24 kW/t
    79.57 kW/t
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,542 km
    100,000 km
    100,542 km
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    2 years
    4 years
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    LX

    2026

    $43,990

    Light

    2026

    $49,990

    Earth

    2026

    $54,990

    X-Line

    2026

    $59,990

    Year
    2026
    Engine Type
    1.6L Combustion
    1.6L HEV
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    132 kW
    169 kW

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    1999 Kia Sportage

    Dimensions

    4,050 mm
    1,730 mm
    1,650 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,050 mm
    Overall Width1,730 mm
    Overall Height1,650 mm
    Wheelbase2,650 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm
    Load Capacity490 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    1999 Kia Sportage

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Sportage is the DLX variant that starts from $28,495.

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    The most expensive Kia Sportage is the DLX variant that starts from $31,495.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Sportage is offered by the DLX variant which can tow 1700 kg.

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    The largest Kia Sportage is the DLX variant which measures 1730mm wide, 4050mm in length and sits 1650mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Sportage is the DLX variant which has 94kW of power 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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