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    2001 Kia Sportage

    The 2001 Kia Sportage is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $29,995 for the DLX variant and topping out at $36,995 for the Plus variant.

    There are 2 variants of the Sportage available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-1999.

    The 2001 Sportage was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 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
    $29,995 - $36,995†
    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
    $29,995 - $36,995†
    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

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    2001 Kia Sportage

    Available Variants

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

    DLX

    Price from $29,995†

    Plus

    Price from $33,995†

    2001 Kia Sportage

    Reviews

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    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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    How does the 2001 Kia Sportage compare?

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    Power to Weight
    58.39 - 62.13 kW/t
    47.96 kW/t
    95.66 kW/t
    Boot Space
    373 - 483 litres
    373 litres
    780 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    2 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,928 - 2,060 kg
    1,928 kg
    2,520 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 - 1,700 kg
    1,200 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    30 - 36°
    27.4°
    36°
    Departure Angle
    24 - 33°
    22°
    33°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    195 mm
    200 mm
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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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    2001 Kia Sportage

    Dimensions

    4,315 mm
    1,764 mm
    1,695 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,315 mm
    Overall Width1,764 mm
    Overall Height1,695 mm
    Wheelbase2,650 mm
    Turning Circle11,200 mm
    Load Capacity415 mm

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

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    2001 Kia Sportage

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Sportage is the DLX variant that starts from $29,995.

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    The most expensive Kia Sportage is the Plus variant that starts from $36,995.

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

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    The largest Kia Sportage is the Plus variant which measures 1764mm wide, 4435mm in length and sits 1695mm 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 Plus variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2060 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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