Overview

    The 2012 Kia Sportage EX is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle that was released to the New Zealand market on 5th October 2010. The Kia Sportage is regarded as a medium SUV built in Slovakia with prices starting at $47,990 before on-road costs.

    This Kia Sportage is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 100 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 319 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Sportage EX uses 7.5L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 156g of CO2. It has a 58L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 773km per full tank

    The Kia Sportage measures 1645mm (64.8 inches) in height, 4440mm (174.8 inches) in length, 1855mm (73.0 inches) in width with a 2640mm (103.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1600kg (3527.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sportage EX comes standard with 225/60 Rnull front tyres and 225/60 Rnull rear tyres. It has a 60 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2012 Kia Sportage EX has a 172mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    62.5 - 87.13 kW/t
    43.77 kW/t
    110.82 kW/t
    Boot Space
    465 litres
    403 litres
    603 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.5 - 9.2 L/100km
    5.7 L/100km
    11.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    598 - 773 km
    571 km
    1,018 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    2 years
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,900 - 2,140 kg
    1,900 kg
    3,050 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,600 - 2,000 kg
    1,200 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    22.7°
    18°
    48.7°
    Departure Angle
    28.2°
    21°
    47.1°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    172 mm
    150 mm
    323 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,440 mm
    1,855 mm
    1,645 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,440 mm
    Overall Width1,855 mm
    Overall Height1,645 mm
    Wheelbase2,640 mm
    Load Capacity540 mm

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    EX

    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Sport Utility Vehicle, Diesel, 4x4

    $47,990

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 156
    Standard Met: EU5

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 84.0
    Engine (cc): 1995
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.0
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 90.0
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 15.3
    Main Capacity (L): 58
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 12.8
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 773
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 480
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.3
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 38
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 31
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 16.7
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.0
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 47
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 39
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.0
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 10.0
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 28
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 24

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.5

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.6
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 196
    Maximum Speed (mph): 122

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 136
    Maximum Power (kW): 100
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 319
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800

    Differential Lock

    Location: Center

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
    Selection: Manual & Automatic

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Local Body Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
    Platform Code: Hyundai Xd

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Spoiler

    Location: Roof

    Underbody Protection

    Location: Engine

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 47.8
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1353
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.4
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 465

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 63.4
    Front Track (mm): 1611
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.8
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 172
    Overall Height (in): 64.8
    Overall Height (mm): 1645
    Overall Length (in): 174.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4440
    Overall Width (in): 73.0
    Overall Width (mm): 1855
    Rear Track (in): 63.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1612
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
    Wheelbase (in): 103.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2640

    Ramp Angles

    Approach Angle: 22.7
    Departure Angle: 28.2

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Rear Door

    Type: Lifting Gate

    Headlight Control

    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Manual
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen

    LED Lights

    Location: Day Time Running Lights

    Paint

    Type: Metallic

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2140
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4718
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1600
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3527

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    External Connections

    iPod Connection (Front): yes
    USB (Front): yes

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Flexible

    Bluetooth

    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Parking Distance System

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor & Camera

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
    Location (12V): Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Alloy Look
    Gear Selector: Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Overall: 5.0
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Active: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5
    Configuration: 2+3

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Auto

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † 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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