Customer Reviews of the 1998 Sportage
Introduction
The 1998 Sportage is manufactured in SOUTH KOREA for Kia. It is Kia's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $18,495 USD in 1998.
Fuel Economy
The 1998 Sportage's 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been rated at 19 miles/gallon city and 23 miles/gallon highway out of a 15.80 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Alternative Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Sportage retails for $18,495 USD with a invoice price of $16,500 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Sportage comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a four-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3396 lbs. The 2-Wheel ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Sportage Dimensions
In 1998 the Sportage has an overall length of 170.30 inches and a width of 68.10 inches. It sits a total of 65.00 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 7.90 inches. Front headroom is 39.60 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Sportage a turning radius of 34.80 inches. It uses 205/75R15 tires with a wheelbase of 104.30 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag. Leading optional equipment includes Leather Seat.
Exterior color choices include Black, Classic Red, Cobalt Blue, Evergreen, Garnet Red, Violet Mist, White with interior choices of Brown Cloth, Gray Cloth. The Sportage seats 5 people with 44.50 inches front leg room.
Kia Warranty
The normal warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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