Kia Sportage New (New Kia Sportage). KIA Sportage I-Generation Sportage II generation engines

01.08.2020

Conscious purchase Kia Sportage. The first generation may turn out to be a fatal mistake for those who are looking for a comfortable and inexpensive SUV. In its off-road abilities, it is not inferior to even such cars as Nissan Patrol or Toyota Land Cruiser. However, the Sportage with a tough back bridge is little comfortable and not too obedient. And in comparison with classmates - Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester. or Toyota RAV-4 - it seems that such a parameter, as the accuracy of management, is completely absent.

Concerning full drive, then in the usual state of Sportage rear-wheel drive. The front axle is connected only to manual. In exchange, we get a handout, and in some versions even self-locking differential rear axle.

If you choose korean SUV. Request, being ready for certain "victims", then disappointment will not follow. Understanding motorists know - as far as the brave is the first Sportage on the off-road.

Typical malfunctions

Sportage I breaks not often. Nevertheless, it is necessary to realize that the SUV debuted in the market in 1994, and the first copies for more than 20 years. In the case of them, it is very difficult to argue about reliability, because about 80% of the components fail in view of their old age. And yet old Kia is very hardy and reliable car. Although the soldier's factory components have a good quality, but the machines with still factory parts are more prone to malfunctions than those already use high-quality substitutes.

Weak places include wheel bearings and front axles coupling. The latter is used to force the front wheels to "disconnect / turn on". But the manufacturer has installed an automatic coupling. Everything depended on the year of release and the destination market. After restyling in 1997, a four-wheel drive could be included during the movement - with an automatic coupling. Determine the type of the installed coupling is quite difficult. Everything solved one of the previous owners. Automatic coupling, as a rule, rarely lies more than 100,000 km. In machines, often exploited in "field" conditions, it is even less - about 50-70 thousand km.

Thus, almost all copies survived the replacement of the coupling. If the original was set again, then theoretically owner is waiting ahead new renovation. In practice, the failure occurs at the time of connecting the drive of the front wheels. Replace will have to be replaced - on a new automatic original, or on a high-quality substitute with manual control For $ 150-200. The last option had its drawbacks. Usually few people want to constantly switch the coupling. Therefore, it is necessary to choose: either everywhere moving in 2WD mode, or - with permanent-enabled complete drive. But then the fuel consumption will grow, and the transmission will be noise. On the other hand, the mechanical coupling resource is large enough to always forget about the problem.

The transmission is perfectly coping with a small, albeit difficult SUV, which weighs about one and a half tons. Long drive driving shafts rear axle And the front levers of the suspension. Gratitude deserve a gearbox and gearbox. Although many can not like the need regular maintenance (replacement and control of oil in reducer and bridges). But the claims for durability does not occur.

Another weak point is shock absorbers and springs. Shock absorbers are ineffective, and springs are often broken. In the event of a breakdown, it is better to use more powerful branded substitutes - they are more expensive, but will get rid of problems for a long time. Many are installed on an SUV larger (wide) wheels, which speeds up the wear of the components of the suspension.

The brake system is not effective (50 meters from 100 km / h), so considering Kia Sportage, as a tug, you should think about the use of high-quality brake discs and pads.

Steering Screw-type SUV. On the one hand, it practically does not provide any accuracy of the steering. At the speed of over 90 km / h, the car behaves unpredictable. On the other hand, this type of management is very reliable and straightened.

Another disadvantage and at the same time advantage - the frame structure of the body. Rama protects the body from unnecessary loading loads. However, it is subject to corrosion. The body rust attacks with less intensity.

From unpleasant trifles, you can mark the fogging of glasses, especially in winter. Therefore, it is very important to care about the ventilation system and technical condition air conditioner. After 1999, the problem was practically eliminated.

Engines

Under the hood Kia Sportage i can be found one of the three 2-liter engines: two gasoline and one turbodiesel. Gasoline units of two types - with an 8-valve and 16-valve head block. Both have one and the tightest block design and develop the power of 95 and 128 hp. respectively. The 8-valve does not affect the dynamics - 18.4 from to 100 km / h, but fortunately breaks very rarely. The 16-valve is a little faster - 14.7 ° C to 100 km / h, and has a worthy craving. True, decent consumption - an average of about 13 liters per 100 km, and in the city over 15 liters. A version with a 4-speed automatic machine is slightly slower and more voracious.

Gasoline Motor Kia is modern for that time, but no longer simple and requires a certain service. With a regular replacement of oil, belts, spark plugs and checking the condition of the cooling system, it does not cause any problems. With the exception of non-systemic failures of electrical elements of auxiliary equipment, characteristic of older cars. Nevertheless, none of such faults is capable of immobilizing the car for several days, requiring large financial costs for repairs.

From diesel units, an old 2.2-liter atmospheric was originally installed, which was used on Mazda B2200 pickles and Ford Ranger.. Motor from the 80s developed only 63 hp There is no point in talking about some kind of dynamics. Later, a 2-liter turbodiesel of returns in 83 hp began to be installed. Such an SUV accelerates to 100 km / h in 20 seconds, and fuel consumption does not exceed 10 liters per 100 km.

The owner of 2-liter diesel versions had to face serious problems: expensive repair of the head of the block and the crank-connecting mechanism. In addition, there were failures in the operation of the TNVD control unit. Separate owners note difficulties with the launch.

The exhaust system of both engines is subject to corrosion, and elevated vibrations of diesel engines accelerate its damage. Sometimes it refuses the immobilizer, less often starter.

Operating costs

The costs of maintenance, taking into account the good reliability and durability of the car with a gasoline engine, must be relatively low. However, it is necessary to take into account such aspects as as operating conditions and mechanical damage. We should not forget that Kia Sportage 1 - real SUVTherefore, many use it for their intended purpose. Fuel costs will not be too high if the engine is converted to work on gas.

Prices for spare parts are not high. Many of the original parts can be purchased for reasonable money. But you can use a fairly wide range of high-quality substitutes. Only with the most unusual elements may arise difficulties, especially when it comes to hinged equipment and electrical components. Road service without difficulty coping with the repair and maintenance of the first Sportage.

Situation in the market

On the secondary market There are several dozen ads about selling kia Sportage of the first generation. Most preferred specimens collected after restyling in 1999. Their cost is from 4 to 8 thousand dollars. Cars of the first years of production had pretty scanty equipment. There are no familiar today: ABS, airbags and air conditioning. But even the basic versions had an electric drive glasses and an amplifier of the steering wheel. After the update, ABS and 2nd airbags appeared.

Among the proposals there is a small amount of diesel versions and modifications with a machine gun. It is quite difficult to find the extended version of Wagon with a trunk enlarged by 100 liters.

Conclusion

Kia Sportage of the first generation should be selected consciously, as a small SUV for everyday use for its intended purpose, and not as a crossover of high comfort. Avoid versions of S. diesel engines and automatic.

Sportage release from 1994 - 2006. ( Sportage 1.)

Motors gasoline - 2l. - 8kl., 2l. - 16kl,

Motors diesel 2l. TD, 2.2.L. D.

Boxes were both automatic transmission and manual transmission

There were 4WD all-wheel drive 4WD and rear-wheel drive 2WD

There were versions of a convertible with three doors, there were versions of the Grand (elongated), there were ordinary short with four doors.

For the first time, KIA Sportage was represented by the world community in 1993, becoming the first SUV in the model range of the South Korean automaker. The car was produced in several versions of the body, survived restyling (1999) and safely went back in 2004, freeing the conveyor to the second generation of Kia Sportage. Meanwhile domestic market Used cars The first generation KIA Sportage is still noticeable in demand, and therefore it is worth considering this SUV in more detail. Appearance Kia Sportyj. The 1st generation does not shine originality and sophistication. The first generation of the SUV distinguishes simplicity of harmonious lines, creating a friendly appearance and install additional confidence in the driver. The body length varies in the range of 3760 - 4340 mm and depends on the vehicle modification. The width is 1735 mm, and its height is 1650 mm. Depending on the version of the performance, the mass of the car varies in the range from 1513 to 1543 kg. Ground clearance SUV is 200 mm. The body is fixed on the frame and is made of durable metal, but still manages rust in some places, especially in the lower parts of the door and at the rear arches. At the same time, the rust is most often hiding under the plastic body kit, so it does not prevent additional anti-corrosion processing.

The salon at the KIA Sportage of the first generation is very spacious and convenient. The front panel is very functional and ergonomic, but over time begins to grow, and sometimes quite strongly. Front I. rear seats Provide a decent level of comfort when driving at any distance, and pleasant to the touch and the type of interior finishing materials are impressive even today. Substantial minus salon - low level Noise insulation. However, this is due only to insufficient level Technologies of the time of the car, not the negligence of the manufacturer.

If we talk about the technical characteristics, then the engines are provided at once. Five: three gasoline and two diesel engines. Most often in Russia there are cars with a 4-cylinder gasoline power unit with a volume of 2.0 liters and a capacity of 118 or 128 hp. On the machines released until 1999, a 2.0-liter gasoline unit with a capacity of 95 hp prevails. The range of diesel engines is represented by a 2.2-liter atmospheric with a capacity of 63 hp, provided mazda company, and a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that has a power of 83 hp

Maximum speed, developed by an SUV, does not exceed 172 km / h, while overclocking up to 100 km / h occupies from 14.7 to 20.5 seconds, depending on the type installed engine. Average flow Fuel: 9 - 14.7 liters.

KIA Sportage of the first generation is equipped with either 5-speed mechanical box Transmissions or 4-speed automatic transmission. The car has an adjustable layout and could be produced in the all-wheel drive version using a transmission with a rigid connection of the front axle. Absence inter-axis differential Limits the possibility of using the advantages of the full drive only by the conditions of the ice or off-road. In addition, a chain transmission is applied in the distribution, which over time begins to make noise.

In the front, the first generation of Kia Sportyj is equipped with an independent spring suspension with a very reliable durability resource. The exception is only the bushings of the stabilizer, with difficulty withstanding 40 thousand km. Run. The next KIA Sportage 1-generation is equipped with a very reliable dependent spring suspension, which has a long-term operation (up to 200 thousand km). All modifications of KIA Sportage I are equipped with a power steering, but on models released until 1999, there are serious problems with the reliability of the "reverse" tube, which is often torn. Front wheels are equipped disk brakesAnd the rear is equipped with drums, which is characteristic of most of the cars of that time. Claims K. brake system No, it works fine.

For its time, KIA Sportage has a rather extensive complete set. Already in the baseline, the car was equipped with a central lock, a complete electric car, immobilizer, a digital clock, adjustable by the steering column and many other equipment. For 2012 price kia. Sportage of the first generation on russian market Used cars averages 100,000 - 300,000 rubles. Next, placed earlier, Comparative review of Chevrolet Niva and Kia Sportyj I.

Background for assessing the consumer quality of the car Chevrolet Niva. The Kia Sportage car is selected. This is not only one of the closest analogues, but also the most affordable and popular among foreign competitions Chevrolet. Niva. Notice, Kia Sportage We do not call Russian, although it is formally domestic carBut developed in Korea and collected in the territory of the Russian Federation from Korean components.

For mass russian buyer The determining factor is the combination of price and quality. It is clear that in a short test it is impossible to determine the reliability of the car and the assessment of the quality of manufacture is based on an external inspection. But with the price everything is clear - eight and a half thousand US dollars for far from a primitive modern SUV - there is no such anywhere in the world, so such a favorable purchase, like Chevrolet Niva, is useless.

Of course, in Chevrolet Niva, neither the ABS, nor airbags, nor air conditioner is expected even for an additional fee, but the lack of such sings of our motorist will not be discouraged. And the fact that standard equipment Included ZF steering mechanism with a hydraulic agent, can be considered a gift of fate. Considered profitable acquisition car Kia. Sportage in a similar equipment, but with a two-liter engine and two airbags costs from $ 16,900, and this is already the difference twice. In short, if the price distance between, let's say the VAZ-211x and the closest imported competitors almost disappeared, then Chevrolet Niva retains a two-time "margin of safety". So, for the money - the pure victory of Chevrolet Niva. Now let's see what it costs.

The design and design of the first "Niva" 27 years ago became revelation not only for "hungry" on cars of compatriots, but also for the whole world. Suffice it to say that "Niva" was exported even to Japan, albeit in small quantities. In our opinion, the Chevrolet Niva design cannot be equal to the design of Chevrolet Niva. The car has its own "face", and it is complicated quite harmoniously, but his appearance has already managed to be outraged, and most importantly, it produces an unnecessarily impression. However, the tastes are not arguing, and we will not impose our point of view, but we note as an objective criticism that the gaps between the headlights and the hood were too large on the test vehicle and the uneasy-right. Subsequently, afterwarding several samples on the car dealership, we didn't find this shortage - either they were specially prepared, or a floating defect. In comparison with Chevrolet Niva, the appearance of Kia Sportage is modest and laconic, although less expressive and recognizable, but you will not have to shock and gaps.

Even more contrast in finishing car interiors. The main part of the front panel of the Chevrolet Niva interior is made of soft plastic with a pleasant texture and is quite worthy of a good European car, but the stronger the dissonance with the "pile" of small disadvantages: the door handles are defiantly rude, the caps of the screws at the bottom of the central console are open, buttons switches and Deflectors, disaginion with plastic color front panel and internal door panels. In fact, it's just a shame when the high-quality base spoil the little things. At KIA Sportage, the main part of the front panel is made of a rigid inexpensive plastic, but everything is fully fulfilled and difficult to find fault with the trifles. KIA Sportage is an inexpensive car, Chevrolet Niva. Especially, the lack of adjustment of the front seats in the height and longitudinal steering adjustment is quite explained, well although the tilt of the steering column changes. ABOUT driver's seat Kia Sportage is nothing to say, and this is already dignity, as it is impossible to bypass the shortcomings of Chevrolet Niva seats - so amorphous, failing as the old sofa, the seats we have not met. It seems to be covered by the body, but absolutely does not hold. We do not exclude at all that this is a lack of a limited part of the front seats of Chevrolet NIVA, since the technology of manufacturing parts from the "foam" is quite capric, and in domestic practice, such results have already met such results in its violation.

With equal width and height of Chevrolet Niva, in short, than KIA Sportage, 400 mm on the dimension and 200 mm on the basis. It would seem that the rear passengers KIA Sportage should be in winnings, but the opposite is salon Chevrolet. Niva is spacious. The secret of this is simple - a significant part of the useful height kIA body It takes a frame, and people in it are cleared more horizontally, with elongated legs, which requires a greater length of the cabin than with a vertical landing in Chevrolet Niva. Even out comparison with Sportage new Chevrolet. Niva pleases the full-fledged five-seater capacity of the cabin. The trunk, however, is not particularly great, but you will not put it in the reproach, since the further increase in the rear swap "stabbed" would be geometric permeability. The back seat folds in parts in the proportion of 60 by 40%, leaving a place for two or one passenger. At the Sportage cushion is only entirely. In general, Chevrolet Niva is an example of a much more efficient layout than Kia.

In the dynamics of overclocking KIA Sportage, naturally wins, Chevrolet Niva in all articles need a modern two-liter engine. Disadvantage of kia is more high level Motor noise with intensive acceleration. Chevrolet Niva entertains passengers with traditional models of transmission and vibration - the higher the speed, the stronger.

CHEVROLET NIVA's manageability assessment, we approached with a small cappression, given the rich experience of communicating with its predecessor, but very soon made sure that a relatively lightweight steering wheel still brings the minimum necessary information Before the driver, and the car, despite the carriage rolls, very precisely prescribes turns and is constant stable on a straight line. Sensitivity is really low, but quite acceptable. Kia Sportage also behaves well, but slightly less accurate in turns and is not so stable on a high-speed straight with an uneven coating. We are confident that on the winter icy asphalt, the advantage of Chevrolet Niva in manageability will be more explicit thanks to a permanent full drive. No doubt and superiority of Chevrolet Niva in Pentility. According to the implementation of traction, both cars are about the same - on KIA a rigidly connected front-wheel drive, on Chevrolet Niva locking the inter-axis differential, both have a lower transmission, so mainly it all depends on the tires.

But in geometric passability Kia Sportage is lagging behind - it's not even smaller on a centimeter clearance, but in low elements of the carrier frame and in the protruding front bumper. By smoothness, both opponents are approximately equal. Chevrolet Niva swings a little more on the irregularities, but its suspension is more energy intensive and allows you to confidently overcome large obstacles, but the Kia Sportage is a little more comfortable on the smaller. In order not to repeat, we will make the most concentrated concentrated concentrated - Chevrolet Niva is definitely a more talented car, which is deprived of due engine and attention to small problems. With Kia Sportage, everything is exactly the opposite: licked to shine away, and the motor is suitable, but the car without the "spark of God". Given the price advantage, Chevrolet Niva can be a best-selling bestseller for at least our market, unless that spoonful of the fly, which in Russia has already been sorted to not one honey barrel, is extremely low reliability. However, I really want to believe that thanks to Western quality control, the joint venture "GM-VAZ" will bring it to the desired level.

In 1993, many eminent automakers will suddenly receive a serious blow from a previously distinted Korean company Kia Motors, who released a new compact SUV. Sportage.

History
01.93 The beginning of the production of KIA Sportage in Korea
01.94 starts release in Germany
02.95 Installing turbodiesel 2.0 l
01.98 restyling model. Serial installation ABS
Since 2004

BODY

The car was represented by three modifications: 5-door universal, his elongated version of Grand and a convertible, which is practically not found. And the Sportage body is installed on a powerful frame, like classic SUVs. The use of one-sided galvanization in the manufacture of all body panels and factory anti-corrosion processing provide them with reliable corrosion protection.

SALON

The spacious Salon Sportage is not inferior to most of its one-year competitors. Traditionally stronger side Korean cars are their rich standard equipment. In the "base" Sportage - air conditioning, power steering, four power windows, electric mirrors, central locking. True, electronics sometimes idle due to the oxidation of contacts. The volume of the trunk in 373 liters cannot be called particularly impressive, so practical motorists are recommended to modify the Grand, in which the extension of the rear sweep "Matching" the size of the trunk increased to 670 liters.

ENGINE

All Sportage power units were released under license Mazda and reliable than the high "Japanese" reliability, therefore "hugging" to overhaul at least 300 thousand km. Thanks constructive features gasoline engines - Answers in the bottoms of the pistons - not too caring owners are fenced from the troubles associated with the repair of the unit when the timing belt is broken. But Diesels do not have such advantages. The recommended period for replacing the timing belt on all engines is every 60 thousand km. In Motors S. big mileage Can burn the graduation collector laying. The failure of the idling regulator is also marked.

TRANSMISSION

Since Sportage is equipped with a PART TIME 4WD transmission, which does not have an inter-axis differential, more often they drive both ordinary "rear-wheel drives". A four-wheel drive is not recommended to connect on a solid coating - this leads to increased wear of the transmission and tires, and also significantly worsens handling. Although the off-road Sportage will easily give odds to the usual "parquets" - in his arms "Distribution" with a lowered range of programs, and in some versions there is also a blocking of the rear inter-track differential. When choosing a car, it is advisable to stop your choice on modifications with the front axle hubing couplings (manually connected) or automatic couplings (enabled with a dispensing box lever). Vacuum couplings (installed after 1998), allowing to connect the front axle at a speed of up to 80 km / h, established themselves unreliable. It is often disturbed by the tightness of the gland of this node, which leads to the premature coupling exit.

Automatic CPs are rare. In a manual transmission, durability is not distinguished by the gear shift lever.

SUSPENSION

Front independent suspension Serves long. Her feature - the upper ball support changes together with the lever (parts - $ 60). Weakness The rear dependent suspension is short-lived springs that are often broken. For extreme driving Quickly fail the steering mechanism sleeve.

BRAKE SYSTEM

The brake system is equipped with front disk mechanisms and rear drum. Increases its efficiency aBS systemwhich after 1998 entered the list of standard equipment.

A powerful spiner frame, four-wheel drive, the presence of a reduced row in the "Distribution", clearance of 200 mm - all this indicates a serious off-road ambitions of Sportage. However, it is not necessary to perceive it as an uncompromising offender of off-road. Where "frolic" or, the owner of the Korean car has nothing to do.

Departure to the picnic, trips to the cottage. Beach walks are the main areas of using Sportage off-road qualities. On the other hand, the owner can reassure himself by the fact that he pays much less for the exploitation of his "henned" than the owners of serious "passing".

Appearance of KIA The Sportage of the 1st generation does not shine originality and sophistication. The first generation of the SUV distinguishes simplicity of harmonious lines, creating a friendly appearance and install additional confidence in the driver. The body length varies in the range of 3760 - 4340 mm and depends on the vehicle modification. The width Kia Sportage I is 1735 mm, and its height is 1650 mm. Depending on the version of the performance, the mass of the car varies in the range from 1513 to 1543 kg. The road clearance of the SUV is 200 mm. The body is fixed on the frame and is made of durable metal, but still manages rust in some places, especially in the lower parts of the door and at the rear arches. At the same time, the rust is most often hiding under the plastic body kit, so it does not prevent additional anti-corrosion processing.

The salon at the KIA Sportage of the first generation is very spacious and convenient. The front panel is very functional and ergonomic, but over time begins to grow, and sometimes quite strongly. The front and rear seats provide a decent level of comfort when driving at any distances, and pleasant to the touch and the type of interior finishing materials are impressive even today. The substantial minus of the cabin is a low noise insulation.

However, this is due only to the insufficient level of technology of the vehicle output, and not the negligence of the manufacturer.

If we talk about the technical characteristics, the engines for KIA Sportage I are provided at once at once: three gasoline and two diesel engines. Most often in Russia there are cars with a 4-cylinder gasoline power unit with a volume of 2.0 liters and a capacity of 118 or 128 hp. On the machines released until 1999, a 2.0-liter gasoline unit with a capacity of 95 hp prevails. The line of diesel engines is represented by a 2.2-liter atmospheric with a capacity of 63 hp, provided by Mazda, and a 2.0-liter turbocharge engine that has a power of 83 hp.

The maximum speed developed by the SUV does not exceed 172 km / h, while overclocking up to 100 km / h occupies from 14.7 to 20.5 seconds, depending on the type of engine installed. Middle fuel consumption: 9 - 14.7 liters.

The Kia Sportage of the first generation is equipped with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed automatic transmission. The car has an adjustable layout and could be produced in the all-wheel drive version using a transmission with a rigid connection of the front axle. The absence of an inter-axis differential limits the possibility of using the advantages of a full drive only by the conditions of the ice or off-road. In addition, a chain transmission is applied in the distribution, which over time begins to make noise.

In the front, the first generation of Kia Sportyj is equipped with an independent spring suspension with a very reliable durability resource. The exception is only the bushings of the stabilizer, with difficulty withstanding 40 thousand km. Run. The next KIA Sportage 1-generation is equipped with a very reliable dependent spring suspension, which has a long-term operation (up to 200 thousand km). All modifications of KIA Sportage I are equipped with a power steering, but on models released until 1999, there are serious problems with the reliability of the "reverse" tube, which is often torn. The front wheels are equipped with disk brakes, and the rear are equipped with drums, which is characteristic of most of the cars of that time. There are no complaints about the brake system, it works fine.

For its time, KIA Sportage has a rather extensive complete set. Already in the baseline, the car was equipped with a central lock, a complete electric car, immobilizer, a digital clock, adjustable by the steering column and many other equipment. For 2012, the price of the KIA Sportage of the first generation on the Russian used car market averages 100,000 - 300,000 rubles.

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