The first generation Sportage was the world’s first SUV designed specifically for urban driving. Unlike traditional off-road SUVs, it featured a more compact, refined design and delivered passenger car–like performance with four-wheel drive capability. This new concept of an urban SUV influenced global trends and paved the way for a new generation of city-friendly SUVs.
Since its debut, Sportage has become one of Kia’s best-selling models, growing stronger with every generation. Today, it stands as a major player in both the Korean and global SUV markets.
Sportage racing across the Sahara Desert (1993 Paris-Dakar Rally)
Length:
3,760 - 4,350 mm
Width:
1,735 mm
Height:
1,655 mm
Drive type:
Four-wheel drive
Engine:
Inline 4-cylinder gasoline, diesel
Displacement:
1,998 - 2,184 cc
