Kia Sportage: First generation JA (1993–2004)

First generation JA (1993–2004)

The first-generation Kia Sportage was developed with a Mazda Bongo engineering base platform. It shares many mechanical components such as the engine, transmissions (early versions), and differentials with the Mazda line of vehicles. This was during Kia's alliance with Ford and Mazda, which involved Ford/Mazda providing technology and Kia providing inexpensive manufacturing facilities for Ford.

Second generation JE/KM (2004–2010)

After a two-year hiatus, the model-year 2005 Sportage returned, sharing its Elantra-based platform with the 2005 Hyundai Tucson. Critics and fans of the original, pre-Hyundai Sportage complain that it ...

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ECOMINDER® indicator
Active ECO system This indicator light illuminates: When the Active ECO button is pressed the ECOMINDER® indicator (green) will illuminate to show that the Active ECO is operating. For more det ...

Inhibitor Switch: Schematic Diagrams
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Kia Sportage: First generation JA (1993–2004)

Second generation JE/KM (2004–2010)

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