Kia Sportage: Second generation JE/KM (2004â€“2010)

Second generation JE/KM (2004â€“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 is considerably larger than the original Sportage and has none of the earlier off-road capability, the two keys for its success.

First generation JA (1993â€“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 ...

Third generation SL (2010â€“2016)

The SL series Kia Sportage was released in April 2010 to Asian and European markets, followed by the North and Central American markets in August 2010 for model year 2011. Australian models were relea ...

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Front Strut Assembly: Components and Components Location
Components 1. Strut assembly2. Insulator3. Bearing4. Spring upper pad5. Spring6. Dust cover7. Spring lower pad ...

Moving up a steep grade from a standing start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight and steepness of the grade, and re ...

Kia Sportage: Second generation JE/KM (2004â€“2010)

First generation JA (1993â€“2004)

Third generation SL (2010â€“2016)

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