Kia Sportage: First generation JA (1993â€“2004)

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 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 (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 ...

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4WD ECU: Description and Operation
Description 4WD ECU processes signals from various sensors and determines the current road and driving conditions. The ECU then utilizes this information to implement precision control over the ...

Automatic climate control system
1. AUTO (automatic control) button 2. Driver's temperature control knob 3. A/C display 4. Mode selection button 5. Air conditioning button* 6. Fan speed control switch 7. Passenger's t ...

Kia Sportage: First generation JA (1993â€“2004)

Second generation JE/KM (2004â€“2010)

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