Kia Sportage: First generation JA (1993–2004)

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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Front Disc Brake: Repair procedures
Removal 1. Remove the front wheel & tire. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~107.9 N.m (9.0 ~11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~79.6 lb-ft) 2. Loosen the hose eyebolt (B) and caliper mounting bolts (C), then ...

When Active ECO is activated
The acceleration may slightly be reduced eventhough you depress the accelerator fully. The air conditioner performance may be limited. The shift pattern of the automatic transaxle may change ...

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