Used 1996 Kia Sportage
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1996 Kia Sportage Overview
Sportage Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Kia Sportage (1995-2002) a 3.4 out of 5 rating, which is about average, and 67% recommend it. These figures are based on 320 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Kia Sportage
"I'd have to be dragged away kicking and screaming!"
"I love this car. I am the original owner and keep up with the oil changes, etc. I've never had any issues with this car and if I ever needed another, I'd go for a new Sportage. I can't imagine I'd need a new one any time soon. 4WD for our New England winters. I would design the inside a little differently, but that's about it. It's kind of hard to put it into 4WD, but I'm admittedly weak in my right arm. Other than that I love it! I've had new brakes once and new tires once and I go up and down a mountain daily."
"excellent vehicle, great purchase"
"I bought the vehicle used in 2006. It gets upper 20's on the highway and lower 20's in town. It has been very reliable, no maintenance costs other than routine upkeep."
"first major repair today"
"i was the original buyer of the car in 2001. at first the check engine light drove everyone nuts for the first year, then that settled down. had to replace the master cylinder that first year as well. i hated hated hated this car. fast forward to 2012 -- there have been no repairs to the car for 10 years, only routine maintenance (sometimes costly) super reliable, never left me on the side of the road, until yesterday, when the clutch and transmission needed to be replaced. $1800 not bad for 120,000 miles. i plan to buy another when this one wears out. or probably a kia soul. all the plastic bits on the interior have disintegrated but i don't think anything could ruin the engine."
Overall 1996 Kia Sportage Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Kia Sportage is about average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Kia Sportage quality a 3.5 out of 5.
1996 Kia Sportage Reliability
The 1996 Kia Sportage receives an average consumer rating of 3.4 overall and a 3.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 Sportage Features
According to drivers of the 1996 Sportage, here are some of its best features:
- Easy to get in
- The vehicle is easy to maneuver & fun to drive
- Reliable
- Reliable transportation.
- Very reliable
1996 Kia Sportage MPG by Trim
1996 Sportage Sport Utility 4D - city 16 MPG - hwy 20 MPG
1996 Sportage EX Sport Utility 4D - city 16 MPG - hwy 20 MPG
1996 Sportage Safety
1996 Kia Sportage Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
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1996 Kia Sportage Depreciation
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1996 Kia Sportage Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | - | $1,203 | $595 | ||
2022 | + $19 | $1,222 | $558 | ||
2023 | $51 | $1,171 | $497 | ||
2024 | $28 | $1,143 | $453 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1996 Kia Sportage Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3303 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 99.9 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 125.7 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.6 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 44.5 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 7.9 inches | ||
Overall Length | 159.3 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.4 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 25.8 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 34.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 104.3 inches | ||
Payload Capacity | 859 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 68.1 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 16 mpg | ||
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Highway | 20 mpg | ||
Combined | 18 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | 4WD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 130 @ 5500 RPM | ||
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Torque | 127 @ 4000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles |
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