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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Description The charging system includes a battery, an alternator with a built-in regulator, and the charging indicator light and wire. The Alternator has built-in diodes, each rectifying AC curre ...

Console: Components and Components Location
Components [ M/T] 1. Floor console assembly2. Floor console tray3. Console upper cover [5 speed M/T]4. Console upper cover [6 speed M/T]5. Console storage box mat6. Console side cover [LH]7. C ...

Kia Sportage: First generation JA (1993–2004)

Second generation JE/KM (2004–2010)

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