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Kia Sportage Estate (1995 - 2003) practicality

06 June 2019 by Parkers

Parkers overall rating: 3 out of 5 3.0

Unfortunately, Euro NCAP never put Sportage to the test, so safety ratings are not available. However, the body seems relatively sturdy and should fair well in moderate collisions. The clever immobiliser cutout after two minutes should act effectively against theft, though an additional alarm may be needed, as there is no remote central locking. This would also keep the insurers happier, too.

Sportage’s luggage capacity is moderate, while the cabin lacks storage opportunities, which may be a problem for buyers with children. The shallow boot prohibits the stowage of little more than a holiday suitcase or a few bags of shopping, and although the rear seats can be folded down for added space, this is of no use if all rear seats are being occupied.

Despite its compact shape, car parking is made difficult by the loose steering, though Sportage could prove useful on rougher terrain.

Basic equipment

The basic equipment list includes equipment that is standard across all versions of the Kia Sportage (95-03).

Body coloured bumpers
Cloth seat trim
Electric mirrors
Folding rear seats
Front electric windows
PAS

Equipment by trim level

To view equipment options for a specific trim level, please select from the following list:

Equipment included on some trim levels
ABS Air conditioning Alloy wheels CD CD Multichanger Central locking Driver`s airbag Electric sunroof Heated mirrors Height adjustable drivers seat Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Rear electric windows Remote locking Roof rails Steel wheels Steering wheel rake adjustment

Executive standard equipment
ABS Alloy wheels CD Electric sunroof Height adjustable drivers seat Leather seat trim Lumbar support Remote locking Steering wheel rake adjustment

Executive optional equipment
None available

Executive SE standard equipment
ABS Air conditioning Alloy wheels CD Electric sunroof Height adjustable drivers seat Leather seat trim Lumbar support Remote locking Steering wheel rake adjustment

Executive SE optional equipment
None available

GLX standard equipment
ABS Alloy wheels Height adjustable drivers seat Lumbar support Remote locking Steel wheels Steering wheel rake adjustment

GLX optional equipment
None available

GLX SE standard equipment
ABS Air conditioning Alloy wheels Height adjustable drivers seat Lumbar support Remote locking Steering wheel rake adjustment

GLX SE optional equipment
None available

GSX standard equipment
ABS Alloy wheels Central locking Heated mirrors Rear electric windows Roof rails Steering wheel rake adjustment

GSX optional equipment
None available

Karmann Sport standard equipment
ABS Alloy wheels CD Multichanger Electric sunroof Height adjustable drivers seat Lumbar support Metallic Paint Remote locking Roof rails Steering wheel rake adjustment

Karmann Sport optional equipment
Steel wheels

Karmann Sport SE standard equipment
ABS Air conditioning Alloy wheels CD Multichanger Electric sunroof Height adjustable drivers seat Lumbar support Metallic Paint Remote locking Roof rails Steering wheel rake adjustment

Karmann Sport SE optional equipment
None available

S standard equipment
Central locking Heated mirrors Rear electric windows Steel wheels Steering wheel rake adjustment

S optional equipment
None available

SX standard equipment
ABS Alloy wheels Central locking Heated mirrors Rear electric windows Steering wheel rake adjustment

SX optional equipment
None available

XSE standard equipment
ABS Air conditioning Alloy wheels Driver`s airbag Heated mirrors Lumbar support Metallic Paint Rear electric windows Remote locking Roof rails