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Alloy wheels, two tone paint scheme, roof rails,
wheel arch flares and side sills added for 2001
The 2001 Kia Sportage has an aggressive new style
with the addition of a full body kit with side sill extensions and flared wheel
arches, alloy wheels and full length roof rails all set off by a new two tone
colour matched paint finish.
But the 2001 Kia Sportage is no over priced show
pony. The fully featured Sportage starts at $25,990 and includes an interior
that is uniquely spacious, a long list of standard equipment, as well as a four
wheel drive system that provides the Sportage with superb off road
performance.
Additional improvements for 2001 include a new
instrument package, new cloth upholstery, tie down points for a cargo net in
the spacious boot, a power outlet in the rear compartment and revised doors to
reduce wind noise.
"The 2001 Kia Sportage brings together
Sportage's existing strengths with a strong new exterior appearance," says Ric
Hull, Managing Director of Kia Automotive Australia. "This is a combination
that means the Sportage is more than just excellent value when compared to its
competitors, it can also match their off-road ability and their equipment lists
feature for feature making it uniquely attractive to car
buyers."
Long body Sportage provides class leading interior
space
The Kia Sportage has grown in length by 305 mm by
extending the tail behind the rear wheel arch. This has enabled the boot to
grow to a load swallowing 2220 litres and the spare tyre has been moved under
the floor, improving access to the newly enlarged boot.
Kia's claim that Sportage is
a real four wheel drive in a market place of off road wannabes is supported by
its technical specification. A full length chassis that is essential for
rigidity during off road excursions supports the body. The gearbox includes a
full low range gear set, offering five ultra low gears for crossing the
toughest country. Shift on the fly four wheel drive is standard and it is
complimented by suspension with unusually high levels of articulation to keep
the tyres on the ground.
In addition to the new for 2001 features, the
specification of the Kia Sportage includes driver's side air bag, central
locking, power steering, air conditioning, front and rear electric windows, a
digital stereo system with a CD player and four speakers, full cloth
upholstery, engine immobiliser, power mirrors, front and rear mud flaps, heated
rear window with its own wash wipe system, and split fold rear
seats.
The five speed manual Kia Sportage is priced at
$25,990, with the optional four speed electronic automatic entering the market
at $27,990.
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