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Kia's 2005 SEMA vehicles mark the company's fourth year as an exhibitor at the SEMA show. Last year, after the Spectra and Spectra5 concepts that debuted at the SEMA Show received a favorable response from consumers and aftermarket partners, Kia developed several dealer-installed accessories that are now available for the compact sedan and five-door, including a cat-back exhaust system and a 'Tuner' ground effects kit for the sedan. (concept carz)
'Next generation products such as the Rio, Sportage and Spectra have begun to firmly establish Kia as a legitimate option in the ever-growing world of aftermarket customization,' said Ian Beavis, Kia Motors America's vice president, marketing. 'Following the success we found after last year's SEMA Show, we are actively developing accessories for both the all-new Rio and Sportage based in part on what is being displayed here in Las Vegas.'
Wrapped in a two-tone gold candy paint scheme, the 'Solid Gold' Kia Sportage is outfitted wîth custom-built vertical-opening doors, a hydraulic suspension system that can raise and lower all four wheels independently, and a 2,000-watt audio/video system complete wîth navigation, DVD and satellite television capabilities and headrest monitors. The addition of a Magnuson supercharger has increased to an estimated to 265-horsepower.
- Ground effects: JAAADesign
- Vertical doors: JAAADesign
- Suspension: A-1 Hydraulics
- Wheels: TSW, available from Starex
- Tires: Dunlop
- Paint & body: JAAADesign
- Paint materials: House of Kolor
- Interior leather seating and door panels: Classic Soft Trim
- Supercharger: Alpine Developments, Inc., supplied by Magnuson
- Engine remapping: Alpine Developments, Inc.
- Audio: Kicker (head unit by Audiovox)
- Video: Starex
- Window Tinting: SarcusSource - Kia Motors
'Next generation products such as the Rio, Sportage and Spectra have begun to firmly establish Kia as a legitimate option in the ever-growing world of aftermarket customization,' said Ian Beavis, Kia Motors America's vice president, marketing. 'Following the success we found after last year's SEMA Show, we are actively developing accessories for both the all-new Rio and Sportage based in part on what is being displayed here in Las Vegas.'
Wrapped in a two-tone gold candy paint scheme, the 'Solid Gold' Kia Sportage is outfitted wîth custom-built vertical-opening doors, a hydraulic suspension system that can raise and lower all four wheels independently, and a 2,000-watt audio/video system complete wîth navigation, DVD and satellite television capabilities and headrest monitors. The addition of a Magnuson supercharger has increased to an estimated to 265-horsepower.
- Ground effects: JAAADesign
- Vertical doors: JAAADesign
- Suspension: A-1 Hydraulics
- Wheels: TSW, available from Starex
- Tires: Dunlop
- Paint & body: JAAADesign
- Paint materials: House of Kolor
- Interior leather seating and door panels: Classic Soft Trim
- Supercharger: Alpine Developments, Inc., supplied by Magnuson
- Engine remapping: Alpine Developments, Inc.
- Audio: Kicker (head unit by Audiovox)
- Video: Starex
- Window Tinting: SarcusSource - Kia Motors
The first Kia Sportage was produced ontop of the Mazda Bongo platform. It was a smaller SUV, sold in either a two-door soft top or four-door bodystyles. The vehicles were sold in low numbers and were even recalled on two occasions for problems with the rear wheels dismounting while in use. The Sportage, however, was the first vehicle to be equipped with a knee airbag.
Production of the Kia Sportage continued in the North American market until 2002; worldwide, it continued until 2003.
The Sportage was out of the market for two years before the next generation was introduced. It was built ontop of the Hyundai Elantra and Tucson platform, and was Kias first crossover SUV. In comparison to the first generation, the Sportage has become more tamed - better suited for road use and less for 'off-roading'
The Sportage is available with an optional V6 engine which offers over 170 horsepower. It rests comfortably on a 103.5-inch wheelbase and has both front- and four-wheel drive capability.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2007
For more information and related vehicles, click hereProduction of the Kia Sportage continued in the North American market until 2002; worldwide, it continued until 2003.
The Sportage was out of the market for two years before the next generation was introduced. It was built ontop of the Hyundai Elantra and Tucson platform, and was Kias first crossover SUV. In comparison to the first generation, the Sportage has become more tamed - better suited for road use and less for 'off-roading'
The Sportage is available with an optional V6 engine which offers over 170 horsepower. It rests comfortably on a 103.5-inch wheelbase and has both front- and four-wheel drive capability.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2007
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