The 2004 Kia Sportage range of configurations is currently priced from $2,860.
Our most recent review of the 2004 Kia Sportage resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Ewan Kennedy had this to say at the time: Expect to spend from$2000 to $4000 for a 2003 Kia Sportage 4WD;$5000 to $8000 for a 2006 4WD;$8000 to $12,000 for a 2007 EX-L 4WD;$9000 to $14,000 for a 2011 Si FWD;$11,000 to $16,000 for a 2010 Platinum AWD;$14,000 to $20,000 for a 2011 Platinum AWD or a 2014 Si FWD;$19,000 to $26,000 for a 2013 Platinum AWD;$23,000 to $31,000 for a 2016 SLi AWD;$25,000 to $33,000 for a 2015 Platinum AWD.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Kia Sportage: Great engine and drivetrain options, Suspension tuned for Australia on later models, Inexpensive to run and service
The 2004 Kia Sportage carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1800 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Kia Sportage 2004 prices range from $2,860 for the basic trim level SUV (4X4) to $5,500 for the top of the range SUV (4X4).
Kia Sportage Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
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(4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO | Price From: $2,860 |
Price To:
$5,500
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Kia Sportage Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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(4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1655x1765x4435 mm |
Ground Clearance:
200 mm
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Sadly, Aussie cars like the Ford Fairmont just aren't being made any longer. As you've correctly identified over many years and almost 300,000km, this big, rugged, relaxed type of vehicle was perfect for travelling in Australia, but the onslaught of SUVs and the death of the local car-making industry put an end to these big sedans.
There's nothing wrong with a Kia Sportage (in fact, it's a good choice) and you might find the effortless turbo-diesel version suits your needs and preferences quite well. You may also appreciate the higher ride height and easier entry and egress. But what you won't find in any mid-sized SUV is the same dynamic feel of a conventional sedan like your current Ford. This is not to say modern SUVs don't drive well; they do, and improved fuel efficiency and different packaging is all part of where the Australia car-park is going.
If you're not venturing off the bitumen, however, there are a few alternatives to an SUV in the form of some very accomplished medium-sized sedans. The Hyundai i30 Sedan would be one and, if you want to retain the rear-wheel-drive feel and big performance, then the Kia Stinger is another alternative to an SUV.
The other alternative would be to take the time and effort to seek out a later-model Ford Fairmont with fewer kilometres on its odometer and start over again with the packaging you clearly already enjoy.
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Kia Sportage Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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(4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1800kg
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Kia Sportage Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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(4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN |
Fuel Consumption:
12.0L/100km
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(4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP 4 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
12.5L/100km
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Kia Sportage Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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(4X4)
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 205x75 R15 | Front Rim: 6.0x15 in |
Rear Rim:
6.0x15 in
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