Car Profiles - MG 5

MG 5

Combating the Ford Focus/Mazda 3 class, the MG 5 hatchback has more power and aggressive lines compared to the 3 (MG's, not the Japanese one). While first models have steel wheels and a sole 1.5 engine paired to an automatic, more models will roll out soon.

The Good: Price undercuts compact rivals

The Bad: Basic for some

Price Range: P795,000

Our Rating: ***

Last Update: March 28, 2015

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.5 AT STD
Price	P795,000
Warranty	3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	VTI-TECH 1.5
Horsepower	107hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	135Nm @ 4,500rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,363mm
Width	1,800mm
Height	1,492mm
Wheelbase	2,650mm
Curb Weight
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	H-Shaped Torsion Beam
Front Brakes	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Tires	185/65 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist, and Corner Brake Control
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	Vehicle Immobilizer
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front
Other Exterior Features	Sports Alloy Kit, Dual Reverse Lamps, Headlamp Time Delay, Side Mirrors with Signal Repeaters and Heat, Spoiler with Brake Light
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX/USB/Bluetooth
Speakers	8
Steering Wheel Controls	None
Alarm	None
Keyless Entry	None
RIVALS	Ford Focus, Mazda 3

Car Profiles - MG 3

MG 3

The entry level MG car, this one (initially, as more variants will be available soon) has a 1.3 engine paired to a semi-automatic transmission and a bewildering options to customize the exterior. It may look basic, but there are ways that you can standout from the crowd. Engine may lack power, but don't expect too much.

The Good: Lots of space for such a car

The Bad: Lifeless engine

Price Range: P695,000

Our Rating: ***

Last Update: March 28, 2015

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	1.3 STD
Price	P695,000
Warranty	3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	NSE 1.3
Horsepower	89hp @ 6,600rpm
Torque	118Nm @ 5,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Semi-Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,018mm
Width	1,728mm
Height	1,517mm
Wheelbase	2,520mm
Curb Weight
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam
Front Brakes	Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Tires	185/70 R14
Wheels	14 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	Speed Sensing Door Locks, Hill Hold Assist, Vehicle Immobilizer, Rear PDC Audible Sounder
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None
Other Exterior Features	LED Daytime Running Lamps, Solar Reducing Windscreen, Follow Me Home Headlamps. Optional: Body Color Spoiler
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Boot Space Lamp
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks
Climate Control	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/AUX/USB
Speakers	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None
Alarm	None
Keyless Entry	None
RIVALS	Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Honda Jazz, Kia Rio, Mazda 2, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris

Mercedes Benz C Class Sedan - Generation 2.1 (2000-2004)

MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS SEDAN (2000-2004)

Launched as the W203 model, this version of the C Class included a wagon and a coupe called the Sports Coupe. For the sedan, two models were made available then a limited edition C180 was introduced later on.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	C240	C200 Kompressor	C180 Kompressor
Years Available	July 2000-September 2004	July 2000-September 2004	February 2004-September 2004
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M112 2.6 SOHC 18V V6	M111 2.0 SOHC 16V I4 Supercharged	M271 E 18 ML 1.8 DOHC 16V I4 Supercharged
Horsepower	170hp @ 5,500rpm	163hp @ 5,300rpm	141hp @ 5,200rpm
Torque	240Nm @ 4,500rpm	230Nm @ 2,500-4,800rpm	220Nm @ 2,500-4,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	62 Liters	62 Liters	62 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,526mm	4,526mm	4,526mm
Width	1,728mm	1,728mm	1,728mm
Height	1,426mm	1,426mm	1,426mm
Wheelbase	2,715mm	2,715mm	2,715mm
Curb Weight	1,535kg	1,490kg	1,485kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	205/50 R16	195/65 R15	225/45 R17 (Front), 245/40 R17 (Rear)
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None. Deletes: Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Adds: None. Deletes: Aero Kit	Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Aero Kit
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Assyst Service Indicator, ELCODE Locking System, Burr-Walnut Interior Grain and Accents. Deletes: Carbon Fiber/Aluminum Accents	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Carbon Fiber/Aluminum Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/CD
Speakers	8	8	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Telephone	Yes, Audio and Telephone	Yes, Audio and Telephone
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer
NOTES			Launched as a limited edition model.
RIVALS	Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Jaguar X Type, Volvo S60

Mercedes Benz C Class Sedan - Generation 2.2 (2004-2007)

MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS SEDAN (2004-2007)

A revision for late 2004 had a line-up change which included the regularization of the C180K model (while losing some items in the previous iteration). This time period also signaled the discontinuation of the wagon and coupe models.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	C240 Avantgarde	C200K Elegance	C180K Sport
Years Available	September 2004-May 2007	September 2004-May 2007	September 2004-May 2007
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M112 2.6 SOHC 18V V6	M111 2.0 SOHC 16V I4 Supercharged	M271 E 18 ML 1.8 DOHC 16V I4 Supercharged
Horsepower	170hp @ 5,500rpm	163hp @ 5,300rpm	141hp @ 5,200rpm
Torque	240Nm @ 4,500rpm	230Nm @ 2,500-4,800rpm	220Nm @ 2,500-4,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	62 Liters	62 Liters	62 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,526mm	4,526mm	4,526mm
Width	1,728mm	1,728mm	1,728mm
Height	1,426mm	1,426mm	1,426mm
Wheelbase	2,715mm	2,715mm	2,715mm
Curb Weight	1,535kg	1,475kg	1,475kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	225/45 R17 (Front), 245/40 R17 (Rear)	205/55 R16	205/55 R16
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: Park Distance System	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: AMG Appearance Package (Includes Front and Rear Bumper, Side Skirt, Unique Boot Lid Spoiler), Rain Sensing Wipers, Automatic Headlamps	Adds: Xenon HID Headlamps, Sun Roof	Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Aero Kit
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Sports Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver with Memory
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Bird's Eye Maple Interior Grain and Accents	Adds: Burr-Walnut Interior Grain and Accents	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Carbon Fiber/Aluminum Accents, Trip Computer
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/CD
Speakers	8	7	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Telephone, and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio, Telephone, and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio, Telephone, and Cruise Control
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer
NOTES
RIVALS	Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Jaguar X Type, Volvo S60

Jaguar X Type Wagon - Generation 1 (2006-2009)

JAGUAR X TYPE WAGON (2006-2009)

Added to the line up in 2006, the wagon version is rather limited and only one model remained in 2009.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	2.5 SE	2.0 V6/2.1 V6/Premium
Years Available	January 2006-April 2009	January 2006-2009
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	AJ25 2.5 DOHC 24V V6	AJ20 2.0 DOHC 24V V6
Horsepower	193hp @ 6,800rpm	157hp @ 6,800rpm
Torque	241Nm @ 3,000rpm	201Nm @ 4,100rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	62 Liters	62 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,716mm	4,716mm
Width	1,483mm	1,483mm
Height	1,423mm	1,423mm
Wheelbase	2,710mm	2,710mm
Curb Weight	1,650kg	1,505kg
Body Style	5 Door Wagon	5 Door Wagon
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	225/45 R17	225/45 R17
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Rear Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Chrome Finished Grille, Trunk Plinth, Bumper Blades and Window Surrounds, Automatic Headlamps, Roof Rails, Rear Wiper, Rain Sensing Wipers, Chrome Mesh Grille with Surround, Trunk Garnish and Window Moldings, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Material	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: Wood Accents	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, On Board Computer, Bluetooth Hands Free Phone, Cargo Net and Cover
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/WMA/AUX
Speakers	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Telephone	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer
NOTES		MP3/WMA/AUX function added in 2009.
RIVALS

Jaguar X Type Sedan - Generation 1 (2001-2009)

JAGUAR X TYPE SEDAN (2001-2009)

Jaguar's first foray to the compact executive class is the X Type, which is based from the Ford Mondeo. Initially, 2.5 and 3.0 V6 models were made available then a 2.1 base plus two 2.5 models are added in 2002.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	3.0 V6/SE/Sport	2.5 Sport	2.5 SE	2.5 V6	2.0 V6/2.1 V6/Premium
Years Available	September 2001-2002 (as 3.0 V6), November 2003-2009 (as SE and Sport)	February 2002-August 2007	February 2002-2009	September 2001-2002	June 2002-January 2004 (as 2.0 V6), January 2004-2009 (as 2.1 V6), August 2007-2009 (Premium)
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	AJ30 3.0 DOHC 24V V6	AJ25 2.5 DOHC 24V V6	AJ25 2.5 DOHC 24V V6	AJ25 2.5 DOHC 24V V6	AJ20 2.0 DOHC 24V V6
Horsepower	231hp @ 6,800rpm	193hp @ 6,800rpm	193hp @ 6,800rpm	193hp @ 6,800rpm	157hp @ 6,800rpm
Torque	284Nm @ 3,000rpm	241Nm @ 3,000rpm	241Nm @ 3,000rpm	241Nm @ 3,000rpm	201Nm @ 4,100rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	62 Liters	62 Liters	62 Liters	62 Liters	62 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,672mm	4,672mm	4,672mm	4,672mm	4,672mm
Width	1,789mm	1,789mm	1,789mm	1,789mm	1,789mm
Height	1,423mm	1,423mm	1,423mm	1,423mm	1,423mm
Wheelbase	2,710mm	2,710mm	2,710mm	2,710mm	2,710mm
Curb Weight	1,595kg	1,595kg	1,595kg	1,595kg	1,450kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/All Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	205/55 R16 (2001-2002), 225/45 R17 (SE 2003-2009), 225/40 R18 (Sport, 2003-2009)	225/45 R17	215/55 R16	205/55 R16	205/55 R16
Wheels	16, 17, or 18 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2 (2001-2002) or 6 (2003-2009)	6	6	2	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: Rear Parking Sensors	Adds: None. Deletes: Seat Occupancy Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors	Seat Occupancy Sensors. Premium Adds: Rear Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	3.0 Adds: None. 3.0 SE Adds: Automatic HID Headlamps, Sun Roof. 3.0 Sport Adds: Mesh Grille Surrounds, Blackened Window Plinth, Bumper Blades and Window Surrounds.	Adds: Colored Keyed Grille Surround, Rear Spoiler	Adds: None	Adds: None	Chrome Finished Grille, Trunk Plinth, Bumper Blades and Window Surrounds, Electronically Adjustable Headlamp Aiming, Rain Sensing Wipers, Trunk Garnish, Window Moulding, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather (3.0 V6 and SE), Wood/Leather (Sport)	Leather	Wood/Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver	Power, Driver (2.1) or Driver and Front Passenger (Premium)
Seating Material	Sports Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather	Fabric (2.1) or Leather (Premium)
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Grey Interior Panels	Adds: Chrome Speaker Surrounds, Wood Accents	Adds: Wood Accents. Deletes: 60/40 Fold Rear Seat	Bird's Eye Maple Panel and Accents (2002-2005), Wood Accents (2005-2009), or Silver Accents (2009), 60/40 Fold Rear Seat, On Board Computer. Premium Adds: Bluetooth Hands Free Phone
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat and Fold	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Heat
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD/MP3/WMA/AUX	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD/MP3/WMA/AUX	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD/MP3/WMA/AUX	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/CD /MP3/WMA/AUX (2.1) or 6 CD (Premium)
Speakers	8	4 (2005-2007) or 10 (2002-2005)	4	7, with 120 Watt Sound System	4 (2002-2007) or 6 (2007-2009)
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Telephone	Yes, Audio and Telephone	Yes, Audio and Telephone	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
NOTES	Wood accents in steering wheel MP3/WMA/AUX function and folding side mirrors added in April 2009. Cassette function deleted in August 2007.	Rear parking sensors added in July 2005. Cassette function deleted in August 2007. MP3/WMA/AUX function and folding side mirrors added in April 2009.	Rear parking sensors added in July 2005. Wood accents in steering wheel and MP3/WMA/AUX function added in April 2009. Cassette function deleted in August 2007.		Although it had a 2.1 engine, it was marketed as a 2.0 engine. Premium variant added in August 2007. 60/40 fold seat added in 2007. Cassette function deleted in August 2007. Alpine sound system added in 2007. Upgraded to 6 speakers in 2007. On board computer, MP3/WMA/AUX function and last four exterior items added in April 2009.
RIVALS	Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, Mercedes Benz C Class, Volvo S60

Kia Sportage - Generation 1 (1996-2002)

KIA SPORTAGE (1996-2002)

Long before the Sorento, Kia had the Sportage as its first SUV. Based on a Mazda Bongo platform, this vehicle used engines from the Japanese manufacturer. Early models were the short wheel base paired to a gasoline engine while the Grand Sportage is an extended version only available with a diesel.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	AVEX/Grand Sportage	MR
Years Available	1999-2002	May 1996-1999
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	RF 2.0 SOHC 8V I4	FE 2.0 SOHC 8V I4
Horsepower	91hp @ 6,000rpm	130hp @ 5,500rpm
Torque	205Nm @ 4,000rpm	172Nm @ 4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Distributor Type	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 Liters	60 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,430mm	4,050mm
Width	1,735mm	1,735mm
Height	1,655mm	1,655mm
Wheelbase	2,650mm	2,650mm
Curb Weight	1,610kg (MT), 1,640kg (AT)	1,430kg
Body Style	5 Door SUV	5 Door SUV
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Four Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	5-Link	5-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Tires	205/75 R15	205/75 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	0	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Hood Scoop, Body Stickers	Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	60/40 Fold Rear Seat
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette	AM/FM/Cassette
Speakers	6	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	None	None
Keyless Entry	None	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Honda CR-V, Suzuki Vitara, Toyota RAV4