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Kia Sportage 2008

The 2008 Kia Sportage range of configurations is currently priced from $2,990. Our most recent review of the 2008 Kia Sportage resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example. 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 2008 Kia Sportage carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1600 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

Kia Sportage 2008 Price and Specs

The Kia Sportage 2008 is currently available from $2,990 for the Sportage LX (fwd) up to $9,999 for the Sportage LX (fwd).

Pricing guides

$5,945
Based on 5 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$2,990
Highest Price
$9,999
Kia Sportage Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
EX (4X4) SUV 2.0L Diesel 6 SP MAN $5,830 $8,140
EX (4X4) SUV 2.7L ULP 4 SP AUTO $5,500 $7,700
EX-L (Limited) (4x4) SUV 2.0L Diesel 6 SP MAN $6,270 $8,800
EX-L (Limited) (4x4) SUV 2.7L ULP 4 SP AUTO $5,170 $7,590
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Kia Sportage 2008 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 2008 Kia Sportage are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1800mm x 1695mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Dimensions for the Kia Sportage 2008 Dimensions  include 1695mm height, 1800mm width, 4350mm length.
Kia Sportage Model Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
LX (fwd) SUV 1695x1800x4350 mm 135 mm
EX (4X4) SUV 1695x1800x4350 mm 186 mm
EX (4X4) SUV 1695x1800x4350 mm 135 mm
EX-L (limited) (4X4) SUV 1695x1800x4350 mm 186 mm
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Kia Sportage 2008 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Kia Sportage here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • The engine in my 2022 Kia Sportage rattles

    You’ve paid for a car with a factory warranty, so make the most of it. The first step is to have Kia look at the car, listen to the noise it’s making and come up with a plan from there. Convincing the dealership mechanic that there’s a noise that shouldn’t be there might be difficult, but you could also have the car independently inspected (try your state motoring club) the noise noted in writing, and present that to Kia as a way of proving there’s a problem.

    In our experience, Kia has been pretty good at getting this stuff right and keeping its customers happy. So start with the dealership and if that doesn’t work, you can contact Kia’s Australian customer service department. After that, it’s a job for the ACCC, but it shouldn’t come to that.

    The bottom line, however, is that this car is (or should be) still under factory warranty, so it’s Kia’s problem to sort out; a process that should not cost you anything.

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  • Does the 2018 Kia Sportage have a timing belt or chain?

    It doesn’t matter whether you have the two-litre petrol, 2.4-litre petrol or the two-litre turbo-diesel engine in your Sportage, they all use timing chain technology rather than the toothed rubber timing belt. As such, the timing chain fitted should be good for the life of the engine and should not require periodic replacement as a timing belt does.

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  • How does an expired warranty affect the sale price of a 2018 Kia Sportage?

    For a lot of second-hand car buyers, the opportunity to purchase a car with a year of factory warranty remaining is a big deal. It’s great peace of mind and that means a lot to some people who are sometimes a bit spooked by the level of technology in modern cars. On the basis that you’ll be selling the car in the next 12 months or so, perhaps now is the time while that warranty is still there to attract would-be buyers.

    However, you must be able to prove to a buyer that the car has been serviced correctly and at the appropriate intervals. A car without a full, correct service history is, effectively, a car without a warranty regardless of how old it is. Make sure the service handbook is fully stamped and in the glove-box. By the way, your car’s warranty started when you bought it in late 2018, not 2019 even though it’s a 2019 model-year vehicle.

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  • What is the towing capacity for a 2021 Kia Sportage?

    The 2021 Sportage range covers a variety of towing capacities depending on what engine and transmission are fitted and whether the example in question features all-wheel-drive or front-wheel-drive.

    So, in no particular order, the Sportage with front-wheel-drive can tow up to 1600kg with a braked trailer, the AWD petrol can tow 1500kg, the AWD diesel has a towing maximum of 1900kg and the facelifted 1.6-litre petrol with the dual-clutch transmission can cope with 1650kg (all with the same braked trailer).

    With a trailer with no brakes, the maximum towing capacity for any 2021 Kia Sportage is 750kg.

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Kia Sportage 2008 Towing capacity

The Kia Sportage’s towing capacity ranges from 1200kg to 1600kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.

Kia Sportage Model Body Type Specs Braked Capacity
LX (fwd) SUV 2.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN 1200kg
LX (fwd) SUV 2.0L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 1200kg
EX (4X4) SUV 2.7L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 1500kg
EX (4X4) SUV 2.0L,Diesel,6 SP MAN 1600kg
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Kia Sportage 2008 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2008 Kia Sportage is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Kia Sportage currently offers fuel consumption from 7.1 to 10.9L/100km. The Kia Sportage is available with the following fuel types: Diesel and ULP.

Kia Sportage Model Body Type Specs Fuel Consumption
EX (4X4) SUV 2.0L,Diesel,6 SP MAN 7.1L/100km
EX (4X4) SUV 2.7L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 10.9L/100km
EX-L (limited) (4X4) SUV 2.0L,Diesel,6 SP MAN 7.1L/100km
EX-L (limited) (4X4) SUV 2.7L,ULP,4 SP AUTO 10.9L/100km
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Kia Sportage 2008 Wheel size

Wheel size for the 2008 Kia Sportage will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Kia Sportage spans from 16x6.5 inches.

Kia Sportage Model Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
LX (fwd) SUV 215x65 R16 16x6.5 inches 215x65 R16 16x6.5 inches
EX (4X4) SUV 215x65 R16 16x6.5 inches 215x65 R16 16x6.5 inches
EX (4X4) SUV 235x60 R16 16x6.5 inches 235x60 R16 16x6.5 inches
EX-L (limited) (4X4) SUV 215x65 R16 16x6.5 inches 215x65 R16 16x6.5 inches
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