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The 2006 Kia Sportage range of configurations is currently priced from $4,899.
Our most recent review of the 2006 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 2006 Kia Sportage carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Kia Sportage 2006 prices range from $3,850 for the basic trim level SUV (4X4) to $5,610 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: 2.7L ULP 4 SP AUTO | Price From: $3,850 |
Price To:
$5,610
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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: 1695x1800x4350 mm |
Ground Clearance:
186 mm
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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: 2.7L ULP 4 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1500kg
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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: 2.7L ULP 4 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
11.4L/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: 215x65 R16 | Front Rim: 6.5x16 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x16 in
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