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 2000 Kia Sportage 2dr Convertible Manual 4WD

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MSRP: $14,695
Invoice: $13,258

Gas Mileage:
CTY: N/A    HWY: N/A    CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: Gas I4 /2.0L/122
Transmission: Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style: /2 Door
Drive Type:

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  • General
  • MSRP: $14,695
  • Invoice Price: $13,258
  • Destination Charge: $0
  • Warranty
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Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 2.0L (122) DOHC MPFI 16-valve inline 4-cyl engine
  • Engine
  • Type of Engine: Gas I4
  • Displacement (CC): 2.0L/122
  • Fuel System: MPFI
  • Horsepower @ RPM: 130 @ 5500
  • Torque @ RPM: 127 @ 4000

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Track Front: 56.7
  • Track Rear: 56.7
  • Ground Clearance (in): 7.9
  • Overall Length (in): 156.4
  • Overall Width (in): 65.0
  • Wheelbase (in): 92.9
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 4
  • Headroom front (in): 39.6
  • Hip room front (in): 52.5
  • Leg room front (in): 41.3
  • Shoulder room front (in): 54.3

Features

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  • Exterior
    • Clear lens halogen headlights
  • Instrumentation
    • Digital clock
    • Tachometer
  • Sunroof/Moonroof & Removeable/Convertible Top
    • Custom tonneau & storage bag for convertible top
  • Wheels & Tires
    • 15" 5-spoke alloy wheels
    • 4-wheel drive
    • Full-size spare tire
    • Outside rear spare tire carrier w/cover
    • P205/75R15 all-season SBR tires
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • 2-speed fixed intermittent windshield wipers
    • Dual black pwr mirrors
    • Pwr windows
    • Tinted glass

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Adjustable driver lumbar support
  • Driver & front passenger airbags
  • Driver knee airbag
  • Height-adjustable front safety belt anchors
  • Steel side-door impact beams
  • Anti-Theft
  • Pwr door locks
  • Theft deterrent system
  • Braking & Traction
  • Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes

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    Crash Test Data for 2000 Kia

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    Service Bulletins for 2000 Kia

    2000 KIA
    Bulletin Number: 011200
    SUBJECT REGARDING SP-III SPECIFICATION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AVAILABILITY FOR 2000MY AND LATER RIO, SPECTRA, SEPHIA, AND OPTIMA AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008082201
    KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
    2000 KIA RIO
    Bulletin Number: 82
    IMPROVED TIMING BELTS FOR THE KIA RIO AND OPTIMA. *TT
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008082201
    KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
    2000 KIA SEPHIA
    Bulletin Number: 001
    THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE TURN SIGNAL CIRCUIT IN CERTAIN VEHICLES. IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THE CIRCUIT WHEN DIAGNOSING A TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 003
    THIS TECHINICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUTLINES THE NEW SEPHIA REMANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROGRAM. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 007
    A LOGIC CHANGE IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 008
    AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSIS. CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING ALL RIOS. *SLC
    Bulletin Number: 017
    CHARGING SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 020
    SUBJECT ON FRONT DOOR LATCH. *ET
    Bulletin Number: 025
    THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 035
    BATTERY CABLE CHAFING INSPECTION, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, LETTERS TO SERVICE MANAGERS AND DEALERS AND OWNERS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 035R
    BATTERY CABLE CHAFING INSPECTION, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT. REVISED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. *TT
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008082201
    KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PS539
    PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085R1
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example
    Bulletin Number: TSBTRA046
    TSB: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH KIA MODEL. REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL ON KGIS FOR THE SPECIFIC KIA MODEL
    2000 KIA SPECTRA
    Bulletin Number: 007
    A LOGIC CHANGE IN THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). *TT
    Bulletin Number: 008
    AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSIS. CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING ALL RIOS. *SLC
    Bulletin Number: 017
    CHARGING SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 54
    SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT REPAIR SUPPLIER FOR PRE-SILENCERS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008082201
    KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008110606
    KIA: DOORS LOCKING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT FROM THE RKE TRANSMITTER OR KEY SWITCH MAY BE CAUSED BY WEAR ON SWITCH CONTACTS IN DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PS539
    PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085R1
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example
    Bulletin Number: TSBTRA046
    TSB: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH KIA MODEL. REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL ON KGIS FOR THE SPECIFIC KIA MODEL
    2000 KIA SPORTAGE
    Bulletin Number: 007R
    THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON A CHANGE TO THE SPORTAGE 4WD HUB SEALS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 011200
    INFORMATION ON THE ONBOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) SYSTEM. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 011200
    INFORMATION ON THE SPORTAGE ENGINE COVER. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 014
    FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT UNDER REPAIR BENEFIT PROGRAM. ON CERTAIN 1997-2000 SPORTAGES. *NJ
    Bulletin Number: 2017
    THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A OWNER NOTIFICATION ON CERTAIN VEHICLES TO CORRECT AN ERROR IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 76
    FUEL PUMP RELAYS & EMISSIONS FAILURES. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008082201
    KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PS539
    PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085R1
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example

     

    Recalls for 2000 Kia

    2000 KIA SEPHIA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
    Manufacturer:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:06/01/1998 - 07/31/2000
    Potential Units Affected:251594

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT.

    Consequence:

    THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
    2000 KIA SPORTAGE
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Manufacturer:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates: -
    Potential Units Affected:66482

    Defect Description:

    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE. THESE VEHICLES WERE DISTRIBUTED WITH OWNERS MANUALS WITH AN INCORRECT JUMP START DIAGRAM. THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS FOR JUMP STARTING ARE ACCURATE. HOWEVER, THE DIAGRAM DEPICTS THE JUMPER CABLES ATTACHED TO THE WRONG POLARITY TERMINALS. IF THE DIAGRAM WERE FOLLOWED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE INSTRUCTIONS, THE RESULTING IMPROPER CONNECTIONS COULD CAUSE THE BATTERY TO RUPTURE AGGRESSIVELY DUE TO INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURES.

    Consequence:

    THIS COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL SERIOUS INJURY TO BYSTANDERS.

    Action:

    OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADHESIVE LABEL WITH THE CORRECT ILLUSTRATION TO PERMANENTLY AFFIX TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS MANUALS.
    2000 KIA SPORTAGE
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
    Manufacturer:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:03/01/1998 - 11/30/2000
    Potential Units Affected:251594

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT.

    Consequence:

    THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

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