1997 Kia Sportage pricing starts at $1,640 for the Sportage Sport Utility 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $16,420 when new. The range-topping 1997 Sportage EX Sport Utility 4D starts at $1,570 today, originally priced from $17,040.

	Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
Sport Utility 4D	$16,420	$1,640
EX Sport Utility 4D	$17,040	$1,570

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1997 Kia Sportage models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Sportage Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Kia Sportage (1995-2002) a 3.4 out of 5 rating, which is about average, and 67% recommend it. These figures are based on 319 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Kia Sportage

"I'd have to be dragged away kicking and screaming!"

"I love this car. I am the original owner and keep up with the oil changes, etc. I've never had any issues with this car and if I ever needed another, I'd go for a new Sportage. I can't imagine I'd need a new one any time soon. 4WD for our New England winters. I would design the inside a little differently, but that's about it. It's kind of hard to put it into 4WD, but I'm admittedly weak in my right arm. Other than that I love it! I've had new brakes once and new tires once and I go up and down a mountain daily."

"excellent vehicle, great purchase"

"I bought the vehicle used in 2006. It gets upper 20's on the highway and lower 20's in town. It has been very reliable, no maintenance costs other than routine upkeep."

"first major repair today"

"i was the original buyer of the car in 2001. at first the check engine light drove everyone nuts for the first year, then that settled down. had to replace the master cylinder that first year as well. i hated hated hated this car. fast forward to 2012 -- there have been no repairs to the car for 10 years, only routine maintenance (sometimes costly) super reliable, never left me on the side of the road, until yesterday, when the clutch and transmission needed to be replaced. $1800 not bad for 120,000 miles. i plan to buy another when this one wears out. or probably a kia soul. all the plastic bits on the interior have disintegrated but i don't think anything could ruin the engine."

Overall 1997 Kia Sportage Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Kia Sportage is about average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Kia Sportage quality a 3.5 out of 5.

1997 Kia Sportage Reliability

The 1997 Kia Sportage receives an average consumer rating of 3.4 overall and a 3.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1997 Sportage Features

According to drivers of the 1997 Sportage, here are some of its best features:

Easy to get in
The vehicle is easy to maneuver & fun to drive
Reliable
Reliable transportation.
Very reliable

1997 Kia Sportage MPG by Trim

1997 Sportage EX Sport Utility 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 21 MPG

1997 Sportage Sport Utility 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 20 MPG

1997 Sportage Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1997 Kia Sportage front-side driver crash test rating is 3 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 3 out of 5.

1997 Kia Sportage Safety Features

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors: Not available

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1997 Kia Sportage Depreciation

A 1997 Kia Sportage has depreciated $100 or 8% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $1,146 and trade-in value of $512.

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1997 Kia Sportage Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	$292	$1,246	$686
2023	$26	$1,220	$602
2024	$48	$1,172	$542
Now	$26	$1,146	$512

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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1997 Kia Sportage Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	3314 lbs.
	EPA Total Interior	125.7 cu.ft.
	Fuel Capacity	15.8 gallons
	Front Head Room	39.6 inches
	Front Leg Room	45.5 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	5
	Minimum Ground Clearance	7.9 inches
	Overall Length	159.3 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	54.3 inches
	Towing Capacity, Maximum	2000 lbs.
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	55.4 cu.ft.
	Turning Diameter	34.8 feet
	Wheel Base	104.3 inches
	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	4204 lbs.
	Payload Capacity	838 lbs.
	Width with mirrors	68.1 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	4 doors
	Privacy Glass	Available
	Roof Rails	Available

Fuel Economy

	City	17 mpg
	Highway	21 mpg
	Combined	19 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	4WD
	Transmission Type	Manual
	5 speed	Available

Performance

	Horsepower	130 @ 5500 RPM
	Torque	127 @ 4000 rpm
	Engine	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	3 years / 36000 miles
	Powertrain	5 years / 60000 miles

Entertainment

DVD Entertainment System
MP3 Player
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control
Navigation System

1997 Kia Sportage Safety

1997 Kia Sportage Safety Technology

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors: Not available

Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Driver Front

3.0

Passenger Front

3.0

1997 Kia Sportage Rankings

	Rank	Vehicles	HP
	#1	1997 Kia Sportage	130

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FAQs

Is 1997 a good year for a Kia Sportage?

Owners of the vehicle give it 3.4 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1997 Sportage is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Kia Sportage 1997 a good SUV?

Owners of the vehicle give it 3.4 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1997 Sportage is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1997 Kia Sportage?

The 1997 Kia Sportage gets 17 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway.

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