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Kia Sportage 2017-2022
Overview
From 2017 to 2022, the Kia Sportage continued its legacy as a competitive compact SUV. Its striking and modern design featured a distinctive tiger-nose grille and sleek lines, giving it a more upscale appearance. The interior received quality materials and advanced technology upgrades, offering features like touchscreen infotainment systems, smartphone integration, and advanced driver assistance systems, such as lane departure warning and autonomous emergency braking. This Sportage generation maintained its reputation for providing ample passenger and cargo space, making it a practical choice for families and individuals.
Kia offered various powertrain options, including gasoline and diesel engines and hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, catering to diverse customer preferences. The availability of all-wheel drive ensured versatility in different driving conditions. With a well-rounded mix of style, technology, and performance, the Kia Sportage from 2017 to 2022 remained a strong contender in the competitive compact SUV segment, appealing to those seeking comfort, safety, and modern features.
Specifications
Kia Sportage specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.
Chassis
- Type: QL
Engine 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC
- Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-40
- Oil certification: API
- Oil capacity: 5.1 quarts
Spark Plug Gap
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder : 0.036”
Engine 2.4L 4-Cylinder DOHC
- Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
- Oil certification: API
- Oil capacity: 5.1 quarts
Spark Plug Gap
- 2.4L 4-Cylinder : 0.044”
Fuel
- Capacity: 65.53 US qt. (62 L)
Automatic transaxle fluid
- Type: ATF SP-IV/ The list of transaxle fluid approved by KIA: SK ATF SP-IV, MICHANG ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV
- Capacity:
- 2.0 T-GDI: 8.24 US qt. (7.8 L)
- 2.4 GDI:7.01 US qt. (6.7 L)
Transfer case fluid (4WD)
- Type: Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE75W/90 (SHELL HD AXLE OIL 75W/90 or equivalent)
- Capacity: 0.36 ~ 0.018 US qt. (0.35 ± 0.0175 L)
Rear differential oil (4WD)
- Type: Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE75W/90 (SHELL HD AXLE OIL 75W/90 or equivalent)
- Capacity: 0.61 ~ 0.05 US qt. (0.58 ± 0.05 L)
Brake/Clutch fluid
- Type: DOT 3 or DOT 4
- Capacity: 0.401 ± 0.021 US qt. (385 ± 20 cc)
Coolant
- Type: Mixture of antifreeze and water (Ethylene-glycol with phosphate-based coolant for cooling device
- Capacity:
- 2.0 T-GDI:7.61 US qt. (7.2 L)
- 2.4 GDI: 8.24 US qt. (7.8 L)
Powertrain
Engine
- Petrol:
- 1.6 L Gamma GDi I4
- 1.6 L Gamma T-GDi I4
- 2.0 L Nu MPi I4
- 2.0 L Nu GDi I4
- 2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4
- 2.4 L Theta II MPi I4
- 2.4 L Theta II GDi I4
- Diesel:
- 1.6 L Smartstream D1.6 CRDi I4
- 1.7 L U II CRDi I4
- 2.0 L R II CRDi I4
Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- 6-speed automatic
- 7-speed DCT
- 8-speed automatic
Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Warning Lights & Bulb Sizes
Front Lights
- Daytime Running Light Bulb: LED
- Front Fog Light Bulb:
- 9006
- LED
- Front Sidemarker Light Bulb:
- 2825L
- LED
- Front Turn Signal Light Bulb: 2357NA
- High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb:
- 9005HL+
- HID-D3S
Rear Lights
- Back Up Light Bulb: 1156
- Brake Light Bulb:
- 2357LL
- LED
- Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: LED
- License Plate Light Bulb: 2825L
- Parking Light Bulb: 2357NA
- Rear Sidemarker Light Bulb:
- 2825L
- LED
- Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb: 1156A
- Tail Light Bulb:
- 2357LL
- LED
Interior Lights
- Dome Light Bulb: 6461
- Luggage Compartment Light Bulb: 6461
- Map Light Bulb: 175
- Vanity Mirror Light Bulb: 6418.
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