The Sportage is an iconic model for Kia. This name has existed for a quarter of a century, and the car itself has changed 4 generations.

I generation Sportage engines

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Kia Sportage debuted in 1993. This is the first and only time the Sportage has had multiple body styles. In addition to the standard five-door version, a three-door version was offered with open top and a car with an extended rear overhang (Sportage Grand).

The Korean manufacturer created its first SUV on the basis of a Mazda car. sportage uses frame structure. Most of the time, the SUV is rear-wheel drive, the front end is hard-wired.

Engines were also transferred from the Japanese. Under the hood of the Sportage, one could find a two-liter gasoline engine in three different versions and two diesel engines: 2.0 and 2.2 liters.

F.E.

ICE series FE Kia began to produce under license from Mazda in 1992. This is a four-cylinder naturally aspirated unit with a cast iron block and an aluminum cylinder head. Before being installed in the Sportage, the motor was slightly modified, in particular, the intake receiver was changed, a different camshaft was installed and the compression ratio was lowered.

There were two versions: with 8- and 16-valve block head. The first could only be found on cars Korean assembly until 1999. This motor develops only 95 Horse power compared to 118 forces 16-valve. In addition, it has a record low compression ratio - 8.6.

Starting in 1995, engines with FE-DOHC with a double camshaft appeared under the hood. The cylinder diameter and piston stroke were left unchanged.

Engine	FE SOHC (DOHC) 16V
A type	Petrol, atmospheric
Volume	1998 cm³
Cylinder diameter	86 mm
piston stroke	86 mm
Compression ratio	9.2
Torque	166 (173) Nm at 4500 rpm
Power	118 (128) hp
Overclocking	14.7 s
Max speed	166 (172) km/h
Average consumption	11.8 l

R2 and RF

The first generation Sportage was equipped with two diesel engines. One of them is the 2.2-liter R2 without turbocharging. It produces only 63 horsepower and 127 Nm of torque. This power unit could previously be found on the Mazda Bongo minibus. It was installed on the Sportage until 2002.

The second motor is a diesel modification of the FE series unit. The block itself has not undergone any changes, but the cylinder head is completely different. The Korean designers themselves have already added a turbine to it, thanks to which the power has increased to 83 horses. In terms of reliability, this engine is less preferable than gasoline ones. The diesel engine operates under greater load, plus it has a more complex design (prechamber ignition, turbine, intercooler).

Engine	RF
A type	Diesel, turbocharged
Volume	1998 cm³
Cylinder diameter	86 mm
piston stroke	86 mm
Compression ratio	21
Torque	193 Nm at 4500 rpm
Power	85 HP
Overclocking	20.5 s
Max speed	145 km/h
Average consumption	9.1 l

Second generation Sportage engines

In 2004 there was a change of generations. And at the same time, the concept of the car itself has changed. Sportage has ceased to be frame SUV, moving into the class of crossovers. At the heart of the new load-bearing body and the Elantra platform.

G4GC

The most common engine on the second-generation Sportage was the two-liter four-cylinder petrol. This is a simple and unpretentious unit. Cast iron block, aluminum cylinder head. In the timing drive, there is a belt that needs to be changed every 50-70 thousand to avoid breakage and damage to the valves on the cylinders. A single phase shifter is installed in the head, which changes the phase angles of the intake valves.
But due to the lack of hydraulic lifters, valve clearances need to be adjusted every 90 thousand km.

Engine	G4GC
A type	Petrol, atmospheric
Volume	1975 cm³
Cylinder diameter	82 mm
piston stroke	93.5 mm
Compression ratio	10.1
Torque	184 Nm at 4500 rpm
Power	141 HP
Overclocking	11.3 s
Max speed	176
Average consumption	9.3

D4EA

There are two modifications of the D4EA motor. They differ only in the turbine and attachments. The lower version uses a WGT supercharger and produces 112 horsepower. On a more powerful modification, a VGT turbine and another high-performance fuel pump are used. The engine is considered quite reliable, but expensive components and the considerable age of cars make buying second-generation diesel Sportage a risky business.

Engine	D4EA
A type	Diesel, turbocharged
Volume	1991 cm³
Cylinder diameter	83 mm
piston stroke	92 mm
Compression ratio	17.3
Torque	246 (305) Nm at 1800 rpm
Power	112 (140) hp
Overclocking	16.1 (11.1) s
Max speed	167 (178)
Average consumption	7

G6BA

The top-end second-generation Sportage engine is a 2.7-liter V6. This motor could only be obtained in a configuration with a 4-speed "automatic" and all-wheel drive. Of its features, one can distinguish an aluminum block and cylinder head and a small piston stroke. Hydraulic compensators are installed, but there is no phase change system.
It is advisable to change the timing belt in advance; when it breaks, the pistons bend the valves.

Engine	G6BA
A type	Petrol, atmospheric
Volume	2656 cm³
Cylinder diameter	86.7 mm
piston stroke	75 mm
Compression ratio	10.1
Torque	250 Nm at 4000 rpm
Power	175 HP
Overclocking	10 s
Max speed	180
Average consumption	10

3rd generation Sportage engines

The third generation was released in 2010. The crossover got bright and dynamic design, in which there is not a hint of the calm appearance of its predecessors. Like Sportage 2 new car v basic configuration had front-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive is available for a fee, but its task is not to increase cross-country ability, yet the crossover has become purely asphalt, but to make behavior on slippery types of coverage more confident.

G4KD

G4KD - two-liter gasoline engine. Met on Sportage most often and was the only gasoline engine in the line. There were frequent complaints about this motor related to noisy operation. Diesel sound on a cold engine indicates scuffing on the cylinder walls. Chirring is a feature of the nozzles.

After restyling in 2014, instead of the G4KD engine, they began to install the G4NU engine. It differs in block geometry and timing drive.

Engine	G4KD
A type	Petrol, atmospheric
Volume	1998 cm³
Cylinder diameter	86 mm
piston stroke	86 mm
Compression ratio	10.5
Torque
Power	150 HP
Overclocking	10.7 s
Max speed	182
Average consumption	7.6

D4FD

The 1.7 liter diesel engine is the D4FD engine, which was introduced only in 2010. This is the largest engine in Hyundai's new U series of units. It is equipped with a timing chain drive, two camshafts, each of which has a phase regulator. In addition, a VGT turbine is installed with variable geometry.

There are two versions of this engine. On Sportage, only the least powerful one with a return of 115 horses is used. This engine is sensitive to fuel quality. Low-grade diesel fuel quickly disables the injectors, causing the engine to run unevenly.
If the thrust disappeared and jerks appeared, then most likely the fine or coarse filters were clogged.

Engine	G4KD
A type	Petrol, atmospheric
Volume	1998 cm³
Cylinder diameter	86 mm
piston stroke	86 mm
Compression ratio	10.5
Torque	197 Nm at 4600 rpm
Power	150 HP
Overclocking	10.7 s
Max speed	182
Average consumption	7.6

D4HA

Diesel two-liter engine appeared in 2009. Unlike the 1.7 liter engine, its block is cast from aluminum, not cast iron. The timing drive uses a chain. Hydraulic compensators independently adjust valve clearances. The pressurization system uses a turbine with variable geometry. Just like the junior diesel engine, the D4HA is demanding on fuel quality. In addition, during dynamic driving high revs there is a small oil consumption, it is advisable to monitor its level.

The D4HA engine has two versions: standard and forced up to 184 horses. Both can be found under the hood of the Sportage.

Engine	D4HA
A type	Diesel, turbocharged
Volume	1995 cm³
Cylinder diameter	84 mm
piston stroke	90 mm
Compression ratio	16.5
Torque	373 (392) Nm at 1800 rpm
Power	136 (184) hp
Overclocking	12.1 (9.8) s
Max speed	180 (195)
Average consumption	6,9 (7,1)

IV generation Sportage engines

The fourth generation Kia Sportage arrived in Russia in 2016, six months after the official premiere in Frankfurt. Technically, the car has not changed much, the crossover is built on a modified platform of its predecessor and inherited engines from it. For example, the diesel engine migrated from under the hood of the Sportage 3 without any changes at all.

G4NA

The base engine for the Sportage is still a 2-liter in-line four-cylinder four. The new unit was designated G4NA, it belongs to the Nu family, which was introduced in 2010. Following current trends, the designers preferred an aluminum block and cylinder head. Both camshafts are equipped with phase shifters for better filling of the cylinders at different speeds.
Hydraulic compensators are also provided, they will save you from manually adjusting the valves every 90 thousand km. The timing chain is used.

Engine	G4GC
A type	Petrol, atmospheric
Volume	1999 cm³
Cylinder diameter	81 mm
piston stroke	97 mm
Compression ratio	10.3
Torque	192 Nm at 4000 rpm
Power	150 HP
Overclocking	11.1 s
Max speed	184
Average consumption	8.2

G4FJ

The only truly new unit is a petrol turbo four. Fashionable downsizing has reached the Kia crossover. This 1.6-liter engine produces 177 horsepower, which is 27 horses more than its two-liter gasoline counterpart. In addition to the turbine, they are distinguished by a fuel supply system. The G4FJ uses direct injection. The CVVT phase control system is available on both the intake and exhaust shafts.
Hydraulic compensators are not provided, it is necessary to manually adjust the valves every 90 thousand km. Timing chain drive. From the factory there are three versions different power: 177, 186 and 204 horsepower.

A considerable merit in the improved dynamics belongs to the new robotic transmission with double clutch. Only paired with it and all-wheel drive is a turbocharged engine available.

Engine	G4FJ
A type	Petrol, turbocharged
Volume	1591 cm³
Cylinder diameter	77 mm
piston stroke	85.4 mm
Compression ratio	10
Torque	265 Nm at 1500-4500 rpm
Power	177 HP
Overclocking	9.1 s
Max speed	201
Average consumption	7.5

Kia Sportage engines

	Sportage I	Sportage II	Sportage III	Sportage IV
Engines	2	2	2	2
	F.E.	G4GC	G4KD/G4NU	G4NA
	2.2d	2.7	1.7d	1.6t
	R2	G6BA	D4FD	G4FJ
	2.0d	2.0d	2.0d	2.0d
	RF	D4EA	D4HA	D4HA

The example of Kia Sportage clearly shows how the development of engines takes place. From unpretentious units of a simple design, which produced little power and consumed a lot of fuel, evolution gradually comes to more efficient and complex internal combustion engines with a shorter resource.

The leaders of the two largest automobile concerns Skoda and Volkswagen announced that the Russian dealers of the brand will have updated models of Rapid, Karoq and Jetta, which have been significantly modernized from a technical point of view.

According to the developers, the updated cars can compete with the models that are currently the best sellers in the Russian market.

The Karoq crossover is developed on the MQB platform. The standard equipment of the machine includes: alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, and a multifunctional center armrest.

Under the hood is a 1.4-liter power unit with a capacity of 150 horsepower. It is paired with an automatic transmission. The basic version is equipped with front-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive is available for buyers in the top configuration.

The updated Rapid received significant changes to the exterior and interior. Manufacturers are confident that the updated model will be able to become one of the most popular in the Russian market. The car is equipped with a 1.6-liter unit, with a capacity of 90 and 110 horsepower, respectively. Paired with them is a manual or automatic transmission and a front-wheel drive system.

The main changes to the exterior and interior include: rear bumper, modified head optics, enlarged ground clearance, door sills, an advanced multimedia system with a large digital screen, a new trim material and luggage compartment lighting.

The German Jetta sedan has also received updates and is ready to compete on Russian market. The production of the car in an updated version has been established in the Mexican city of Puebla. The modern design of the exterior and interior is reminiscent of the Korean competitors that were introduced earlier.

Gas engine Kia Sportage 2.0 on the second and third generations of the popular crossover in Russia, they are completely different power units in design. On the second generation Korean car there is a G4GC model with a cast-iron block and a belt in the timing drive (Beta II) with a capacity of 141 hp. On the third generation of the Kia Sportage, a more thoughtful G4KD Theta II series engine with an aluminum block and a timing chain drive with a capacity of 150 hp appeared. (although in other markets it easily puts out 165 hp) Today we will talk about both Kia motors Sportage.

Sportage 2.0 engine device

2 liter G4GC engine, it is a gasoline atmospheric in-line, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC, water-cooled and timing belt drive. Location in engine compartment longitudinal. The engine has a variable valve timing system on the intake shaft. The power unit has hydraulic lifters, so it is not necessary to adjust the valve clearance. The motor has a cast iron cylinder block.

2 liter G4KD engine, it is a gasoline atmospheric in-line, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC, water-cooled and timing chain drive. The location in the engine compartment is longitudinal. The engine has a CVVT variable valve timing system on both camshafts. Unfortunately, the motor does not have hydraulic lifters, so valve adjustment is required approximately once every 90-100 thousand kilometers. Aluminum cylinder block.

Cylinder head Sportage 2.0 G4GC

• The device of the cylinder head of a two-liter engine Sportage of the second generation.
  1 - Ignition coils with HV wiring
  2 - Cylinder head cover
  3 - Camshaft position sensor (CMP)
  4 - Front cover
  5 - Camshaft bearing cap
  6 - Camshafts
  7 - valve lifter
  8 - Bolt of fastening of a head of cylinders
  9 - Cylinder head casting
  10 - Sealing gasket
  11 - Crackers split valve lock
  12 - The upper plate of the valve spring
  13 - External valve spring
  14 - Internal valve spring
  15 - The lower plate of the valve spring
  16 - Valve
  17 - Oil deflector cap
  18 - Valve guide

Timing drive engine Sportage 2.0

• Timing belt drive
  1 - Pulley crankshaft
  2 - Thermostat
  3 - Upper timing cover
  4 - Lower timing cover
  5 - Guide washer
  6 - Tension roller with spring
  7 - Intermediate roller
  8 - Gas distribution belt
  9 - Drive gears camshafts
  10 - Crankshaft gear

replacement belt kia Sportage 2.0 must be carried out strictly according to the regulations. A broken belt will lead to bent valves and costly repairs. In the picture above on the intake camshaft pulley is not drawn actuating mechanism phase change (phase shifter), but on the second generation kia sportage it is, although it really was not on the first one.

For a more modern aluminum block motor, the timing drive looks like this. See the photo below.

If you look closely at the picture, you can see that the motor has two chains. The second small one goes into the sump and rotates the oil pump sprocket.

Characteristics of the Kia 2.0 G4GC engine

• Working volume - 1975 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Cylinder diameter - 85 mm
• Stroke - 83.5 mm
• Timing drive - belt
• HP power (kW) - 141 (105) at 6000 rpm in min.
• Torque - 184 Nm at 4500 rpm. in min.
• Maximum speed - 176 km / h
• Fuel type - gasoline AI-92
• Fuel consumption in the city - 10.4 liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 8.2 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 6.6 liters

Engine characteristics Sportage 2.0 G4KD

• Working volume - 1998 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Cylinder diameter - 86 mm
• Piston stroke - 86 mm
• Timing Drive - Chain
• HP power (kW) - 150 (110) at 6200 rpm in min.
• Torque - 197 Nm at 4600 rpm. in min.
• Maximum speed - 184 km / h
• Acceleration to the first hundred - 10.4 seconds
• Fuel type - gasoline AI-95
• Fuel consumption in the city - 9.8 liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 7.5 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 6.1 liters

The two-liter Kia / Hyundai G4KD engine, which is now installed on the Sportage, can be found on a fairly large number Kia models, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Chrysler, Jeep and even Dodge. Nothing can be done about globalization.

Four generations since 1992 KIA Sportage with diesel and gasoline engines, mono- and all-wheel drive. Truly competitive in the segment compact crossovers KIA Sportage became in 2004, after the presentation of the second generation, built on the same platform as the Hyundai-Kia J3. Less common in Russia are versions of the first generation, which were assembled at a plant in Kaliningrad.

KIA Sportage engine

First generation

The first generation KIA Sportage was produced from 1993 to 2006. It was completed with five different petrol and diesel engines. The volume, as a rule, was 2.0 liters, and the power varied from 63 to 128 horsepower. Although the line of KIA Sportage engines also includes a 2.2-liter diesel borrowed from Mazda.

In Russia, four-cylinder power units producing 118 or 128 hp have become the most common. With. The Kia Sportage engine is paired with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. The average consumption per 100 km varies from 8 to 14 liters.

Versions designed for domestic market, are not particularly picky about fuel quality. Oil, according to the manufacturer's instructions, must be changed every 12 thousand km. But with constant operation in urban conditions, it is desirable to reduce service intervals to 8–10 thousand km. To avoid overheating, care should be taken to replace the antifreeze every 50 thousand km, as well as preventively flush the radiators.

Owners of the KIA Sportage I generation rarely complain about the engine. The main complaints are related to body corrosion, poor sound insulation, noisy transfer case, weak stabilizer bushings. Most breakdowns are related to the advanced age of the crossover. The power units are reliable and unpretentious, although the KIA Sportage diesel can cause problems when using low-quality diesel fuel. In it, the fuel pump computer often fails, the cylinder head and the crank mechanism are critically worn out, and there are problems with starting on a cold one.

If you are the owner of a diesel Sportage I generation, to increase the resource of the power unit and fuel system use . The additive will increase the cetane index by 3-5 units, reduce consumption by 10-15%, reduce engine wear under load, protect fuel injectors. It removes water from diesel fuel, thereby facilitating cold start at sub-zero temperatures.

Second and third generation

The second generation crossover was produced from 2004 to 2010. It was no longer built on a ladder-type frame, so it became less off-road capable. KIA Sportage II generation was equipped with gasoline engines ranging from 2.0 to 2.7 liters.

In 2010, the second generation was replaced by the third. The crossover was equipped with front or all-wheel drive, a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic.

For KIA Sportage of the second and third generations, the following power plants were used:

1) D4EA- 1991 cc turbocharged four-cylinder engine see Power is 113 liters. With. With solid runs in the 2.0 CRDi engine, compression gradually decreases. This negatively affects fuel consumption, power, and there are problems with starting the engine on a cold one. Over time, the EGR system becomes clogged, due to the wear of the turbine and CPG, oil particles and soot enter the exhaust, which leads to a deterioration in traction. Serious problems in the KIA Sportage with the D4EA engine appear with runs over 200 thousand km.

2) G4GC- a two-liter gasoline engine with a cast-iron cylinder block, which was widely used for cars sold on the Russian market. This is an ordinary aspirated engine with a capacity of 143 hp. With. The volume of oil in the lubrication system is 4 liters.

The resource with proper maintenance and normal operation exceeds 300 thousand km. This KIA Sportage Beta II engine is equipped with a CVVT system, but does not have hydraulic lifters. Therefore, it may be necessary to adjust the valve clearances with a mileage of less than 100 thousand km. It is important to change the belt in a timely manner. This should be done every 60 thousand km, because when it breaks, the valve bends.

Among the shortcomings of the G4GC is high noise, increased vibrations, characteristic jerks during acceleration. Sometimes the speed hangs, to fix the problem, the ECU is reflashed.

3) G4KD- a two-liter gasoline engine KIA Sportage with an aluminum cylinder block. Power is 150 liters. With. In Russian conditions, its resource reaches 250 thousand km. On a cold diesel engine, a characteristic chirp comes from the injectors. In general, the engine is unpretentious and reliable. Design flaws include insufficient cooling of the pistons, which leads to scoring, knocking of pistons and fingers in skirts.

4) G4KE- a 2.4-liter KIA Sportage gasoline engine that produces 175 liters. With. power. The lubrication system holds 4.6 liters of oil. This is a prototype Mitsubishi 4B12 power unit with an aluminum cylinder block. The advantages of the G4KE include a proven design, a good margin of power and durability.

5) 2.0 CRDi- used on KIA Sportage III generation, gives out 136 or 184 liters. With. Complete with system direct injection. Happy with low fuel consumption. With solid runs, controllers, sensors, and the fuel system cause problems.

fourth generation

The new KIA Sportage has been in production since 2016. Equipped with 3 petrol and 3 diesel engines. Among them are improved units from previous generations. For example, the same G4KE for 185 liters. With. The Korean manufacturer did not refuse from the 1.7 CRDi with a capacity of 115 liters. With. This is a champion in terms of efficiency: it consumes up to 5 liters per 100 kilometers in a combined cycle.

G4FD - 1.6 GDi appeared in the line of engines. The gasoline engine of the Gamma line can be paired with mechanics or automatic. Thanks to direct fuel injection, it was possible to achieve better responsiveness on low revs. Increased compression and optimization gear ratios in the box had a positive effect on gasoline consumption.

How to increase the resource of the KIA Sportage engine?

To prolong life power unit KIA Sportage, you need to follow only two rules: properly operate the car and carry out competent Maintenance, reducing the frequency of oil changes to 7-10 thousand km. The increase in the resource is facilitated by the RVS-Master additive for the engine and the preventive one, which is carried out with the MF5 composition. Let's take a look at the features of these products.

Additive in the internal combustion engine- repair and restoration composition, which restores conjugated friction pairs from ferrous metals by building up a dense layer of cermets. The finely dispersed composition is not a classic oil additive, since it does not affect its physical and chemical properties.

Thanks to the processing of G4GC with a cast-iron cylinder block, it is possible to achieve increased compression, reduced oil and fuel consumption, increased engine life, reduced noise and vibration. The friction geomodifier forms a ceramic-metal layer on ferrous metal surfaces that is resistant to corrosion, oxidation, wear, and it simply cleans aluminum parts from carbon deposits and dirt. Influence efficiency CIP repair on KIA Sportage may differ depending on the design and technical condition motor. It is appropriate to combine treatment with an additive with scheduled maintenance - replacement of engine oil and other consumables.

MF5- additive for flushing the oil system, which is used to clean working surfaces from carbon deposits and wear products. The composition is safe for seals, gaskets. The frequency of its use depends on the nature operation KIA sportage. You can’t do without an additive when you switch to a new oil, you found a foreign substance in the drained working fluid or have purchased a used car, but are not sure about the quality of its service. MF5 additive is useful for scheduled maintenance, as it has a complex effect:

• Repairs damaged cylinders.
• Utilizes metal oxides.
• Restores the elasticity of seals.
• Forms a layer of cermet on working surfaces.

MF5 should be applied before oil change. Please note, unlike the RVS-Master, flushing will not help if the motor troit, compression has dropped, there is wear on the friction surfaces. In such cases, it is necessary to fully diagnose and restore the power unit.

Drive, automatic transmission and manual transmission KIA Sportage

The mechanics of KIA Sportage of all generations are very reliable. On vehicles that are operated in difficult conditions, at high loads, a characteristic howl, noise, and hum appear. Often this is due to gear wear. To restore them, an additive or is suitable. But it must be used before debris and chips enter the lubrication system. This will avoid overhaul, extend the life of the transmission, make the shifting smoother and easier, eliminate the unpleasant crunch, knock.

Similar additives are used to treat the bridge, handouts to eliminate howling, hum, improve functioning all-wheel drive. Most breakdowns of the 4WD KIA Sportage are associated with overheating of the clutch, oil leaks, pump failure, the filters of which become clogged with dirt. Therefore, crossover owners need to closely monitor the oil level and the tightness of the system, and proactively add an additive for the transfer case and axle to the oil.

Concerning automatic transmission, its breakdowns are manifested by jolts and kicks, slippage when switching. As practice shows, this can happen at any mileage, which will lead to the need for expensive repairs or complete replacement boxes. For restoration and in-place repairs, we recommend. The additive compensates for wear on bearings, gears and other parts, making shifting easy and smooth. It will be useful for any of the automatic transmissions: RE4R01A, F4A42, F4A51, A6GF1.

And the transmission units of the car were not bad, but their resource turned out to be accurately calculated for the maximum guarantee period five years.

You can suspect the Koreans of creating a "disposable car", but rather, we are talking just about a high production culture and maximum savings.

Five years or approximately 120-150 thousand kilometers is a resource after which transmission maintenance ceases to be budgetary. Moreover, it is sometimes clear that the transmission could have served longer, but the operating manual did not reflect the need for maintenance. For example, there is a grease nipple on the propshaft crosses, but the corresponding procedure is not among the maintenance operations. And after 150 thousand cardan crosses, most likely, you just need to replace.

“The disease of the right CV joint” on cars after restyling can happen even earlier, on a run of about a hundred thousand. The reason for the "disease" lies in a serious "puncture" of the Slovak assembly: the inner right hinge was not reported with lubrication. In the rest of the CV joints, there is also not much of it, but almost always there is enough lubrication for the “warranty” period. Particularly frugal car owners add lubricant on their own, so do not be surprised by non-original clamps, but be vigilant when buying and listen to the hinges for knocks.

On the all-wheel drive vehicles in addition to the cardan shaft, by the five-year run, the connection coupling usually fails rear axle. It is simple electromagnetic here and, in general, it is not difficult to repair. Most often, the front bearing requires replacement, it costs a maximum of 600 rubles for parts and labor. The clutch frictions usually remain intact, but the bearing refuses to work due to moisture and dirt getting inside.

The same dirt disables the clutch drive magnet, and it is mainly the wiring to the power block that suffers, so everything can be restored. But sometimes there are difficulties with disassembly: if the clutch does not block when power is applied, then it is not always possible to remove the input shaft nut. Attempts to block the coupling by alternative methods in this case often lead to mechanical damage. However, the price of a new clutch is about 75 thousand rubles - not a little, but not prohibitive either. Of course, this unit can also be found at disassembly, which will be much cheaper.

An angle gearbox, which is often loudly called " transfer case”, usually lasts noticeably longer. If you regularly change the oil and monitor the leaks, then it is almost eternal. But you need to follow it: after 150-200 thousand runs, the seals can squeeze out, after which the bearings will first suffer, and if you start the situation, the housing cover and the shafts themselves will fail.

Cars with manual transmission have one trouble: the bolt securing the shift mechanism is unscrewed, as a result of which the gears start to turn on very poorly or not turn on at all.

The gearbox itself is quite reliable when used in tandem with a gasoline two-liter engine. Resource release bearing usually does not exceed six to seven years and 180-200 thousand kilometers, which on average is slightly longer than the “shake-up” of drive parts. But in cold regions, it can fail much earlier. Luckily, changing clutches on the Sportage is pretty easy, especially on front-wheel drive cars. It is not even necessary to remove the subframe, and parts are not very expensive. For example, an original bearing costs only one and a half thousand, and non-original ones cost even less. True, a part from serious brands is much more expensive than the original one, the same SKF bearing costs about six thousand, but, judging by the reviews, it is not afraid of frost.

Pictured: Kia Sportage "2008–10

The automatic transmission is not so bad. Basically, there are very reliable "four-steps" of the "Mitsubishev" F4A42-2 / W4A42 series. With a 2.7-liter engine, a stronger F4A51 / W4A51 was installed. All gearboxes trace their ancestry to Mitsubishi automatic transmissions, which are largely unified with Chrysler gearboxes: at one time the companies successfully cooperated.

The F4A42-2/W4A42 series four-speed gearboxes for front- and all-wheel drive vehicles respectively are known for their reliability. They are afraid of overheating, but otherwise they tolerate even very tough use well. They have, like Subaru automatic transmission, there is an external oil filter on the body, which allows you to keep the valve body clean to the last. True, the box does not like high torque, and those who like to drive along the highway on high speed(especially with a 2.7 liter engine) the fourth gear needle bearing fails and the reverse gear suffers.

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Later versions of the automatic transmission are somewhat strengthened, but, nevertheless, you can run into this trouble on them. With a rare oil and filter change, the solenoids and the valve body plate suffer first of all, and in case of overheating, the gas turbine oil seals and rubber seals, after which the box gradually dies due to oil starvation and progressive contamination of the valve body.

If we talk about reliability in numbers, then this box always withstands 150 thousand kilometers, even if the oil has not been changed at all, and 200-250 thousand is a standard resource for boxes with a high load, but regular service. With careful operation with a two-liter engine, regular oil changes, with an external automatic transmission radiator and not in Russia, you can find quite live specimens with a range of 350 thousand kilometers. In general, under normal operation, the box allows you to count on 200 thousand mileage before the first minor repairs and replacement of the gas turbine engine blocking pads appear.

Quite often there are minor problems with failures of input and output speed sensors. There will be no problems with repairs and spare parts: until the year before last, a structurally similar, very successful A4CF1 / 2 automatic transmission was installed on Verna / Solaris.

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original price

3 314 rubles

With contract automatic transmissions, everything is not so simple. Theoretically, you can put a whole bunch of boxes from Mitsubishi in the Sportage, but in practice you have to redo quite a lot: at least you need a different box control unit, and there are serious differences in the mechanical part.

The more torquey 2.7-liter V6 got a significantly more powerful automatic transmission F4A51 / W4A51. It also has four stages, but its torque margin is more significant. This automatic transmission “digests” even 3.5-liter engines, so with a 2.7 engine it is almost eternal. With runs over 200-250 thousand, you can expect jerks and slight delays in gear shifting due to wear on the EPC solenoid, and most common cause inclusion emergency mode is the failure of the speed sensors.

On the Sportage, problems are extremely rare, but from the experience of other cars with this "automatic" in the future, the following resource problems can be expected: wear of the output planetary gear and its bearing, wear of the gears and differential housing, as well as the Direct drum and its brake band.

At timely replacement The oil resource of such an automatic transmission significantly exceeds 300 thousand kilometers, and only gross errors in operation can lead to serious breakdowns.

Motors

Hyundai / Kia motors are very reliable, only engine sensors and a cooling system can fail.

Current aged radiators are a typical picture. If the owner is one of the most economical and pours sealant into the cooling system, then the engine dies simply and easily from detonation and violation of the cylinder head plane. When buying, it is worth checking the condition of the pipes, which radiator is installed, which fans, and whether the wiring to them is intact.

In the photo: Kia Sportage engine

The materials here are not the best, so the components of the system are often changed and "collective farms". The latter is due to the fact that a number of Chinese radiators are quite conditional. All gasoline engines have a fairly conservative and weak crankcase ventilation system, so oil leaks are common, just like dirty throttle valve. The resource of the collectors is also small, it is better to replace them after 150 thousand mileage. In extreme cases, remove the clogged one, which is typical for cars from cold regions.

The exhaust system does not differ in particular corrosion resistance, on ten-year-old cars it often needs to be changed entirely, and the corrugations are generally only enough for a hundred thousand mileage.

Radiator

original price

8 586 rubles

The power system used is not the most successful fuel filter mounted directly on the fuel pump in the tank. The main engine on the Sportage II is the engine of the Beta II G4GC family. This two-liter gasoline engine also has a pedigree from Mitsubishi units, but differs from the Japanese ones by a number of original solutions.

The timing drive here is mixed, with a belt and chain. Do you remember how it was done on the 1.8-liter EA113 engines of the VW concern of the late nineties? The exhaust camshaft is driven by a belt from the crankshaft, and the intake camshaft is driven by a chain from the exhaust, on which the timing system is mounted at the same time. When Kia system reliable enough, the chain can travel 200-250 thousand kilometers. It is better to change the timing belt according to the regulations, once every 50-60 thousand kilometers, and always along with the rollers: their bearings are of disgusting quality.

oil pump

original price

6 803 rubles

The phase regulator is a “thing in itself”: if the choice of oil is unsuccessful, it may require the replacement of the clutch and valves after the first hundred thousand kilometers, but usually it honestly serves until the chain is replaced. There are no hydraulic compensators in the motor, and the gaps here tend to “float away”, so the adjustment should be carried out much earlier than the prescribed 90 thousand kilometers. Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the camshaft, which is quite soft.

The design of the oil pump turned out to be very successful. It is gear, made in the front wall of the block. If the pump gears are worn out, you can get by with replacing only the cover with a repair one - of greater thickness. The pump drive is made from a separate belt, like motors with a chain in the timing drive.

In general, it turned out to be an excellent engine with a good resource. piston group, which is about 300-400 thousand kilometers before the first overhaul. The motor has a convenient layout and small size.

But we must admit that nothing is perfect anyway. There is a weak management system, and attachments after 150-200 thousand kilometers requires close attention.

A hard sound is not a malfunction, but a feature caused by not the best study of chain dampers and crankshaft vibrations. It is for this reason that it is better not to pour low-viscosity oils into a used engine: the liners may not withstand.

The larger 2.7-liter V6 is the G6BA of the Delta II family. In many ways, it is similar to the previous motor: it has the same combined drive Timing with belt and chain, similar layout features of the crankcase ventilation and ignition system.

The engine block is not cast iron, but aluminum, but with cast iron sleeves. The resource of this motor is also excellent: it is quite possible to drive 400-500 thousand kilometers, at least in passenger cars.

The design feature is the use of a hydraulic belt tensioner, and this is not the best option: if the oil freezes during winter starts, the belt simply slips. The rest is reliability itself, unless, of course, overheating.

shot block

original price

109 384 rubles

The main troubles are delivered by the inlet with dampers, weak exhaust manifolds and the low resource of the collectors, of which there are two at once. And yet it is probably one of the most reliable motors of the XXI century. True, the power of 173 hp. for a 2.7-liter engine - this is not God knows what indicator, but European troubles with high operating temperature and there is no adjustable thermostat.

Diesel engines of the D4EA series cannot be classified as particularly reliable, primarily due to fuel equipment. By a run of a hundred thousand kilometers, even in Moscow or St. Petersburg, all nozzles and fuel pump high pressure. And you have to rinse fuel line, which is contaminated with wear products.

Glow plugs often burn out, and the ECU algorithms are strange and not debugged. So “freezing” of revolutions after starting on cars before restyling was a common thing.

There is relatively little experience in operating diesel engines, but the conclusion can be drawn: the engine is quite troublesome, and knowing the features of operating diesel engines in Russia, this engine becomes far from the best choice for a relatively light car.

Pictured: Kia Sportage "2004–07

Summary

With small runs, the car surprises with the almost complete absence of breakdowns. Yes, it’s poor inside, the design is not for everyone, but there is enough space in the cabin, and the car is not so bad on the go. V direct comparison with the best of the Europeans and Japanese, she loses, but easily gains points with a low purchase price and especially exploitation.

As the mileage increases, the savings effects begin to show. After the first hundred thousand, they are mostly cosmetic, and after one and a half hundred thousand, you can expect a whole “bouquet” of problems, both from the side of the suspension and the transmission. And even the most reliable gasoline engines ready to contribute to the cost of repairs. The body is not bad, at least for now. But the trend is not the best: the lack of tread protection leads to the rapid growth of defects. Even with a high level of coloring, this raises fears for the future fate of the car. Fortunately, there are still enough cars with low mileage, weaknesses not much at all and you can pick up something to your liking.

The best choice, of course, are gasoline engines, and it does not matter, with automatic or manual transmission - they are all reliable here, but it is better to do without all-wheel drive. However, if it breaks, you can simply remove the clutch and cardan shaft and don't deny yourself anything. The machine will retain the main advantages, and the cross-country ability was not listed among them even initially.