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Verdict
SUV compact 5 places, avec un 2.0 essence de 141 ch et un 2.0 CRDi de 113 ou 140 ch, tous en boîte manuelle. Nos sources ne documentent que le rappel d'un risque d'activation intempestive de l'ESP (février 2004 à février 2005) : les retours publiés sur les pannes manquent, et aucune note Euro NCAP n'a été trouvée.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.0 CRDi 140.
2.0 CRDi 140
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 140 hp · Crit'Air 4
Diesel 1 991 cm³ de 140 ch et 305 Nm, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports, traction avant (Auto-Data, 2006-2008).
2.0 CRDi 113 4WD
Diesel · Manual · 113 hp · 7.1 L/100 km · Crit'Air 4
Diesel de 113 ch, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports, 4 roues motrices, 7,1 L/100 km (Auto-Data, 2004-2005).
2.0 16V 141 4WD
Petrol · Manual · 141 hp · 8.2 L/100 km · Crit'Air 3
Essence 2.0 de 141 ch, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports, 4 roues motrices, 8,2 L/100 km (Auto-Data).
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €3,070 – €5,245 (2005 to 2009) | €3,999 | — | 44 |
| Italy | €2,500 – €4,150 (2005 to 2009) | €3,700 | — | 33 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2010: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaign, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- ESP : rappel pour activation intempestive (2.0 CRDi 140, 2.0 CRDi 113 4WD, 2.0 16V 141 4WD)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Kia Sportage”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 14 February 2025 — En raison d'une fuite interne de liquide de frein, un court-circuit peut se produire dans le circuit électrique du système abs / esc (système de freinage antiblocage / contrôle électronique de stabilité). Cela peut entraîner une augmentation du courant et une surchauffe dans la boîte à fusibles, ce qui augmente le risque que le moteur prenne feu. Official notice
- 1 July 2022 — Un court-circuit peut se produire dans le module système de freinage antiblocage (abs)/programme de stabilité électronique (esp). Cela pourrait entraîner un débit de courant excessif qui peut augmenter le risque d’incendie dans le compartiment moteur. Official notice
Inspection checklist
Kia Sportage II — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier avec le numéro de série que la mise à niveau de l'unité ESP a été faite (exemplaires de février 2004 à février 2005).
- Contrôler la corrosion du châssis et du bas de caisse, sur un pont.
- Essayer le diesel à froid et à chaud : fumée, perte de puissance, bruits d'embrayage.
- Si 4x4, vérifier la transmission : bruits et vibrations en braquant.
- Demander le carnet d'entretien et les factures, distribution comprise.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le rappel de l'unité ESP a-t-il été effectué ?
- L'embrayage ou la distribution ont-ils déjà été remplacés, et à quel kilométrage ?
- Quelles réparations importantes ont été faites, avec quelles factures ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
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Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Kia Sportage II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Le Kia Sportage II a-t-il fait l'objet de rappels ?
Oui : Caradisiac rapporte un rappel pour risque d'activation intempestive de l'ESP sur les Sportage produits entre février 2004 et février 2005.
Quel est le volume du coffre du Kia Sportage II ?
667 litres au minimum et 1 886 litres au maximum pour le 2.0 CRDi 140, selon Auto-Data.
Le Kia Sportage II est-il fiable ?
Nous n'avons trouvé aucun retour détaillé sur ses pannes en dehors de ce rappel : les retours publiés manquent.
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