| Kia Retona | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors |
| Also called | Kia Retona Cruiser (KDM Facelift) |
| Production | 1998–2003 |
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| Class | Mini SUV (J) |
| Body style | 3-doorSUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Chassis | Body-on-frame |
| Related | Kia KM131 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 LFE-DOHCI4 (Mazda) 2.0 LRT turbodiesel I4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 1998–2000: 4,000 mm (157.5 in) 2000–2003: 4,025 mm (158.5 in) |
| Width | 1,745 mm (68.7 in) |
| Height | 1,835 mm (72.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,510 kg (3,329 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Asia Rocsta |
| Successor | Kia Sportage |
TheKia Retona is a smallmini SUV based onKia's military jeeps. The name is a portmanteau ofreturn to nature.[1] Developed byAsia Motors, the car was initially sold as the "Asia Retona" in some markets. The Retona had been using the same platform as the first generationKia Sportage Convertible. Its competitors included theLada Niva,Suzuki Jimny and theSsangYong Korando.[2]
A 2006 survey of German owners by magazineAuto Bild found that the Retona was "abysmally" unreliable.[3]
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