Kia Retona

Motor vehicle
Kia Retona
Overview
ManufacturerKia Motors
Also calledKia Retona Cruiser (KDM Facelift)
Production1998–2003
Body and chassis
ClassMini SUV (J)
Body style3-door SUV
RelatedKia KM131
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L FE-DOHC I4 (Mazda)
2.0 L RT turbodiesel I4
Dimensions
Length1998–2000: 4,000 mm (157.5 in)
2000–2003: 4,025 mm (158.5 in)
Width1,745 mm (68.7 in)
Height1,835 mm (72.2 in)
Curb weight1,510 kg (3,329 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorAsia Rocsta
SuccessorKia Sportage

The Kia Retona is a small mini SUV based on Kia's military jeeps. The name is a portmanteau of return to nature.[1] Developed by Asia Motors, the car was initially sold as the "Asia Retona" in some markets. The Retona had been using the same platform as the first generation Kia Sportage Convertible. Its competitors included the Lada Niva, Suzuki Jimny and the SsangYong Korando.[2]

A 2006 survey of German owners by magazine Auto Bild found that the Retona was "abysmally" unreliable.[3]

References

  1. ^ "기아自 "G-II" 내년 1월 시판". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). 26 November 1997.
  2. ^ "Katalog". Automobil Revue (in German). 2000.
  3. ^ Braun, Martin (17 November 2006). "Gebrauchtwagen-Test Kia Retona". Auto Bild (in German).
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