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2005 Kia Sportage VIN decoder

Decode any 2005 Kia Sportage VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.

Every sample 2005 Kia Sportage VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier KND. The tenth character is 5, the model-year code for 2005; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, 7 here. The factory records place assembly at Kwangju, South Korea. 2 engines are recorded for this model year, including 2.0L · Gasoline and 2.7L · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 2005 Kia Sportage VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

2005 Kia Sportage trims, engines and plants

4 build configurations across 100 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)4-doorKwangju, South Korea74
KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]4-doorKwangju, South Korea17
KM Project2.0L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)4-doorKwangju, South Korea8
KM Project2.0L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]4-doorKwangju, South Korea1

Sample 2005 Kia Sportage VINs

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VINSeries / TrimEngineBodyPlantAction
KNDJE723057045492KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723157053665KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723157079070KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723157090537KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723157136075KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723257066568KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723257070247KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723257071334KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723257090661KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723257095813KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723257098789KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723257123917KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723257128163KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723357064604KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723357066742KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723357098400KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723357107239KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723357116426KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723357117589KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723357137163KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723457044992KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723457069360KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723557043589KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723557061297KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723557062451KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723557095689KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723657044461KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723657074723KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723657121717KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723657122107KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723757063391KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723757085309KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723857065490KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723857097503KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723857115093KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723857119712KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723957040422KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723957059066KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723957067040KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723957075445KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723X57040848KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE723X57079570KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE724357037993KM Project2.0L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJE724657109284KM Project2.0L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJF722357039481KM Project2.0L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJF723057056425KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJF723057090817KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJF723057116901KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJF723057136694KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea
KNDJF723157059169KM Project2.7L · GasolineSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)Kwangju, South Korea

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

KNDJE723057 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Displacement L
2.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Displacement CC
2700.0
Displacement CI
164.76410905577
Engine
2.7L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJE723157 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Displacement L
2.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Displacement CC
2700.0
Displacement CI
164.76410905577
Engine
2.7L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJE723257 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Displacement L
2.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Displacement CC
2700.0
Displacement CI
164.76410905577
Engine
2.7L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJE723357 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Trim
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Displacement L
2.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Displacement CC
2700.0
Displacement CI
164.76410905577
Engine
2.7L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJE723457 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Displacement L
2.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Displacement CC
2700.0
Displacement CI
164.76410905577
Engine
2.7L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJE723557 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Displacement L
2.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Displacement CC
2700.0
Displacement CI
164.76410905577
Engine
2.7L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJE723657 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Displacement L
2.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Displacement CC
2700.0
Displacement CI
164.76410905577
Engine
2.7L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJE723757 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Trim
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Displacement L
2.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Displacement CC
2700.0
Displacement CI
164.76410905577
Engine
2.7L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJE723857 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Displacement L
2.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Displacement CC
2700.0
Displacement CI
164.76410905577
Engine
2.7L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJE723957 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Displacement L
2.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Displacement CC
2700.0
Displacement CI
164.76410905577
Engine
2.7L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJE723X57 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Displacement L
2.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Displacement CC
2700.0
Displacement CI
164.76410905577
Engine
2.7L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJE724357 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Displacement L
2
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Destination Market
50 States
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
Engine
2L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJE724657 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Displacement L
2
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Destination Market
50 States
Displacement CC
2000
Displacement CI
122.0474881894
Engine
2L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJF722357 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
Displacement L
2.0
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Displacement CC
2000.0
Displacement CI
122.04748818946
Engine
2.0L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJF723057 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
Displacement L
2.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Displacement CC
2700.0
Displacement CI
164.76410905577
Engine
2.7L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
KNDJF723157 - KM Project
Series
KM Project
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Drive Type
4x2
Displacement L
2.7
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
4
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Plant City
Kwangju
Plant Country
South Korea
Displacement CC
2700.0
Displacement CI
164.76410905577
Engine
2.7L
GVWR
Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
TPMS
Direct
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

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