Kia PREGIO DC
Built: 1997-2002 · Series: PREGIO
More machines from model year 1997
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Kia Pregio – the collective page of the Korean compact van, DC and Comfort versions, 2.5 to 2.7 litres of diesel displacement, four-cylinder, 1.6 to 2.1 tonnes unladen weight, around 3.1 tonnes gross weight
Kia, the South Korean car maker founded in 1944, launched the Pregio in 1995 as the successor to the Besta and built it until 2003 as a front-wheel-drive compact van. The model names show the trim levels DC (double cab or Deluxe version), Comfort and Luxe as well as the TCI designation for the turbocharged common-rail diesel; the number 2.5 or 2.7 gives the engine displacement in litres.
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The register lists here 9 versions with 2.5 to 2.7 litres of displacement from four-cylinders, unladen weights from 1,620 to 2,130 kg, gross weights from 3,080 to 3,160 kg and widths from 1,810 to 1,820 mm.
The Pregio positioned itself as an affordable alternative to Western European compact vans such as the Ford Transit and Mercedes Vito, finding buyers mainly among trade businesses and small carriers focused on low purchase cost; in Central and Eastern Europe the Pregio stayed on sale longer than in the west of the continent.
On used examples, rust on the sliding door and underbody, the condition of the injection pump and turbocharger on the TCI engines, wear on clutch and brakes and the timing-belt change history and the condition of the sliding-door track and its rollers count; because of the low unit numbers in Western Europe, parts are only available to a limited extent through independent Kia dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Kia Pregio, Kia (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,665 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,810 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,930 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,090 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Kia PREGIO DC weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,930 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Kia PREGIO DC?
3,090 kg.
What engine does the Kia PREGIO DC have?
4 cylinders, 2,665 cm³ displacement.
When was the Kia PREGIO DC built?
Production years: 1997-2002.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
PREGIO 2.5 TCI
PREGIO 2.5 TCI DC
PREGIO 2.5 TCI VAN
PREGIO 2.7D
PREGIO 2.7D DC
PREGIO DC COMFORT
PREGIO DC LUXE
Pregio
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