Kia Sportage

The New Kia Sportage

The third-generation Kia Sportage was officially presented during the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The compact SUV (or directly CUV, as some call it) will go on sale shortly after the March debut. . .
Information about the debut of the car was officially presented shortly after the European Patent Office leaked a few photos.

Images of the beautiful South Korean SUV show a new model that has an entirely new front end, new roofline, muscular side lines, and LED lighting in several places. The model will be built on the platform of the new Hyundai Tucson, and accordingly will be longer, lower and wider than the second generation Sportage.

"Sportage was the model that really helped break the Kia in Europe. We expect the new version to make people think seriously and pay attention to the car exactly as the original "- commented CEO of Kia Michael Cole. "I am convinced that the model will begin a new chapter in the remarkable story of Kia."

For the design of the new Sportage was responsible design team of former Audi designer Peter Schreyer. Accordingly, under the direction latest models of Kia Kia brand transformed into a reliable and stable global player.

Unlike Venga, Sportage model has not one but two predecessors. Interestingly, from the first generation of this model is described as robust and reliable. Transformations since then are as they pass by a simple vision of off-road wagon to modern crossover.

The main minus of its predecessors, however, was unimpressive vanen vid.Sega act is the third generation Sportage, and we will start precisely from its appearance, this time because he is definitely very impressive.
The futuristic look of the third generation Sportage makes advanced model. It combines dynamics and off-road performance in a very attractive appearance. Of interest are innovative LED daytime running lights are already installed in many cars, but do not fit any of them. In Sportage are pretty good "touched" and fit perfectly into the overall vision advanced.

From the brand say that spacious interior of the model corresponds to its appearance. But we are not quite agree. Space in the gym is really big, but smaller glass area greatly reduces the visual space. On the other hand gives the vehicle dynamics. Inside, however, visibility to the rear is slightly reduced because of gradual sloped a little glass of the fifth door, and because too thick rear pillars.

Otherwise everything else in terms of interior is unremarkable. Modern and yet informative dashboard, ergonomic seats and enough space for bagazh.V summary we can say that the new Sportage is longer, wider and lower than its predecessor. Ride height is also reduced from 19.5 to 17.3 cm, but remains in the norms of compact crossovers.

As for the dynamic running characteristics and should be noted that our market model is available, and only front-wheel drive system with 4x4. Override the first option is cheaper, but we think the second is definitely recommended.

The test specimen was fitted with a 4x4 two-liter petrol engine. This bike doing a good job, but diesel is probably better suited for this kind of cars. Otherwise the ride is decently hard, but more importantly, thanks to this solution and the lower overall center of gravity, Sportage is very stable in turns. Krens hardly feel and characteristics of asphalt strongly resemble those of cars.

As to the behavior of off-road crossover must say that it is fully satisfactory. 4x4 is an electronic system, the transmission time of going to the rear wheels through a multi-plate clutch controlled power - in other words very good option for people with active lifestyles.