2011 Kia Sportage

[Mini]

[quote]

2011 Kia Sportage to Debut in Geneva

New Sportage Longer, Wider, Lower and Much Better Looking
Canadian Auto Press

There wasn’t much visual separation between Kia’s current generation Sportage and last year’s Hyundai Tucson, but now that an all-new 2010 Tucson has hit the market there’s no way to tell the two come from the same automaker.

Sign of the completely revised Tucson also told us a new Sportage was about to debut, and now, ahead of the Geneva motor show fresh photos of Kia’s next generation compact crossover have been released.

The 2011 Sportage looks good, really good, offering a more conventional design than the Tucson that shares its underpinnings. Both are car-based crossovers, the old body-on-frame Sportage that defined Kia’s fun-loving image in 1995 via a TV ad featuring a crazy Cajun screaming “AYEEAAHH!!!â€

[Mini]

I hadda look differently at Kia now yes... first the Forte Koup and now the Sportage..

[Monk BANzai]

looks like...

[zeeshan66]

both brands are make great strides in their image...still would not buy one but i do like it

[acesinghit]

the new Sportage and Tucson will impact heavily on RAV4 and CRV sales. I'm so glad.

[MG Man]

I stopped making fun of Hyundai when I got one as a company car
Abused the thing and it never missed a beat..............well it did have to have the tranny brain replaced but aside from that, dependable, with surprisingly well thought-out interior layout and ergonomics

looks like Kia is following the same business plan, which is great, because we the consumers have a better choice of great vehicles to choose from.....just look at the Genesis Coupe and Forte........things are looking good from Korea

[$m@llboy]

I find the front have a kinda lancer "finish". Like the Evo X. (Which is not a bad thing.)
Looks good!

[Greypatch]

both brands have done their time and are looking better and better with each model

[MBC Autotronix]

i saw the new Tuscon up close today and i was impressed.
I think they would definitely have a negative impact on Japanese SUV's in the same class especially since these Korean models come with a Diesel Engine and still competitively priced.

I would wait for a couple other reviews first from other buyers first though...dunno how long bushings etc would last.

[cinco]

you have to remember hyundai and kia pushes their 10 year 100000mile warranty
they wont want to be replacing parts that often so their quality has stepped up
mark my words they will be the #1 automaker in the near future
the Forte Koupe has been selling really well more than civic coupe and scion tc

[Morpheus]

They have made leaps and bounds in their design last few years. They just need to get rid of those cheap hard plastics . And they need to use stainless steel bolts on running boards(PBM Tuscon) etc.

I was impressed with the look of the 2010 Tuscon. That Sportage looks good as well.

[acesinghit]

^^^and thats where the Toyota RAV-4 in comparison shines for $325k.

[Rooki3]

nice

[Midnight_Demon]

some wider rims and tyres to make it look a little more beefy and thats it. lights looking sweet

[Rooki3]

Fack it, i want one

[Damien]

Looks good

[legoRB]

2011 Kia Sportage >>> 2010 hyundai tucson.....

For what i have seen the 2011 hyundai tucson will look much better.

[~Vēġó~]

nice nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[De Dragon]

I remember when my moms bought a Hyundai Excel back in the early ninties and I was like Now they have so many competitive vehicles in their line up

[Greypatch]

yup when dem come out we used to call dem spreadsheets

[Chimera]

"THEY" ?

[rickgosine]

dudes, looking at purchasing either d sportage or d new tuscon...can any one determine which is better, i think they both relatively the same engine, but...i looking for advice!

[Rory Phoulorie]

dudes, looking at purchasing either d sportage or d new tuscon...can any one determine which is better, i think they both relatively the same engine, but...i looking for advice!

While both of the local dealers' after sales service leaves a lot to be desired (yes, I have personal experience with both dealers), Neal and Massy is the lesser of the two evils. If it was my money, I would go with the Hyundai Tucson.

[acesinghit]

talking to an associate revealed that he ended up buying a sonata because he couldn't wait for the sportage or tucson. If you really want one you have to WAIT...

[kg494EJ-1]

talking to an associate revealed that he ended up buying a sonata because he couldn't wait for the sportage or tucson. If you really want one you have to WAIT...

You do have to wait , SS have the next batch of Sportage coming in, June but NM if you want a Tucson you have to wait till next year.

[jeevdude199]

sweetttt

[tizik 2nr]

When my dad was buying a Kia Sorento back in 2006 I gave him the whole "I ent want it of it not Japanese I doh want it talk". But then he got it and I was seriously impressed. Still am, the car performs, stands up to abuse, is even verry good on diesel.... I think if they continued in this trend their products are well worth counting....

[wana-B-racer]

Optima look hot also

[QG]

the new Sportage and Tucson will impact heavily on RAV4 and CRV sales. I'm so glad.

You are correct!

[Morpheus]

Optima look hot also

^^You got that right. Very impressed with the look.

TBH the only thing kinda taking away from the vehicles is the shiddy set of rims and them thin tyres. But hey easy fix right?