New Kia Sportage revealed via EU patent application
These images are of the 2011 Kia Sportage SUV, revealed via Kia’s patent filing with the EU Patent Office. It shows either the production version or as some suggest, the near production concept that could be paraded at the upcoming Geneva or Seoul motor shows. The Sportage is scheduled to hit domestic showrooms towards the end of 2010 or by the first quarter of 2011.
Penned by former Audi designer Peter Schreyer, the mid-sized SUV features Kia’s new signature grille and sports a cleaner, less severe look than the Hyundai Tucson/ix35, which it shares underpinnings with. The Hyundai was introduced in Singapore last November with a 166 bhp/197 Nm 2.0-litre Theta II engine paired with a newly developed six-speed automatic, so we presume that the Sportage could carry the same drivetrain when it reaches our region.
More pictures of the Sportage from various angles after the jump!
January 19, 2010 @ 9:02 am
well…. i dont like this car
January 19, 2010 @ 9:11 am
absolutely nice than expected
January 19, 2010 @ 9:11 am
nice looking, tail look like harrier, too tall, not so safe if speed
January 19, 2010 @ 9:11 am
For a second I thought it’s a Sorento.
January 19, 2010 @ 9:19 am
I thought it was a Volkswagen at first…. Kia’s design is now picking up very quickly (so as Hyundai).
January 19, 2010 @ 9:52 am
lol whoever leaked this pics is gonna get sacked
January 19, 2010 @ 10:29 am
Sorento – coming soon??
January 19, 2010 @ 10:48 am
that so called Syncder grill.. it is everywhere is it?
hemm…
January 19, 2010 @ 11:24 am
nice design..couldnt wait to see it on the road later on….will its refinement will be good as the design???we have to wait and see..
January 19, 2010 @ 11:38 am
rear look like vw golf gti..
front crv
January 19, 2010 @ 12:20 pm
Go Sportage Go….
January 19, 2010 @ 1:02 pm
Sorento? Heard some current Sorento owners, Naza charges very high service charges, around RM1000 even for normal servicing!
C’mon Naza, don’t sell your car than slit people’s throat! Buaya!
January 19, 2010 @ 1:40 pm
Looks nice but wheels make it look too tall.
January 19, 2010 @ 2:03 pm
A true rival to the CR-V and Rav-4..
January 19, 2010 @ 2:39 pm
out of proportion
January 19, 2010 @ 4:46 pm
Its very VW when i saw the 1st pic
January 19, 2010 @ 5:14 pm
It looks too similar to the 2010 Sorento.
January 19, 2010 @ 6:04 pm
Looks far ahead of previous model… good job Kia…
Theres a hint of Mitsu’s Outlander round the B n C pillar …but its okay….
January 19, 2010 @ 7:00 pm
The rear lights are from Lancer?
January 19, 2010 @ 7:03 pm
Black Dog said,
January 19, 2010 @ 1:02 pm
Sorento? Heard some current Sorento owners, Naza charges very high service charges, around RM1000 even for normal servicing!
C’mon Naza, don’t sell your car than slit people’s throat! Buaya!
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That depends on what they changed and at which mileage they are servicing their car. A 4WD has many items to change at certain mileage points and RM1k is not a big deal.
For most other non-4WD Kias, the servicing costs are reasonable. More so for the latest models which hardly break down.
January 19, 2010 @ 7:05 pm
i like
January 19, 2010 @ 8:50 pm
me too
i like this,if true will replace sportage
January 19, 2010 @ 9:29 pm
If you watch the Korean Drama IRIS, you will see this car in action. Looks good in motion. The picture doesn’t do justice to the car. Hehehe..
January 19, 2010 @ 11:32 pm
Yeah….Korean have done a good job…they make a good car now..
January 20, 2010 @ 12:06 am
look like sorento little brother, these 2 cars target may target to same level of consumer..
January 20, 2010 @ 1:34 am
looks just like tiguan! the front…only this this smiling more and the back is like audi….kia must be paying tonnes to their new designers…
January 20, 2010 @ 9:42 am
K7 SUV??? good!!!!
January 20, 2010 @ 11:22 am
I can’t decide whether I prefer this to the Hyundai ix35, but each has its nice features. I don’t like the thick C-pillar – that was well-disguised on the prototypes spied around the world. I’d like to see it with smaller wheels: those look huge. But well done, Kia.
January 20, 2010 @ 12:38 pm
Seriously look like VW passat cc… Somehow they copied the looks… Damn
January 20, 2010 @ 6:27 pm
Another Iris fan?
Yes, if you watched that series, you get to see a lot of Kias. And they all look good.
January 20, 2010 @ 6:33 pm
Black Dog said,
January 19, 2010 @ 1:02 pm
Sorento? Heard some current Sorento owners, Naza charges very high service charges, around RM1000 even for normal servicing!
C’mon Naza, don’t sell your car than slit people’s throat! Buaya!
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That depends on what they changed and at which mileage they are servicing their car. A 4WD has many items to change at certain mileage points and RM1k is not a big deal.
For most other non-4WD Kias, the servicing costs are reasonable. More so for the latest models which hardly break down.
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Not one but a few of my frens complaining Naza charges very high for only NORMAL oil and filter changes.
Kia’s reputation is getting better worldwide and Naza should take this opportunity to increase market share. Other than good cars, volume will only go up if maintenance is low by having cheaper spare parts and service, and (if possible) resale value is good.
If Naza don’t take advantage of this increase of Korean cars worldwide, then….very sad lah. It’ll show the marketing dept (or whoever in charge) is really useless!
January 20, 2010 @ 7:31 pm
Walauwey!!!!!!!
January 20, 2010 @ 8:54 pm
squawk said,
January 20, 2010 @ 6:27 pm
Another Iris fan? Yes, if you watched that series, you get to see a lot of Kias. And they all look good.
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u r right….. The Kia Cadenza is a very nice sedan and the new sorento is a sure winner than CRV..
a little off topic… There will be IRIS season 2.. the storyline will depend on LBH…
January 25, 2010 @ 12:10 am
I drive Kia Sportage and the normal service bill is nowhere near RM1k as stated by some of you!!
February 5, 2010 @ 12:38 pm
NAZA has to improve their after sale service so that people has confident in buying their car.Often heard about problems like gear box or steering wheel vibrating at high speed etc which cant be solved by NAZA service crew…low confident level equal to low 2nd hand value…