SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Kia Sportage, first look at cabin

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Here are more spyshots of the next-generation Kia Sportage on test, captured right in front of the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Compared to our previous set of images, these pics are of a car that’s wearing a bigger black dress, covering almost the entire front and rear sections.

Small wheels (compared to the two previously spotted rim designs) and high profile Hankooks aside, there’s nothing much of note. However, we now have a first look at the new Sportage’s dashboard.

The dashboard design is clearly a big departure from the previous model, but there are also differences from the pleasing layouts of bigger brother Sorento and the Carnival MPV. Compared to the two, there seems to be an effort to cordon off the lower centre stack for a slight “driver focused” feel.

The big central screen (a range-topping Infinity option in this case) flanked by air vents is a familiar theme, but the typewriter-key HVAC buttons are new. The steering wheel is also not the unit from the Sorento, but appears similar to the one in the new Optima. We also can see what looks like 4WD lock and hill descent control buttons behind the gear lever.

This Sportage is the sister car of the latest Hyundai Tucson that was unveiled early this year, and should share the Hyundai’s drivetrains, which now includes T-GDI downsized turbo engines and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. It should be revealed soon, possibly in Frankfurt this September.



Current third-gen Kia Sportage facelift

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Good looking SUV but rear interior is suck with small legroom and straight back.

    Need improvement if want to be the best.

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  • kyosho on Jul 29, 2015 at 11:18 am

    Super boring interior…

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  • cendol (Member) on Jul 29, 2015 at 11:44 am

    The guy in that cabin really needs to slim down and do more exercise.

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    • marieta on Jul 29, 2015 at 4:12 pm

      KIA test their car thoroughly with difference sizes and body type for driving comfort.

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  • Same L0rrrr on Jul 29, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    Pity Paul Tan stuck in the small cabin, can see he is suffering.

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  • nabill (Member) on Jul 29, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    I dont mind a boring interior actually as long as its solid n had soft touch materials… And rattle free…do u understand what im saying PROTON??

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