This handsome-looking compact crossover is the next generation 2011 Kia Sportage R that will be unveiled to the public for the first time at the upcoming 2010 Geneva Motor Show in the beginning of March.
Penned under the guidance of former Audi designer Peter Schreyer, the new Sportage R carries the new Kia family look as seen on the Soul, Cadenza sedan and Sorento SUV, but it appears to have a more European flavor to it, with extra attention given to details.
The five-door crossover shares its platform with the also new Hyundai Tucson, known as the ix35 in Europe. It is longer and wider than the outgoing Sportage, something that should translate to improved cabin space.
We're still short on details about the engine range, but chances are that the 2011 Sportage will be offered with the same 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter four cylinder engines coupled to six-speed transmissions as the Tuscon in North America, while in Europe, it will most likely get the same 1.7-liter and 2.0 liter diesels, and 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter gasoline units as the iX35.
[Source: Kia]
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Peter Schreyer is one of the great designer . This family kia Sportage R will really help to compete in global market .
its design has more elegance than the new tucson. rear resembles tiguan.
The 2011 Kia Sportage should capture a lot of attention in the small SUV market. Hopefully, the Kia execs will offer a hybrid option soon.
it´s beautifulllllll, here the comercial spot
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The 2011 Sportage has been unleashed to the public with positive reviews from many critics at recent car shows in Geneva and New York. They are happy about its style, design, engineering configuration, and the interiors of the car. After a test drive, they expressed their complete satisfaction about its overall performance.
i am really impressed with new feature of Kia Sportage, as if it undergone facelift surgery from the previous model of Sportage.
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