I like the split rear tailgate, the twin exhaust pipes on the V-6 model, and the strong shoulders in back that are reminiscent of Volvo SUVs. The beefy 16-inch standard tires come stock with alloy rims that fit nicely inside the wheelwells. The under-tired look is annoying and unbalanced, especially on an SUV, so I'm glad that Kia stepped it up in the rubber department.
The family SUV resemblance is there; while it’s always a challenge to make a box look good, even the LX model with the lower cladding has a contemporary appearance. We know that looks aren’t everything, in cars and in men, but there has to be an appeal on some level, and the Sportage has got it.
