I think what KIA have tried to do with the face lift is bring the look to be more in line with the new Sorento, to make more similar to the whole KIA range. The new frontage is not bad, but I do prefer the boomerang look, which is what drew me to take a look at the Sportage in the first place. I’m touching wood now, but in the five months I’ve had it I’ve had no issues and it still feels like getting into a new car everyday.
I’m surprised that they didn’t give the face lift full length rear lighting which is on the Tucson, but they have replaced the piano black on the interior which is a good move.
It will be interesting to see what version we will get in Europe when it comes out here, so far only the Korea build has been seen.