subject: Car of the year 2011 [print this page] Car of the year 2011 Car of the year 2011
Kia has been producing the Sportage since 1993; the Sportage is a compact crossover type sports utility vehicle (SUV). The Korean car maker used a Mazda platform for the very first Kia Sportage which was built during the alliance of Ford-Mazda-Kia for technology and product sharing era. An interest fact, the 1998 Sportage model was the first production vehicle to have knee bags.
The third generation and current model of the Sportage was released last year, it boats Kia's funky, trendy and exciting design. In the first ever CarBuyer awards the Kia Sportage has not only been listed at the top for the "best 4x4" but it has also convincingly won "Car of the Year 2011".The third generation and current model of the Sportage was released last year, it boats Kia's funky, trendy and exciting design. In the first ever CarBuyer awards the Kia Sportage has not only been listed at the top for the "best 4x4" but it has also convincingly won "Car of the Year 2011".
The CraBuyer judges were focusing on running costs, safety, economy, performance, reliability and comfort, the team picked the best cars across 17 buyer focused categories - and named a grand champion - the Kia Sportage - CarBuyer Car of the Year.The CraBuyer judges were focusing on running costs, safety, economy, performance, reliability and comfort, the team picked the best cars across 17 buyer focused categories - and named a grand champion - the Kia Sportage - CarBuyer Car of the Year.
Dan Strong Editor of CarBuyer said: "The Kia Sportage is a landmark car - because it shows off exactly what the customer-focused firm is capable of. With its seven-year warranty, good looks and capable diesel engine range, it's a vehicle you can choose with your head and your heart."Dan Strong Editor of CarBuyer said: "The Kia Sportage is a landmark car - because it shows off exactly what the customer-focused firm is capable of. With its seven-year warranty, good looks and capable diesel engine range, it's a vehicle you can choose with your head and your heart."
Like the new Kia Soul the Sportage shows a lot of individuality and defiantly does not just blend into the crowd. Its daring looks and confident stance boast quality, comfort, super handling and performance. As with all Kia models the Sportage comes with Kia's 7 year warranty.
