Kia has been caught in the midst of testing its next generation Sportage crossover on the frozen roads of Northern Sweden. Our spy photographers grabbed several clean shots of the South Korean automaker’s latest refresh of the Sportage, though it was covered in heavy camouflage. Despite the black padding, there are plenty of details showing through.
This marks the Sportage’s first major refresh since 2011 – itself a major renewal of the crossover thanks to Hyundai/Kia’s hiring of Peter Schreyer, Audi’s former designer. Now for 2016, the fourth generation Sportage appears to be receiving an updated interpretation of Schreyer’s “tiger nose” design. The side profile and roofline of the Sportage seems to be unchanged, with the front and rear fascias getting the bulk of attention.
The new design appears to be heavily influenced by the KX3 concept. That’s especially true in the 2016 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S-like headlights and the lower grille’s larger opening. The Sportage’s rear end gets LED taillights while keeping its bumper-mounted turn signals and backup lights.
Updated 08/28/2015: The 2016 Sportage’s exterior has already been revealed in official photos, but our spy photographers also sent us a batch with the model caught completely undisguised on the road. Check them out in the gallery!
Continue reading to find out more about the 2016 Kia Sportage.
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