The works of the Korean company Kia have not stopped surprising in recent years. We are following with great interest what Kia has given us this time. We are greeted by a small "parquet" SUV Sportage with a fresh, bold, athletic and sporty look. The car is built on the same platform as the previously unveiled Hyundai ix35, but comparing the two related models, it is clear that both companies are striving for two different flavors - the Hyundai ix35 has soft curved lines, while the Kia Sportage is sharp and slightly angled. The author of the Sportage design is Peter Schreyer, the new head of Kia’s design department, who previously developed the design for the Audi TT and the great Kia Magentis. Compared to the previous generation, the new Kia Sportage has not only changed its look and become more modern, but is also longer, lower, wider and features a more spacious cabin and luggage space. Inside, the instrument panel replicates the shape of the front radiator grille, all devices are read very clearly. Although a closer look reveals a not very high quality of materials, it does not prevent the feeling of sitting in a higher class car. The Sportage is spacious enough - the boot holds 564 liters and the folding rear seats increase the space to 1,353 liters. The car, like competitors Nissan Qashqai and Ford Kuga, is offered with both all-wheel drive and two-wheel drive. The base engines are 1.6 L petrol and 1.7 Diesel, which power only the front wheels. The most coveted engine is a diesel 2.0 L CRDi engine with 136 hp or 184 hp. Thanks to the longer wheelbase, this car is more comfortable to drive than before. Not surprisingly, the car behaves like an ordinary car on the road - it follows the turning trajectory well, has a small body tilt, although it lacks the sharpness and precision that the Skoda Yeti has. The long guarantee provided by the company is based on the idea that the car will be of high quality and reliable. That is what we expect from Korean car manufacturers. So, the new player in the market will definitely not go unnoticed and maybe even become one of the examples in its segment.