KIA's effort to expand as far as possible in Europe continues. And this is not done by accident’ now but with the confidence and prestige it has acquired. The Sportage is a prime example of this process.

TEXT: KONSTANTINOS ZOGLOPITIS, PHOTO: GIORGOS KOUTOS

As a result, KIA is the subject of research and analysis by other automakers for how the Korean company managed to change its image in such a short period of time., to set goals and achieve them and above all to create vehicles that really pleasantly surprise you, when you drive them or when you are transported with an ex’ of these.

The Sportage is a typical example of this practice. Structurally, is based on the new platform that the company has created. According to what is announced by her, the use against 50% more high-strength steel than before has made the car v 39% more rigid, comparatively. also (the new platform) allowed the increase by 4,0 cm of the total length of the vehicle and by 3,0 cm of this wheelbase without significantly increasing the weight.

Another significant change compared to before is that its floor is lower by 3,0 cm, which allowed the seats to be placed lower, respectively, as well as the easier entry and exit of passengers to and from the car. His post (MacPherson struts with wishbones and front anti-roll bar, rear multi-link arrangement) it is relatively tightly adjusted but its absorbency is very good and passengers move comfortably.