Reviews of Kia Sportage R in the West

• Source: Global Times
• [14:43 October 22 2010]
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Interior

1. Carspondent.com
The steering wheel is small enough to be comfortable for women. Redundant audio and Bluetooth controls minimize driver distraction.Temperature and audio controls on the center stack are intuitive to figure out, and easy to reach from either front seating position. The graphics for the optional navigation system are easy to read. The system quickly configures and reconfigures routes. Two 12-volt power points at the base of the center stack recharge portable electronic devices.

2. Nationalpost.com
One thing that the Sportage really changes one's perception of Kia is the manner in which the cabin has been designed and, more importantly, executed. In the past, some of Kia's materials were less than special. The new stuff is tidy and neatly butted together. Likewise, the two-tier treatment of the audio and climate controls adds a richness to the look that's just not expected. There's also a wealth of equipment -- the usual power toys, heated front seats and a decent sound system that includes Sirius satellite radio.

3. Leftlanenews.com
The climate and radio controls were well placed, highly visible, easy to access and very pleasant to look at. Although the high-gloss black piano finish around the climate was a nice touch, we would have liked to have seen it applied to more of the interior - if even in only small sections, providing more continuity. Likewise, the aluminum finish highlights on the steering wheel provided for a nice break from the gray plastic found throughout the interior, but it was only applied elsewhere to the door pull and lock - unlike the Hyundai counterpart which received a more generous helping of this finish. Well, something has to differentiate the two brands that are becoming more alike by the day.