Kia-World.net has been able to get photos of the next Kia Sportage while it undergoes hot weather testing in a desert environment. The exterior shape shows that it's much sleeker and will wear a grille similar to that of the new Forte.

We expect it to offer several engine choices, possibly starting with the 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine currently in the Forte SX, a V-6 and a diesel. The choice of automatic and manual transmissions are expected as well.

theCD's take: The Korean automakers get better with each model.