The Korean automaker has just announced that it will introduce the all new 2010 Kia Sportage in Geneva next month.

The 2010 Kia Sportage features a completely new visual aspect that reflects the company's latest trends in terms of design which expresses a more athletic, sporty SUV.

Compared to the previous generation the 2010 Kia Sportage has increases its length and is also lower and wider offering extra space for both passengers and luggage.

It is too early to have any details regarding the 2010 Kia Sportage price or motorisation options but the manufacturer said the new SUV will be hit the market with a range of highly competitive diesel and petrol powerplants.

Kia press release :

The all-new Kia Sportage will show a dramatic shift in design direction when it makes its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on 2 March, 2010.

Embodying Kia’s new visual dynamism, all-new Sportage is a fresh, bold, athletic and sporty design that blends the key features of an SUV – the commanding driving position, heightened sense of security and raised ground clearance – in a sleek and urban-friendly design.

Longer, lower and wider than the previous generation model, all-new Sportage will offer more space for people and cargo, with improved ride quality thanks to a longer wheelbase.

Michael Cole, Managing Director of Kia Motors (UK) Ltd., said: “Sportage was the car that really made the breakthrough for Kia in Europe and the all-new version will make people sit up and take notice just as the original did. I am convinced it will begin a remarkable new chapter in the Kia story.”

The all-new Sportage comes to the UK later this year, with a range of highly competitive diesel and petrol engines.

The world premiere of the all-new Sportage will take place at 08.45 on 2 March, 2010 on the Kia Stand (No 6441) in Hall 6 at the Geneva International Motor Show.