The Kia Sportage has been making a fair splash among Concord, NC for its easy personality and all-around functionality, a favorite for minimalist drivers who favor function over fashion.

But soon--hopefully very soon--nobody will have to choose between the two. Because the 2017 Kia Sportage is coming to town. And it'll look a little something like this:

If you've been holding out on a convenient, practical, and capable new SUV because you favored the sleek styling and compact look of a sporty hatchback, the 2017 Kia Sportage could be a perfect stepping-stone for you. Then again, once you drive it, you might be hooked.

The classic Sportage style is tightened and condensed to give off a much bolder, more athletic appearance without whittling away at cargo or passenger space, and without compromising on the capability that makes it worth its salt as a crossover. Not to mention, it looks gorgeous.

Based on past Kia schedules, the team at Hendrick Kia of Concord has hopes of seeing the 2017 Kia Sportage arriving at our showroom in January of February of 2016, but until we get definitive dates from the automaker, we can only guess.

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