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An updated Sportage is likely from Kia in the middle of next year.

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It will come with a slightly modified grille, new lamps, more eco-friendly engines, improved infotainment package and the Flexsteer system already on the Cerato.

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It's being given hot-weather runs in the USA before the final sign-off for production.

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