Sportage sports sleek lines and contemporary, proportionate styling. The design is rugged and functional as well. Short overhangs, front and rear, help give the Sportage an advantage off road over other small SUVs, such as the Honda CR-V and the new Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute.Other impressive features belie its low price. Its body-on-frame construction is a true truck-style design; and its ladder frame has six crossmembers for increased rigidity. The exhaust system is made of long-lasting stainless steel. The 4WD models have vacuum-operated, auto-locking front hubs, eliminating the need to climb out of the truck when the driver selects four-wheel-drive operation.
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