Most so-called SUV Coupe models nowadays are premium
products from the likes of BMW, Mercedes, Porsche and Lamborghini and so on. But mainstream brands are catching
up with proposals such as the Toyota C-HR or the upcoming VW Atlas
Cross Sport. The Renault Arkana is also a good example of a non-premium
Coupe-style crossover, although the French car won’t be available in as many
markets as say the BMW X4 or the Audi Q8.
Something like a
“coupe-style” version of the recently-updated 2020 Kia Sportage. This, of
course, is only a CGI, put together by Kolesa to show us what the Sportage
might look like with a sloped roof and a new rear end design.
The ProCeed-like tailgate kind of works on the
Sportage, giving it more of a hatchback-like appearance, rather than a straight
up SUV. But in the end, this is still a body style that sort of defeats the
purpose when it comes to utility vehicles, and some buyers might not like that.
In reality, what we should expect from Kia is a more
progressive design for their next-generation Sportage, which is still a long
way off. It should, however, boast electrified powertrains and improved onboard
tech. Whether it will also come with a less conventionally-styled body type,
remains to be seen. Still, being that the market seems to be moving towards increasingly
diversified offerings, we wouldn’t be at all surprised to see more non-premium
brands widening their portfolio of SUVs.
