Not a lot is known about the 2011 Kia Sportage, but experts believe that some restyling in the form of coupe-like styling.  Again, so hard to tell with that ugly ass camo and the fact that manufacturers love changing things up right until release.  I don't think the 2011 Kia Sportage need a lot of attention right now and certainly won't get anyone's heart pumping, but new models need their glory.

2011 Kia Sportage Pics

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2011 Kia Sportage Pics

Today I found an article about a Kia dealership in Boulder, Colorado that left bins outside filled to the brim with previous customers information.  We're talking real personal information, like contact info, mother maiden names, social secutiy numbers, etc.  Thankfully, the police showed up and put a lock down on the bins, however it's not known if any information was stolen.

Officers have not yet taken an inventory of the bins, which were “stuffed to the top,” and do not know how many people might have been affected, Huntley said.

Unfortunately police have not been in contact with the defunct dealerships owners.  Local residents and previous customers are calling out for prosecution for not properly disposing of private information.  It's like coming home to a robber, your belongings are just left out in the open.

“We felt very violated, disrespected and angered,” Nate Snyder said. “They should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

Boulder Kia Dumps Personal Information - Source

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Dealerships Going Under, Personal Info Safe?

Now, for those looking to buy a cargo box that you can drive around the nighborhood, there is finally some competition in the market.  The Kia Soul is one such competitor and like the Nissan Cube, is much more of the same.  There is only so many lights, bells, and whistles you can cram on a card board box to make it look appealing.  Eventually you have to take a step back and say, 'Hey' this is still a cardboard box, why are we putting all these ugly interior lights in here?

2010 Kia Soul Interior Lights

Then there is the whole issue of actually being able to use such a vehicle.  I'm sure for those that don't have to actually haul more than their purse this would be  aperfect car, but for those of us with friends, golf clubs, or hell...even 2 bags of groceries this car isn't going to cut it.  Which then begs the question, who is the target audience for such a flashy tin can?  Is this audience willing to drop $15,000 plus for something that is not functional beyond it's driver looking like a cunt?

2010 Kia Soul

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2010 Kia Soul, Scion Competitor

Most notable change is in the transmission, which in 2010 will feature a 6-speed gear box.  The Korean car manufacturer hopes that this change will help improve fuel economy.  Equipped with a turbo-diesel power plant the compact SUV should please the green spotters.  According to experts the 2005 makeover was the most successful in the Sportages 14 year life span and hopes are that the power train change will prove a selling point in an otherwise slumping market.

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2010 Kia Sportage Spy Pic