It's so cute! That's the typical reaction when someone looks at a Kia Sportage for the first time. And it is, although we're not sure that cute is necessarily the image buyers want to project with their rugged, adventure-seeking sport-utility vehicles. No worries with the Sportage, because this little SUV has its own rugged charm. Its sleek lines and contemporary, proportionate styling could also be labeled downright pretty.The design of the Sportage is functional as well. Short front and rear overhangs are among the reasons the Sportage offers better off-road capability than other small SUVs, such as the Honda CR-V and the new Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute. Next Page