VIDEO from Kia Motors North America - USA Available on thenewsmarket.com: 2011 Kia Sportage Named International Truck of the Year by ICOTY Jury

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Presented during the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit during a presentation sponsored by Bridgestone Tire, the 2011 Kia Sportage compact CUV has been honored with the "International Truck of the Year" (ICOTY) award by Road & Travel Magazine. Launched in summer 2010 as part of Kia Motors America's dramatic design-led transformation, the Sportage quickly earned a 2010 "Top Safety Pick" from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and was chosen by the ICOTY jury for its head-turning style, emotional appeal, and overall performance.

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