Kia Teases New Sportage

Kia Motors Corp. has released teaser images of its all-new Sportage compact crossover ahead of the vehicle's public unveiling at next month's Frankfurt auto show.

The fourth-generation model is sleeker and lower than its predecessor and features Kia's "tiger nose" grille. The redesigned headlights include integrated LED daytime running lights.

Kia says the interior will be upgraded too, incorporating features from the larger Sorento crossover and the Optima midsize sedan. Sales are expected to begin late this year.