Kia Sportage (Third Generation)

This image features a third-generation Kia Sportage (SL), a compact crossover SUV produced between 2010 and 2015. The vehicle is seen with custom 'BOSMAN' branding on the grille and hood, which appears to be a personalized modification or local branding rather than a factory specification.

Originally founded in 1944 as a manufacturer of bicycle parts, Kia has evolved into one of the world's leading automotive brands. For European markets, the Sportage is primarily manufactured at the Kia Slovakia plant in Žilina. However, it is also produced at the Hwasung plant in South Korea and at facilities in the United States, China, and Russia to meet global demand.

Today, Kia Corporation is part of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, South Korea's largest automotive conglomerate. While Hyundai Motor Company holds a significant minority stake in Kia, both brands operate as distinct entities under the same ultimate corporate umbrella. The brand continues to focus on its 'Movement that inspires' philosophy, with a heavy strategic shift toward electrification and robotics as of 2026.