My take:
I do notice they didn't do a panoramic sunroof on the refresh which I was expecting...oh well.
- I prefer the current exterior as well, the new front grille is pushing way too far towards the current Sportage look.
- Liftgate would be nice, but obviously not a dealbreaker or I wouldn't have bought mine.
- Extra HP...meh...whatevs...it's not that big a diff.
- Rotary gear selector? ...Bzzzzzz...hard pass...I hate those. (if it was at least a hybrid I might consider it). I do notice they added paddle shifters though...
- Pano display...I thought I would like this, but it just doesn't seem to fit with the car. I do prefer the current dash.
I do notice they didn't do a panoramic sunroof on the refresh which I was expecting...oh well.