I don't think more than a few dozen sportages were sold here in total.....so no, Axe, no special Philippines model!

I WILL make a point of stopping in at Kia -which will likely only be this Saturday or the next, and see if I can get the service manager to show me a)where it was removed from, and b) if possible, exactly what it looks like.

Canuk in d' Philippines

'97 4x4 Sportage DOHC SOLD!
2000 4X4 Grand Sportage long body Turbo SOLD <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Bought another (standard length) 2000 Turbo Intercooler Diesel auto4X4 smile