Kia has released more details about its Geneva Motor Show debut, the Sportspace Concept.
The study is a stylish estate created for long distance driving, with Kia saying it has been designed “for fast and efficient travel with maximum comfort and minimal stress, in the best grand touring tradition of the weekend getaway.”
Although the automaker doesn’t mention it, the D-segment study may preview the next-generation Kia Optima, which may get an estate version as well.
Designed at Kia’s Frankfurt design studio, under the direction of Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer Europe, the Sportspace offers “stylish and exciting transportation” for four passengers, “without sacrificing the performance, sustainability and economy that Kia is known for.”
“We set out to design a car that is a totally new breed of grand tourer – one for active people who need reasonable cargo space on the weekend, but don’t want to compromise moving around in style, comfort and with an element of sportiness,” explains Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer Europe.
No details are offered about the powertrain, but we’ll probably learn more about that when the car debuts in Geneva on March 3. As for the design, it features Kia’s signature “tiger nose” grille, sleek proportions and simple, clean surfaces. It really looks dynamic and sporty, and being an estate means it offers “a high level of interior comfort and substantial practical load space.”
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