New Kia Optima Sportswagon Officially Revealed - Should They Bring It To US?
Kia pulled the wraps off their new Optima Sportswagon ahead of the Geneva Motor Show debut, after an earlier leak today . Inspired by the Sportspace concept which received a very positive feedback, the new Kia Optima Sportswagon wants to combine the obvious practical gains of a wagon body with a striking exterior design. Kia’s first D-segment wagon retains the same 4,855mm length as the saloon version, with only the height to have increased by 5mm to 1,470mm. The Optima Sportswagon offers 553lt of cargo capacity (48 more than the saloon model ) with the rear seats in place while the latter feature a 40:20:40 split-fold ability. “This is an important product for Kia in Europe, and it will increase our presence in this hugely important segment,” said Michael Cole, Chief Operating Officer Kia Europe. “In Europe, two thirds of all sales in the D-segment, and three quarters of all fleet sales in this class, are made up of tourers, so the Optima Sportswagon w...