Kia has released the first sketches of its upcoming compact SUV, which will only be unveiled later in the summer. Essentially, it will be production version of the SP Signature Concept that was revealed back in April, but strangely enough, European markets (including the United Kingdom) will not be getting it.
Instead, the new model will go on sale in Korea later this year, with other global markets to follow. The carmaker describes its new creation as one that is suited for the “millennial generation with a sophisticated modern design.”
Based on the provided sketches, the yet-unnamed Kia SUV is almost identical to the aforementioned concept, albeit with some revisions. The long bonnet boasts strong creases, and it blends in neatly with a trim piece that sits just above the tiger nose grille.
Just like the concept, the LED headlamps closely flanking the grille boast a three-dimensional light graphic with a diamond pattern at their trailing edges. The smaller inlet just below the main grille and curved sections below the headlamps are also carryovers from the concept, as is the design of the lower apron.
Around back, the taillights mimic the look of the front clusters, with a trim piece bearing the Kia badge nestled between then. Concaved areas on the bumper accommodate the rear reflectors/fog lamps, while the bold diffuser and dual “exhausts” give the SUV a rugged look.
Kia did not provide a sketch of the interior, but we should expect something similar to the show car, whereby a widescreen display takes up most of the space on the dashboard. For now, it remains a mystery that will only be answered when the model makes its debut.
“We have created a car which stands out everywhere, from the city to the countryside. Its robust yet sporty design will be matched by a wide range of features and technologies that are universally suited to younger buyers in markets around the world. Our new small SUV is a proposition that no other car in its class will match,” said Byung Chul Juh, ead of Kia Styling at Kia Motors Corporation.
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Kia Kona, Stonic, Niro and now this ,
It’s Hyundai Kona.
Kia de Niro kona stoned.
Kona is Hyundai. Niro is hybrid. Stonic is so far being sold in Europe only. If you read carefully, you’ll find a statement here where it said that “European markets (including the United Kingdom) will not be getting it.”
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OMG! What did i just saw? This is a pure master piece, a world-class design and majestic! This sketching astonished me as I saw it in PT front page. If this car really enters mass production, I can guarantee that this kimchi will be a real game changer and will change the game of B-Segment SUV. Moreover, If this game changer comes here, then SUVs in B-Segment sales will be affected a little but there is only 1 SUV that will be affected most. That SUV is a rebadged car and CBU from China. I cannot imagine again what will happen to Ex Seventy if this KIA new SUV comes here…
X50 still looks better.
Why our Proton designers could not design their own SUV? We had to wait for Geely to give us a good SUV like Proton X70.
Same fake story that Proton was setup back in 1957.
So how many Kia want to put under B-segment? Stonic, KX3 and this one? Just like Hyundai whi have Kona and Creta under same segment.
Better than Hyundai as Hyundai give lots of recalls like engine fire risk, airbags and other many parts. For more info, if you buy Hyundai, will be more riskier to the consumers
Why the front looked to Geely one? Nothing special.
Looks goooooood
oh my. this is one good looking car if it looks exactly like this
Copy paste: “You must be drunk or mad or blind or all 3 of them combined.”
Whats with this same comment everytime? Bashing proton on a news that is totally unrelated to proton. A scared rival salesman?
Fridge maker Geely only started in 1997. Yet, they are so successful and made USD$30 billion profits last year
Kia and Hyundai got lots of money. They work 12 months a year and 7 days a week. When you work just 11 months a year and 4 days a week, you cannot be cash rich
Like usual.. looks great on sketch concept but end product like krap.
The side mirror is a hazard… Can kill other road users.. haha
So micidi like…. But nice
They keep working to be more innovative and aggressive. Although the design seem not so different as before, at least it looks great.