When the curtain rises on the 2009 Geneva Motor Show next week, Kia will reveal its strangely named ‘No 3′ concept car that will lead to a production model (see scoop photos here) in the beginning of 2010. Designed by Kia’s European design team, led by Peter Schreyer, the No 3 is a Ford Fiesta-sized mini MPV developed to rival cars such as the Opel / Vauxhall Meriva and Citroen C3 Picasso. Finished in a matt Titanium Grey, the 4045 mm long concept features the new ‘face of Kia’ with the front grille, head lamps and brand logo in a new constellation arrangement.

Even though we see a bit of the new Fiesta in the mini-MPV’s front-end design, overall, we must say that the No 3 looks the part. One of the most prominent features of the car, but one that we doubt will find its way into production, is the diagonal supporting bar on the roof that joins the extended windscreen and panoramic glass top. Continue reading Kia No 3 Concepts of Mini-MPV that will be Production in 2010

When the curtain rises on the 2009 Geneva Motor Show next week, Kia will reveal its strangely named ‘No 3′ concept car that will lead to a production model (see scoop photos here) in the beginning of 2010. Designed by Kia’s European design team, led by Peter Schreyer, the No 3 is a Ford Fiesta-sized mini MPV developed to rival cars such as the Opel / Vauxhall Meriva and Citroen C3 Picasso. Finished in a matt Titanium Grey, the 4045 mm long concept features the new ‘face of Kia’ with the front grille, head lamps and brand logo in a new constellation arrangement.

Even though we see a bit of the new Fiesta in the mini-MPV’s front-end design, overall, we must say that the No 3 looks the part. One of the most prominent features of the car, but one that we doubt will find its way into production, is the diagonal supporting bar on the roof that joins the extended windscreen and panoramic glass top. Continue reading Kia No 3 Concepts of Mini-MPV that will be Production in 2010

This is the first official teaser picture of Kia’s second generation Sorento crossover that’s set to go on sale by the end of the year in some markets and early 2010 in others. The ’smoked’ photo outlines the new Sorento’s boxy looks which are partially inspired from the KND-4 concept that was penned under the guidance of Kia´s Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer.

The 2010 Sorento will most likely offer buyers the option of adding a third row of seats, increasing passenger capacity to seven. Continue reading 2010 Kia Sorento Crossover