New York Preview: Kia teases Magentis (aka Optima) midsize sedan
Kia is all set to debut a ultimate version of the Magentis midsize sedan at the Brandnew York Auto Uncover in Apr. Not familiar with the Magentis? Essentially, you expected are – a Magentis is known as the Optima here in a States. We only saw spy shots of the next-gen Magentis progressing this month, as well as a Korean automaker has now seen fit to tease a automobile with alittle sketches that “[embody] a confidant, athletic as well as sporty visual energy,” which, unsurprisingly, is not distinct the new Sonata from pr imogenitor company Hyundai – though we’re sure the Optima will get its own singular demeanour courtesy of designer Peter Schreyer.
Kia also tells us which the next midsize appurtenance will be longer, lower as well as wider than the stream automobile with a significantly longer wheelbase which affords “extremely some-more space for both people and luggage.” The 2011 Kia Optima will go on sale here in a U.S. this autumn whilst a European Magentis wil l strike a marketplace in the spring of 2011. Check out the high-res teaser images next and hit a jump for a short official press release.
Gallery:2011 Kia Magentis sketches
[Source: Kia]Show full PR textWORLD DEBUT FOR SUBSEQUENT KIA MAGENTIS AT NEW YORK
A next era Kia Magentis will have the public universe premiere at a Brandnew York General Automobile Uncover upon Friday 2 April 2010.
A uninformed design from the ground up, Kia’s all-new version of the renouned mid-size saloon is utterly transformed and embodies the bold, athletic as well as sporty visual appetite.
Longer, lower and wider than the previous model, the new Magentis facilities a significantly longer wheelbase and will suggest considerably more space for both people and luggage.
The brandnew Magentis will go on sale in a USA as well as in non-European markets – where it is wellknown as Optima – from autumn 2010, while sales in Europe are approaching to proceed in the Spring of 2011. No on-sale date for the UK has nonetheless been voiced – keep an eye on www.kia.co.uk for details in due course.
A universe premiere of a subsequent era Magentis will take place at a Kia Stand on Turn 1 of the ‘Jacob Javits Core’ located between 34-39 Streets on 11th Avenue in New York City.
