New Kia Optima Sportswagon
Kia pulled the wraps off their new
Optima Sportswagon ahead of the Geneva Motor Show debut.
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 4,855 mm length as the saloon version, with only the height to have
increased by 5 mm to 1,470 mm. The Optima Sportswagon offers 553 liters of cargo
capacity with the rear seats in place while the
latter feature a 40:20:40 split-fold ability.
Customers will be able to choose between
two petrol units and one diesel engine. The entry-level petrol model is powered
by a 163 ps 2.0-litre SVVL unit while GT models are equipped with the new
turbocharged 245 ps 2.0-litre T-GDI engine which is offered only with a
six-speed automatic. If you prefer diesel, then Kia also offers the 141 ps
1.7-litre CRDi which can be specified with an optional seven-speed
double-clutch gearbox.
Inside Kia offers the choice of a
single- or two-tone scheme (black or dark grey with light grey) with the
company’s latest infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
offered with 7.0 inch and 8.0 inch displays. With soft-touch materials and high
levels of soundproofing, the new Kia Optima Sportswagon promises to offer a
premium experience from a segment above.
The global debut is scheduled for the
Geneva Motor Show on March 1.
