Kia Optima Wagon Headed to Production
The Kia Sportspace concept will head to production within the next 18 months.
After making its worldwide debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, a spokesman for the Korean automaker confirmed to Top Gear that the concept will head to production as the Optima wagon. In addition, the CEO of Kia Motors Europe, Michael Cole, admitted that the company wants to “enter segments that we’re not in to support our growth,” and wagons sell particularly well in Europe.
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As a result, don’t expect to see the Optima wagon on U.S. shores anytime soon considering how weak wagon sales are in North America. The European market will likely get to enjoy a performance version of the Optima wagon in the future as well the Korean automaker said. What North American shoppers can get excited for is the idea of a performance sedan that was previewed by the Kia GT concept.
Those hoping to see the GT4 Stinger concept head to production will have to wait a bit longer. Currently the company has no plans of bringing that to production due to everything already on its plate.
[Source: Top Gear]
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US killed the sports wagon
One can only hope it makes its way to the US market. I love the looks and versatility; of course I currently own a 2015 Optima SXL and a 10 year old Saturn LW300 "Wagon"...