Kia Optima Sportswagon Makes an Early Appearance on the Web
Photos of the Kia Optima Sportswagon have leaked ahead of the car’s official debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
First previewed by the Kia Sportspace concept at last year’s Geneva Motor Show, the production model keeps a similar footprint and overall design, although the front end isn’t as aggressive as the concept. Still, the Optima looks quite nice in wagon form. Unfortunately, there’s still no word if it will be offered in the U.S., but it seems unlikely considering how weak wagon sales are stateside.
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Although specifications and engine offerings will be revealed early next month when the Kia Optima Sportswagon officially bows in Switzerland, it is expected to offer a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with around 250 horsepower. Also in the works is a plug-in hybrid variant featuring the same hybrid powertrain that recently debuted at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show.
Check back with AutoGuide.com starting March 1, as we will be reporting live from the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. You can bet we will get an up close and personal look at the Kia Optima Sportswagon, especially since we were huge fans of the Sportspace concept that debuted last year.
[Source: Autowp via Carscoops]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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