{"id":73996,"date":"2015-02-17T12:39:06","date_gmt":"2015-02-17T16:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montrealracing.com\/wp\/?p=73996"},"modified":"2015-02-17T12:39:47","modified_gmt":"2015-02-17T16:39:47","slug":"kia-sportspace-concept-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montrealracing.com\/wp\/wp\/2015\/02\/kia-sportspace-concept-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"<!--:fr-->Kia Sportspace Concept Revealed <!--:--><!--:en-->Kia Sportspace Concept Revealed <!--:-->"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--:fr-->Kia has released photos of a concept wagon called the Sportspace ahead of the Geneva Motor Show.<\/p>\n<p>Conceived in Frankfurt at the Korean brand\u2019s European design studio, the wagon has an almost Ferrari FF-esque look to it which is sure to please onlookers.<\/p>\n<p>No word yet on powerplants so we have to speculate for now. Read more from the press release below:<\/p>\n<p>Discussion: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.montrealracing.com\/forums\/showthread.php?882648-Kia-Sportspace-concept-revealed\">http:\/\/www.montrealracing.com\/forums\/showthread.php?882648-Kia-Sportspace-concept-revealed<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg_displayed_gallery mceItem\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montrealracing.com\/wp\/nextgen-attach_to_post\/preview\/id--74014\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Kia SPORTSPACE concept to be unveiled at Geneva<\/i><\/strong><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p>(SEOUL) February 17, 2015 \u2013 Kia Motors Europe will unveil an innovative new concept, the Kia SPORTSPACE, at the 85th Salon International de l&#8217;Automobile in Geneva on 3 March 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Created for long distance driving, the SPORTSPACE has been designed for fast and efficient travel with maximum comfort and minimal stress, in the best grand touring tradition of the weekend getaway.<\/p>\n<p>Designed at Kia&#8217;s Frankfurt design studio, under the direction of Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer Europe, the SPORTSPACE features a unique and captivating body shape. The car is born out of a commitment to provide stylish and exciting transportation for four which is also spacious and functional, without sacrificing the performance, sustainability and economy that Kia is known for.<\/p>\n<p>Recognisably a Kia due to its signature &#8216;tiger nose&#8217; grille, finely judged proportions and simple, clean surfaces, SPORTSPACE has a bold, dynamic shape with real road presence. At the same time, it offers a high level of interior comfort and substantial practical load space.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We set out to design a car that is a totally new breed of grand tourer \u2013 one for active people who need reasonable cargo space on the weekend, but don&#8217;t want to compromise moving around in style, comfort and with an element of sportiness,&#8221; explains Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer Europe.<!--:--><!--:en-->Kia has released photos of a concept wagon called the Sportspace ahead of the Geneva Motor Show.<\/p>\n<p>Conceived in Frankfurt at the Korean brand\u2019s European design studio, the wagon has an almost Ferrari FF-esque look to it which is sure to please onlookers.<\/p>\n<p>No word yet on powerplants so we have to speculate for now. Read more from the press release below:<\/p>\n<p>Discussion: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.montrealracing.com\/forums\/showthread.php?882648-Kia-Sportspace-concept-revealed\">http:\/\/www.montrealracing.com\/forums\/showthread.php?882648-Kia-Sportspace-concept-revealed<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montrealracing.com\/wp\/nextgen-attach_to_post\/preview\/id--74014\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Kia SPORTSPACE concept to be unveiled at Geneva<\/i><\/strong><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p>(SEOUL) February 17, 2015 \u2013 Kia Motors Europe will unveil an innovative new concept, the Kia SPORTSPACE, at the 85th Salon International de l&#8217;Automobile in Geneva on 3 March 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Created for long distance driving, the SPORTSPACE has been designed for fast and efficient travel with maximum comfort and minimal stress, in the best grand touring tradition of the weekend getaway.<\/p>\n<p>Designed at Kia&#8217;s Frankfurt design studio, under the direction of Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer Europe, the SPORTSPACE features a unique and captivating body shape. The car is born out of a commitment to provide stylish and exciting transportation for four which is also spacious and functional, without sacrificing the performance, sustainability and economy that Kia is known for.<\/p>\n<p>Recognisably a Kia due to its signature &#8216;tiger nose&#8217; grille, finely judged proportions and simple, clean surfaces, SPORTSPACE has a bold, dynamic shape with real road presence. At the same time, it offers a high level of interior comfort and substantial practical load space.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We set out to design a car that is a totally new breed of grand tourer \u2013 one for active people who need reasonable cargo space on the weekend, but don&#8217;t want to compromise moving around in style, comfort and with an element of sportiness,&#8221; explains Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer Europe.<!--:--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kia has released photos of a concept wagon called the Sportspace ahead of the Geneva Motor Show. 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