Key to Kia's aim for strong growth is the new Sportage, plus the introduction of the Kia Picanto that's set to be priced below $15,000 for a single-trim 1.25-litre model that comes with either a five-speed manual or automatic.
CHUNKY robust new looks dominate the face of the all-new Kia Sportage unveiled at this week's Frankfurt Motor Show. "Once we get the broader range of offering, wagon, GT and then the alternative pwoertrains as well we're looking to increase our annual sales to 4,000 units".
Speaking with CarAdvice in Frankfurt this week, Kia Australia communications manager Kevin Hepworth allowed that the new-look fourth-generation Sportage will divide opinion.
The 2017 Kia Sportage claims to have Kia's "most refined, highest-quality cabin to date". But don't worry, regardless of how good or not so good you may think the all-new Optima looks, it will probably have a hard time battling the likes of the VW Passat and Ford Mondeo - both models still reasonably new.
"The all-new Optima builds on the worldwide success of the existing model, with a modern, new exterior, a bold interior design with more space for all occupants, an array of new technologies and a wide choice of efficient powertrains", according to Kia.
The Optima was revealed earlier this year, but this is the vehicle's first outing in Europe where it will go on-sale towards the end of this year.
Kia Motors Europe has carried out a comprehensive upgrade of its ever popular Kia cee'd, a model that has provided the foundation for the company's continuing success in Europe over recent years.
While the idea of a petrol-powered Sportage fits American buyers more than diesel-mad Europeans, having a petrol Sportage in the range positioned as a performance version with sporty styling could work. Designed and engineered to appeal to those looking for a sportier driving experience from their Sportage, the GT Line specification delivers greater visual and dynamic appeal.
These upgrades to the Kia cee'd arrive just as Kia has achieved a major milestone in the model's history. The Kia Optima GT is going to be put into production soon and it will be sold starting from next year.
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