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Kia Sorento slated for a significant facelift
The Kia Sorento is only a couple of years old but it appears the company is already working on a facelifted variant. Spied on the back of a trailer, the heavily camouflage prototype features a revised grille and restyled headlights. The rear end is also disguised and appears to have a new rear bumper and a sportier dual exhaust system. Little else is known about the model but the crossover is expected to receive an updated interior that features higher quality materials and an improved design. Nothing is official as of yet but the interior design is expected to be influenced by the recently introduced Mohave.
Kia Optima Sportswagon unveiled ahead of Geneva
Kia has unveiled the Optima Sportwagon ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Previewed by last year's SportSpace concept, the production model follows in the footsteps of the Optima sedan but adopts a unique rear end with a gently sloping roof, a tailgate-mounted spoiler, and revised LED taillights.![2017 Kia Optima Hybrid & Optima Plug-in Hybrid unveiled [videos]](https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/M8A6p/s4/kia-optima-hybrid-optima-plug-in-hybrid1.jpg)
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid & Optima Plug-in Hybrid unveiled [videos]
Kia has introduced the 2017 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid at the Chicago Auto Show. Designed to appeal to eco-conscious buyers, the models have a familiar design but are distinguished by an active grille, modified bumpers, and an aerodynamic rear diffuser. The cars have also been equipped with LED-infused headlights, special badging, and aerodynamic alloy wheels.![2017 Kia Rio spotted cruising on icy roads [video]](https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/nZ2ro/s4/2017-kia-rio-spy-photo1.jpg)
Kia to launch RWD sports sedan next year
Kia will reportedly launch its first sports sedan sometime next year. Citing people familiar with the matter, Reuters says the model will go into production in May 2017 and be a premium sedan that competes with the models such as the Audi A5 Sportback and BMW 4-Series GranCoupe. Little else is known about the car but will reportedly be smaller than the Genesis Coupe and feature rear-wheel drive. The car is also slated to be offered with three different engines that have displacements of 2.0-, 2.2-, and 3.0-liters.
Chinese air pollution to blame for the lack of Hyundai & Kia convertibles?
Hyundai and Kia have introduced a number of convertible concepts over the years but the companies haven't offered a production drop top since the Lotus-based Kia Elan went out of production in the late 1990's. While it would be easy to chalk this up to declining consumer interest, one company insider says the reason is much simpler. Speaking to Motoring, the source said air pollution from China makes convertible a hard sell in South Korea.
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