#GIMS: Kia Sportspace To See Production Within Next 18 Months

Kia has confirmed to TopGear.com that the rather pretty, Alfa-ish Sportspace concept will enter production within the next 18 months.

Speaking at the Geneva motor show, where the Sportspace concept made its worldwide debut, a Kia spokesperson confirmed that plans are already afoot to build what is basically an Optima wagon.

It's all part of the South Korean giant's plans to move the brand into a sportier, more performance-led direction, something that this estate car could help spearhead.

Michael Cole, CEO for Kia Motors Europe, admitted to TopGear.com that "[Kia] wants to enter segments that we're not in to support our growth. In Europe particularly the D-segment wagon is a volume segment, so it's worth going for.

"Here we've created a car that's not such a conventional load lugger, but something that's got real style," he added.

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TheSteve - 3/5/2015 12:14:47 PM

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My understanding is that station wagons aren't popular in North America, and this looks like one.

ParadoX - 3/5/2015 3:04:30 PM

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I don't think anybody will confuse this with a Roadmaster.

MDarringer - 3/5/2015 9:56:32 PM

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Obviously this is the next Optima

jtz7 - 3/6/2015 10:12:24 AM

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This is going to be good.

HughJass - 3/9/2015 11:10:02 AM

+4 Boost

Nice Audi. I see the German designer they hired is still recycling his old designs instead of coming up with something new. Korean execs must be easily impressed.