Frankfurt - The South Korean manufacturer Kia will present at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September this year several world debuts including a production version of the Kia Nr. 3 minicar first unveiled as a concept at the Geneva show earlier this year. But according to Germany's auto-motor-sport magazine Kia is unlikely to present a vehicle with the spectacular glass roof shown in Geneva. Apart from that the Kia Nr. 3, competing in the small car market against the VW Polo and Ford Fiesta, will closely resemble the concept study.
The Nr.3 was designed by Kia's European styling team with the glass roof featuring an unusual diagonal supporting bar. A facelift of the Kia Ceed five-door and the Kia Ceed SW is expected to make its world debut with a makeover to the front and rear. Several interior modifications are also in the pipeline.
The new Kia Sorento SUV has been modified with more dynamic lines. Based on the platform of the Hyundai Santa Fe, the new Sorento is some 9.5 cm longer. The 2.2-litre turbo diesel has an output of 197 hp and the 2.4-litre petrol version 174 hp. A special feature is a third row of seats that can be lowered into the vehicle floor.
The Frankfurt Show is scheduled for September 17 to 27.
