Kia to unveil mini MPV concept at Geneva

[coolmazda5]

Would this be the next gen Rondo? It starts getting some style (at least on the concept)

Kia has released this teaser image of an upcoming small MPV concept set to be unveiled at the 2009 Geneva auto show in March.

Kia's calling it a "Million Possibilities Vehicle," but we all know that MPV stands for "multipurpose vehicle" or, in plain English, a minivan. Honestly, when did minivan become such a dirty word that automakers just won't let themselves use it?

Since it will be a small MPV, you should try to imagine something about the size and shape of a Mazda Mazda5, but with the styling cues of the Kia Soul, and Kia Koup concepts.

We'll keep you posted with more details and images come available during our coverage of the 2009 Geneva auto show.

Source:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10158467-48.html

 

[halfgreek]

Still no sliding doors. I personally think that this is one of the best features of cars in this class. When will companies give us this?

 

[coolmazda5]

Oh well, it was too good to be true , it will be below the Rondo as a 5 seater, it won't replace it...

And I agree, sliders rock...

The 5 seater MPV, when put into production, should be positioned below the recently launched Kia Rondo. We will get you more details once the concept is officially unveiled at the motor show.

Source:
http://www.icars.sg/2009/2113/kia-to-preview-a-compact-mpv-concept-in-geneva/

 

[x10dude]

Kia's calling it a "Million Possibilities Vehicle," but we all know that MPV stands for "multipurpose vehicle" or, in plain English, a minivan. Honestly, when did minivan become such a dirty word that automakers just won't let themselves use it?
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Source:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10158467-48.html

I agree...the word minivan is one word they don't want to touch. Even Mazda5 owners get upset when you use the word mini-minivan to describe it. Unfortunately too many people associate sliders with minivans.

Just my opinion but in these economic times, despite its image I believe the minivan might actually make a comeback.