Kia Motors to design the transformation has delivered eye-catching vehicles such as Seoul, Sorento and Sportage to bear strong similarities concept car that preceded them, and today the North American International Motor Show 2011 recently was presented the American name statement Design Studio Design - Kia KV7 concept.
Designed as a modern "business MPV", was designed by Kia design team KV7 California to challenge the perception that minivans are strictly for transportation of the family. KV7 reveals a vision for a vehicle with the capability to transport a large number people and their property, it also serves as a social gathering associated with groups of friends and adventurers.
Kia Concept design KV7 stark contrast to the steeply raked windshield and wedge-shaped noses found anywhere in the MPV segment, and is based on the philosophy of "embracing the box" created by Kia Soul urban crossover funk to create a design language that is unique and compelling qualities as an SUV for the segment.
"From the beginning, we felt the need for an honest reassessment class because everyone seems so desperate to attach the word" sport "in their van, while minivans, their heart, is simply a box "said Tom Kearns, chief designer of Kia Motors America.
"Instead, we decided to reject the box to celebrate, just as we did in Seoul, and the result is a simple elegant vehicle that maintains the state of functionality is known, and meet the changing and diverse needs of today's consumers."
Modern Outdoor Confident
Inspiration for Concept Kia KV7 was found in the elegant simplicity box shapes such as smartphones and slim classic pieces of luggage.
The lounge is accessed internal type hits the passenger side of the Gullwing door that opens is the pillar-less door, offers a very convenient way. It also allows the vehicle to look outwards and become friendly with an outdoor events center.
Pair the windscreen pillars and the design is less capable than the traditional way, KV7 wide stance, and its smooth outer skin and 20-inch wheels give off a modern look and design of trust and the strength of the SUV.
Inviting Concept Kia KV7 face is underscored by an interpretation of the signature bold grille Kia tabs vertical LED headlamps integrated into the design to create a clean and smooth. The KV7 several characteristics of LED lighting elements of the Kia design team is considering for production vehicles in the future, including a continuous line of LED fog lights that cover the entire vehicle forward and directional turn signals side mirrors and rear of the vehicle that the pulse in the sense of being reported.
Beautiful views of the passing landscape offers a distinctive concept of the windshield that follows the unique designs found in the new hall of Optima Sportage crossover, and a series of almost continuous from the windows and pillars.
Despite its non-traditional look, KV7 exterior dimensions are in accordance with the MPV segment and allows for flexible seating configurations and a multitude of storage options.
Interior open, informal
Instead of being a predominantly functional vehicle for transporting children and all the paraphernalia inside the newspaper KV7 was designed to meet the needs of a new group of consumers. In this group are busy organizing trips, social activities and new adventures for themselves and their friends to live together.
As such, the design concept Kia KV7 employs four specially swivel seats, including driver's seat, and a rear corner of a mini-hall with seating for three and a storage space built to promote interaction in a open society.
The simple yet sophisticated theme has brought to life inside the Kia KV7 concept through its modern color palette features colors of beige and green seats from the use of unique materials and surface. The KV7 uses a variety of unconventional textures, including reclaimed teak wood floors and wool felt durable materials help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
When Kia concept KV7 Start button is included, the frontline moves around more than six inches toward the driver, when all keys are within easy reach, a large multi-purpose display, which is integrated into infotainment, climate and systems Navigation as a simple user interface controls the trackball mouse on the dashboard.
Rear passengers have their own, apart from the interface in the form of a float touchscreen table. KV7 is Wi-Fi is turned on, providing both front and rear, the properties of the Internet and the ability of some passengers to connect your smartphone to your vehicle at a time and access social networking sites.
Based on the experimental use of LED lighting elements located outside the cab KV7 Kia Concept is also equipped with several flush-to-floor accent lighting points and the standout green LED lighting through the instrument panel front edge, and behind the screen that complement the color of the car.
The final element that separates Kia Concept KV7 the rest of the public MPV can be found under the hood - the concept is powered by Kia's new Theta II 2.0-liter turbo GDI is the new Optima sedan U.S. Spec. Capable of delivering up to 285 hp and mated to a six-speed automatic transmission delivers the power V6 model and performance while increasing energy efficiency.
