Kia revealed its Provo concept for the Geneva motor show on Monday after several photos leaked on a Russian website over the weekend.
The crossover-slash-hatchback (crossback?) is a B-segment vehicle styled by Kia's team in Frankfurt. The vehicle is about 153 inches long, 69 inches wide and 53 inches tall. That makes the concept 9 inches shorter in length than the similarly shaped Nissan Juke and about 9 inches shorter in height as well. Designers say they took styling inspiration from the Fiat Abarth, Alfa Romeo and others.
A 204-hp version of Kia's 1.6-liter turbocharged engine is expected underhood, working with an electric motor powering the rear wheels. It will also be the first application of Kia's seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The slate-gray paint is accented by orange touches on the roof, brake calipers, a front spoiler and an axle nut. Twin exhaust pipes are integrated into the rear bumper.
Inside, we can see cross stitching in the seats, which almost takes a bench shape except for a raised center portion. We can also see a set of four gauges and a flat-bottomed steering wheel. Carbon fiber and brushed aluminum are spread liberally throughout.
We'll get more information tomorrow when the Provo is officially revealed in Geneva.
About the Geneva motor show
The 2013 Geneva motor show runs March 5-17 and is expected to attract a range of production and concept cars as diverse as the Ferrari Enzo replacement and the new Corvette convertible. Check out Autoweek's complete coverage at autoweek.com/geneva-auto-show.
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