Kia Confirms Production of Cyber-Inspired Vision Meta Turismo EV Sports Car
Kia has confirmed that its Vision Meta Turismo concept, a futuristic electric sports car, is approximately 90% ready for production. Unveiled globally at Milan Design Week after its initial reveal in Korea, the vehicle is positioned as the electric successor to the Kia Stinger. Karim Habib, Kia’s global design boss, described the car as a manifestation of the brand's 'Opposites United' design philosophy, focusing on performance, digital immersion, and comfort. The interior features gamer-centric elements, including a joystick, virtual gear shifter, and three distinct drive modes: Speedster, Dreamer, and Gamer, which utilize augmented reality head-up displays for unique driving and entertainment experiences. While the design draws inspiration from jet aircraft and high-performance supercars, production timelines remain flexible. Habib indicated that manufacturing will commence once costs become reasonable, citing current high expenses associated with high-performance EVs as a primary delay. Despite Kia's current market dominance in SUVs, the company aims to capture a niche market for performance sedans targeting the 'gamer generation,' betting on future openness to specialized electric vehicles.
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Kia Confirms Production of Cyber-Inspired Vision Meta Turismo EV Sports Car
Kia has confirmed that its Vision Meta Turismo concept, a futuristic electric sports car, is approximately 90% ready for production. Unveiled globally at Milan Design Week after its initial reveal in Korea, the vehicle is positioned as the electric successor to the Kia Stinger. Karim Habib, Kia’s global design boss, described the car as a manifestation of the brand's 'Opposites United' design philosophy, focusing on performance, digital immersion, and comfort. The interior features gamer-centric elements, including a joystick, virtual gear shifter, and three distinct drive modes: Speedster, Dreamer, and Gamer, which utilize augmented reality head-up displays for unique driving and entertainment experiences. While the design draws inspiration from jet aircraft and high-performance supercars, production timelines remain flexible. Habib indicated that manufacturing will commence once costs become reasonable, citing current high expenses associated with high-performance EVs as a primary delay. Despite Kia's current market dominance in SUVs, the company aims to capture a niche market for performance sedans targeting the 'gamer generation,' betting on future openness to specialized electric vehicles.
Electrek