最近谍照记者首次拍到了起亚即将发布的Optima Sportswagon旅行车照片，该车将于明年发布。这辆原型车进行了重度伪装，该车的很多设计预计将与轿车版一样。这款中级旅行车上市后面临的竞争车型包括大众帕萨特Variant，福特蒙迪欧Estate，欧宝Insignia Sports Tourer，现代i40 Estate和马自达6 Estate。虽然车身进行了重度伪装，但仍可确定其前半部分外观与轿车版一样，而后半部分则则类似概念车。轿车版的行李箱储物容积为503立升，预计旅行车至少560-570立升。不过与斯柯达速派Combi的660立升相比还有差距。起亚将推出该车的GT Line版本以提升其吸引力，这款车将采用更具动感设计。该车将搭载一台取自 Optima Sedan GT的2.0升四缸涡轮汽油引擎，功率180千瓦/245马力，扭矩353牛米。其他引擎包括，2.0升自然进气引擎，功率120千瓦/163马力，扭矩196牛米；1.7升涡轮柴油引擎，功率104千瓦/141马力，扭矩340牛米。根据引擎的不同，可搭配六速手动/自动和七速自动变速器。起亚可能会在明年3月日内瓦车展或10月巴黎车展发布该车，随后将于年底上市。
Kia Optima Sportswagon spied for the first time
Our spies have sent us the very first batch of images depicting Kia’s upcoming Optima Sportswagon (SW) confirmed for a 2016 release.
Now, the first images are in and show a massively disguised prototype hiding a design that will have very much in common with the sedan. The mid-size wagon was being benchmarked against segment rivals such as the Volkswagen Passat Variant, Ford Mondeo Estate, Opel Insignia Sports Tourer, Hyundai i40 Estate, and the Mazda6 Estate.
Although it was wearing a lot of disguise, we know for sure the front half of the car will look virtually the same as the sedan. As for the rear half, we just hope it will take some cues from the aforementioned concept. The different shape of the back will enable the wagon to provide an increased trunk capacity compared to the sedan which offers 503 liters. Expect the Sportswagon to have at least 560-570 liters, which isn’t really all that great taking into account the Skoda Superb Combi has 660 liters available.
Kia will sell the Optima Sportswagon in a more appealing GT Line trim that will have a sportier design, while those in need of more punch will be able to get the full-blown GT model. That one will be powered by a four-cylinder 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 245 PS (180 kW) and 353 Nm (260 lb-ft) as seen in the Optima Sedan GT.
Other engines on offer will be a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter with 163 PS (120 kW) and 196 Nm (145 lb-ft) along with a more economical 1.7-liter turbodiesel rated at 141 PS (104 kW) and 340 Nm (251 lb-ft) of torque. Depending on engine choice, Kia will sell the model with a 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, and a 7-speed auto transmission.
Kia could decide to introduce the Optima Sportswagon as early as March 2016 at the Geneva Motor Show. If not, the model will probably debut in October at the Paris Motor Show and go on sale before the year’s end.