It's not yet on sale but Kia's upcoming Venga MPV has already won one of the most prestigious international design awards.
The stylish new B-segment car, unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009, has been awarded the iF product design award that recognises design quality as well as a number of other criteria, among them workmanship, level of innovation and eco-friendliness.
An international jury of experts said the German-based iF Design Award recognised that the Kia Venga completely redefined the conventional minivan profile of the traditional MPV
“B-segment MPV's have been the type of vehicles bought out of necessity – they are cars of function and practicality," explained Kia's chief design officer, Peter Schreyer.
"Now all that is about to change. With the new Venga, we have designed a car that will fulfill European consumers' practical requirements while being genuinely desirable and fun to drive.
“The Venga is going to re-ignite interest among buyers in B-segment MPV's by setting new standards for the class. This award is a welcome recognition of the success of our design strategy."
He led the design team.
The Venga, designed, engineered and assembled in Europe, will be available across Europe with a choice of seven engines - two petrol and five diesels.
The 4.068m five-door claims to have an exceptionally spacious cargo bay thanks to a two-tier boot floor and sliding rear seats, giving a total volume of 1253 litres.
source: motoring.co
