From the people who brought us giant hamsters, they have changed what the minivan ones was. It is no longer the bland mommy mobile that we have seen over and over by other auto brands. Kia’sSouthern Californiadesign studio said there over all goals is, “Create a vehicle with the functionality to transport a large group of people and their belongings while conveying a modern, dynamic image and keeping its occupants connected to the outside world.”

2013 Kia KV7

Oddly the inspiration of the KV7 was a wild boar. It seems the designers were struck by the proportions of the animal when watching a nature show. Tom Kearns chief designer for Kia Motors America says, “Its front and rear LED strips may appear in a Kia showroom sooner rather than later, as the KV7 incorporates several innovative lighting elements currently being evaluated for future Kia production vehicles.” The interior is also nothing to overlook with its rotational seats allowing passengers to be face to face. It also features materials more associated with a modern home.

2013 Kia KV7 interior

Powering the new KV7 concept is a 2.0 liter turbocharged 4 cylinder engine. This 2.0 liter engine will produce a powerful 285 horsepower. This turbocharged 2.0 will be matched nicely to a 6 speed automatic transmission.

This may just be a concept now but we have to remember that the Soul, Forte Koup, and Sportage all started out as concepts as well and they didn’t make much modification for the production versions. So keep you eyes on use here at Bill Dodge Kia for the future to hit our lots. In the meantime come check out the KV7’s little brother the Soul and see what Kia has for you today.