Kia Optima preview

These are the first images of the next generation Kia Optima/Magentis, which will make its public debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show in April.
The new mid-size sedan's design marks a step-change for the Korean automaker. Longer, lower and wider than the previous model, the new car features a significantly longer wheelbase, which is claimed to offer considerably more space for both people and luggage.
The new Optima will go on sale in the US and other non-European markets from autumn 2010. Sales of the European-spec Magentis are expected to begin in spring 2011.