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2010 kia mini mpv spy shots march 007

The Mini MPV marries the exterior size of a B-segment car with the interior room and practicality of a C-segment car

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Kia presented its new No 3 mini MPV concept back at March’s Geneva Motor Show, and within weeks the production version of this concept had been spotted testing around Europe. In fact, prototypes for the vehicle were first sighted late last year but were originally thought to be a new MPV variant of the Kia Cee’d hatchback.

We can now confirm that the new car will be based on the same platform as the Kia Soul, which means it will likely be available with a family of compact petrol and diesel powertrains ranging from 1.6 to 2.0L in size. Power outputs will range from about 126hp (94kW) to 142hp (106kW). There could even be a mild hybrid model added to the lineup further down the track.

Competition for the new Kia MPV will likely come primarily in the form of the Volkswagen Golf Plus, as well as the Opel Meriva and Renault Modus – the latter vehicle was even seen testing alongside the Kia prototype at one stage.

Some of its features will include a glass panoramic roof, sporty alloy wheels, and Kia’s new H-pattern grille. First sales should start in Europe at the end of the year, which means the latest Kia MPV will be a 2010 model.

2010 Kia Cee'd Plus MPV spy shots

2009 Kia No3 Concept at Geneva Motor Show

HI-RES GALLERY: 2010 kia mini mpv spy shots march 007