Kia released the first official images of the near-luxury sedan concept car, code-named KND-5, which debuts at the Seoul Motor Show 2009 which has opened to the press on 2 April.

The KND-5 features a dynamic appearance that reflects the style of the near-luxury sedan VG (code name) which is scheduled to debut in Korea in late 2009.

The front of the car adopts LED headlamps and Kia’s family-look radiator grille which is based on a symbolic representation of a tiger’s roaring countenance.

The 20-inch large-diameter alloy wheels enhance the aggressive character of the muscular profile.

The door handles have the same color of the body.

The panorama sunroof extends seamlessly from the front windshield to contribute to its open and sleek facade.

The KND-5 measures 4,945mm long, 1,850mm wide and 1,475mm high with a wheelbase of 2,845mm.

The concept car is outfitted with a 3.5L V6 Lambda engine.

Hyoung-Keun Lee, Senior Executive Vice President & COO, International Business Division, said, “The aggressive and sophisticated KND-5 exemplifies Kia’s futuristic design and values [and] presents the new direction of luxury sedan design."

(Source: Kia)