New Kia Optima – or Magentis – will make its debut at New York Auto Show on April 2nd. 

Based on the design sketch, we can see that Kia has ditched the distinctly three-box, uninspiring looks of the current car for a sleeker and sexier design. Of course, the actual car will be toned down from this, but we expect a looker based on Kia’s recent track record. The Korean brand promises “bold, athletic and sporty visual energy” for its D-segment challenger.

Little else is known for now, but Kia has revealed that the new Optima is longer, lower and wider than the car it replaces, and features a “significantly longer wheelbase”. Hopefully, they will keep the good looks and we won’t have a shock when the official unveiling will take place. ‘Cuase this is usually what happens: teaser photos look …teasing, but the actual car lacks a lot of the teasing parts.