The leaks are becoming a regular pastimes for automotive journalists like us. Following the official teaser images of the HM which revealed the headlight, grille, and wheels, we've obtained the first official images of the interior in hand. Verdict: We are mighty impressed.First look at the center stack tells us Kia has upped its league. They do have a slight scent of the 2007 Honda CR-V, but the quality seems to be spotless. The multimedia navigation/AV system that is shown is likely to stay in South Korea, but expect a navigation system similar to the LG version found in the Veracruz for the American folks. The A/C design is stunning, and it is a massive departure from Kia's previous designs. The whole interior is highlighted in wood, but the color looks appealing like an Ikea bedroom set. Kia has put in mind the techy folks like us with an AUX input jack and a Push-Start button. Bear in mind the Veracruz is not button-operated.
The flood of images indicate a public debut is awaiting closer than speculations. We can tell you it's not slated for Frankfurt as these images show a Korean-market HM. No major Korean autoshows are scheduled for this year, so this means a debut party handled by Kia. Look for the HM to debut before the year and go on sale early next year. Sales of the North American HM is slated to begin around that time as well. Continue reading to view the three magic shots you've patiently waited for.
[Source: Kia]
