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Congrats, guys.  Make sure to let all your car fanatic friends know that you just got a glimpse at one of the very first, exclusive pictures of the Kia Optima’s next generation.  Also known as the Magentis, the car will not be officially revealed until April, whereupon its debut will occur at the annual auto show in New York.

I have to admit, since starting to do this blog, I have been paying a lot more attention to the cars, trucks, and SUVs I see on the road.  Lately I have actually noticed a lot of Kia models; not only that, I have noticed some really sporty, really cute, and really edgy vehicles.

I think this generation of the Optima falls right in line with that design aesthetic.  I can see where Kia is trying to go with their future.  And I think the Optima is going to be a big hit when it finally debuts.

It’s a funny thing. I used to think it would be great to get a Kia, because they are notoriously affordable and, you know, they aren’t ugly (which, sorry, is sometimes a very important consideration for a girl). My dreams were spoiled by a one time boyfriend (who, incidentally, knew jack about cars) who told me I ought not drive a car manufactured by the same people who made my microwave. Well, whatever, Matthew is fat now, still driving the same Cavalier he drove in high school, and Kia recently unveiled the Cadenza, which in my humble opinion is absolutely gorgeous.

This is the projection version of Kia’s VG concept, and it has only been improved since its unveiling at the Seoul motor show.