The concept stands out with a slick projection display and an unconventional steering setup
Unveiled at a show in South Korea, this concept suggests that a fully electric successor to the Kia Stinger is already taking shape. Here are the key details and photos of the unusual EV.
Kia has officially pulled the wraps off its Vision Meta Turismo concept. Overall, the design study offers a clear look at where the brand’s styling language is headed.
The Vision Meta Turismo is a fully electric, four-door sedan — a type of car Kia hasn’t had in its lineup since the Stinger ended production in 2023. Underscoring its potential as a future production model, Kia says the concept “embodies the brand’s vision for a new era of mobility.”
Where exactly it would fit in the lineup remains unclear. This year, Kia added the EV4 and EV5 to its electric family, while the EV7 and EV8 names are still unused — leaving room for this concept to preview one of those upcoming models.
Even though a production version of the Vision Meta Turismo would bring a new silhouette to Kia’s EV lineup, it still shares some familiar design cues and reflects the brand’s “Opposites United” philosophy. Up front, the car features Kia’s signature Star Map lighting, though the placement of the lamps high on the hood is a bold new move. The rear gets slim LED light bars similar to those on the EV3, EV5, and EV9.
Kia says the concept is built around three core ideas: “powerful driving,” “immersive digital interaction,” and “a spacious cabin.”
Inside, the driver-focused layout is obvious. The driver’s seat is paired with a unique joystick-style controller integrated into a yoke-shaped steering wheel. There’s also an augmented-reality head-up display that projects graphics that appear to “float above the road,” according to Kia.
The car offers three digital modes — Speedster, Dreamer, and Gamer — though Kia hasn’t detailed what each mode does yet. More information is promised later.
The Vision Meta Turismo rides on an unusually long wheelbase, which in production form could make room for Kia’s largest battery pack — the 99.8-kWh unit used in the flagship EV9. Thanks to its sleek, four-door profile, the concept could potentially deliver more driving range than the more upright EV9, which currently tops out at roughly 350 miles on a full charge.