# Low-Slung Sleek Speeders The Kia RWD Sport Sedan is Both Muscular and Sophisticated By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-rwd-sport-sedan References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/2011/08/kia-rwd-concept.html) & [reviews.cnet](http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-20094697-48/kia-previews-rwd-sports-sedan-concept-for-frankfurt-show/) The Kia RWD Sport Sedan is set to make its debut during the 2011 International Motor Show in Frankfurt this September. Sleek and low-slung, this sporty speedster signals the company’s distinctive new design direction. Although known as an affordable, yet solidly designed vehicle that does not often stand out from the crowd, this Kia vehicle is difficult to miss. The Kia RWD Sport Sedan will boast a [rear-wheel drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport) that makes this coupe-like car very powerful. As Peter Schreyer, Kia Motors Chief Design Officer, states, "No matter from which perspective you look at it – this [concept car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-vision-gt) is roaring with energy and ready for take-off." While this power will reel in the adventurous, its [sophisticated and elegant four-seater cockpit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-a6-sedan) will entice those with finer tastes. Muscular yet lean, the Kia RWD Sport Sedan will win everyone over. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sleek and Low-slung Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry to create sporty vehicles that stand out from the crowd. - **Rear-wheel Drive Power:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in automobile engineering to develop more powerful coupe-like cars with rear-wheel drive. - **Sophisticated and Elegant Cockpit:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in automotive interior design to create luxurious and refined four-seater cockpits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry to create sporty vehicles that stand out from the crowd. - **Automobile Engineering:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in automobile engineering to develop more powerful coupe-like cars with rear-wheel drive. - **Automotive Interior Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in automotive interior design to create luxurious and refined four-seater cockpits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Auto Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-k4-hatchback.md) - [Sporty High-End SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-kia-sportage.md) - [Futuristic Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-turismo.md) - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [Elegant Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-x-speedium.md) - [High Speed-Capable Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-9-gt.md) - [Lighting-Wrapped Concept Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-coupe.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev9-suv.md) - [Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nine-concept.md)