After building a portfolio of six dedicated passenger electric models over the last five years, Kia has designed a radical concept that previews what could be its most futuristic EV, the Vision Meta Turismo.
After seeing it in person at the 2026 Busan Mobility Show, I feel this is one of the clearest signs yet of how a future Kia grand tourer could look, though the company hasn’t commented on production plans.
The Kia Vision Meta Turismo has a wedge-shaped exterior incorporating the brand’s Opposites United design language. The show car has a dramatic appearance that looks straight out of a Hollywood sci-fi flick.
The silhouette’s core concept reminds me of the Honda 0 Saloon, which we saw at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, just months before its production version was canceled.
The front has a very distinctive X-motif formed by the light strips and lower lighting elements. It feels special and very different from any Kia currently on sale. I also like how the upper front light strips extend outward and visually connect with the camera-based rear-view mirrors.
The glass area is another highlight. The roof, windshield, and rear glass almost form a fighter jet-style canopy. The large wheels featuring a triangular design perfectly fill up the wheel arches.
On the sides, I feel like the small quarter-glass panels are a nod to large sedans from the 1970s and 1980s. They also help offset the slim windows by bringing in a little more light. Interestingly, this feature reminds me of recently introduced Hyundai sedans such as the new Grandeur and all-new Elantra.
The inward-sculpted door surfacing creates an interesting optical effect, especially when light hits the body. The carbon-fiber-style finish on the lower section and front mask also gives the impression that Kia designers wanted to signal performance and weight reduction.
At the back, the Vision Meta Turismo branding sits low, and the boomerang-shaped lighting signature angles inward before dropping down. It is a neat detail and makes the tail look technical without being overdone.
Inside, the production relevance is limited, but I spotted some promising ideas. The seats are wide and comfortable, with good under-thigh support and calf extensions. The rear seat is unusually shaped, caved in on one side and flatter on the other.
I also liked the triangular speaker-like elements on the door cards and the retro-style physical controls, including an iPod-like dial for audio functions. The driver gets a small display on the steering setup and what looks like a head-up display ahead.
The four-door GT evolving from the Kia Vision Meta Turismo could be the brand’s sleekest and sportiest EV, potentially as an all-electric successor to the Stinger. In the flesh, the concept looks fresh, futuristic, and emotional enough to fill the Stinger’s boots for the electrified era.
I’m sure car enthusiasts and Stinger fans would be excited to see this concept in person. If you’re reading this, Kia, try showing it at a Cars and Coffee event in one of the Sun Belt states, where the nameplate still has a strong following!
An automobile engineer by training, I’ve analyzed the global car market since 2005, with a keen focus on EVs since 2008. My journey in online automotive publishing spans 17 years, during which I have reviewed cutting-edge automotive technologies and interviewed leading global CEOs and vehicle developers.
