Kia rolls out multi-functional, one-seater Ray minicar

Kia Corp. has rolled out the multi-functional, one-seater Ray minicar, with the passenger seat removed from the existing two-seater van model, and created a separate loading space therein to expand the cargo capacity to 1,628 liters.

South Korea’s second-largest carmaker also created extra loading space at the footrest of the passenger seat where drivers can store their personal baggage.

The new van, according to Kia, boasts the biggest cargo capacity among compact-sized minivan models.

The Ray has 30 percent more cargo loading space compared to the two-seater minivan model.

The car's maximum loading weight was also expanded by 26 percent or 65 kilograms to 315 kilograms.

Excluding special purpose vehicles, the Ray became South Korea’s first vehicle to be certified as a single-seat vehicle among domestic passenger and commercial models.