Kia Ray mini-car goes on sale in South Korea

The Ray will compete in the so-called A-segment class, against the likes of other super-minis like the Nissan Cube and Scion xB, and Kia has announced that the Ray will be offered exclusively for the South Korean market only.

One of the highlights of the new Ray is the sliding passenger side rear door that promises to enable easier passenger entry and exit in tight parking spaces, as well as to provide room for bulky cargo. The driver’s side however features a regular opening door.

Kia adds that its new tall city car has a highly versatile interior space for both passengers and cargo. The South Korean carmaker has not yet released any information on the Ray's mechanical hardware or underpinnings, but the Ray is expected to go on sale sometime next year.