  In this paper, I study the dynamics of the Kaluza-Klein internal manifold
using its ``shape'' and the ``size'' as collective coordinates. The essential
motivation is to be able to explain symmetry breaking in gauge theories through
a transition of the internal manifold from a symmetrical metric space to a less
symmetric one. We find that this may be possible depending on the values of
certain group theoretical parameters. Further, this transition resembles a
``quintessential inflation'' scenario, the feasibility of which however, needs
to be further studied in details.

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology;High Energy Physics - Theory