Comments on: Kia Koup Concept headed to production in 2009 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:20:14 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: prelude4life http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-428577 prelude4life Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:30:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-428577 ^^olds307.....Kia is not around to make Hyundai look "good" Hyundai does that by themselves, maybe Honda and Nissan are around to make Hyundai look good because the folks at Hyundai are out designing anything they've brought to the table and Hyundai has the performance and warranty to up the competition on either Honda or Nissan. And yes, Kia is yet to produce any vehicle special or desireable and yes the at the bottom of the automotive food chain, but Hyundai has developed over the past 5 years or so and has easily put a large gap between them and their korean counterpart kia. Hyundai is beyond Ford, Chevy, heck even Chrysler in my MOPAR biased mind, and is rivaling Honda and Toyota for the top spot and has equaled Nissan. --I have spoken.....OUT! ^^olds307…..Kia is not around to make Hyundai look “good” Hyundai does that by themselves, maybe Honda and Nissan are around to make Hyundai look good because the folks at Hyundai are out designing anything they’ve brought to the table and Hyundai has the performance and warranty to up the competition on either Honda or Nissan. And yes, Kia is yet to produce any vehicle special or desireable and yes the at the bottom of the automotive food chain, but Hyundai has developed over the past 5 years or so and has easily put a large gap between them and their korean counterpart kia. Hyundai is beyond Ford, Chevy, heck even Chrysler in my MOPAR biased mind, and is rivaling Honda and Toyota for the top spot and has equaled Nissan.

–I have spoken…..OUT!

]]> By: monte http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392603 monte Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:06:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392603 Ooo Kia is such a staple in the automotive world. This company is such a joke. I was told by a kia salesman when they first did their 10 year warranty thing that if I bought one I would definetly been using it, I hope he wasn't on comission. Also later that year a good friend of mine's dad drove an independant car hauler and Kia stopped paying his bill. He had to park a load of them at home until they coughed up the cash, and get this, they actually tried to pay him off in Kia's. TRUE STORY Ooo Kia is such a staple in the automotive world. This company is such a joke. I was told by a kia salesman when they first did their 10 year warranty thing that if I bought one I would definetly been using it, I hope he wasn’t on comission. Also later that year a good friend of mine’s dad drove an independant car hauler and Kia stopped paying his bill. He had to park a load of them at home until they coughed up the cash, and get this, they actually tried to pay him off in Kia’s. TRUE STORY

]]> By: JoshyLofty http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392382 JoshyLofty Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:29:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392382 WRX... UR taking this the wrong way... The old subies had the option of 2 doors so what's up with the 4 door comment? I never said the Kia would BEAT the STi, but it'd be in the same ballpark as far as numbers go. I'm also aware that HKA doesn't have much of a performance rep but hiring peter schreyer from audi will fix that. Have i ever driven a car with 300HP to front wheels? hmmm, i've actually done just that. Being a member of the SCCA, i've driven many. You also have to remember that this car we're talking about is still in concept form and not even i know WHICH engine will be readily available. oh, by the way... i'm a Kia employee. & not some salesman. So i might know a thing or two about what i'm talking about. ;) WRX… UR taking this the wrong way… The old subies had the option of 2 doors so what’s up with the 4 door comment? I never said the Kia would BEAT the STi, but it’d be in the same ballpark as far as numbers go. I’m also aware that HKA doesn’t have much of a performance rep but hiring peter schreyer from audi will fix that.

Have i ever driven a car with 300HP to front wheels? hmmm, i’ve actually done just that. Being a member of the SCCA, i’ve driven many. You also have to remember that this car we’re talking about is still in concept form and not even i know WHICH engine will be readily available.

oh, by the way… i’m a Kia employee. & not some salesman. So i might know a thing or two about what i’m talking about. ;)

]]> By: olds307 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392323 olds307 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:03:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392323 Kia only exists to make Hyundai models look "good". Kia only exists to make Hyundai models look “good”.

]]> By: ktulu http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392316 ktulu Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:00:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392316 Looks like a G37 Looks like a G37

]]> By: 02WRXPSM http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392308 02WRXPSM Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:53:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392308 JoshyLofty, you clearly have ZERO idea what you're talking about; that's the kind of statement people make when they know nothing about the STI or EVO besides what they read in a few forum posts. Giving a car 290 hp (and there's no way the car will ship with that) does NOT make it a contender alone. Have you ever driven a car with 290-300 hp to the front wheels? I have driven four of them, modified MazdaSpeed 3s, SRT-4rs and Civics. Even with a mechanical limited-slip differential -- something you will NEVER find on a factory car, thanks to insurance lawyers -- you have outrageous amounts of torque steer, iffy handling in corners and in general a tendency to light up the front tires every time you use first gear. No factory car out there comes with 290 hp to the front wheels (even the famed SRT-4 was only 250 hp) and there is a reason for it; average drivers simply could not handle it. Oh, and H A N D L I N G -- THAT's what Kia has ZERO reputation for, and what Mitsubishi and Subaru are world-renowned for, both companies having fielded dozens of record-smashing, podium dominating race teams over the past decade. Show me the Kia car in rally-winning form, then we'll talk EVO or STI competitor. Furthermore, this little junkbox isn't aimed at the same market segment. Count the number of doors. What do the STI and EVO have? FOUR DOORS. This is a Chevy Cobalt competitor, and it will be 200 hp even when it hits the market, if that. Oh, and olds307, the early 1990's called, they want their meme back. JoshyLofty, you clearly have ZERO idea what you’re talking about; that’s the kind of statement people make when they know nothing about the STI or EVO besides what they read in a few forum posts. Giving a car 290 hp (and there’s no way the car will ship with that) does NOT make it a contender alone. Have you ever driven a car with 290-300 hp to the front wheels? I have driven four of them, modified MazdaSpeed 3s, SRT-4rs and Civics. Even with a mechanical limited-slip differential — something you will NEVER find on a factory car, thanks to insurance lawyers — you have outrageous amounts of torque steer, iffy handling in corners and in general a tendency to light up the front tires every time you use first gear. No factory car out there comes with 290 hp to the front wheels (even the famed SRT-4 was only 250 hp) and there is a reason for it; average drivers simply could not handle it. Oh, and H A N D L I N G — THAT’s what Kia has ZERO reputation for, and what Mitsubishi and Subaru are world-renowned for, both companies having fielded dozens of record-smashing, podium dominating race teams over the past decade. Show me the Kia car in rally-winning form, then we’ll talk EVO or STI competitor.

Furthermore, this little junkbox isn’t aimed at the same market segment. Count the number of doors. What do the STI and EVO have? FOUR DOORS. This is a Chevy Cobalt competitor, and it will be 200 hp even when it hits the market, if that.

Oh, and olds307, the early 1990’s called, they want their meme back.

]]> By: Need4SSpeed http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392288 Need4SSpeed Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:10:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392288 I think Kia definitely needs to bring this to the U.S market, and I think it would do pretty well amongst the FWD, sun-compact coupe market. I think Kia definitely needs to bring this to the U.S market, and I think it would do pretty well amongst the FWD, sun-compact coupe market.

]]> By: olds307 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392272 olds307 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:14:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392272 In Soviet Russia, Kia coups YOU!! In Soviet Russia, Kia coups YOU!!

]]> By: brocky http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392249 brocky Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:04:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392249 civic or celica? I'm definitely not a fan of kia's but this specific car looks better than a civic or a celica. Celica was some ugly ass sh*t. The new civics are pretty decent. Minus the Civic type-r, I have to say this Koup, koop, coupe, or whatever the hell this is.. looks better. civic or celica? I’m definitely not a fan of kia’s but this specific car looks better than a civic or a celica. Celica was some ugly ass sh*t. The new civics are pretty decent. Minus the Civic type-r, I have to say this Koup, koop, coupe, or whatever the hell this is.. looks better.

]]> By: JoshyLofty http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392248 JoshyLofty Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:53:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392248 I don't think it'll pass the STi. I think it'll be in the same ballpark tho. I don’t think it’ll pass the STi. I think it’ll be in the same ballpark tho.

]]> By: 02WRXPSM http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392242 02WRXPSM Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:03:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392242 Pass an STI? Pass the crack that you are smoking! Pass an STI? Pass the crack that you are smoking!

]]> By: mazdaman http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392238 mazdaman Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:26:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392238 I think it looks pretty slick. If the production sedan and coupe look anything like the concept or sketches that Kia have released, then it might have a fairly competitive entry in the compact segment. It would be the first Kia product that I would seriously consider buying. I do think they still might want to consider a 5-door version based on the styling of the sedan and coupe. I know the Soul is supposed to handle this duty, but not everyone wants the practicality of a 5-door that looks like a box on wheels. A slick looking 5-door based on this car might make a strong competitor to the Mazda3. I think it looks pretty slick. If the production sedan and coupe look anything like the concept or sketches that Kia have released, then it might have a fairly competitive entry in the compact segment. It would be the first Kia product that I would seriously consider buying.

I do think they still might want to consider a 5-door version based on the styling of the sedan and coupe. I know the Soul is supposed to handle this duty, but not everyone wants the practicality of a 5-door that looks like a box on wheels. A slick looking 5-door based on this car might make a strong competitor to the Mazda3.

]]> By: JoshyLofty http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392212 JoshyLofty Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:46:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392212 PS - the Forte is also on a platform based on the next-gen Kia Cee'd. Guess GM isn't the only one that brings over the Euro-spec siblings of state-side cars. PS – the Forte is also on a platform based on the next-gen Kia Cee’d. Guess GM isn’t the only one that brings over the Euro-spec siblings of state-side cars.

]]> By: JoshyLofty http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392211 JoshyLofty Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:44:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392211 Actually, the car is the Forte Coupe, the sedan will forgo Spectra and be Forte, & the Spectra5 will NOT be made as the Soul is its replacement. the new Rio & Rio5 are undetermined & the Hyundai Elantra touring are the US versions of the Kia Cee'd that everyone demanded Kia make state-side. The "Koup" is NOT AWD but front drive producing 290BHP with a 6speed manual. Expect the ForteCoupe to have all the luxuries of other cars in the market. Its meant to whoop the Si's rear end & follow up STi & Evo models. The world engine is due to be a next-gen engine that Mercedes (YES, MERC) will be using in their new models that they are purchasing from hyundai directly. Better MPG, more HP, & much better feel. Actually, the car is the Forte Coupe, the sedan will forgo Spectra and be Forte, & the Spectra5 will NOT be made as the Soul is its replacement. the new Rio & Rio5 are undetermined & the Hyundai Elantra touring are the US versions of the Kia Cee’d that everyone demanded Kia make state-side. The “Koup” is NOT AWD but front drive producing 290BHP with a 6speed manual. Expect the ForteCoupe to have all the luxuries of other cars in the market. Its meant to whoop the Si’s rear end & follow up STi & Evo models. The world engine is due to be a next-gen engine that Mercedes (YES, MERC) will be using in their new models that they are purchasing from hyundai directly. Better MPG, more HP, & much better feel.

]]> By: bigp http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392200 bigp Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:50:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392200 this looks like it will follow an evo and pass the sti and sit saving about 10large this looks like it will follow an evo and pass the sti and sit saving about 10large

]]> By: zoomzoomer http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392174 zoomzoomer Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:58:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392174 Wow.. did someone at HyunKia FINALLY wake up and realize that they were already marketing FIVE 5-door hatchbacks in this same basic segment (Hyundai Elantra Touring, Kia Rio5, Spectra5, Rondo and Soul) and decide to instead offer a coupe to finally make good on the promise of making Kia the "sporty" brand? Apparently the sedan will be called Spectra, and other reports have this coupe being named Forte. I guess we will soon find out! Wow.. did someone at HyunKia FINALLY wake up and realize that they were already marketing FIVE 5-door hatchbacks in this same basic segment (Hyundai Elantra Touring, Kia Rio5, Spectra5, Rondo and Soul) and decide to instead offer a coupe to finally make good on the promise of making Kia the “sporty” brand?

Apparently the sedan will be called Spectra, and other reports have this coupe being named Forte. I guess we will soon find out!

]]> By: gbb http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392155 gbb Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:02:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392155 One more in the string of crappy little beaters made for morons. This thing is FUGLY! One more in the string of crappy little beaters made for morons. This thing is FUGLY!

]]> By: koreangarage http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392144 koreangarage Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:41:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392144 For those ho don't know what this car is. It is a 2.0 AWD turbo 6-speed. The engine is the Hyundai version of the World Engine. If your not sure what the world engine is, well it is the engine developed by Chrysler, Hyundai and Mitsubishi. The block was by Hyundai, the head by Mitsu and chrysler. Mitsu also uses this engine in the new Evo X. For those ho want to insult KIA, Your gonna have to insult Mitsu also as now they share powertrains. For those ho don’t know what this car is. It is a 2.0 AWD turbo 6-speed. The engine is the Hyundai version of the World Engine. If your not sure what the world engine is, well it is the engine developed by Chrysler, Hyundai and Mitsubishi. The block was by Hyundai, the head by Mitsu and chrysler. Mitsu also uses this engine in the new Evo X. For those ho want to insult KIA, Your gonna have to insult Mitsu also as now they share powertrains.

]]> By: steviechapstick http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392134 steviechapstick Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:06:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392134 There's only so many styles. Eventually they'll all copy each other. There’s only so many styles. Eventually they’ll all copy each other.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392105 A4 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:49:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392105 Its a Sconda tCivic Its a Sconda tCivic

]]> By: wagon http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392068 wagon Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:38:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392068 I really like the looks of this car. Hopefully Kia does not change it. If they should change anything I suggest keeping the same look but putting on a hatch, like the Tiburon. This would make the car more versatile, and have an advantage over the competition. Civic, Focus, Cobalt/G5, Corolla/Matrix, Caliber, Golf/Rabbit, Astra, Mazda3, SX4 none of these cars have a hatchback that looks like a coupe. If this car's top of the line engine puts out 200hp plus it will be a real competitor in the crowded compact market. I think this car looks better/sportier than all the compact coupe's in production right now. Being a Kia, I think it will be priced lower than the competion and with Kia's 5 year warranty, that's sounds like a very good catch. I really like the looks of this car. Hopefully Kia does not change it. If they should change anything I suggest keeping the same look but putting on a hatch, like the Tiburon. This would make the car more versatile, and have an advantage over the competition. Civic, Focus, Cobalt/G5, Corolla/Matrix, Caliber, Golf/Rabbit, Astra, Mazda3, SX4 none of these cars have a hatchback that looks like a coupe. If this car’s top of the line engine puts out 200hp plus it will be a real competitor in the crowded compact market. I think this car looks better/sportier than all the compact coupe’s in production right now. Being a Kia, I think it will be priced lower than the competion and with Kia’s 5 year warranty, that’s sounds like a very good catch.

]]> By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392056 xyunya Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:46:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392056 All (not half) engines are copy of German engines, except in Hybrids. It was Otto and Diesel (both German engineers) who patented them. 5 cycle engine used in hybrids is of British birthplace. All (not half) engines are copy of German engines, except in Hybrids. It was Otto and Diesel (both German engineers) who patented them. 5 cycle engine used in hybrids is of British birthplace.

]]> By: 02WRXPSM http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392052 02WRXPSM Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:40:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392052 Don't be talking smack about German engines, half the engines in the world today are copies of German motors from as old as 1939. Even my beloved boxer motor is a copy of an older Audi engine and Porsche engine elements. Now, THIS is the car that Kia needs to copy: http://www.ipixelspot.com/files/11/sema%20cars%20043.jpg Don’t be talking smack about German engines, half the engines in the world today are copies of German motors from as old as 1939. Even my beloved boxer motor is a copy of an older Audi engine and Porsche engine elements.

Now, THIS is the car that Kia needs to copy:

http://www.ipixelspot.com/files/11/sema%20cars%20043.jpg

]]> By: 02WRXPSM http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392049 02WRXPSM Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:30:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392049 My favorite was the Sonata that had the front end of a Mercedes 300-series and the back end of a Jaguar, and the wheels of a 1996 Malibu. http://www.automedia.com/NewCarBuyersGuide/photos/2005/Hyundai/Sonata/Sedan/2005_Hyundai_Sonata_ext_1.jpg Now THAT is copying German/British/Domestic/Junkyard Reject wannabe status! My favorite was the Sonata that had the front end of a Mercedes 300-series and the back end of a Jaguar, and the wheels of a 1996 Malibu.

http://www.automedia.com/NewCarBuyersGuide/photos/2005/Hyundai/Sonata/Sedan/2005_Hyundai_Sonata_ext_1.jpg

Now THAT is copying German/British/Domestic/Junkyard Reject wannabe status!

]]> By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392048 xyunya Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:29:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392048 It is impossible for Asians to copy German cars and vice verse. Japanese cars are tightly screwed with small fuel efficient engines. WV can not certify 4 cylinder non-turbocharged engine stateside. Actually their 4 cylinder version costs more then their 5 cylinder and sucks more fuel to boot. I think it is safe to say that either side will be better off not to copying each other (actually I don't believe German even can). It is impossible for Asians to copy German cars and vice verse. Japanese cars are tightly screwed with small fuel efficient engines. WV can not certify 4 cylinder non-turbocharged engine stateside. Actually their 4 cylinder version costs more then their 5 cylinder and sucks more fuel to boot. I think it is safe to say that either side will be better off not to copying each other (actually I don’t believe German even can).

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392042 johnnycanuck Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:21:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392042 It really must look like a scene from an old Godzilla movie where panicked civilians are fleeing the city when the copier breaks down at Kia headquarters. It really must look like a scene from an old Godzilla movie where panicked civilians are fleeing the city when the copier breaks down at Kia headquarters.

]]> By: F3INT))AP3X http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392041 F3INT))AP3X Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:21:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392041 LOL as soon as I post! it seems every1 shares this viewpoint. Well foster1? Every1 has called you out on your bs, time to convince us it doesn't smell. LOL as soon as I post! it seems every1 shares this viewpoint. Well foster1? Every1 has called you out on your bs, time to convince us it doesn’t smell.

]]> By: F3INT))AP3X http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392040 F3INT))AP3X Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:20:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392040 So wait foster1 if this car is supposed to be a KIA copying a Civic which according to you is copied from a German car then what German car are you talking about specifically? So wait foster1 if this car is supposed to be a KIA copying a Civic which according to you is copied from a German car then what German car are you talking about specifically?

]]> By: tripleonefive http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392039 tripleonefive Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:20:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392039 Of course he cant lol Its not true Of course he cant lol Its not true

]]> By: 02WRXPSM http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392036 02WRXPSM Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:19:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392036 foster1, are suggesting Acura/Honda copy German cars? Can you post some images to prove your point? foster1, are suggesting Acura/Honda copy German cars? Can you post some images to prove your point?

]]> By: 02WRXPSM http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392035 02WRXPSM Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:17:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392035 Wow, that isn't a Civic, it is a Celica. http://www.analogstereo.com/images/om/toyota_celica.jpg Wow, that isn’t a Civic, it is a Celica.

http://www.analogstereo.com/images/om/toyota_celica.jpg

]]> By: cookie4me http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392030 cookie4me Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:09:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392030 When it comes to market, it looks nice, its priced low, and it has a 100,000 / 10 year warranty. I'm sure consumers are not going to be complaining that it looks a bit like an Acura. The more trouble there is with the economy, the more units Kia will be able to move as everything comes down to affordability. When it comes to market, it looks nice, its priced low, and it has a 100,000 / 10 year warranty. I’m sure consumers are not going to be complaining that it looks a bit like an Acura.

The more trouble there is with the economy, the more units Kia will be able to move as everything comes down to affordability.

]]> By: foster1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392029 foster1 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:05:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392029 Kia/hyundai are just doing the same thing that they are. Kia/hyundai are just doing the same thing that they are.

]]> By: foster1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392028 foster1 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:05:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392028 Yeah and Honda/Acura Toyota/Lexus copy the German's always have. Yeah and Honda/Acura Toyota/Lexus copy the German’s always have.

]]> By: tripleonefive http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-koup-concept-headed-to-production-in-2009.html/comment-page-1#comment-392025 tripleonefive Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:55:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7911#comment-392025 Kia has to copy Honda/Acura designs bc those are the car that people want. I think its smart to do so. Make a car look like the car people are buying then just undercut the price and its magic. If kia was smart they would make some tuner parts for this car so it can take some sales away from the Scion TC Kia has to copy Honda/Acura designs bc those are the car that people want. I think its smart to do so. Make a car look like the car people are buying then just undercut the price and its magic.
If kia was smart they would make some tuner parts for this car so it can take some sales away from the Scion TC

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