Comments on: Kia scraps pickup truck plans for U.S. http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:23:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Yuccaray http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-473278 Yuccaray Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:14:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-473278 Simpicity, dependability and inovation is what is needed in a new truck. It would be great to see some of the old war horses revisited. (I.e., early 1950's Chevy's, Fords and Dodges)with small inline Diesel Engines. These trucks would be very economical and powerful for daily work or travel, not to mention towing torque for boats and trailers. Isn't it amazing that so many of the old six cylinder trucks are still around and still getting good gas milage from those old inline motors? Over the past few years we have seen a market for Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers not to mention the HHR, and other retro renderings. KIA in my opinion has a great oportunity to blow the socks off of the competition by introducing the first mid size pick up truck with a selection of diesel motors to choose from. Simpicity, dependability and inovation is what is needed in a new truck. It would be great to see some of the old war horses revisited. (I.e., early 1950′s Chevy’s, Fords and Dodges)with small inline Diesel Engines. These trucks would be very economical and powerful for daily work or travel, not to mention towing torque for boats and trailers. Isn’t it amazing that so many of the old six cylinder trucks are still around and still getting good gas milage from those old inline motors?
Over the past few years we have seen a market for Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers not to mention
the HHR, and other retro renderings. KIA in my opinion has a great oportunity to blow the socks off of the
competition by introducing the first mid size pick up truck with a selection of diesel motors to choose from.

]]> By: jayjc08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-380210 jayjc08 Sat, 10 May 2008 13:24:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-380210 johnnycannuck- That wouldn't be bad either, the Sidekick/Tracker fit a pretty small niche. They were probably the best vehicles from the GEO lineup, the Geo Storm being the next best. But once again, they had a lot of the same problems small pick-ups had. Underdeveloped, underpowered and a bad reputation. I had been at a car dealership recently, they had an XL-7 (stretched Sidekick) in the back being cleaned out. I was suprised how small of a space 6 or 7 people would fit, but it was indeed, a very small space. And so far, the "compact"/mid-size pick up market has had some of the largest fallouts in terms of sales. I think it's because automakers refuse to update those vehicles, and simply the fact someone would rather go with a full-size option, or an SUV and loose a mile to the gallon or two. They could be great money makers for the Big Three, but only the Dakota is really "developed". Even then, it has a slow, slow transmission and little oomph, talking of the V-6 model. johnnycannuck- That wouldn’t be bad either, the Sidekick/Tracker fit a pretty small niche. They were probably the best vehicles from the GEO lineup, the Geo Storm being the next best.

But once again, they had a lot of the same problems small pick-ups had. Underdeveloped, underpowered and a bad reputation. I had been at a car dealership recently, they had an XL-7 (stretched Sidekick) in the back being cleaned out. I was suprised how small of a space 6 or 7 people would fit, but it was indeed, a very small space.

And so far, the “compact”/mid-size pick up market has had some of the largest fallouts in terms of sales. I think it’s because automakers refuse to update those vehicles, and simply the fact someone would rather go with a full-size option, or an SUV and loose a mile to the gallon or two. They could be great money makers for the Big Three, but only the Dakota is really “developed”. Even then, it has a slow, slow transmission and little oomph, talking of the V-6 model.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-380193 johnnycanuck Sat, 10 May 2008 05:28:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-380193 jayjc08: somebody will take the plunge. I've babbled on and on about the reincarnation of vehicles the size of a Sidekick but maybe it will take another buck a gallon before everyone starts scrambling. jayjc08: somebody will take the plunge. I’ve babbled on and on about the reincarnation of vehicles the size of a Sidekick but maybe it will take another buck a gallon before everyone starts scrambling.

]]> By: jayjc08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-380176 jayjc08 Sat, 10 May 2008 02:35:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-380176 johnnycannuck- I always liked the Ram 50 a little better. A little larger, but better fuel economy, better performance and will run on a handful of fuels, with few changes. The Subaru Baja didn't give much reason for contractors, businesses or any other like organizations to buy them up in the drove, like earlier small pick-ups. It was overpriced, but I think it's biggest downfall was the tiny bed it had. I remember my family remarked when we had looked at one that it wouldn't hold much of anything, which is true with the tailgate up. What would be great is A.) A true mid-size pick-up, not necessarily large but like the Dodge Dakota was about 12 years ago, with a few engine choices and a diesel, but something that's seriously made to be high quality and comfortable unlike the current "mid-size pickups", or/and B.) A true compact pick-up like the Rabbit/ Ram 50 and older Rampage, economical, reliable and simple. johnnycannuck- I always liked the Ram 50 a little better. A little larger, but better fuel economy, better performance and will run on a handful of fuels, with few changes.

The Subaru Baja didn’t give much reason for contractors, businesses or any other like organizations to buy them up in the drove, like earlier small pick-ups. It was overpriced, but I think it’s biggest downfall was the tiny bed it had. I remember my family remarked when we had looked at one that it wouldn’t hold much of anything, which is true with the tailgate up.

What would be great is

A.) A true mid-size pick-up, not necessarily large but like the Dodge Dakota was about 12 years ago, with a few engine choices and a diesel, but something that’s seriously made to be high quality and comfortable unlike the current “mid-size pickups”, or/and

B.) A true compact pick-up like the Rabbit/ Ram 50 and older Rampage, economical, reliable and simple.

]]> By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-380008 xyunya Fri, 09 May 2008 15:36:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-380008 Chevy Luv/Isuzu predecessor of Isuzu Trooper. Tough little creation with better ride then Toyota. Chevy Luv/Isuzu predecessor of Isuzu Trooper. Tough little creation with better ride then Toyota.

]]> By: shaver http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379986 shaver Fri, 09 May 2008 14:42:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379986 The small pick ups were great inexpensive cars. The best in my opinion were. #1 '94 on S-10, 4cylinder - 5Spd will run forever, Virtually rust proof, good heavy frame, brakes, suspension and sheetmetal (weaknesses are really only sqeeky interior bad fuel and water pumps). #2 '82-'87 Toyota 4 cyl-5 Spd only, great tough little truck #3 '86-'92 Nissan "Hardbody" Pretty fast, Great engine and trans, some have a 2.4L w/3 valves and 2 spark plugs per cylinder (horrible seats, bad paint and thin sheetmetal). The small pick ups were great inexpensive cars. The best in my opinion were.
#1 ’94 on S-10, 4cylinder – 5Spd will run forever, Virtually rust proof, good heavy frame, brakes, suspension and sheetmetal (weaknesses are really only sqeeky interior bad fuel and water pumps).
#2 ’82-’87 Toyota 4 cyl-5 Spd only, great tough little truck
#3 ’86-’92 Nissan “Hardbody” Pretty fast, Great engine and trans, some have a 2.4L w/3 valves and 2 spark plugs per cylinder (horrible seats, bad paint and thin sheetmetal).

]]> By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379963 xyunya Fri, 09 May 2008 13:24:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379963 Sign of intelligent life. Lots are full of those things and will be full for a while. I can't even imagine what a true working guy can drive those days. I recall Datsuns with 4 cylinder engines and 5 speed tranny being plumber's best friend, but because of pretentious assholes clamming after huge trucks working people have only gas guzzling vans as an option. Sign of intelligent life. Lots are full of those things and will be full for a while. I can’t even imagine what a true working guy can drive those days. I recall Datsuns with 4 cylinder engines and 5 speed tranny being plumber’s best friend, but because of pretentious assholes clamming after huge trucks working people have only gas guzzling vans as an option.

]]> By: HemiRoadRunner http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379949 HemiRoadRunner Fri, 09 May 2008 12:36:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379949 Can't we just scrap ALL kia's. Can’t we just scrap ALL kia’s.

]]> By: DeansterTJ http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379939 DeansterTJ Fri, 09 May 2008 11:18:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379939 Hey tropper1, you and your fag buddy like dressing up like cops and taking turns frisking each other? I'm sure your favorite part is "cavity search." Hey tropper1, you and your fag buddy like dressing up like cops and taking turns frisking each other? I’m sure your favorite part is “cavity search.”

]]> By: TOZO http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379920 TOZO Fri, 09 May 2008 05:19:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379920 A Kia pickup would have been so dumb. Not just because of high gas prices and poor pickup sales, but because a very few idiots out there would consider wanting one. I guess Kia does have a working brain after all. A Kia pickup would have been so dumb. Not just because of high gas prices and poor pickup sales, but because a very few idiots out there would consider wanting one. I guess Kia does have a working brain after all.

]]> By: AMGoff http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379917 AMGoff Fri, 09 May 2008 04:52:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379917 Ummm... not to question the brilliant minds at Kia or anything... but with rising oil prices, this would be the perfect time to release a small pickup. While a mid-size truck would be of questionable merit... as others have mentioned, the small pickup market has shrunk to relative inexistence and will pretty much be gone for good once the curtain finally drops on the Ranger (although I still have my doubts that they'll actually put it out to pasture). What were once smaller trucks have grown greatly over the years... the Dakota is a prime example... and versus the old S10, the new Colorado/Canyon twins are way too big as well. If they priced it right and gave it decent styling, Kia could definitely sell an actual small pickup... the market is surely there.. especially with rising oil prices. Ummm… not to question the brilliant minds at Kia or anything… but with rising oil prices, this would be the perfect time to release a small pickup. While a mid-size truck would be of questionable merit… as others have mentioned, the small pickup market has shrunk to relative inexistence and will pretty much be gone for good once the curtain finally drops on the Ranger (although I still have my doubts that they’ll actually put it out to pasture). What were once smaller trucks have grown greatly over the years… the Dakota is a prime example… and versus the old S10, the new Colorado/Canyon twins are way too big as well.

If they priced it right and gave it decent styling, Kia could definitely sell an actual small pickup… the market is surely there.. especially with rising oil prices.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379912 johnnycanuck Fri, 09 May 2008 03:39:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379912 jayjc08: you win the teenie-weenie pickup prize of the day. The one you failed to mention was the Dodge Rampage built off the Omni 024. Like the Rabbit it was ahead of its time. They were both built like Swiss cheese but the concept was there. With the general populace of North America getting squeezed into smaller and ridiculously smaller plots of land even Canyon/Colorado is becoming overkill. Just make it small and economical enough that you'd have no hesitation to use it as a daily driver, but sturdy enough to haul a fridge or maybe even a dirt bike with the tailgate down. Subaru were the last guys that had the right idea with the Baja. Too bad it was overpriced, had 4 seats and nobody really needed the turbo option . C'mon- a WRX hauling barkmulch? I digress. Somebody- anybody- bring back the tiny 2 door with a box in the back. And I'm not talking about anything that'll get you busted in all 50 and most of Canada. jayjc08: you win the teenie-weenie pickup prize of the day. The one you failed to mention was the Dodge Rampage built off the Omni 024. Like the Rabbit it was ahead of its time. They were both built like Swiss cheese but the concept was there. With the general populace of North America getting squeezed into smaller and ridiculously smaller plots of land even Canyon/Colorado is becoming overkill. Just make it small and economical enough that you’d have no hesitation to use it as a daily driver, but sturdy enough to haul a fridge or maybe even a dirt bike with the tailgate down. Subaru were the last guys that had the right idea with the Baja. Too bad it was overpriced, had 4 seats and nobody really needed the turbo option . C’mon- a WRX hauling barkmulch? I digress. Somebody- anybody- bring back the tiny 2 door with a box in the back. And I’m not talking about anything that’ll get you busted in all 50 and most of Canada.

]]> By: olds307 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379908 olds307 Fri, 09 May 2008 02:54:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379908 Well it's not 2009 yet, and hopefully by that time GM will de-uglifiy the nose of the Colorado/Canyon. The current Dakota is a very attractive package but it's not a compact Well it’s not 2009 yet, and hopefully by that time GM will de-uglifiy the nose of the Colorado/Canyon.

The current Dakota is a very attractive package but it’s not a compact

]]> By: gbb http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379900 gbb Fri, 09 May 2008 01:58:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379900 Fewer Kia's is really good news. I f I never saw another one of those crappy little beaters it would be just peachy. Fewer Kia’s is really good news. I f I never saw another one of those crappy little beaters it would be just peachy.

]]> By: jayjc08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379893 jayjc08 Fri, 09 May 2008 01:24:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379893 Mayer- That's what I've been thinking. The Ranger is pretty small, but isn't as small as what I'm thinking. I think something as large as the Rabbit pick-up, produced in fairly small numbers using existing parts wouldn't be bad at all. Small market, but nobodies competing in it, and could easily be based off an existing vehicle. The mid-size/compact pick-up market is underdeveloped anyways. The Tacoma and Dakota are the best offerings, but are as large as the F-150 was just a few years ago, and aren't all that fuel efficient. I have yet to hear any positive news about the Colorado, and the Ranger is outdated as ever. All of them have very lame engines, transmissions and some of the worst interiors on the market currently. Just have to mention this, but has anybody seen the seats on the extended cab Colorado? I couldn't help but think to myself how cheap, horrible feeling and uncomfortable they are, and yes, I understand it's limited space, but could have been executed "better". Mayer- That’s what I’ve been thinking. The Ranger is pretty small, but isn’t as small as what I’m thinking.

I think something as large as the Rabbit pick-up, produced in fairly small numbers using existing parts wouldn’t be bad at all. Small market, but nobodies competing in it, and could easily be based off an existing vehicle.

The mid-size/compact pick-up market is underdeveloped anyways. The Tacoma and Dakota are the best offerings, but are as large as the F-150 was just a few years ago, and aren’t all that fuel efficient. I have yet to hear any positive news about the Colorado, and the Ranger is outdated as ever. All of them have very lame engines, transmissions and some of the worst interiors on the market currently.

Just have to mention this, but has anybody seen the seats on the extended cab Colorado? I couldn’t help but think to myself how cheap, horrible feeling and uncomfortable they are, and yes, I understand it’s limited space, but could have been executed “better”.

]]> By: Carwatcher http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379878 Carwatcher Fri, 09 May 2008 00:56:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379878 Great. No one would buy it anyway. Please stick to what you know. Great. No one would buy it anyway. Please stick to what you know.

]]> By: Payton Byrd http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379871 Payton Byrd Fri, 09 May 2008 00:48:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379871 @olds307 I hate to tell you this, but the Ranger goes the way of the dodo in 2009. @olds307

I hate to tell you this, but the Ranger goes the way of the dodo in 2009.

]]> By: trooper1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379866 trooper1 Fri, 09 May 2008 00:37:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379866 wow this deanster dude posts at all hours of the day lol, must have no life, those losers from montreal canada must have nothing to do in their spare time. I unfortunately have to waste my time while my partner harrass a potential witness into spilling the beans. Soon it will be my turn. I'm playing the bad cop, and I love playing the bad cop. Anyways, I guess its good Kia isn't building pick ups, but they make good SUV's. Me and my buddy drove his Sorrento on a 200 mile off road trek and that thing was rock solid, even helped out a guy in an H3 get unstuck. wow this deanster dude posts at all hours of the day lol, must have no life, those losers from montreal canada must have nothing to do in their spare time. I unfortunately have to waste my time while my partner harrass a potential witness into spilling the beans. Soon it will be my turn. I’m playing the bad cop, and I love playing the bad cop. Anyways, I guess its good Kia isn’t building pick ups, but they make good SUV’s. Me and my buddy drove his Sorrento on a 200 mile off road trek and that thing was rock solid, even helped out a guy in an H3 get unstuck.

]]> By: LaCaLover http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379863 LaCaLover Fri, 09 May 2008 00:36:13 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379863 The Ranger is still too big, The Chevy LUV is the small pick up the Dumpster craves The Ranger is still too big, The Chevy LUV is the small pick up the Dumpster craves

]]> By: 400horseSS http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379860 400horseSS Fri, 09 May 2008 00:30:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379860 I actually agree with the open toe sandal wearing jeep driver. I actually agree with the open toe sandal wearing jeep driver.

]]> By: olds307 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379852 olds307 Fri, 09 May 2008 00:18:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379852 Ford still makes a tru, small pickup, it's called the Ranger. Yes, it's dated, but it's the best compact pick-up on the market. Ford still makes a tru, small pickup, it’s called the Ranger.

Yes, it’s dated, but it’s the best compact pick-up on the market.

]]> By: mayer_ray_nagin http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379848 mayer_ray_nagin Fri, 09 May 2008 00:15:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379848 I feel bad for the people at the factory. On the other hand, why not just build a true SMALL pickup the way companies once knew how to do? I feel bad for the people at the factory.

On the other hand, why not just build a true SMALL pickup the way companies once knew how to do?

]]> By: DeansterTJ http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379847 DeansterTJ Fri, 09 May 2008 00:15:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379847 Good idea Kia. Stick to compacts and you'll do fine for the next few years. Good idea Kia. Stick to compacts and you’ll do fine for the next few years.

]]> By: olds307 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379843 olds307 Fri, 09 May 2008 00:09:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-scraps-pickup-truck-plans-for-us.html#comment-379843 Good. Less market erosion for GM, Ford and Chrysler. Good. Less market erosion for GM, Ford and Chrysler.

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