Kia has released another picture of its sporty 2+2 concept car, created in its European design center, set for a September debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Although Kia hasn’t released any specific details, such as powertrain or even the model’s name, the Korean carmaker has released two teaser shots that gives us an idea of the design language featured on this small, sporty car.
This new coupe follows up on Kia’s attractive, production-rumored ex_cee’d concept shown in Geneva. We’ll be sure to update you as more details emerge. Kia’s European design center is headed by Chief Design Officer Peter Schreyer, whose portfolio includes, among other projects, the original Audi TT.
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07/18, 7:46 AM
posted by:
55amg
nice
07/18, 8:13 AM
posted by:
LP640
very nice
07/18, 9:03 AM
posted by:
gitcypher
I concur
07/18, 9:08 AM
posted by:
sunshine1810
A little strange but the light arrangement is original. Overall (not that we can see much from the picture) the concept looks good.
07/18, 12:06 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
The jury’s still out
07/18, 1:36 PM
posted by:
RicardoHead
So they are gonna slap that front end on the current Amanti?
07/18, 2:41 PM
posted by:
AMGoff
Give it no less than a healthy (hopefully supercharged) 6-cylinder, rear drive, a smooth shifting five-speed (none of that flappy-paddle ****) and price it below 20K and I just might consider looking at one. I would never buy one, but I’d at least look at it!
07/18, 4:05 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
AMGoff:
good point. I tested a Rondo, and within 2 minutes, knew I wouldn’t be buying it. It was like driving my 9-year old Oldsmobile.
07/18, 4:14 PM
posted by:
AMGoff
jackjim, I’m assuming you have the 3.8L in your olds? If so you may very well be disappointed a lot of the newer engines on the market, that V6 was and still is a fantastic engine. I’m not sure what you’re in the market for but you should check out some of the last Regals that rolled off the line. We have an ‘04 Regal GS that we bought new, it is the nicest car we’ve ever owned. The supercharged 3.8 in it is absolutely awesome, it’s quiet and comfortable and has every electronic goodie one could ask for. Even though the wife’s 300M has 15 more hp the Regal just flies compared to it. Low mileage ’04s can be had for around $15K which is a steal for the amount of car you get. It is however, only a five-seater so it might not be big enough for your needs.
07/18, 7:02 PM
posted by:
stick2clutch
You gotta love the koreans. They just knock off everyone else’s design cues.
07/18, 7:55 PM
posted by:
stick2clutch
Oh, and the best part is that I don’t see anyone complaining.
07/19, 11:31 AM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
AMgoff: I have the 3.4. The car is nine-years old, and the kids have destroyed the cup holders and such, but the engine feels and sound better than a new kia. GM made some great engines around that time
I like the Regal GS, aka the first post-gangbanger Regal.
But 2+4 + 6.
My wife and teen daughter will drive soon, and they take over minivan(?) duties and I’ll drive a coupe or sedan.
07/20, 2:22 PM
posted by:
murphy1
yea itll never happen
07/21, 9:55 AM
posted by:
BLISS
LOOKS INTERESTING
08/14, 10:00 AM
posted by:
A4
Aint no TT! Ill tell you that much… AND MAYBE ALL IN CAPS TOO SO I LOOK AWESOME
08/14, 10:15 AM
posted by:
obhatti
Ha ha A4, nice one.
I don’t like the new grill…. looks too Saab-ish, and that’s not a design direction I’d be too eager to go in myself.
08/14, 10:25 AM
posted by:
sunshine1810
This car looks like an old Bertone model back in the 1970’s and 1980’s. It looks alright but I wouldn’t buy one.
08/14, 11:22 AM
posted by:
maximus
very modern
08/14, 12:16 PM
posted by:
meanpants555
Nice eye Sunshine, it is very Bertone (Ramaro, I think). If VW doesn’t bring the Scirocco, we’ll have this instead.
08/14, 1:05 PM
posted by:
Deanster
That’s it Sunshine, a Bertone. Exactly what I was thinking
08/14, 1:43 PM
posted by:
Blakkarr
It looks good… and at least halfway practical. Reminds me of the Suzuki SX4, but much more interesting and way less “old people car”. I wouldn’t buy one but I wouldn’t mind seeing it come to production.
08/14, 1:46 PM
posted by:
Blakkarr
I take that back. THe SX4 looks good, but it needs upgrades. The WRC SX4 is totally hot… A Suzuki “must build”.
08/14, 2:16 PM
posted by:
global_lightning
Kia has Toyota, Honda, and Nissan in their sights. They are making leaps and bounds with every new design; it’s only a matter of time before they shed the ‘bargain car’ image like Hyundai.
08/14, 2:18 PM
posted by:
Commodore
Uh, when we first saw the front, I thought it was nice, but the side is hideous. Oh well, if it ever makes it to production at least it will be cheap. Under 20 grand probably.
08/14, 10:42 PM
posted by:
TOZO
RicardoHead’s guess is probably right: that’s probably the new Amanti right there. Or a 110 horsepower sports coupe that a Smart ForTwo could outrun.