Awesome Kia Concept!

[rockym20]

I know it isn't a Hyundai, but it is a member of the Hyundai familiy:

http://www.thecarmagazine.com/en/inf...tid=30867&pg=1

This is a Kia I would actually consider buying! It features a mildly turboed Theta. Notice the Bangle-type headlights (think new BMW 5 series)? These are the first ones I have seen that looks good.

[Edited by rockym20 on Oct 27, 2004 3:01 PM]

[hoodoo_blue]

Buy a next-gen Accent, wait a few years, then swap in the motor from a rolled Evo X. (The X will be the first Theta-powered Evo.)

[TAK82]

"Sigh"

If only the Kia Were sold the same way as the concept,
I Just love that sexy rear bumper and gorgeous Chrome rims,

Slap a toyota badge on that car and people'll really be fooled to see it's a KIA,
and it would also persuade them how wrong they were to think korean car's were Above average Compact cars,

[i8acobra]

I'm waiting for the diesel Sorrento that's supposed to be coming in '06.

[TAK82]

Will the 06 sorento be redesigned?

a

[i8acobra]

Originally posted by TAK82
[body]
Will the 06 sorento be redesigned?

a
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My bad.... I meant Sportage. Turns out the diesel comes out in late '05. The new Sportage is out in January '05.

[eyelid]

so is this a concept or really a mass production ready vehicle?

And what will be the Hyundais answer to Theta-Turbo powered KIA? I can't get all the pieces together here.

[rockym20]

Based on Hyundai's new strategy, there may not be a Hyundai version of this car. They have stated that they want Hyundai to the the premium brand and Kia to be the sport brand.

[Accent95]

When will the car be sold in the states? Am loven this car.

[SPIKE]

[body] Buy a next-gen Accent, wait a few years, then swap in the motor from a rolled Evo X. (The X will be the first Theta-powered Evo.) [/body]

yawn and hyundai will never adapt a turbo to any vehicle no matter what Mitsu does with it