Kia KOUP concept pre-show teaser

New design direction for Kia?

Kia / Kia KOUP concept
by Thami Masemola
March 20, 2008 10:54 AM
Filed Under: Concept Car, Kia, New York Auto Show

Kia Motor is breaking down barriers again, setting the tone for possibly its next wave of design language. The concept KOUP they are officially revealing today looks like a hybrid of a union between a number of other designs, most notably Mitsubishi Lancer (the grille and rear lights) and BMW CS (headlights). Those mirrors should ideally be color-coded, but we don’t mind; it is still just a concept isn’t it. We assume, from the name that it’s a coupe, meaning two doors only and seating for four. If so it could be the car to pair the likes of Hyundai Tiburon. Whether we are to see this or the Kee concept on our roads eventually remains to be seen.

In no way does all this take away from the stunning direction Kia looks to be headed in. In fact, if this is the road being taken, then we say ride on Kia. Kia unveils the complete picture later on today so keep your eyes peeled.

Source: Kia
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afterace2
March 20, 2008 10:56 AM
for me, this car reminds the new impreza a bit, but looks much better than it.

Hammer
March 20, 2008 11:50 AM
LOL! looks like a Saab 9-3.

122
March 20, 2008 12:41 PM
front headlights look like a honda accord euro (the new one)

Penner
March 20, 2008 4:21 PM
The designer in the front looks very... "korean" ;)

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