Kia KOUP Concept debuts in New York

[VH_Supra26]

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Kia has taken the wraps off a new two-door concept at this week’s New York Auto Show that previews the shape and evolution of the carmaker’s future models. Designed by Kia’s America Design Center in California, the Koup concept showcases a new fluid design theme as well as an aggressive look for the Korean carmaker.

The concept features a classic wedge profile and is adorned with carbon fiber, black chrome and LED head and taillamps. Alluding to its sporty intentions, the concept also gets a carbon fiber chin spoiler, lamp lenses, cowl panel, side-view mirrors, rear bumper insert and rear diffuser. Completing the performance theme are flashy twin-spoke wheels and Brembo brake callipers biting cross-drilled rotors.

Under the hood sits a 2.0L Theta II turbocharged engine producing 290hp and 289lb-ft of torque between 2,000 and 4,000rpm. The engine also debuts Kia’s new GDI direct-injection technology. Drive is sent to the front wheels and the whole thing sits on a unibody frame with coil springs and stabilizer bars for improved handling. These complement an independent front suspension featuring MacPherson struts and an independent dual link rear suspension set-up. Other technical highlights include an engine-speed-sensitive steering system and a set of active dampers.

The cabin continues the sports theme with carbon fiber trim, race-inspired steering wheel, engine starter button and six-speed automatic transmission with steering column-mounted paddle shifters.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/concept-cars/kia-koup-concept-debuts-in-new-york/

[trill]

HONDA CIVIC MUCH?

[mofoD]

whao wtf kia?

[_Zac]

Looks very similar to the current civic Si. (A good thing)

[VH_Supra26]

i dont know about yall but i like this alot more then the civic

[VQuick]

It looks nice, but way too much like the current Civic. Of course, that engine with nearly 100hp more might convince a few buyers to go Korean.

It's also the right shape for a 'Coupe Convertible' model, much like VW's Eos, Peugeot's 206 CC and several others in Europe it. A folding roof would make for a handy competitive advantage in the compact market.

[MoToHeAd125]

pretty sharp interior

[trill]

i wonder if this is going to come in manual

[RinasDaddy]

Ain't diggin those rims, but overall! :thumb:

[Mycah Leonhart]

Wow.......

The Korean Civic/Lancer bastard child, can't wait to see these riced out.

[E-DUBB]

i dont know about yall but i like this alot more then the civic

+1

[Corrosive]

+1 for kia... Nice engine as well...

Hope this car actually makes the cut

[Aznattic]

Damn 290 HP and 289 TQ? RWD I am guessing? It looks pretty damn good too. If it does come out i think i would actually buy it if its RWD.

[aziatiklover]

i will trade my s2k for that

[VH_Supra26]

i hope it makes it to production

[HimNameTuStah]

That's one crazy ass Kia.

[Happy]

FWD FTL

[Vinnyman]

FWD FTL
werd.

[GTU'd]

Yea....

No way it'll hit production looking like that.

It's too much for the common public, if that makes sense.

[MFaust]

All it needs is a chip and a downpipe FTNguyen.

[dailong06]

i like it alot

[mtran]

not bad.

[jatcesar]

imo its way better than a civic i mean come look at the numbers

[Renaissanceman]

wow is that car sitting high enough?

[VH_Supra26]

i wouldn't mind mind driving this