When Peter Schreyer (who oversaw the design of the original Audi T and new Beetle in his time at the VW group) took over as head o design for the Koreans he identified correctly that the firm needed halo car - essentially a Kia that would get people talking
Well, this is it, the first Kia he?s has done and probably about th
only current-generation Korean car that make you go WOW It?s actually based on the three-door Procee?d that will make it debut later this year. It?s got short overhangs front and rear t give it a much more aggressive stance on the road than previous Kias And the grille gives the car a bit more character.
f it gets the production go-ahead, Kia would probably provide it wit
a choice of 1.6- and 2.0-litre petrol power. The prototype was fitte with a 2.0-litre petrol engine.
The engine delivers its maximum torque at 4600rpm and it pull
strongly in the low gears. In concept car form, the exhaust note wa quite rorty under acceleration but it settled down at speed
Price: From £15,500 (estimated
On sale: By 2009 (assuming it gets the nod
Engine: 1975cc 4cyl, 143bhp @ 6000rpm, 137lb ft @ 4600rp
Transmission: 5-speed manua
Performance: 0-60mph in 11.5sec, 120mph, 36mpg (estimated
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