When Peter Schreyer (who oversaw the design of the original Audi TT
and new Beetle in his time at the VW group) took over as head of
design for the Koreans he identified correctly that the firm needed a
halo car - essentially a Kia that would get people talking.
Well, this is it, the first Kia he’s has done and probably about the
only current-generation Korean car that make you go WOW!
It’s actually based on the three-door Procee’d that will make its
debut later this year. It’s got short overhangs front and rear to
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 with
a choice of 1.6- and 2.0-litre petrol power. The prototype was fitted
with a 2.0-litre petrol engine.
The engine delivers its maximum torque at 4600rpm and it pulls
strongly in the low gears. In concept car form, the exhaust note was
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 @[EMAIL PROTECTED]
6000rpm, 137lb ft @[EMAIL PROTECTED]
4600rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Performance: 0-60mph in 11.5sec, 120mph, 36mpg (estimated)
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