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Behold, the Kia GT4 Stinger...
http://blog.caranddriver.com/kia-spo...oit-auto-show/

Hoovey689

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Kia's version of a Genesis Coupe perhaps

MPLexus301

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Looks like an R8 from the front, though I am not entirely surprised by that.

Hoovey689

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And the Quattro Concept.

Doesn't matter though, it's nice to see Kia want to expand the line-up with a RWD coupe most likely sharing underpinnings with the Genesis Coupe albeit with Kia Styling

MPLexus301

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Genesis coupe is a pretty low/entry level product, IMO. It would be nice to see Hyundai push it a bit up market at the redesign to make room and a business case for the Kia model.

Hoovey689

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You're right, the Hyundai would get pushed upmarket slightly in order to make room for something new and similar from Kia. I imagine the 370Z and Mustang are prime targets

Vh_Supra26

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Tantrix

a copy of the audi r8 is no surprise.

always imitate, never originate should be hyundai and kia's slogan.

Vh_Supra26

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When I saw the front end I was think Euro/Audi as well. But I'll hold off judgement until the concept is official unveiled.

Lexuslvr91

Could someone explain the R8 references? The only thing I can remotely find the least bit similar is the way the hood angles over the headlight cluster, a feature shared with so many other current and past car designs it will never be considered completely original even by Audi standards. Also people are comparing this car to a six figure Audi but they haven't even seen it in person yet. If Kia can make this "cheap" RWD hatch look as expensive as a $100,000+ Audi then they have already succeeded in my honest opinion.

Vh_Supra26

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I also agreed that the hood and maybe the grill are similar. Moving on, judging by the over head shoot I posted it looks like it might be a hatchback.

hlee12

it does have r8 cues.

also some of this

Whitigir

Wow!!!!

At first, I laughed at it...but when I come to think about it. The car is totally fresh and Full of Characters

1/ Serious Face
2/ Agressive Stance
3/ Funky Eyes lines
4/ Nice Nose
5/ Nice Side Vents


Combined to be a Funky Agressively looking Coupe. If this car come in sub 2800 LBS and 300+ RWD....FT86 is gonna sunk

Tantrix

Kia gets in it's own way.

they will never have up market penetration with a badge that sounds and looks like that.

that should have taken the Quoris brand rolled with it and branded it as it's own identity.

TranV

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Kia and Huyndai Chief Designer was from Audi.

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