This is an archived forum community. It's currently closed to new memberships.
ElantraClub - for all generations

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

2 Pages V   1 2 >  
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> KIA's latest concept
elantragt
post Aug 21 2011, 12:12 PM
Post #1 | Print


Club Founder
Group Icon
Group: Admin
Posts: 21,359
Posts Per Day: 3.03
Thanks Received: 2809
Trader Stats: 16 (100%)
Joined: 23-December 04
From: Maryland
Member No.: 1
Mood: Okay
It's supposed to be based on the V-8 Genesis. Looks interesting!







http://thekoreancarblog.com/2011/08/frankfurt-autoshow/


--------------------
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
cobas
post Aug 21 2011, 12:21 PM
Post #2 | Print


Nanomember
Group Icon
Group: Lifetimer
Posts: 7,787
Posts Per Day: 1.11
Thanks Received: 57
Trader Stats: 2 (100%)
Joined: 27-January 05
From: College Park, MD
Member No.: 106
Mood: Blah
It reminds me stylistically of the Lamborghini Estoque and the Aston Martin Rapide. However, from Kia at this point, I would expect the functionality of a Fisker Karma (which are finally being delivered, slowly, I read). That is, I'm guessing that will be a hybrid with 40-50mpg and performance will be OK.


--------------------

Help keep ElantraClub running and free for all Elantra owners: Donate.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
roydjt
post Aug 21 2011, 12:55 PM
Post #3 | Print


Outta the way!
Group Icon
Group: Leader
Posts: 5,972
Posts Per Day: 0.85
Thanks Received: 272
Trader Stats: 4 (100%)
Joined: 27-January 05
From: Citrus Heights, CA
Member No.: 33
Mood: Cocky
QUOTE (Cobas)
It reminds me stylistically of the Lamborghini Estoque and the Aston Martin Rapide. However, from Kia at this point, I would expect the functionality of a Fisker Karma (which are finally being delivered, slowly, I read). That is, I'm guessing that will be a hybrid with 40-50mpg and performance will be OK.

I like those comparisons. Except for the uber-rich, most people these days seem to want a car that feels like it has good pick-up and passing power, yet is a relative gas-sipper. If they were to put a strong 4-cylinder engine mated to an electric motor under the hood, they could achieve a car that does just that.

I LOVE the sports sedan look. I also love the suicide door handles, but I doubt those would make it to market. I find the hood bump interesting, and I like that.

Will Hyundai and Kia continue to split their brand image? As it stands right now, there seems to be two directions for Hyundai. The Veloster and Genesis Coupe obviously appeal to the sporty, younger crowd, and I would assert that the Kia Forte and Optima would match with that target market better than their Hyundai counterparts. The Sonata and Elantra have more of a refined, classy look, which appeals to the more mature audience. If I were to rearrange the brands, here's how I would split the car models:

Hyundai:
Accent (add a hybrid that gets 50+mpg)
Elantra
Elantra Coupe
Sonata (add a wagon)
Genesis Sedan
Equus

Kia:
Rio/Rio5
Veloster
Forte/Forte5
Genesis Coupe
Optima
Sports Sedan concept

-Roy


--------------------

"If what Jesus said was good, what can it matter if he was God or not?" - Kurt Vonnegut
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
xdforme22
post Aug 21 2011, 02:08 PM
Post #4 | Print


aka J-Dubb
Group Icon
Group: Lifetimer
Posts: 1,158
Posts Per Day: 0.18
Thanks Received: 36
Trader Stats: 1 (100%)
Joined: 11-January 07
From: West Michigan
Member No.: 3,249
Mood: Exhausted
I totally agree with you^ I am not sure why hyundai is suddenly putting out "sporty" models here or there when the Kia brand seems to fit the image much better. I am also afraid that Hyundai will downgrade the kia products so that it does not step on the performance toes of cars such as the veloster, elantra coupe r.


--------------------



QUOTE (Veloster.org)
- MTD - "As long TCS is defeatable like in the current Genesis, I dont have a problem with it."
- GreyGhost12 "Anything is "defeatable" with a set of snips... Just like a Vasectomy, your troops are instantly "defeated" with a quick snip. ;-)"

QUOTE (Rob @ Feb 27 2009, 12:38 PM) [snapback]273652[/snapback]
The only thing "hardcore" about a Civic is fuel economy!

QUOTE (cobas @ Feb 8 2011, 01:30 PM) [snapback]323365[/snapback]
This car is perfect for the late teen, early 20 something who wants to be 2 fast and 2 furious on a budget. You'll look the part, you just won't be fast but you will sound like you are!"
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Vinnie
post Aug 21 2011, 02:38 PM
Post #5 | Print


Elantra Guru
Group Icon
Group: Leader
Posts: 3,309
Posts Per Day: 0.62
Thanks Received: 558
Trader Stats: 0 (0%)
Joined: 12-August 09
From: Clinton, MA (USA)
Member No.: 7,533
Mood: Evil
Amazing looking - MINUS those wheels.

First trip after buying one = tirerack.


--------------------

ElantraClub.com - This isn't just a site you visit. It's something you're a part of.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
only1db
post Aug 21 2011, 02:44 PM
Post #6 | Print


Elantra Guru
Group Icon
Group: Members
Posts: 2,710
Posts Per Day: 0.41
Thanks Received: 59
Trader Stats: 0 (0%)
Joined: 21-March 06
From: Hackettstown, NJ
Member No.: 2,023
Mood: Accomplished
^hahaha

i'm not sure about stepping on toes...kia is still its own company. it will be interesting to see what happens with this. There was also rumors (saw a pic somwhere too) that kia was coming out with a gen coupe competitor...looked very audi R8ish.

you guys do realize that kia's new designer is from audi....


--------------------

Silver Certified Hyundai Tech turned Sonographer...and blogger?? check it out! All Things Hyundai!

Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
xdforme22
post Aug 21 2011, 05:20 PM
Post #7 | Print


aka J-Dubb
Group Icon
Group: Lifetimer
Posts: 1,158
Posts Per Day: 0.18
Thanks Received: 36
Trader Stats: 1 (100%)
Joined: 11-January 07
From: West Michigan
Member No.: 3,249
Mood: Exhausted
yes^ Probably why Kia design appeals to me more than Hyundai.


--------------------



QUOTE (Veloster.org)
- MTD - "As long TCS is defeatable like in the current Genesis, I dont have a problem with it."
- GreyGhost12 "Anything is "defeatable" with a set of snips... Just like a Vasectomy, your troops are instantly "defeated" with a quick snip. ;-)"

QUOTE (Rob @ Feb 27 2009, 12:38 PM) [snapback]273652[/snapback]
The only thing "hardcore" about a Civic is fuel economy!

QUOTE (cobas @ Feb 8 2011, 01:30 PM) [snapback]323365[/snapback]
This car is perfect for the late teen, early 20 something who wants to be 2 fast and 2 furious on a budget. You'll look the part, you just won't be fast but you will sound like you are!"
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
Hixter
post Oct 20 2011, 08:16 PM
Post #8 | Print


Club Newbie
Group Icon
Group: Members
Posts: 11
Posts Per Day: 0.00
Thanks Received: 3
Trader Stats: 0 (0%)
Joined: 22-September 11
From: Buffalo, MO
Member No.: 11,174
Mood: Happy
cool looking but i can see major blind spots that could make driving dangerous. but it is pretty cool.

i agree. definately needs different wheels. can you say coyote ugly.


--------------------

A proud member of the club.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
benman
post Oct 21 2011, 09:33 AM
Post #9 | Print


Post Maniac
Group Icon
Group: Lifetimer
Posts: 1,916
Posts Per Day: 0.41
Thanks Received: 268
Trader Stats: 1 (100%)
Joined: 11-July 11
Member No.: 10,696
Mood: Numb
Overall -- pretty nice, but not really "out there" as much as a concept could be.

Wheels:



--------------------

A proud member of the club.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
mbenz
post Oct 24 2011, 11:36 AM
Post #10 | Print


Power Poster
Group Icon
Group: Lifetimer
Posts: 426
Posts Per Day: 0.09
Thanks Received: 49
Trader Stats: 0 (0%)
Joined: 31-May 11
From: Morristown NJ
Member No.: 10,411
Mood: Awake
QUOTE (Hixter @ Oct 20 2011, 09:16 PM) *
cool looking but i can see major blind spots that could make driving dangerous.


No mirrors thats why lol


--------------------

A proud member of the club.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
MdElantra
post Oct 24 2011, 07:40 PM
Post #11 | Print


Poster Pro
Group Icon
Group: Lifetimer
Posts: 850
Posts Per Day: 0.15
Thanks Received: 21
Trader Stats: 4 (100%)
Joined: 27-September 08
From: Baltimore
Member No.: 6,555
Mood: Confident
Dosnt need mirrrors it has front fender mounted cameras with displays inside car. Blind spot issues solved also a rear camera.


--------------------
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
streetfighterguy
post Oct 24 2011, 07:50 PM
Post #12 | Print


Insert title here
Group Icon
Group: Lifetimer
Posts: 1,196
Posts Per Day: 0.23
Thanks Received: 19
Trader Stats: 0 (0%)
Joined: 6-December 09
From: Ventura california
Member No.: 7,980
Mood: Exhausted
don't have to worry about blind spots if your passing everyone either tongue.gif


--------------------

Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack.
Go to the top of the page
 
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · The Kia Zone · Next Newest »
 
2 Pages V   1 2 >
Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 user(s) are reading this topic (1 guests and 0 anonymous Users)
0 Members:


Collapse

> Similar Topics

  Topic Replies Topic Starter Views Last Action
No New Posts Latest spy pics of the next gen i30/Elantra GT
 0 elantragt 5,699 15th June 2016 - 07:08 PM
Last post by: elantragt
No New Posts Latest info on the 2013 Elantra Coupe
 0 elantragt 1,308 15th June 2012 - 01:24 PM
Last post by: elantragt
No New Posts Topic has attachmentsLatest TSB for MD/UD
 8 PartsGuyNick 2,279 7th March 2012 - 11:04 PM
Last post by: Awesome3.8
No New Posts Concept III Meet Brea (SoCal)
 1 Asylum 5,602 22nd January 2012 - 01:09 AM
Last post by: Vinnie
No New Posts Latest Member Showcase... sarge
 13 elantragt 4,813 30th March 2010 - 03:45 PM
Last post by: rstnick


 

Display Mode: Standard · Switch to: Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

Copyright 2022 The Elantra Club    
Time is now: 19th April 2024 - 05:12 PM
Powered By IP.Board © 2024  IPS, Inc.
Elantra Club is not affiliated in any way with Hyundai Motor America