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Posted by: elantragt Mar 27 2013, 07:06 AM

First the good news. This will get a 201 HP turbo. Now the not as good. The front end is exactly the same as the hatch. Disappointing. Overall it's not a bad package, just a little underwhelming.

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Posted by: RPW00Mirage Mar 27 2013, 07:25 AM

thats sooooo drippingly hot.

kia has been KILLING IT with wheel designs. why cant i be a billionaire!

Posted by: FurunoFan Mar 27 2013, 07:31 AM

That I like....
I still like my GT better, but one of the best KIA looks I have seen.

Posted by: Red Elantra GT Mar 27 2013, 07:45 AM

Hey-the way the headlights tie into the grille is similar to the new BMW 3 series.

Posted by: elantragt Mar 27 2013, 07:51 AM

A few more pics ...

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It will be sold in EX and SX trim levels, with the first one getting a 4-cylinder 2.0-liter GDI engine (173 bhp / 154 lb-ft) while the other has a 4-cylinder 1.6-liter GDI turbo (201 bhp / 195 lb-ft). EX receives a six-speed automatic gearbox, while SX has a standard six-speed manual or optional six-speed auto with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Posted by: Kate31 Mar 27 2013, 08:06 AM

I've been a fan of the koup since it came out but I'm not too sure I like this front end on it?? Maybe with time it'll grow on me

Posted by: Bobzilla Mar 27 2013, 08:48 AM

Turn up the boost, add an LSD boom... winning.

Posted by: hyundave Mar 27 2013, 10:22 AM

Meh. Not a fan =/

Posted by: popeye Mar 27 2013, 10:31 AM

QUOTE (Kate31 @ Mar 27 2013, 06:06 AM)

I've been a fan of the koup since it came out but I'm not too sure I like this front end on it??

I agree, I don't like what they did to the lower grill opening, how the corners now have a obvious radius to them. Looks like a character from Wallace and Gromit!

Posted by: Alex2013GT Mar 27 2013, 10:47 AM

This is what drives me crazy. . . why does Kia seem to get the better engine options? And wheels? And LED headlight/tailights?

As of now, I generally prefer the interior design of Hyundai's over Kia's and the exterior it depends on the vehicle in regards to which way I lean. But the added features/options I really wish were offered on more Hyundai's too!

I love my GT as it is a great overall package, but bumping up the HP a bit would make it the perfect car.

Posted by: Silentwolf Mar 27 2013, 10:56 AM

QUOTE (Alex2013GT @ Mar 27 2013, 11:47 AM)

This is what drives me crazy. . . why does Kia seem to get the better engine options? And wheels? And LED headlight/tailights?

As of now, I generally prefer the interior design of Hyundai's over Kia's and the exterior it depends on the vehicle in regards to which way I lean. But the added features/options I really wish were offered on more Hyundai's too!

I love my GT as it is a great overall package, but bumping up the HP a bit would make it the perfect car.

Isnt that what we've always been saying about the GTs.........

Posted by: Alex2013GT Mar 27 2013, 11:03 AM

QUOTE (Silentwolf @ Mar 27 2013, 11:56 AM)

Isnt that what we've always been saying about the GTs.........

Haha yep!

Posted by: slowgls Mar 27 2013, 02:15 PM

QUOTE (Bobzilla @ Mar 27 2013, 08:48 AM)

Turn up the boost, add an LSD boom... winning.

YEs!!!!!!!

Posted by: Silentwolf Mar 27 2013, 05:01 PM

QUOTE (Alex2013GT @ Mar 27 2013, 12:03 PM)

Haha yep!

Thats why my eyes are on a Skyactive Mazda 3 5door in a couple years. Maybe Mazda might even release a 2.3 or 2.5 Skyactive by then with the redesign.

Posted by: LeMeez Mar 31 2013, 03:57 PM

QUOTE (Silentwolf @ Mar 27 2013, 06:01 PM)