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> I think Kia blew this, Cee'd/Pro Cee'd
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post Feb 20 2010, 11:04 AM
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I know you've heard me complain a ton that Hyundai should have brought over the i30 hatch versus the wagon that we got. On the other hand, Kia has the similar Cee'd that was not brought to the US and, in particular, the hot looking Pro Cee'd (I think it has a little bit of the Veloster look from the side).

The Pro Cee'd might have done very well with the first time car buyer and tuner crowd. Why wasn't this brought over?

Here's the car's factory look:



Here's the stock interior:



Here it is with a lip kit:




That's a sweet looking ride. What was Kia thinking. Especially considering Hyundai said they were going to make Kia the division of youthful and sporty...

Hmmmm.


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post Feb 20 2010, 12:55 PM
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2011 is still a possibility, but yeah what are they thinking???


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post Feb 20 2010, 01:19 PM
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I doubt it. This has been out since the '08 models.


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post Feb 20 2010, 01:26 PM
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QUOTE (elantragt @ Feb 20 2010, 10:19 AM) *
I doubt it. This has been out since the '08 models.


So then it's due for a refresh maybe as well as greater global coverage I.E. North America... ah well, one can hope right?


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post Feb 20 2010, 01:32 PM
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yeah that is nice!

i'm looking foward to the volester and the new accent....


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post Feb 20 2010, 01:50 PM
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It looks nice, considering it has been around since 08! It looks like it would be a good seller over here and it has alot sharper look then a mazda three.

What motor is in this car?


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post Feb 20 2010, 03:15 PM
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I think there are 5 engines available, nothing high powered though...



Here's a Pro Cee'd based race car in Belgium...



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post Feb 20 2010, 10:47 PM
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Dang that is pretty sweet!!!!


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They probably made a choice of either second generation of the I30 or the new Forte. They must be really happy with the Forte. 533.gif

I agree, it is a nice looking car.


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post Feb 21 2010, 01:37 AM
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It may not necessarily be Kia's fault.

Ever stop to think that maybe there's a US safety standard that is keeping it from being sold here? It has happened before...

But yes, this is a snazzy ride. Kia has been pretty edgy lately. I like what they've been brewing lately.

BTW, it was designed in Germany, and it's manufactured in Slovakia. Strictly a European car (except for export to Iran).


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post Feb 21 2010, 01:24 PM
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that is a really sweet looking hatch. I'd love to see these in a Rwd 6spd turbo 4 cyl.


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