All Kia Design articles – Page 3

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    Kia Koup concept

    2015-09-01T15:00:05Z

    One of the surprises in New York was this Koup concept unveiled by Korean automaker Kia. Speaking with Kia's head of design Peter Shreyer, CDN was told that the show car actually previews a forthcoming sedan set to be revealed by the automaker in two years, if public reaction is ...

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    Kia cee'd

    2015-08-28T12:42:53Z

    Kia is one of the fastest growing brands in Europe and the c'eed is a concept car preview of a new production car that will compete in Europe's most popular class of car; the C-sector.

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    New Car: Kia Sportage (2016)

    2015-08-27T11:04:28Z

    On-trend evolution for the latest version of Kia's big-selling C-segment crossover

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    Kia Kue

    2015-08-21T16:52:14Z

    The Kue is a four-seater crossover coupe/SUV with a powerful 4.6-liter V8 engine and 4WD that hails from the new studio of Kia Motors America (KMA) in Irvine, California.

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    Kia Soul

    2015-08-18T15:39:37Z

    This is the US market debut of the Soul, officially launched in Paris last month after Kia showed the design in Geneva as a concept preview earlier this year.

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    Kia KND-4

    2015-08-18T14:51:03Z

    Along with Hyundai, Kia also failed to display a significant concept at the 2005 Seoul Motor Show, instead displaying the 'used' concepts like the Mesa, and Soul.

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    Kia Soul'ster concept

    2015-08-17T16:07:15Z

    Kia unveiled a two-door concept based on the recently released Soul at the 2009 NAIAS. Inspired by basic, utilitarian vehicles like the International Scout, the more dramatic four-seat Soul'ster concept features an elemental design which brings the functionality of the vehicle to the surface, particularly in the interior.

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    Kia Kee

    2015-08-14T09:41:30Z

    Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer and his Frankfurt design team - headed by Gregory Guillaume - admit it's no coincidence that the Kee name plays on the word 'key' because that is how essential they believe this concept is for the future direction of Kia design

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    Kia No3 Concept

    2015-08-13T16:50:11Z

    Created at Kia's European design center in Frankfurt, the No3 concept is the Korean carmaker's first foray into the B-MPV segment.

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    Kia Sorento R

    2015-08-12T15:38:39Z

    As a car that Kia hopes will not only hold its own against domestic rivals but will also take the brand up a step in terms of perceived quality in North America, the Sorento R SUV took center stage at the company's Seoul show stand.

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    Kia VG concept

    2015-08-12T14:00:21Z

    The VG is a front-wheel-drive sedan that has been handed the significant task of lowering the manufacturer's median purchasing age in North America, which currently hovers around 50 years old.

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    Kia Forte Koup

    2015-08-12T12:12:08Z

    Following the international debut of the Kia Forte in Chicago a couple of months ago is the debut in New York of the coupe variant.

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    Kia Venga

    2015-08-11T15:52:33Z

    Kia has unveiled the Venga, a new production model of the No3 concept shown in Geneva this year.

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    Kia Sorrento

    2015-08-11T14:41:16Z

    The first impression that the new Sorrento makes in the flesh is how impressively competent this design is.

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    Kia Sportage

    2015-08-05T12:24:51Z

    This is the third generation Sportage, a ground-up new design that was previewed in theme by the 2007 Kia Kue concept - one of the first Kia designs to have emerged since the appointment of Peter Schreyer as Kia Design Director in July 2006.

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    Kia Optima

    2015-08-03T13:59:23Z

    The new Kia Optima making its debut in New York is undoubtedly the star of the show.

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    Kia Pop concept

    2015-07-29T09:26:53Z

    We talk, wistfully at times, about cars that capture the zeitgeist. This is what Kia has done in Paris.

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    Kia KV7

    2015-07-27T10:55:04Z

    Designed under the guidance of Tom Kearns at Kia's US West Coast studio, the KV7 is a seven-seat minivan concept that fits the mold of VW's Microbus and Ford's Fairlane concept."We wanted to do a 'van that was honest," Peter Schreyer told us, lamenting that "everyone is doing sporty, aggressive ...

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    Hyundai/Kia studio to be established in Germany

    2015-06-19T10:14:24Z

    A combined design studio for Hyundai and Kia is to be set up in Eschborn, on the outskirts of Frankfurt.

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    Is Luc Donckerwolke heading to Hyundai-Kia as long-term Schreyer replacement?

    2015-06-16T16:46:30Z

    Rumours mount that former head of Bentley design is to replace fellow Schreyer