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by Joe
LaMuraglia
Kia used the Frankfurt International Motor Show to
debut their Kee sports coupe
concept. Designed not far from the Frankfurt Messe in
Kia’s new European HQ and
design studio, the Kee is an indication of the Korean’s new design language for
the European market.
The Kee is
a four-passenger, two-door coupe that could be easily mistaken for an
advanced concept from a European manufacturer. The influence of the largely
continental workforce is clear — the Kee looks like nothing we’ve seen on
U.S. shores from
the Korean manufacturer.
The most distinctive design elements lie in
the fascia where the strong headlamps and unique use of LEDs give it a
menacing, animal-like face. The side profile
and rear end are less aggressive but combined produce an overall attractive
package.
Peter
Schreyer, Chief Design Officer for Kia Motors and a longtime design luminary in
the German auto industry whose portfolio includes the original Audi TT,
commented that the design of the Kee is a strong representation of what is
coming from Kia Europe and a realistic interpretation of what they have in store
for their target market.
The Kee is powered by a 2.0-liter V-6 and a
six-speed automatic.
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