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Old 02-12-2010, 07:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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new kia concept car .25 cd (link)

dont know how to include pics,look at link.Kia Ray Concept on Yahoo! Autos ? Pictures, News


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Old 02-12-2010, 07:27 PM   #2 (permalink)
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if it cost'd under 10k, like the Rio, then i;d buy it.
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Old 02-12-2010, 07:42 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Gorgeous. The nose makes me think current-gen Mitsubishi Eclipse. Here's the derriere :

Kia Ray Concept - Auto Show - Road and Track


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Old 02-12-2010, 09:09 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Ah, good. It's higher drag than the Prius, but it's another variation on that wind-tunnel derived design language, which will hopefully gain mainstream acceptance. It doesn't matter if you're driving a minivan or a two-seater, the angle of your roof should slowly increase from the most rearward seat that accomodates tall passengers, until it ends abruptly at the rear of the car.

Conversion from concept to production will add enough drag to make this car unremarkable. I do not forsee a Kia in my garage.
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Old 02-12-2010, 11:47 PM   #5 (permalink)
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the flat behind just makes it that much better

(never been one for alot of junk back there)

lovin the "smooth" too

needs moon hubs but not bad, based on the forte platform

the dash is ev1-esque



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Old 02-13-2010, 12:45 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Yes, and it has "thin" seats, too; making more room available for the people.


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