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There will be two engines at launch for the US--a base 140 hp 2.0-L four, and a 168 hp 2.4-L four. The latter engine will be in most trim levels.

Early in 2010, we'll see a new GTI/Si-fighting trim level using the 215 hp, 2.0-L turbo out of the Genesis coupe.

Pricing should be in line with the current Spectra. Expect the turbo coupe to undercut the Civic by at least a $1000.

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 Re: 2010 Kia Spectra Coupe (Swallow Doretti) »« »

I don't know why, but it kind of reminds me of this:


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Looks promising!





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 Re: 2010 Kia Spectra Coupe (Oliver@triplezoom) »« »

i can see that in the rear end. interesting proportions for what looks like a hatch.



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 Re: 2010 Kia Spectra Coupe (A.Wilder) »« »

the quarter panel/hatch looks like a corrado



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 Re: 2010 Kia Spectra Coupe (-skidmarks-) »« »

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the quarter panel/hatch looks like a corrado

I was thinking the same thing



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Any chance of them doing a Spectra5?

Probably not, but one can hope



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 Re: (PacerX) »« »

so assuming its FWD it'll be the tuned down 4B11 without the AWD for their sport compact model? That's a pretty nice lil powerplant, like an old FWD DSM.


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Ralliart, Evo, Genesis, Spectra. At least finding one for a swap in 5-7 years won't be difficult.

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 Re: 2010 Kia Spectra Coupe (Oliver@triplezoom) »« »

Quote, originally posted by Oliver@triplezoom »
I don't know why, but it kind of reminds me of this:


^^Would you believe me if I told you Chris Bangle designed that Fiat Coupe?

That car reminds me of:

I would never buy a Kia though.

Modified by Jetty! at 12:12 PM 2-5-2009



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Any chance of them doing a Spectra5?

Probably not, but one can hope

No Spectra5. That car was replaced by the cee'd. The one glimmer of hope is that we still might get the cee'd hatch in the US at some point.



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Ah well, I wouldn't be buying a new car in a while anyways since I got a Focus last year.



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Rear window reminds me of the S5
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 Re: 2010 Kia Spectra Coupe (Swallow Doretti) »« »

sounds like it has some potential

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 Re: 2010 Kia Spectra Coupe (crazy88) »« »

What I can see of it looks pretty good. If it's on par with the Si and GTi, then it should sell pretty well.

The C-pillar/rear-quarter-window does look a little Corradoish, but the extended butt takes that away, giving it it's own character. I think it'll shine with the tarps removed.



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Looks nice!

A hatch would be great, as I would buy it specifically in that format.



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Anyone can make a car look like another car but it doesnt mean it will perform like it.
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Anyone can make a car look like another car but it doesnt mean it will perform like it.

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 Re: 2010 Kia Spectra Coupe (Swallow Doretti) »« »

2 door version of the Forte?

Should be interesting... the Forte looks great... the only thing that would stop me from buying one would be the fact that the front end looks like a Civic ripoff.

I do really like what they've done with this coupe though... even if the front still looks like a Civic, they rest of it looks like nothing else.



Modified by WhistlerYOW at 10:27 PM 2-5-2009



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 Re: 2010 Kia Spectra Coupe (-skidmarks-) »« »

my first thought the moment i saw the photos


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the quarter panel/hatch looks like a corrado




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 Re: 2010 Kia Spectra Coupe (crazy88) »« »

I am very much looking forward to this car. I love the chunky, clean lines.



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Frameless door, thats a first for Kia.


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Quote, originally posted by WhistlerYOW »
2 door version of the Forte?

Yep. The Forte is the next Spectra sedan.



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