Topic: Kia To Debut "Stunning 2+2 Sports Car" In Detroit

[Autos_Editor]

New model teased in top-down view outline before North American International Auto Show

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[Snowman]

Which wheels have the power is the big question.

[Fobroader]

Which wheels have the power is the big question.

Yup, another stylish FWD coupe wont exactly make Kia a hot commodity. I mean the Koup they have right now looks decent enough but isnt as sporty as a Civic Si/GTi/Focus ST/Fiesta ST so its a non player in the hot compact department.

[Nuttygent]

  Veeeerrrry interesting. If that's a hatch on the back and Subaru is really not bringing the WRX hatch to our market, then all I have to say is Hello Kia!

[EV Dan]

Which wheels have the power is the big question.

Yup, another stylish FWD coupe wont exactly make Kia a hot commodity. I mean the Koup they have right now looks decent enough but isnt as sporty as a Civic Si/GTi/Focus ST/Fiesta ST so its a non player in the hot compact department.

I think 2+2 kind of implies a RWD drive shaft. A RWD sports coupe is whats missing in KIA lineup, so there is a good chance for that.

[PJ]

Which wheels have the power is the big question.

Yup, another stylish FWD coupe wont exactly make Kia a hot commodity. I mean the Koup they have right now looks decent enough but isnt as sporty as a Civic Si/GTi/Focus ST/Fiesta ST so its a non player in the hot compact department.

I think 2+2 kind of implies a RWD drive shaft. A RWD sports coupe is whats missing in KIA lineup, so there is a good chance for that.

Not really.  For example the Integra was a great sport coupe and it was FWD.  A fwd Mini will out handle a rwd Mustang with ease.   It all depends on how well it's done. 

[Boff]

"...will probably be similar to the Hyundai Veloster in proportion and driveline."

"This little tidbit of information could hint at the vehicle being rear-wheel drive, possibly with the same running gear as the Hyundai Genesis Coupe."

Yep, that makes sense.   

[MarkStevenson]

"...will probably be similar to the Hyundai Veloster in proportion and driveline."

"This little tidbit of information could hint at the vehicle being rear-wheel drive, possibly with the same running gear as the Hyundai Genesis Coupe."

Yep, that makes sense.   

The first one is a probably. The second thing is a possibly. Details are really lacking on this one. Kia keeps things pretty close to the chest.

[Boff]

The only way to reconcile the two ideas would be for the new car to be like the Toyobaru twins...but I don't think Hyundai/Kia have such a platform.

[MarkStevenson]

The only way to reconcile the two ideas would be for the new car to be like the Toyobaru twins...but I don't think Hyundai/Kia have such a platform.

Shortened Genesis Coupe BK platform...maybe. It's possible. I think.

[EV Dan]

Which wheels have the power is the big question.

Yup, another stylish FWD coupe wont exactly make Kia a hot commodity. I mean the Koup they have right now looks decent enough but isnt as sporty as a Civic Si/GTi/Focus ST/Fiesta ST so its a non player in the hot compact department.

I think 2+2 kind of implies a RWD drive shaft. A RWD sports coupe is whats missing in KIA lineup, so there is a good chance for that.

Not really.  For example the Integra was a great sport coupe and it was FWD.  A fwd Mini will out handle a rwd Mustang with ease.   It all depends on how well it's done.

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/02/kia-gt4-stinger-concept-detroit-rwd-315-hp/

 

[EV Dan]

This is the kind of cars Kia should be developing to upkeep its youthful sporty image. So chances are it will be something similar to a Gen Coupe but with a touch of Audi. I wonder how close to the production car this concept will be. It'll need to be priced very cautiously to compete with the new 'Stang.

[rrocket]

Needs a V8!