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Old 02-22-07, 10:52 AM
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Kia ex_cee'd convertible concept set for Geneva debut

Posted Feb 22nd 2007 12:52PM

The Kia ex_cee'd convertible (they call 'em "cabrios" across the pond) concept has been announced as a bonofide debut for the Korean automaker at the Geneva Motor Show early next month. This puppy's more important than a normal concept car from Kia because it was the first one produced under the stewardship of Peter Schreyer, Kia's new design chief. As the name implies, the ex-cee'd is based on the three-door cee'd hatchback that's scheduled to go on sale late 2007 or early next year. Schreyer makes a point to note that his concept doesn't sport a folding metal roof like so many cabrios of the day, but rather adopts a traditional "romantic" soft top to protect its occupants from the elements. The 19-inch wheels feature "hubless" spokes finished in chrome, and bright metal trimwork is used around the exterior to add highlights to the vehicle's surface. We especially like the chrome strip located beneath the doors that ensures the complex surfacing doesn't get lost in the 'meringue white' paint job. Unfortunately, we can't tell you what sort of engine powers the ex_cee'd because Kia didn't tell us. Regardless, this concept is a coming out party for Kia design, which has matured so much in just a few short years.

Joining the ex_cee'd on the Kia stage in Geneva wil be the cee'd station wagon and the Kia Rio Hybrid. We'll report back on all three from the show floor in early March.

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Old 02-22-07, 11:05 AM
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Interesting.

Kia needs something a bit bright and fresh in terms of design and appeal. It doesn't get the sporty roadster appeal, but it'll get some attention from sun-loving women that want a cute cabrio. And those are pretty interesting wheels; different and unexpected from Kia.

If it's much less than the Eos, it'll defitantely take away from it.
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Old 02-22-07, 11:09 AM
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Wow that thing is tiny.
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Old 02-22-07, 11:17 AM
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Looks like they successfully reworked the Mercury Capri.

Nice looking car.
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Old 02-22-07, 02:20 PM
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Front kinda looks accordish? Maybe a small hint of honda in it?
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Im not a huge fan of Kia's in general... this one looks okay though. Not trying to be sexist, but i cant see a guy driving a car like this... its way too small, much more a chick car!

I don't know if it's just me, or does this Kia look a lot like the new VW Rabbit with the roof cut off...
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