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Old 07-20-12, 07:53 AM
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Default Kia gives a closer look at Quoris interior

Kia gives a closer look at Quoris interior



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http://www.autoblog.com/photos/kia-q...photo-5260715/

We already know what Kia's new flagship sedan will look like, but the automaker has finally released a handful of images showing the car in its Quoris-specific guise. While Kia still hasn't said when the 2013 Quoris will be available here in the U.S., these new shots of the car have us eagerly anticipating the car's arrival.

One new aspect of the Kia Quoris that we haven't seen before is the heads-up display screen. It's not clear what the availability of the HUD will be on the Quoris, but it is a feature that will help set it apart in a crowded luxury sedan market. From the picture, we can see that the full-color HUD screen will display information for the adaptive cruise control, navigation and vehicle speed, and we'd imagine there's more.

This latest round of images also gives us a better idea of what the interior will look like in a more natural light, as opposed to stylized images of the Kia K9 we've seen before, and they show the cabin in a different color combination. Outside the car, we still see full LED headlights and we also get a look at a new set of stylish, multi-spoke wheels with painted inserts.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/06/k...oris-interior/
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I really don't care if the car does look like a BMW. It won't be the first or last car company to copy another’s body style. To be very honest it looks a lot better than alot current luxury cars that are on the market right now. I never thought I would say this but I definitely would purchase a Hyundai or Kia if I was look for a vehicle under 30k.

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Originally Posted by rogers2
I really don't care if the car does look like a BMW. It won't be the first or last car company to copy another’s body style. To be very honest it looks a lot better than alot current luxury cars that are on the market right now. I never thought I would say this but I definitely would purchase a Hyundai or Kia if I was look at vehicle under 30k.
which the Quoris is not
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Old 09-06-12, 11:52 AM
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Looks great!
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What a surprise another cheap knockoff from Korea. Can they design anything that is not a copy of another car?
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Great looking sedan, I love it.

In my book, Kia and Hyundai have surpassed lexus toyota nissan by a far distance.

all of the sudden, the genesis sedan is looking mighty good as well.
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
This interior and dash looks much better then the Genesis and even Equus. The only thing I don't like is that big cheap silver plastic piece on the transmission hub/shifter area, some wood trim would be nice.
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Originally Posted by Tantrix
Great looking sedan, I love it.

In my book, Kia and Hyundai have surpassed lexus toyota nissan by a far distance.

all of the sudden, the genesis sedan is looking mighty good as well.
This is the funniest thing I've read all year. Pass that bud!!!
 
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Copy copy copy, can't they come up with something original on this car looks good that is not a copy?!

The interior is a mix of MB, BMW, Lexus, just like the outside.
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Originally Posted by Tantrix
Great looking sedan, I love it.

In my book, Kia and Hyundai have surpassed lexus toyota nissan by a far distance.

all of the sudden, the genesis sedan is looking mighty good as well.
I just spilled my drink!

I had my laugh of the day.
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Im starting to like korean made cars more and more. Their designs even look better than the newer gen hondas
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Interior looks sharp. Only demerits would be the top of the dash, which takes on a retro 70's appearance. Not a fan of that look here or anywhere else. Steering wheel is also a bit pregnant. And as mentioned, there should be wood covering the center console. With all the freebies and extras Kia and Hyundai are known for, real or fake wood trim should be the first thing added.
Also still not feeling the name. I'm reminded of the late actress Cloris Leachman or a female body part. A name can make or break a car and Kia needs to study America I little closer here.
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Good thing the GS came out first...that dash looks awfully familiar

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Originally Posted by Tantrix
Great looking sedan, I love it.

In my book, Kia and Hyundai have surpassed lexus toyota nissan by a far distance.

all of the sudden, the genesis sedan is looking mighty good as well.
Trust me I'm looking very hard at the future Kia/Hyundai RWD models as they are on the right path but their execution is far from Lexus levels as yet. Their stats look great on paper but their fit and finish and real world performance are still not yet First Tier.

For eg, the Genesis 4.6L V8 was tested slower then the 3rd Gen GS350 V6 0-60 despite being up 2 cylinders and 1.2L larger in engine size. It also tested slower on the handling circuit despite its supposed power advantage. See Inside Line's comparison video :

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