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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 02:45 PM
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^^^ I'm not seeing it

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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 02:55 PM
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Too many arrow-shaped projections up front, although I do like the fact that the grille is not way-oversized like on so many other of today's vehicles.
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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
^^^ I'm not seeing it
Pretending that the Koreans stole from every car that ever existed seems to be becoming a parody of itself.
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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 03:13 PM
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Hmmm...I'm going to need to see it in real life. In one picture it looks good, then the next picture it looks...off...
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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Motorola
For those who kept complaining about big grilles, here's your answer...
yup, one of many many reasons why I have a Stinger. I hate the big grille trend and these days, it's selecting the lesser of all the evils.

I really like the looks of this inside and out, but I am clearly biased. Kia should make all the sedans hatchbacks now though.

180hp or 290hp with AWD. Great selection.

Love the Ceramic Grey color I have. Pissed it's no longer exclusive to the Stinger.
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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Motorola
Pretending that the Koreans stole from every car that ever existed seems to be becoming a parody of itself.
Rough day at Kia PR?
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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
not quite sure why they need this car and the sonata. i guess because one's a hyundai and the other a kia?
Why have the Chrysler 300 when the Dodge Charger exists? Why have the BMW X1 when the Mini Countryman exists? You get the idea.

I like that there are two totally distinct design languages on offer. Only issue I take with the Hyundai/Kia overlap is with the Genesis line, where cars like the K900 have zero reason to exist here and dilute the Genesis brand. Especially when nobody buys the K900 here.
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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by coolsaber
Rough day at Kia PR?
I have a functioning pair of eyes you know.
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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Motorola
I have a functioning pair of eyes you know.
Might wanna get those checked, since I dont remember typing "Kia Stole This design off a caprice".

Anyways does this include the lane change camera feature?

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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by coolsaber
Might wanna get those checked, since I dont remember typing "Kia Stole This design off a caprice".
I'm fine thank you, I can interpret the English language without resorting to semantics. Just like how I perfectly understand how you called me a shill for Kia without actually typing it.

Anyways does this include the lane change camera feature?
Now that you mention it, turns out that this doesn't have the digital gauge cluster like the Sonata (where the lane change camera turns on). Weird omission, especially since it's on the Korean spec models.

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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 06:57 PM
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Now that you mention it, turns out that this doesn't have the digital gauge cluster like the Sonata (where the lane change camera turns on). Weird omission, especially since it's on the Korean spec models.
Yea, interesting packaging choices. Thats a very helpful feature, over a BSM monitor. While not a new concept (honda lane watch), the placement in the cluster is a game changer.

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I'm fine thank you, I can interpret the English language without resorting to semantics. Just like how I perfectly understand how you called me a shill for Kia without actually typing it.
If you can assume things I`m allowed to as well right? Anyways if you want to discuss further, instead of multiple edits I`m available in private messages.

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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 07:01 PM
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If you can assume things I`m allowed to as well right? Anyways if you want to discuss further, instead of multiple edits I`m available in private messages.
That edit was to answer the second part of your question. If you don't want your proclaimed Kia PR guy to help you out, just say so and I'll leave you alone.
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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 07:49 PM
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Wow, I like it.
It has that A7 look, but more balanced and less frumpy in the back.
The design from Kia keeps getting better, and bolder

Too bad they couldn't make the whole taillight as one piece rather than morse codes - - - - - - -
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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 11:56 PM
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full grille face like the camaro
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Old Jul 1, 2020 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Motorola
I'm fine thank you, I can interpret the English language without resorting to semantics. Just like how I perfectly understand how you called me a shill for Kia without actually typing it.

Now that you mention it, turns out that this doesn't have the digital gauge cluster like the Sonata (where the lane change camera turns on). Weird omission, especially since it's on the Korean spec models.
Telluride has the camera without the full screen cluster, it just displays the view within the center screen.




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