Kia Producing Small Sports Car
Back in 2007, Kia introduced the Kee concept. Almost 4 years later the little sportscar might be coming to life as Kia Kee 9. The vehicle will compete directly with MAZDA’s MX-5.
Shown only in these photos, the two door vehicle will have a unique body styling and interesting color options. There aren’t too many close up pictures on the web, nor are there any solid images of what its interior is like. Of course, Kia design has grown up since 2007, so who knows if Kee 9 will even appear similar to its concept.
I’d like to have a Kia MX-5,” said Paul Philpott, Kia’s European CEO. “2011 and 2012 are about establishing the brand. But for 2013 and 2014, we’re thinking about halo models that stretch the company forward.”
According to the 2007 specs, The Kia Kee concept stretches 169.3 inches. This makes it about a foot longer than MX-5. Unlike the MX-5, Kee features a 2+2 layout, which could help to differentiate it from the Japanese model. Pricing should begin under $23,000, which is what the MX-5 currently goes for.
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