Kia MX-5 Fighter. Yes plz!

[exitspeed]

The render is cool enough but I think Kia could go further with it. I'm not a big roadster fan but a hardtop version would be sick. As long as it's RWD.


Kia's MX-5 rival revealed! | News | Auto Express

Bosses are calling it Kia’s MX-5. The fast-expanding company has earmarked a roadster in its future plans as it works to position itself as a “dynamic, sporting, fun brand” – and our images show what the car could look like.

European CEO Paul Philpott confirmed that a two-seater would be the preferred choice as a desirable sports model. “I’d like to have a Kia MX-5,” he said. “2011 and 2012 are about establishing the brand. But for 2013 and 2014, we’re thinking about halo models that stretch the company forward.”

Speaking separately, chief designer Peter Schreyer also backed the car. He explained: “The brand deserves a sporty car, like a roadster.” The German is currently applying the ‘tiger nose’ grille to the growing range, and the new car will get a more aggressive version, with a deeper grille, as our pictures show.

Philpott said the company was positioning itself as a younger brand than sister firm Hyundai. He added: “There’s a big programme going on right now: How do we best differentiate Hyundai and Kia?

“In the past, we have been too close together, but if Kia is fun, dynamic and more youthful, Hyundai is more about style and comfort: more upmarket. VW manages brands more effectively than most. If you think Hyundai is more like VW, Kia is more like SEAT.”

Read more: Kia's MX-5 rival revealed! | News | Auto Express

[Steinkrunk]

looks like another saturn sky/ponticrap solstice thing.

[dazed]

Looks like a Solstice and a Bee had kids. Not just because it's yellow, but because of it's bee-like features. Looks like total shit.

[exitspeed]

Yes it does, but it's jut a render by an artist. he probably used the Solstice as a base.

[WanganRunner]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

Yes it does, but it's jut a render by an artist. he probably used the Solstice as a base.

^^
This.


Image has NO BEARING on what the car will look like at all. Just someone's random guess.

Actually, given the more angular lines of recent Kias, I doubt it'll look anything like this.

Sounds like a cool idea though. It had better be good, everyone seems to go up against Mazda in this segment and gets crushed.

[shahabshaukat]

WEAK.......but KIA has started to make decent enough cars.

[Teddy]

That rendering looks like dick.

[BustedS13]

and our images show what the car could look like.

thank god. these pictures aren't from kia. clearly just a shooped solstice, can't wait to see real pics

[Future240]

I don't know what got in Hyundais ass but I like it.

[Fries]

This could be cool. I got to rape a Kia Forte' during my last car rental and was really surprised at the vehicle.
RWD? Lets hope so, but seriously... hard top.

[Gizmo_S13]

Hope Kia makes something sort of like the S2K and if it's a Turbo'd RWD two seater Will equal pure fucking sex!!!!

[h2v7]

lets drift in in formula D

[thrax]

Not my cup of tea, but i'm ALL FOR manufacturers to keep coming out with RWD and sporty designs. Especially from ones that haven't manufactured many already.