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Kia is seriously considering adding a two-seat droptop along the lines of
Mazda's MX-5 to its portfolio. European CEO Paul Philpott has stated that the automaker will expand and enhance its volume offerings during 2011 and 2012, but that a roadster could be in the cards shortly thereafter.
Philpott is not alone in his desires for a Kia sports car. Paul Schreyer, Kia's Chief Designer, believes that the Korean automaker needs a truly sporty vehicle in the lineup (sorry,
Forte Koup).
UK-based magazine
Auto Express has put together a
rendering of such a vehicle, and it clearly draws heavily from the
Pontiac Solstice. However, it should be noted that the idea of a sports car in the lineup is not a totally foreign concept. From 1995 through 1999, Kia held licensing rights to the
Lotus Elan and produced
the Kia Elan for the Korean Market.
Kia is also reportedly working on a small, all-wheel-drive vehicle to slot below the
Sportage. The
Soul is due for a revamp within the next two years, so it makes sense that the funky hatchback could get all-wheel drive as part of its overhaul.
[Source:
Auto Express]
Rumormill: Kia planning Mazda MX-5 fighter, all-wheel-drive Soul originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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