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Just spotted this Big American made KIA - looks really good IMO
https://www.caradvice.com.au/716581/...it-full-debut/ LHD only at this stage so unlikely we will see it.
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Typical un original Koreans ripping off design cues from others - dash board BMW, **** end Volvo XC, front clip GMC Yukon.
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It's interesting isn't it? I can see about 20 different cars in the design of this one, everything from Land Rover to Jeep has been copied lmao.
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How does it get 8 seats, optional front bench ?
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Interesting , runs a 3.8 with 217kw. Does it go mang-mang like a VN?
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I'd expect that from the Chinese that sort of thing. Can spot some very not so subtle rip offs from the Cayenne and BMW in the interior. Even the steering wheel looks like it's straight off a Ford or Land Rover of some sort?
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Peter Schreyer is the head of design at KIA and Hyundai. He used to work for Audi, he designed the Audi TT.
Luc Donckerwolke always works at KIA and Hyundai. He used to work for VW, Bentley, Lamborghini and Audi. There is a reason KIAs and Hyundais are looking more sharp and prestigious. They have great designers. It’s not the 90s anymore.....
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https://www.caradvice.com.au/712739/...nn-hyundai-rd/ |
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Hyundai and Kia are really stepping up these days.
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Those Korean designers including Peter Schreyer, Luc Donckerwolke and Gregory Guillaume should stop copying those European designers. And that Albert Biermann - he cant make a car ride and handle for peanuts, he should just stay in Korea. |
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While I still think the new BMW/MB suv's have the edge of exterior looks and this Kia is more X7/GLS sized however with an interior like that the euro's are going to struggle to justify their inflated prices as time goes by.
Just how much is a badge worth once design, tech and reliability are equal or bettered and badge "snobbery" is overcome as you save big bucks and spend your surplus money elsewhere? |
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Admittedly, when I first read the topic heading my immediate thought was “there goes the build quality”.
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It will look like every other Korean car before it. Striking when first launched. Yesterday’s dogs breakfast five years down the track. |
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What?? They still haven’t proven themselves in your book?
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I'm talking from a styling perspective. I don't think that has a bearing on how good or reliable the car is.
You only need to go back to 2010 when the Santa Fe, ix35, i30, i40 were new and people were fawning over them... Time hasn't been kind to them aesthetically. |
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If its built in USA is it a Korean SUV?
Because kia is Korean? If so Falcon Valiant and Holden were American cars all this time |
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Yep our Prado is an 8 seater, apparently
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And it's cousin, the Hyundai Palisade.
![]() I think that Kia & Hyundai Aus are really pushing for these things, it remains a watch this space area.
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Ford's publicity department were aware that much of Holden's popularity was derived from it having been marketed as "Australia's Own Car" and worked overtime prior to the arrival of the all new model in Australia, claiming it to be "Australian - but with a world of difference".
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not sure if we are getting it either
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I hadn't checked where they're built but they're the same platform as with many Hyundai/Kia's. I actually think I now recall someone saying there's a chance of the Hyundai coming here because of where it's built as opposed to the Kia.
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