Concept Displays Aspects of Future Design Language for Kia
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors America (KMA) displayed
its sporty new concept vehicle, the Spectra5 SX concept, at this year's
SEMA Show today in Las Vegas. A product with influences from KMA's design
team, the Spectra5 SX sets the stage for future concept and production
vehicles to be shown throughout the upcoming auto show season by putting
into action some of the styling cues that will soon become part of Kia's
new overall design language.
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"Spectra5 SX concept hints at some subtleties of Kia's new design
language," said Tom Kearns, chief designer of KMA. "This concept vehicle is
only the tip of the iceberg of what is to come from Kia in the near
future."
The Spectra5 SX concept is finished in an edgy three-stage Amped Amber
exterior color that changes shades and color depending on the vantage
point. Based off of the production Spectra5 SX, the Spectra5 SX concept
displays a more aggressive stance -- dropped 1.4 inches in front and 1.2
inches in the rear -- further accentuated by a unique front fascia with an
expanded opening and mesh inserts, which also hints Kia's new design
philosophy. A similarly- styled rear fascia and rear diffuser round out the
back end of the vehicle, atop a catback exhaust with a 2.25-inch outlet.
The headlamps and tail lamps are also tinted to complete the look.
This spry Kia ride sits on 18-inch wheels fitted with 235/45R18
performance tires with a twin-spoke wheel design and black chrome finish.
To demonstrate its abilities, the Spectra5 SX concept is outfitted with
high- performance cross-drilled and slotted four-wheel disc brakes with
front Rotora four-piston aluminum calipers and rides on a performance
suspension with high- performance Eibach springs.
Kia Motors America -- the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Kia
Motors Corporation in Seoul, South Korea -- offers a complete line of
vehicles through more than 630 dealers throughout the United States. For
more information, including photography, visit http://www.kiamedia.com.
SOURCE Kia Motors America
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CONTACT:
Alex Fedorak of Kia Motors America,
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