This is the Kia KND-5, also called the Kia VG which is its codename, like how the new Sorento is the Kia XM. The VG will be slotted between the Kia Optima and the Kia Amanti, and Kia defines this as a “near-luxury” sedan, while the Optima is considered “mid-size” and the Amanti a luxury sedan.
Its dimensions are 4,945mm long, 1,850mm wide and 1,475mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,845mm. That’s actually longer, wider and taller than the E60 BMW 5-Series, even in terms of wheelbase. It’s powered by Kia’s 3.5 litre V6 from the Lambda family.
This is a concept car for now, but probably close to reality with just some design elements toned down for production use, especially on the interior. The exterior looks quite ready to build. Look after the jump for interior shots.
After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
Nice…
first to comment….
aiyyaa… semua copy n paste design……. especially curve at the door..
sigh……….
its ok to copy & paste as long as it looks nice.. note to proton – u dont have to be original. we want nice looking car & high built quality!! i know u can do it..
this kia indeed a very nice car.. good job kia.
Korean Cars are gettin better as time goes, I would really mind getting Korean Cars in the future. The new Chevrolet Cruz certainly a nice lookin car with good interior.
Not bad…
Kia is getting better and better.
God job!
Good job…
Nothing to do with God.
cantek!
Wah.. look at the Honda Steering in Kia… LOL!
BTW.. it looks really cool… Kia is really getting better and better in terms of design..
After they came out with KIA Forte, things are getting better for KIA. Nice looking car, especially the roof!
Malaysians will still buy H & T. Those brands make them feel like they've 'made it in life'.
Kia FTW! =D
Really cool gear stick!!! Feels cool:)
Not bad. Like the styling of it.
Bold.
Nice work from Kia.
[quote comment="226623"]Malaysians will still buy H & T. Those brands make them feel like they've 'made it in life'.[/quote]
no, they will buy M,B, PUG…..etc, "Those" brands make them feel like they've 'made it in life'
sigh, what do u know about people anyway??….
nice kia. no more cheap feel here, comparable to lexus/audi prestige
woah!
why can't v have concept cars?..put in into production as it is…
since when honda patent that design
mayb they started a trend like that..
honda & toyota quality got problems like any other car oso..
except not all owner wan2 complaint
ya lah, since so much to buy the brand that sell outdated engine n interior but quality is so-so…
even when they complain oso the franchise holder wont change but only try to rectify it
Good car, must buy.
the exterior looks like bmw 5 series ..
the interior is not as good as i expect from the outside ..
[quote comment="226678"][quote comment="226623"]Malaysians will still buy H & T. Those brands make them feel like they've 'made it in life'.[/quote]
no, they will buy M,B, PUG…..etc, "Those" brands make them feel like they've 'made it in life'
sigh, what do u know about people anyway??….
nice kia. no more cheap feel here, comparable to lexus/audi prestige[/quote]
people always like to judge others… i guess it's the nature of being human. we judge and are judged by the things we have and the lives we live. everyone is different and have different tastes. so if they drive a H, T, M, B, A or whatever nice car that they do, it's their wish la. if they can afford it, then it's their wish if they want it. hahaha
anyway good job kia
may they deliver what they display
the steering look loke honda's . but , the interior are really gorgeous .
bcm said,
April 3, 2009 @ 10:35 am · Reply with quote
first to comment….
aiyyaa… semua copy n paste design……. especially curve at the door..
sigh……….
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It's true that now days everyone copy each others and Kia should be proud because they can copy+paste with such a nice design..If you sigh about copy+paste,then i think you shouldn't wear anything because you are copying+pasting oyhers fashion…
this car is really nice and kia is plannin to put it into production,1 thing dat really sets me off are the comparisons being made by (lalala said)"steering looks like a hondas" and dat of( lambov 12)"the back looks like bmw 5series" wat u guys say isnt true.infact dont u think it really suckss to compare this to honda!! or bmw!!.kia aint a baby company guys!!,just try being realistc next time u make such comments
[quote comment="226885"][quote comment="226678"][quote comment="226623"]Malaysians will still buy H & T. Those brands make them feel like they've 'made it in life'.[/quote]
no, they will buy M,B, PUG…..etc, "Those" brands make them feel like they've 'made it in life'
sigh, what do u know about people anyway??….
nice kia. no more cheap feel here, comparable to lexus/audi prestige[/quote]
people always like to judge others… i guess it's the nature of being human. we judge and are judged by the things we have and the lives we live. everyone is different and have different tastes. so if they drive a H, T, M, B, A or whatever nice car that they do, it's their wish la. if they can afford it, then it's their wish if they want it. hahaha
anyway good job kia
may they deliver what they display
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no, i totally agree with you.but dont you think you should be telling maibatsu this??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Z_Trujtnw
Roewe 550 have full LCD infometer and is in production since last year. I think China Car maker have beaten lot of carmakers for doing it first in a mid-range car. Listen to the Turbo 1.8 engine sound. Pretty decent car to:)
very good