Geneva 2009: Kia stages the No 3 Concept MPV

Korean-based auto maker Kia, which is lately releasing some pretty jaw-dropping designs thanks to the guidance of former Audi designer Peter Schreyer has unveiled its latest creation, the Kia No 3 Concept. This compact MPV concept which comfortably seats 5 is finished in Titanium Grey with contrasting gloss-white accents and measures 4045 mm long, 1760 mm wide and 1600 mm high, with a wheelbase that is 2615 mm long.

Key exterior features include 19-inch black/glossy chrome light alloy wheels wrapped with all-weather high-speed tires, a new grille design that is also evident on the equally handsome Kia Cerato Forte and extra-large panorama glass roof that extends directly out of the windscreen and stretches all the way to the rear spoiler.

On the inside, you will notice combination of brown, white and black on the seats and on the door panels, while the dashboard looks almost production ready with a centrally-mounted LCD screen. Unfortunately, Kia did not reveal any information regarding its engine and transmission options.

The auto maker has also made full use of the motor show by showcasing a total of 20 Kia’s including the Kia Soul, the upgraded 2009 Kia Sportage compact SUV, and the 2009 Kia Magentis sedan, fondly known as the Optima in Malaysia. Kia is also displaying the cee’d with ISG (Idle Stop & Go) technology that can improve fuel efficiency by 15%. Kia cee’d ISG cars are available with a choice of 1.4 litre and 1.6 litre petrol engines in each of the three cee’d family body styles including the five-door hatchback, five-door sporty wagon and three-door pro_cee’d.

There is also a Kia cee’d Hybrid prototype that uses an upgraded powertrain with Kia’s Gamma 1.6-litre gasoline engine, mated to a 15 kW, 105 Nm AC synchronized electric motor, a CVT transmission and an ISG system. The hybrid can accelerate to 100 km/h in 11.8 seconds and can reach a top speed of 185 km/h. The prototype is estimated to achieve a fuel consumption figure of 4.81 litres per 100 kilometers and an emissions output figure of 109 grams per kilometer. Continue reading to view an image gallery of the No 3 Concept.

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  • Aalloonngg (Member) on Mar 05, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    Just another compact MPV concept…

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  • Ridzz on Mar 05, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    why proton/preodua dont hv jaw dropping design like this eyh.. eventhough they established earlier than korean car

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  • yup. which proton doesnt

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  • South Korea's oldest car company, Kia was founded in 1944

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  • tokan on Mar 05, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    [quote comment="217560"]why proton/preodua dont hv jaw dropping design like this eyh.. eventhough they established earlier than korean car[/quote]

    are you sure proton/perodua are established earlier than korean carmaker?

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  • eVilsin on Mar 05, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    [quote comment="217560"]why proton/preodua dont hv jaw dropping design like this eyh.. eventhough they established earlier than korean car[/quote]

    haa?? "Established earlier than korean car" shocking new fact… hahaha

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  • Ridzz on Mar 05, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    sorry i was rather emotional for that statement… but still KIA 1st car produced in 1986 (partnered with Ford) while our Saga, 1 year earlier (1985).. kia got more pace rite..

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  • nighttrain on Mar 05, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    [quote comment="217560"]why proton/preodua dont hv jaw dropping design like this eyh.. eventhough they established earlier than korean car[/quote]

    Malaysians will not buy anything too aggresiveand fancy, trust me. Everything must be sedate, common and normal.

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  • vemal on Mar 05, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    Kia established in year 1944………..

    Proton Established in year 1983……

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  • azrai on Mar 06, 2009 at 12:03 am

    Kia established in 1944 but their car venture is in the early 80's as well. They actually CKDed Ford in their early venture in motoring business.

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  • azrai on Mar 06, 2009 at 12:06 am

    Anyway, Malaysian market is not for Korean cars. We have bad perception on Korean cars like Kia, Hyundai, SsangYong, Chevrolet a.k.a. Daewoo. Mainly due to the issue very low second-hand value.

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  • torque (Member) on Mar 06, 2009 at 1:34 am

    [quote comment="217641"]Anyway, Malaysian market is not for Korean cars. We have bad perception on Korean cars like Kia, Hyundai, SsangYong, Chevrolet a.k.a. Daewoo. Mainly due to the issue very low second-hand value.[/quote]

    Totally agree with you azrai but it also has a few issue with their quality and reliability…I know that since I used to own one but hey, KIA is seriously have many great design concept under their belt…some of them I even adore!!!

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  • lambov12 (Member) on Mar 06, 2009 at 2:13 am

    it looks more like a hatchback than a compact mpv …

    and i quite like the rims and the exterior ..

    similiar to the ford fiesta ..

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  • sagax on Mar 06, 2009 at 2:44 am

    [quote comment="217560"]why proton/preodua dont hv jaw dropping design like this eyh.. eventhough they established earlier than korean car[/quote]

    know your fact first..dont just throw comment

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kia_Motors

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  • sagax on Mar 06, 2009 at 3:09 am

    [quote comment="217613"]sorry i was rather emotional for that statement… but still KIA 1st car produced in 1986 (partnered with Ford) while our Saga, 1 year earlier (1985).. kia got more pace rite..[/quote]

    saga is not the 1st car proton built but waja ma…saga rebadged from mitsu lancer ma

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  • maibatsu_thunder (Member) on Mar 06, 2009 at 6:09 am

    Malaysians will buy anything with a T or H badge on em.

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  • What if Proton puts Lotus on some of their cars.. just like Lotus Carlton?

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  • peter schreyer works his magic again.

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