Overview Information

Kia has been showing a number of concept vehicles with fresh new styling. The KOUP concept is a compact-sized coupe with dimensions almost identical to those of the Honda Civic coupe. The KOUP likely shows the styling direction for the next generation Spectra.

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Kia Motors America (KMA) today globally debuted the KOUP concept at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) during a press conference at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The simple yet bold and aggressive KOUP exterior is complemented by its realistic and sleek interior design. Originating from the Kia Motors America Design Center in Irvine, Calif., the KOUP concept embodies Kia's philosophy of "Exciting and Enabling" with its balanced proportions and fluid design set...Read.