Kia N°3 Concept (Foto Ufficiali)

[JOKEJOE]

molto bello.........vedremo le scopri le differenze:) col nuovo c o b-max che ci sarà anche lui a geneve

Be' credo che il concept Iosis B sara' nettamente piu' carico...(vedesi precendenti IOSIS)

per poi finire in produzione con un design piu' moderato ..ma cmq moderno ed in parte innovativo.

Questa #3 nella transposizione a modello di serie perdera' tutti i dettagli da concept per

diventare una anonima compact mpv che invecchiera' gia' al 3 mese dalla presentazione.

[superkappa125]

Bello bello, non c'è che dire... Stupenda la realizzazione del supporto dello specchietto retrovisore...

[Iceman91]

Bella da vedere,però si nota la somiglianza di design con ford. Il marchio coreano sta avendo un discreto successo di vendite soprattutto con le sue SUV; se questa vettura vorrà essere almeno tale dovrà palesemente avere come cavallo di battaglia un prezzo abbordabile, cosa che negli ultimi anni sta scemando, infatti 7/8 anni fa si compravano le Kia per il loro basso costo in relazione al tipo di vettura, ora il costi sono lievitati a livello della concorrenza,perchè la qualità interna e il design sono migliorati. A mio parere Kia se intende vendere deve adottare una politica Low cost, e non sfidare la concorranza con molta più esperienza e capacità.

[j]

PRESS RELEASE

New Kia No 3 concept car stars at Geneva Show

New small MPV concept features evolving 'face of Kia'

(SEOUL) March 3, 2009 -- The all-new Kia No 3 Concept Car, which makes its world premiere at the 79th Salon International de l'Auto in Geneva today (Tuesday), redefines the small multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) genre by creating a spacious, functional car that is also beautiful and fun-to-drive. The concept features a unique extended windscreen and panorama glass roof with a diagonal supporting bar, an automatic sun visor and the evolving 'face of Kia' which displays the front grille, head lamps and brand logo in a new constellation.

The 4045 mm long concept, which is finished in matte Titanium Grey with contrasting gloss-white accents, stands out from the crowd with its powerful proportions, dynamic lines, a modern, sophisticated interior and generous cabin space for flexible use. It delivers urban utility with a sporty touch.

The car brings all the features and strengths of a highly versatile MPV into the urban compact class, combining up-to-date mobility with individual style. Kia No 3 excels, in particular, through its unique design language characterized by refreshing clarity and modern, youthful sportiness.

Presenting a concept car of this caliber, Kia Motors Corporation is taking another step in its transition to being a globally oriented, design-focused carmaker. Kia No 3 was created with the European market in mind, by Chief Designer Gregory Guillaume at the Kia Design Centre in Frankfurt (Germany) under the guidance of Kia's Chief Design Officer Peter Schreyer. The concept demonstrates Kia's newly created design language in the treatment of surfaces and the flow of lines as well as the evolving 'face of Kia' which is destined to appear on all future Kia models.

Compact sportiness combined with versatility and spaciousness creates a unique interaction and a truly innovative style in Kia No 3. The new concept car establishes the image of the brand and Kia's new design philosophy that will extend beyond the segment of compact cars. The fresh 'face' of the brand is clearly characterized by the proportions of three crucial elements and the relationship between them – the new radiator grille, extra-large headlights, and brand logo placed precisely on the centre-line, create a new 'constellation' that will also be highlighted on Kia's future models.

Extremely short overhangs accentuate the compact exterior dimensions of the car; powerfully contoured bumpers and large wheel arches as well as extra-large diameter wheels bring out the sporty character of Kia No 3. The concept clearly boasts a dynamic wedge shape characterized in particular by the window graphics and the lines rising up to the rear. The rear light clusters are wrapped distinctly around the side panels.

Nineteen-inch light-alloy wheels running on all-weather high-speed tires, provide a clear hint at the car's sporting performance. The wheel rims, painted black on the outside and finished in glossy chrome on the inside, exude a strong feeling of power.

Kia No 3's long wheelbase (2615 mm) and short overhangs front and rear, together with generous height (1600 mm) and width (1760 mm), provide all the features and qualities typical of an MPV. Extra comfort and space, plus the economic use of the available space are ensured by the ergonomically ideal, slightly elevated seating position. The split rear seats are adjustable independently, with sliding and folding functions.

An extra-large panorama glass roof extends directly out of the windscreen and stretches all the way to the rear spoiler. The result is not only excellent all-round visibility, but also a truly generous feeling of interior space. A diagonally arranged roofbar barely breaks the elegant, seemingly uninterrupted flow of the tinted glass surface.

The highlights of the car's exterior design – modern style, individual character, sporty performance, and unparalleled diversity – also characterize the interior, taking up and repeating the contrast of high-gloss white and black surfaces. Kia No 3 clearly demonstrates the highlights of Kia's future in interior design, with the focus on sophisticated materials, top-quality finish, stylish features, and the most advanced IT technology – all combined with a contemporary lifestyle feeling.

Kia No 3 is the forerunner of a future production model which will combine compact B-segment exterior dimensions with the interior spaciousness and versatility that is more typical of a C-segment car. The concept's name 'Kia No 3' is related to the production car's position in the future Kia model line-up.

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da AutoExpress.co.uk