Kia KOUP Concept Car
|
Kia KOUP Concept had been premiered as new concept by Kia at the 2008 New York auto Show. Powered by a 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged engine with a GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) twin scroll turbocharger, the Kia KOUP Concept may develops 290 hp and 289 lb-ft of torque between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
The Kia KOUP Concept features six standard airbags, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) paired with CDC. The Kia KOUP Concept also featuring a realistic interior and want to embody a true driver’s car.
Press Release
KIA DEBUTS KOUP CONCEPT AT 2008 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
Design Cues, Indicative of an Emotional and Powerful Driving Experience, Reflect Brand Evolution
- Distinctive “check mark” shape furthers the performance-inspired appearance
- Realistic interior design makes KIA KOUP a true driver’s car
Combining youthful exuberance with a sporty and sleek design, Kia Motors America (KMA) today globally debuted the Kia KOUP concept at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) during a press conference at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Illustrating the shape and evolution of future Kia vehicles, the simple yet bold and aggressive Kia KOUP exterior is complemented by its realistic and sleek interior design. Originating from the Kia Motors America Design Center in Irvine, Calif., the Kia KOUP concept embodies Kia’s philosophy of “Exciting and Enabling” with its balanced proportions and fluid design set to evoke an emotional driving experience.
“The Kia KOUP concept represents the future of the Kia brand and its dynamic vehicles that speak to our core philosophies,” said Tom Kearns, chief designer of KMA. “Kia strives to appeal to the emotional side of car enthusiasts who seek adventure and want to take a leap into the future with style and advanced technology, and the Kia KOUP effectively delivers.”
Kia KOUP Concept First Glance
Curb appeal begins with the Kia KOUP’s balanced proportions and fluid design. From the tab-shaped and purposeful upper grille to the high-tech and pragmatic headlamps, the front fascia’s form gives the vehicle a bold and aggressive stance.
The Kia KOUP features an uncomplicated yet dynamic wedge shape along its sides stemming from its glowing, carbon fiber and black chrome enhanced LED lamp lenses.
While the KOUP’s overall form is simple and precise, it makes a design statement with positive tension created by a “swoosh” that swoops from the “C” pillar forward, down to the “A” pillar and flares all the way back around to the rear deck lid. A trailing horizontal lip along the deck lid tapers up toward the outer ends to meet up with the swoosh from the beltline. The rocker sill has a distinctive “check mark” shape and prominent wheel flares that give the Kia KOUP a strong, lowered stance. The short overhangs and wide stance reflect its well-balanced and responsive character.
No element of high-style design is missing in the KOUP concept as illustrated by its greenhouse-integrated, panoramic-view glass with two panels extending from the windshield through the roof to the backlight, appearing as two parallel pieces of glass – similar to a fighter jet cockpit. Segregating the glass panels, an interior mood light runs the full length of the greenhouse. To further the performance-inspired appearance with sporty elegance, carbon fiber enhancements accent the Kia KOUP’s chin spoiler, lamp lenses, cowl panel, side-view mirrors, rear bumper insert and rear diffuser, while flashy twin wheel spokes include carbon fiber inserts paired with an open design to show off the Brembo® calipers and cross-drilled rotors.
Kia KOUP Concept Inside the Cockpit
Conceived artfully and with graphic precision, the KOUP’s interior hones in on the desires of auto enthusiasts from the inward lean of the dashboard and Supervision instrument panel, enhancing the performance-inspired driving experience to the custom-designed, race-inspired steering wheel in front of a three-gauge instrument cluster. Carbon fiber accents on the shifter plate and seat tilt-adjust mechanism reinforce sporty performance.
Audiophiles and car enthusiasts alike will take heed of eight speakers, including large rear deck speakers matched to a juke box audio system, further harmonizing the driving experience. A built-in Bluetooth-enabled navigation system with Map On Demand (MOD) is just the beginning of the telematics services, including safe driving, car maintenance and life/assistance offerings.
The KOUP features a realistic interior design that integrates high-style materials, including rich and supple seat fabrics accentuated with concrete- and black-color trims. As a true driver’s car, the front seats contrast the rear seats with opposing colors and patterning and horizontal, padded silicone bars occupy the seat backs for extra comfort. High-tech details are integrated into the interior, including convenient smart key with push button start, and a six-speed automatic transmission with steering column-mounted paddle shifters.
Kia KOUP Concept Taking Flight
Powered by a commanding 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged engine producing 290 horsepower paired with a GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) twin scroll turbocharger for greater power and efficiency, the Kia KOUP delivers astonishing torque of 289 lb-ft at a low 2,000 rpm sustained to 4,000 rpm. By injecting fuel directly into the cylinder under high pressure using the Kia GDI system, the intake charge is cooled and combustion behavior is improved. Improved combustion assures excellent fuel economy and low emissions. Lower grille openings enable additional air intake for extra power.
Built on a front-wheel-drive unibody frame, coil springs and stabilizer bars complement an independent front suspension featuring MacPherson struts and an independent dual link rear suspension to provide the optimal balance of ride comfort and engine responsiveness. An engine-speed-sensitive, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering system adds the finishing touch for precise handling. In keeping with the KOUP’s sporty essence, Continuous Damping Control (CDC) for quick movements and sharp turns paired with a sport-tuned, four-wheel independent suspension and strut tower bar offer a tighter grip for more spirited driving.
Kia KOUP Concept Safety
The Kia KOUP concept features all of the standard safety features offered in Kia’s regular production vehicle lineup including six standard airbags and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Electronic Stability Control (ESC) paired with CDC stabilizes the KOUP for maximum contact with the pavement. The large 245/40ZR19 tires complete the KOUP’s impressive package. Also included is adaptive front lighting and cruise control, adding to the KOUP’s advanced safety technology.
| |
Also see ...
Kia will unveiled three Kia SOUL concepts at the Geneva Motorshow in March. Kia SOUL Burner is one of them. The first teaser shot of the Kia SOUL Burner also released by Kia. These new concepts will show Kia’s fun direction. The Kia SOULs preview a future production model that is promised to not fit in the usual brackets of the motor industry. Press Release Three SOUL concepts to reveal fun side of Kia Defying traditional automotive classification, three new SOUL concept cars to be unveiled by Kia at the Geneva Show on 4 March, will reveal a whole new individual and fun direction for the Korean brand. The trio of concepts are closely related to an upcoming production model that doesnt fit into the usual motor industry brackets and will encourage a whole new breed of Kia customers to build an emotional bond with their new car and with the brand. The SOUL concepts will introduce a world of possibilities for customizing and personalization to future Kia customers that will be delive...
Kia unveiled three Soul concept cars at the Geneva motor Show. They are: Kia SOUL Diva, Kia SOUL Burner and Kia SOUL Searcher. The Kia SOUL Diva targets a style-conscious young-at-heart woman and comes in a combination of black, white and gold. The Kia SOUL Burner is the bad boy between the three concepts and comes with dragon tattoos over a black satin paintwork. The front bumper of Kia SOUL Burner features L-shaped day-light LED driving lamps and at the rear it has two vertical exhaust pipes. The Kia SOUL Searcher offering a place of tranquility within the urban jungle. Kia SOUL Searcher features a leather finish on the bonnet, the tailgate panel, the folding roof, the dashboard, door panels, and steering wheel rim. Press Release KIA SOUL concepts The concept cars – SOUL Diva, SOUL Burner and SOUL Searcher – are each designed to appeal to different consumers and clearly display the potential for personalization that the new production car will offer buyers. “The all-new Kia productio...
The Lamborghini Ferruccio is a concept for supercar, created independently from Lamborghini by Pule Magau of Magvisio. The concept is named after the founder of Automobile Lamborghini, Ferruccio Lamborghini. Based on the drivetrain of the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, The Lamborghini Ferruccio powered by a 6.5 litre V12 producing 640 horsepower and 660Nm of torque. Although this supercar using early lamborghini’s for design inspiration but The Lamborghini Ferruccio come with a modern twist. The “eyelash” headlight clusters are a contemporary interpretation of the units found on the Lamborghini Miura, while the fixed rear elevated haunches are similar to those on the Countach, these also help to channel air into the engine bay. The “recessed’ fan intakes on the bonnet are also reminiscent of the Lamborghini Jota of 1971, unique design cues are the swooshing, sweeping concave and convex lines running across the sides of the Lamborghini Ferruccio’s body...
The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 (the LP refers to the engine positioning, longitudinale posteriore, the ‘560′ to the engines power output, and the ‘4′ refers the four-wheel-drive) was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The LP560-4 is a facelifted version of Lamborghini’s entry-level supercar, like the LP640 version of the Murcielago. The visible changes include new aerodynamics comprising of new, more aggressive front and rear bumpers, revised headlights, taillights and rear facia, and new air inlets just forward of the front wheels. In the engine bay of the Gallardo LP560-4 anew 5.2 litre V10 engine develops 552 horsepower, 32 more than the Lamborghini Gallardo SE, and 540 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. Despite the power and torque gains the engine is actually 18% more fuel efficient than the previous engine....
There are various websites have reported, that the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera production has been ended today. The Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera was always meant to be a limited production model and probably the Italian manufacturer needs the facilities to build the new Gallardo LP560-4. Powered by a 5.0 liter 10 cylinders engine that develops 522 hp at 8000 rpm and 510 Nm of torque at 4250 rpm, the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera has top speed 315 km/h and 100 km/h come in 3.8 seconds. For comparison, the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 that will take its place is more powerful, has a top speed of 325 km/h and reaches 100 km/h one tenth of a second faster....
Pininfarina Sintesi is a four-seat car that explores new shapes for future vehicles using future technologies. The Sintesi is also an exercise for future technologies that will allow the shaping of the vehicle around its occupants. The last chapter in the Pininfarina Sintesi book has been released today by Pininfarina. The book about this concept car are released before the live reveal at the Geneva Motor Show next month....
