Kia Reveals Name of All-New Luxury Sedan

[ProtegeTuype]

South Korea

[minhyukiii]

PETER SCHREYER- THIS GUY WHO WORKED FOR AUDI AND VW WHO DESIGNED LAMBOGHINI MURCIELAGO, AUDI TT,A3,A4,A6 AND VW NEW BEETLE, WORKS FOR KIA SINCE 2006 AS THE VICE-PRESIDENT AND CDO AT THE SAME TIME. HE CONTRIBUTED BUILDING UP KIA'S NEW FAMILY LOOKS AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE CARS LIKE OPTIMA,CADENZA,SPORTAGE,SORENT­O AND FORTE. ESPECIALLY OPTIMA AND SPORTAGE WON THE RED DOT DESIGN AWARDS, BEING THE FIRST TWO CARS IN ASIA TO WIN THIS. WHOEVER SAYS KIA COPIED OTHERS IS AN IDIOT, PETER SCHREYER IS BEST

[susmmm]

i REALLY want a kia soul :( it's the cutest car i've seen yet on the market! i ended up with a beetle instead though :(

[throathammer1]

not the biggest kia fan.. that car is sharp as hell tho

[bigdi77]

VW tail lights smh

[evanbella99]

@bigdi77 The head designer of Audi works for Kia now. Volkswagen owns Audi.

[UnidenExposed]

I'd rather spend 35k on a Toyota Avalon, quality and worth the purchase.

[tubev12lj]

@UnidenExposed That is a week choice. If I had to decide between an Avalon and a Civid, I would much rather go with a Civic. Avalon is has always been school.

[jeatco]

That look like an AUDI !!!!

[minhyukiii]

@jeatco ex-audi designer who designed audi tt and lambo murcelargo now works for kia

[jeatco]

@minhyukiii Thats just great... More Korean success. Not good man... Not good.

[evanbella99]

@jeatco The head designer of Audi works for Kia now.

[HolidayKirk]

Shit, that looks pretty good.

[DaEverything]

who really is going to spend over 30k for a kia or a hyundai

[TheAutoChannel]

@DaEverything

Smart buyers with good taste.

[metallinen1]

@TheAutoChannel OOO OWNED :D u right man !

[klukash]

@TheAutoChannel i would go buy a 50k saab for like 26k now

[koc0090]

am i looking at a fake BMW with a ugly face?

from in and out, just look so BM

[TheAutoChannel]

@southkoreaeatsdogs

You would know.

[metallinen1]

@southkoreaeatsdogs less than your mom and her cheap-made BMW

[rtherster1]

I actually like this car. Its a nice mix of a bmw 5 series in front and an audi q7 in the back and somehow remains a sedan. Beautiful.

[zizithakid16]

Audi Q7 in the rear. Nice car i will take one in black

[verdeescorpion]

@DUKEADONIS I'M 100% AGREE WITH YOU. MORE OR LESS ALL AUTOMAKERS TEND TO BE ON THE CURRENT STYLE, FEW YEARS AGO ALL CARS HAD THE ROUND TAIL LIGHTS, NOW IT HAS CHANGED BUT THE TRUTH IS THAT KIA AND HYUNDAI HAVE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS TODAY IN MY OPINION.

[TheHolyMASTER]

looks like an audi in the back and a ford in the front

[cougarlover1]

Kia has made huge strides in the last 3-4 years. Great cars for the money.

[metsfan61292]

the grill should be black not chrome

[kuruptzZz]

I didn't even watch the video...but lol @ the video title.

[melmar07]

Is this based on Hyundai's eqqus???



[spencer82rocks]

Nope it's from korea

[rajithaify]

kia is hyundai

[syyun0406]

@rajithaify wtf, kia isn't hyundai, they're 2 different companies. from the same country though, (South Korea) but they're 2 different companies.. (same as you can't say toyota is honda)

[rajithaify]

@syyun0406 no that's not true. hyundai bought 51% stake of kia so basically kia is hyundai's bitch.

[syyun0406]

@rajithaify oh, i just researched and it apparently is true... you're right. They share the same parts but they hv different names.. like Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima are virtually the same car. you're right :)

[andruhastar]

@syyun0406 They are the same company as if Dodge and Chrysler. I have Kia Spectra and many parts have Kia and Hyundai logos on it.

[bigdi77]

Why do people always compare these cars to the big three Audi BMW MB. Stop its not better looking you just say that because you want one and can't afford it

[polaris911]

Problem is.. it says Kia on the front and back..

[Runaholism]

Sizzling.

[AngryBirdSEASONS]

:O the Kia K7 looks better than most Audi...if it was an Audi then it would be one of the top sellers.

[DukeAdonis]

Why do people keep on complaining about KIA copying or other brands copying from each other? Do you really wanna own something so different? Look for pineapple-shaped headlights and an ass-shaped back to put on your car. This will be different and as stupid as your stupid complaints.

[bml0624]

It is a copy. But who cares? Kia/Hyundai has an ex Audi car designer and he is doing a fine job.

[chipsandcheesecurlz]

@DukeAdonis Kia copies Hyundai because IT IS HYUNDAI. Though really, you are copying the same shit as both cars are crap with their poor transmissions that break often.

[tjkbacha]

I do not care who designed it, but headlights look like from new hyundai genesis coupe!

[Bekanish]

Rear side of the car looks like as Mitsubishi Lancer

[link0587]

Looks fantastic, sans the grille, which doesn't suit the car...

[loppar3]

Looks good, but it is still a KIA

[ZethaMetha]

@loppar3 ,Dirty Japs are infesting every Korean videos,, har har har, Fanatic Japs are dying in utter terror & jealousy.. one small ex. 98 % Japanese are all out for Korean media stuffs.. only the descendants of war criminals are barking everywhere to ward off in their dying breath.. G-by fanatic Jap dingoes

[ProtegeTuype]

Go Kia !

[biyorkman]

Did this steal the design of Audi again?Does Korean people not have originality, and unabashedly steal others' things?It will be able to be said it is impudent shameless exactly.

[Hazza101]

@biyorkman you're an idiot. the current head designer at KIA used to be the head designer at Audi so of course there will be similarities dumb cunt.

[jriley1992]

Is that the 2011 Kia Optima? That's awesome.

[aqa722]

@jriley1992 no it's called Cadenza

[elam7batura]

Kia ext. design improving in leap'n bounding,, . also, Peter contributed a great deal to pluck out from doldrums appearance, but He seem to have reached his limit, as I see the 2011 Sportage.. It's nice, but too much of Peter Sh'yr shadow.. Kia need to replace the chief designer position,, otherwise Kia is in danger of losing ID into his limited old shadow.. I really mean with dire warning

[banstaman]

Ad this became the Optima.

[zerooneonefive]

Thats one NICE ass Kia

[dudeitsdavid]

but its a kia...

[kakashi88naruto]

nice car i like it and am thinking to get one.... and for those ppl those are saying its a korain car and it don't have a brand name ,,, i would say ur wrong .... see what happen to sony tv... LG and sumsung are number one in the world in the tv's and they are korain... becasue ppl started to change there way of thinking in the life the looking for the best no matter what is the name is .... and i think withen 5-10 korean cars will be at the top

[hksxskyline]

fuck.. i'm korean and i never thought i would want a kia.. i swear this car looks so good!!!

[MrParapol]

Excellent design improvement on Korean cars!

I would definitely buy this car if its half price of Audi

with same chief designer.

But I wonder why they still hire European designers even 35 years later since the first Hyundai Pony.

[erkhesod]

hyundai accent, elentra today stil manufacturing hahahaha

[totaljett]

Got damn Hyundai and Kia ain't bullsh*tting! This ride is beautiful

[lexusES350h]

Omg it looks like an ago -.- nice car tho, nevertheless.

[ktonlai]

uh sobasically every car hyundai has, kia has its own version... i dont like this idea but i will say this: this one look smuch better than its hyundai counterpart (the equus)

[manoman0]

A bit VW, a bit BMW, a bit Ford, a bit Chevrolet, a bit Opel, a bit Audi, a bit Citroën...good looking but no own style.

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[kopee35]

@manoman0 ...so u really think there can be up to 7 cars all influencing one car?.....HUH!....i jus crapped my pants laffing at ur stupidity

[manoman0]

@kopee35 hope u had a good laugh....and, some people don't see the obvious...

[aaajhs]

@erkhesod OMFG dude you seriously need to use a translator or something.. You haven't understood anything I've said for the past few comments

[erkhesod]

@aaajhs no no you do not understand good or bad kia is not good

[hjlee6192]

@erkhesod hahahahha dude u suck at english.

i think u keep on saying that the design or the outside look is good but the engine is bad.

but what your saying right now is based on OLD kia and hyundai. yes kia and hyundai had horrible cars before but its the new era w/ a new design. get used to the fact that hyundai and kia will get better and better.

[erkhesod]

@hjlee6192 OK my english is worse i know but thats not problem problem is korean worst cars you said its better but future is proved that bad or good ok kimchijige dog eater

[hjlee6192]

@erkhesod wtf... im a guy who actually cares to listen and understand to everything people says and give respect to everyone but i didnt understand what you said and i lost all respect for u for calling me a 'kimchijige dogeater'. haha lemme read ur comment again retarded racist, yes like i said korean cars WERE bad.... but wtf do u mean by 'future is proved taht bad or good'. you dont know the future of kia or hyundai retard cuz u dont even know the present of these companies. anti korean...

[erkhesod]

@hjlee6192 sorry but hyundai and kia will be worst cars ever forever hahaha

[kopee35]

@erkhesod ....FOOOL!!!

[kopee35]

@hjlee6192 ...dont mind that ass @erkhesod he doesn't understand a word u said....a person like him'll never knw how good hyundai nd kia r

[kopee35]

@erkhesod i am d last person u can convince with dat bull shit...Hyundai/kia all d way man!!

[erkhesod]

@kopee35 its you thinking bull shit because true is hurting you sorry dude but true always win

[kopee35]

@erkhesod careless idiot!!....ow on earth r u sayin any truth btw d english r not happy wiv u cuz u kip mudering their language....i highly recommend u go learn to speak some english

[erkhesod]

@kopee35 maybe my english not good but i know the korean cars better than you the time is prove that

[aaajhs]

@erkhesod guess what. Design is a CRITICAL part of the reason why people buy particular cars. Also, all the interior, not just the exterior, is a part of "design". ie, design is a part of what makes the Mercedes and the BMW luxury. And did you say that the "technical parts" of the Korean cars suck? Why don't you, then, explain why the Genesis' motor was elected as one of the 10 best motors in the world?

[erkhesod]

@aaajhs yes all ppl know korean cars is bad i say again design nothing prove ok korean need more upgrade in engine and etc details early i have a sonata bad car ive ever used in my life everytime something is wrong with technics maybe a next 10 years prove this ok you will see

[aaajhs]

@erkhesod you aren't even answering what i'm saying. you're just blabbing on about your bias on Korean cars. I just said, "GENESIS WAS ELECTED AS ONE OF THE TEN BEST MOTORS IN THE W.O.R.L.D." now go learn english before answering this comment. otherwise you'll just look stupid.

[erkhesod]

@aaajhs hehehe iam not looks like a stupid i know kia sorento,daewoo prince,or more stupid worst bad hyundai excel elentra accent hahaha just koreans dont know how to make a car and last chance is sos from other countrys designer but design is just a skin look inside thats bad engine electronics ever hehehe ask ppl ok not just me

[kopee35]

@erkhesod ...U LIAR!!....u've neva owned a hyundai/kia....u'll neva talk lyk dis if u did

[eamamoo]

A truly fantastic design, unleashed for the youthful and vibrant...

[eamamoo]

I love BMW interiors, the angel eyes and the tail light led technology, i love the Audi led technology, of course not impressed with the interior, I love the Merc tail light technology too, not a fancy for the interior... but guys, this is just not a good design, it's a Fantastic design... well thought through... unleashing the boundaries of auto design the the conservatives at BMW are scared of doing... and Kia couldn't have picked the right lead for this design. I'd have to get me one...

[tozach]

tail lights looks very much like 2011 sonata design. Good car

[aaajhs]

@tozach the 2011 Sonata and this Cadenza (K7) shares the same platform.

[erkhesod]

korea always copying benz s class and lexus ls

[topherware]

@erkhesod I'd rather pay less for a Kia than pay more for the same car.

[erkhesod]

@topherware but korean cars worst cars of the world everybody knows that sorry

[topherware]

@erkhesod Well if something went wrong with my Kia or Hyundai, I guess I would get it fixed for free using the 5 year 50,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and my 10 year, 100,000 mile engine and transmission warranty. What is Ford's warranty again?

[erkhesod]

@topherware aan ford is bullshit all american cars is bad. in world 3 standarts of cars 1st and best is euro standart cars 2nd is japanese,3rd american the end where is the korean euro standart cars is better very luxury and perfomance is good

i know korean cars early i have sonata2 bad car ive ever used today i have a 2003 e320 thats is good

[MashiMar0o0]

@erkhesod Hello, white supremacist! Korean cars being the "worst"? That's why the Hyundai Genesis currently ranks #2 on the Consumer Reports, huh. Yeah, and #1 is the LS, costing around 40~50K $ more. Why would you want to pay so much more just to have that "Mercedes" or "BMW" brand name? Korean cars are sweeping the market for their tremendous value and quality, and will continue to do so. So stop making ignorant comments - makes you look real dumb.

[erkhesod]

@MashiMar0o0 sorry you need ask from ppl benz or kia ,,,,90% said benz thats why is bestseller car ever before you say dumb you need ask if you dont know truth always wining truth is hurting you sorry and early i have korean car everytime something is wrong with technics every month oh god i remember my early life

[aaajhs]

@erkhesod Uh, can you learn English before trying to argue with people?

and gosh, you need to wake up; You don't know how much improvment Korean cars went through in the past few years. You don't judge a car by it's name, but by its qualities. It's like calling yourself a bullshit just because you're you.

[aaajhs]

@erkhesod Uh, can you learn English before trying to argue with people?

and gosh, you need to wake up; You don't know how much Korean cars improved in the past few years. You don't judge a car by it's name, but by its qualities. It's like calling yourself a bullshit just because you're you. Kia and Hyundai have both shifted their focus from value to quality, and in Kia's case, they've hired Peter Schreyer, one of the three best auto designers in the world, to do so.

[erkhesod]

@aaajhs design nothing prove you looks like dont know how making a car,listen why car makers named by motors you know because motor is brand not design hyundai or kia maybe today have a good designer but engine or techincal details is not like benz or lexus i have a benz e320 thats good my english bad sorry

[giannial1985]

I know the name of this car. It's the Kia Cadenza right? Seen other vids. on here already of it. Very nice car :) Better the the Amanti

[songer885]

no wonder this has a mix of audi/mercedes headlights and shape.

[AngelBeats14]

OMG!!! One of the sickest car ever seen...hope it comes to my coutry..

audi A6 like rear...original front...OMG INTERIOR...

Gotta have this...

[sugarkang]

1980s wants its music back.

[AbdoHad90]

epic fail .. without even looking at it ..

[kopee35]

@AbdoHad90 ...Oh really ok go make love 2 ur bimmer or benz then!

[Global506]

اطلعي من مخي يالكيا

[markmarshall39]

is this built on the equus paltform

[whattheheck1000]

This is gonna rock. That and probably good quality. My opinion of Kia keeps going up.

[Grandam1999]

For those of you saying that it will be a Kia's version of genesis, this is actually said to be a replacement for the Amanti/Opirus. For, they now have the renderring out for the next Optima, so this can't be the Optima's replacement, and it WON'T be Kia's version of the Genesis re-badge.

[TheJohancha86]

Its definitely not KIAish....

On the street, without the badge, it would be mistaken for a Jag, Lexus or Audi.

I've known some who mistake the Hyundai Genesis for the Maybach 57 and S550. (!)

[Amero1]

this is to much an Audi A4 , it has a german spirit of design. but good job from KIA depends on price as if this car any close in price to the Audi or Mercedes then no doubt I would go for the more reliable german cars. KIA really need to attract customers with good prices

[TheJohancha86]

that is not my point. on happenstance it looks very prestigious. Pricing will be lower than comparable Euro contraptions.

[ethnichairoutlet]

It looks like an Audi because the head Audi designer left Audi for Kia.

[junstar81]

@Amero1 German cars... reliable?!

Hahahahahahahah (rolling on the floor)

Puhahahahahahahahah!!!

[AbdoHad90]

@junstar81 no kia is reliable .. for 4 days

[junstar81]

@AbdoHad90 Let me guess.. you never owned a single german vehicle in your entire life. If you really think that german cars are reliable, then I suggest you go buy one just to experience the types of headaches you'll go through of owning one.

[junstar81]

@AbdoHad90 But don't get one used because especially used german cars are dead-on failure. If you get one new, at least, you'll enjoy it until the warrany runs out. 5 years tops. German cars seem like they are good cars only for the first few years, then, it becomes garbage.

[AbdoHad90]

@TheJohancha86

you are right

it is a good job they remembered not to copy Audi's badge when they were tracing the rear end of it ..

[astrologyzone]

Person who designed this Kia was the former head of design at Audi/VW. His name is Peter Shreyer & he's widely known in the design world as one of top three most respected car designers in the world today. He designed the original Audi TT, Lamborgini Murcielago, Audi A6, VW New Beetle, & other VW& Audi cars while he was head of design there for many years. So every time I see ignorant IDIOTS saying Kia copied this or that without knowing anything about design, it just makes me laugh real hard.

[happyboyy8k]

astrologyzone well talk. there are lots of idiots out there who doesn't know about Hyundai and Kia. Thanks.

[AbdoHad90]

@happyboyy8k

yup correct .. many idiots don't know how miserable they are ..

[kopee35]

@AbdoHad90 ...Mr miserable can u pls keep ur name 2 urself...miserable man with no kia nd no life

[erkhesod]

@kopee35 believe it or not its your choice early i have sonata2 my friend have a kia sportage huh very bad car ive ever used, today i have a benz e class thats good

[erkhesod]

@kopee35 when i was a student i have a sonata 2 because sonata was cheaper car and everytime something is wrong with technical details and my mom was have a daewoo tikko,hehehe small car you know daewoo prince,hyundai excel,elentra,accent,very bad

[erkhesod]

@kopee35 design nothing prove,today many companies copied benz,or toyota,but engine is other you really need to ride a benz after than you will know,do you ride a japanese or german cars in your life im thinking you are not,did you know a mark2,cresta,chaser,carina,cor­olla,prius

[snoloflo]

@astrologyzone yeah it makes me laugh too.

[stidhamhimer]

@astrologyzone then you r an asshole

[monk3yboy69]

@astrologyzone Why should it make you laugh? The same designer now works for Kia doing similar designs to what he has done previously at Audi/VW etc and you think people are making stupid comments!

Same designer, similar work .....then yes, Kia has copied the others in design style.

[kopee35]

@monk3yboy69 ....u r jus soo poor in understanding....do you ever think a car company will hire/pay a designer to design similar cars as his previous employer?....seriously ow old r u??

[monk3yboy69]

@kopee35 Clearly I am much wiser and older than you. Learn to spell properly and use my language correctly. I cannot be poor in understanding....I might have a poor understanding! This I doubt very much.

Read your comment again and you will discover (nice big word there for you) that the very reason vehicle manufacturers (you still with me) hire successful designers from successful companies is in the hope that they (the designer) can bring their talent and influence to the new company!

:))

[epjb226]

@astrologyzone you must be a korean arent you? Well that was some speech! But when i see the car, I was like I like it! It looks a lot like the new passat,

[COOLRADIUM]

@astrologyzone Really! It all makes sense now. When I was looking at the new Kia's, I notice the similarities it had with Audi and other high-end luxurey cars; I just wasn't sure. Thanks for imparting the knowledge about the designer. Kia did a great job at hiring him to design their car.

[Runaholism]

@astrologyzone No wonder why the back resembles the VW.

[Unities]

Seriously, I own 2009 audi S4 and it does not even have similiar rear or front headlight as this k7 have. Its funny how ppl say this car copy bmw or audi when they dont even own either of them.

[suspendmeassholes]

You are a true douche. You look for any opportunity to brag about your S4. You don't have an S4. Your dad might. You have an S4 Snowboard. If you had an S4 and you were so proud of it, you would definately have a video clip uploaded.

So in your opinion only owners of Audi and BMW can be smart enough to give an opinion on Korean designs? Wow. Get fucked.

[alexpw12]

@Unities You"re right it doesn't resemble an S4 at all. However, it does resemble older A4's and A6's. Both of which I have owned.

[philyfree]

It has a lexus hood and back. insignia/bmw sides.... i like it

[MegaFiveTimes]

i hate when they merge the rear lights with the storage hood , it's really a bad taste

[username99hundred]

still a takky korean car....

[celloboy7]

you guys know that Kia is now part of Hyundai right?

[rontonkinkia]

Has been for like 10 years...

[sollongos]

Just in finances due to weak financial affair about Kia in 1998 Korean dishonor economy by IMF, Absolutely both have developed separately.

[digitalrbn]

kia playing in the big leagues now !

[shotokanbiker]

i studied automotive design at university. i've not managed to break into the business yet but its sad that all cars are starting to look the same... due to legislation etc, what's sadder is the government scrapage scheme might eradicate all cars that dont look like they've been designed by a product designer who has a mobile phone fetish!

[mahdikheledia]

every body is copying audi lights

[starlandliu]

audi copies the E60 5 series's orange led light. look who's the culprit?

[morgangamer22]

nice

[BlackHawk2669]

looks like a opel insignia with audi a4/bmw m3 taillights

[fegue2]

change the rear kia badge for Audi,and you will get an A4........

[IraqiDotCom]

Lol dude you read my mind

[jjangchoo]

maybe because the head designer of audi quit working for audi and started working for kia?

yeah. i just made you look really stupid.

[fegue2]

stupid???why??you made me look stupid??i didn't ask for your extra information .Have a good day.

[athiam152]

backlight = audi a4

[1bentley4ever]

That is so A4, you said it like a was.

[chevyrider6]

looks like it would be in the 50's range the inside looks sick and the front is mean!

[TheAutoChannel]

You can get complete pricing and information at The Auto Channel.

[deepakm]

inside looks great, but the rear and sides look mediocre.

[ConceptVBS]

What is your definition of "cheap"? I bet you cant even define it. If you cant define what it is, how can you claim it?

[Charles2337]

Hey, I remember you lol I subbed you. But compare this to Hyundai Genesis. The Genesis is more refined (Lexus quality), high quality engine and materials. This looks like a Chinese car.

[rontonkinkia]

This will be a re-badged Genesis. It will run the same engines probably the 3.8L if they have a v8 option it will be the same 4.6L. Charles, Hyundai and Kia are the same company. This is a concept car, the production vehicle will be much more refined.

[dakidakov]

It uses the new KIA developed 3.5 V6 with 290HP..... And because Hyundai is the parent company of KIA, i don't think they will allow them to put the V8 in this car, because it will probably be better than the Genesis.

[WSAM0TV]

LOL I want one.