Comments on: Kia makes Kee move to a cool, sporty future

By: The Daily Times

The Daily Times — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:08:53 +0000

An interesting view of the automotive industry. Where do you see the future of the industry, will it ever recover or will there be major casulties?

By: micro99

micro99 — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:07:49 +0000

The interior looks fantastic from what I can see. Does anyone share my “concern” that the greenhouse design could lead to visibility problems- straight back and/or over the left shoulder ?

By: K-Sport (Boris)

K-Sport (Boris) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:09:15 +0000

himi, Where the heck do you get the spy shots of this “TD”? can’t find it anywhere (on google, that is).

By: himi

himi — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:05:59 +0000

You can hear how the engine sounds here. And Kia is not developing any engines separately as far as I know. http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2007/11/19/kia-kee-driving-experience-2/

By: himi

himi — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:03:22 +0000

Taking David Wilkins to Germany and letting him see and drive the Kee was a smart move Stephen! He described his experience in a very catching language and I think he did exactly what Kia was looking for – Attract public attention!

By: Bryan

Bryan — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:24:38 +0000

Build it Peter Schreyer and Kia and they will come. I did forget that detail that the Kee is conceptualized as having a V6 instead of a turbocharged 4 cyl.motor. Body design wise it’s a hot and I love the abilty to push-button start it.

By: micro99

micro99 — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:11:54 +0000

Nice informative article, himi. What ,if anything, do you read into the comments concerning the engine in the Kee ( ie sounding fifferent and somewhat “fruity” in nature ? Is Kia perhaps working on an engine separate and apart from their parent Hyundai ?

By: Stephen Kitson

Stephen Kitson — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:42:07 +0000

Himi, you are really hot on picking up these articles – congratulations. We at Kia in the Uk were equally delighted to see this piece from david – he was one of the exclusive band of journalists we took to Gernmany to drive the car under Peter’s watchful and wary eye – but as you can see it really worked. Kee has made such an impact on anyone who has seen it that we can’t wait for the next revelation to come out of the design studios. let’s hope articles like this change even more minds and bring an ever bigger audience to Kia!!!