Kia Performance Model Planned for 2013
Kia is ramping up for a busy year in 2013 with a slew of new models including the brand’s first ever performance car.
Speaking with AutoGuide a company representative, who prefers to remain anonymous, let slip that a sports car of sorts will debut next year. Involved in a discussion about the affordable performance category, ranging from cars like the Scion FR-S and Hyundai Genesis Coupe to the Ford Focus ST, our source commented that “we’ll have one of those next year.”
Most likely is a twin to the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, using similar powertrains and the same rear-drive chassis. Kia is already expected to debut another rear-drive model in 2013 with the Quoris, again using the Genesis/Equus chassis and sized between the two.
Rumors also point to Kia bringing its new Hyundai Azera sister car, the Cadenza to America, rounding out a lineup of premium and performance models similar to what Hyundai now has.
The Korean automaker could, however, head in a completely different direction with its new performance car, instead revealing something similar to a hot-hatch, like the Trackster Concept revealed last year.
With Kia planning a host of new models for 2013, the first if the big reveals could happen as early as the LA Auto Show in November.
With AutoGuide from its launch, Colum previously acted as Editor-in-Chief of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine where he became a certifiable car snob driving supercars like the Koenigsegg CCX and racing down the autobahn in anything over 500 hp. He has won numerous automotive journalism awards including the Best Video Journalism Award in 2014 and 2015 from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Colum founded Geared Content Studios, VerticalScope's in-house branded content division and works to find ways to integrate brands organically into content.
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