Super TestCar reviews - Kia - Koup - rangeKia modelsOverviewKia’s sporty Koup returns to take on Veloster and Toyota 86 with a new turbo engine17 Oct 2013 KIA’S previous-generation Koup never really had the sizzle to match its steak. Or in other words, it’s on-road dynamism never quite lived up to its edgy and sporty styling. But the days of style over substance are no more, according to the Korean brand, because the new Koup comes with an optional turbocharger and a whole load of huff for the price. At $27,990 plus on-roads, the 150kW/265Nm Turbo edges out the (rear-drive) Toyota 86 on cost, as well as its Hyundai Veloster SR sibling, while the base non-turbo 129kW Si is an evern sharper $23,990. But is the attractive price and still-sexy styling enough to chastise the competition? Click here for the full review... GalleryClick to see larger images Model release date: 1 October 2013 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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