BernardP Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Have a look at these pics on the 2009 Kia Forte: http://www.thetorquereport.com/2008/08/2009_kia_forte_brochure_hits_t.html#more This is an entry-level car, replacing the Spectra. It must look at least 10 times better than the Impreza and, as one comment says, better than the Acura TSX. Of course, I'm not talking about mechanicals, but about looks. So if Kia can do it, why are there so many ugly/boring cars on the road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 yeah I don't think so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssej Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Personally I think that Kia is ugly like the rest of their line. But almost every car company is making ugly cars right now, everyone is so focused on making new 'futuristic' looking cars instead of just making good looking cars. Then again most people don't care as long as it gets good mileage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Its okay. Problem with Kia is that they have small engines that don't produce much power nor do they get good gas mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 looks like a civic. If you don't vote Trump, out, you're a bigot who hates america. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LGT-NY Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 That Shit Is Fugly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLegacy Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 @#%$% Blasphemy - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 umm it looks just like a toyota corolla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06jax2.5se Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 looks like a civic. that is exactly what i said when i saw it! i bet is comes with a bazillion mile waranty too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjundi Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Great looking entry car. Less boring. However Kia/Hyundai lack terribly in fun to drive/handling department. They are transportation appliances nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Personally I think that Kia is ugly like the rest of their line. But almost every car company is making ugly cars right now, everyone is so focused on making new 'futuristic' looking cars instead of just making good looking cars. Then again most people don't care as long as it gets good mileage...So - what is a good looking car MY 2008, 2009? Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Not bad for a KIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjiz Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Honda should sue them for that front end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 A Korean carmaker "borrowing" someone else's styling??? NEVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikvcl Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Of course, I'm not talking about mechanicals, but about looks. Sorry, but that car looks terrible. The new Impreza is much nicer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I am not sure what you are talking about, style wise... This... http://www.thetorquereport.com/2009_kia_forte_brochure6.jpg Or this... http://www.subaru.com/media/image/2008/impreza/4door/photos/4451_118_lg.jpg Similarities are obvious. But the kia is much sharper, more clearly and well defined, and is a more confident design. The air dam is worlds better. The swoop under the side mirrors adds a bit of drama to a small economical car, without being completely detracting, like the Hyundai Genesis Coupe's odd side window profile, or Corolla blandness. skin deep, the Kia looks good for an economy car. under the skin, the subaru wins. But at that point, the Legacy is not much different than the impreza, and why people would pick any impreza 4-door over a legacy sedan with a similar engine is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Not bad for a KIA. Agreed, but would I buy one over a Civic, Fit or Impreza, no. And it's hard to feel safe in a car that also means Killed In Action. Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardP Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 Similarities are obvious. But the kia is much sharper, more clearly and well defined, and is a more confident design. The air dam is worlds better. The swoop under the side mirrors adds a bit of drama to a small economical car, without being completely detracting, like the Hyundai Genesis Coupe's odd side window profile, or Corolla blandness. Skin deep, the Kia looks good for an economy car. under the skin, the subaru wins. But at that point, the Legacy is not much different than the impreza, and why people would pick any impreza 4-door over a legacy sedan with a similar engine is beyond me. From the various comments, It seems De gustibus et coloribus non disputandum remains as true as ever. IwannaSportSedan, you seem to think pretty much as I do. Regarding the Impreza, I was looking to downsize a bit and was hoping that the new Impreza would be a great-looking car, as is the Legacy. But no. Now, if I was to get a 2009 Impreza, I would have to buy it despite the fact that I don't like both the exterior and interior design (and materials quality for the interior). Twice in my life I have bought cars on purely rational grounds, despite finding them unattractive ('85 VW Jetta and '93 Nissan Altima), and each time I could't wait to get rid of these cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Sorry, but that car looks terrible. The new Impreza is much nicer. no, the Impreza front end doesn't look nicer than that, stop lying to yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 looks like a civic. +1 Just like Honda quickly updated the last generation accord with an updated front and rear after the Hyundai Sonata stole its rear end almost verbatim. http://www.derekspratt.com/Images/Automotive/Other/2005_Accord.jpg http://tsikot.yehey.com/gallery/data/500/Sonata_S21024.jpg And then out of nowhere honda goes.. bump that noise http://indimoto.com/blog/media/blogs/IndiBlog/new_honda_accord.jpg If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramenbuoy Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Not to be OT or anything... But this is the only korean car I like http://jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/04/Oullim_Spirra_S.jpg girls not included =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Oullim Spirra S... Interesting to find out about a car I've not seen yet. http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/exotic/112_0804_2008_spirra_s_first_look/ It looks good, textbook-wise, but it is a bit soulless. It looks like the front of a Tesla roadster, with a characterless derivation of the F430 in the back. The lines are all straight, and it is painted a nice, technical silver. But this car doen't strike at someone's emotion, and hold fast with technology. It looks like it was designed to a formula that other companies have laid out, not to someone's passion for building sports cars. It looks like a supercharged something. With a flat engine cover, who can tell. but it is probably transverse, rather than longitudinal. It lacks grace. I can accept that on an economy car, like the Kia Forte... but this is claimed to be Korea's first "supercar"... and soulless supercars fall flat. If the Hyundai Genesis Coupe looked like this for 25-30k... even if it were front engined... I would be impressed. IF they are going to charge Porsche money, or more, then not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thespookmaN Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 that is exactly what i said when i saw it! i bet is comes with a bazillion mile waranty too! Thats the first thing I thought when i saw it too..blah. that is exactly what i said when i saw it! i bet is comes with a bazillion mile waranty too! Yeah and youll probably get good use out of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Being better looking than an Impreza is pretty easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Looks wise it's not that bad. Not bad considering who is making it that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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