What was Kia thinking?

"LJ909" (lj909) 05/15/2016 at 20:27 • Filed to: None

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They didn’t think we would notice that they hired the Subaru B9 Tribeca’s designer for the Sportage? Separated at birth.

not for canada - australian in disguise > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 20:30

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I like both...

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 20:31

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I feel like there’s just one guy who designs crossovers, and he’s got one car that he sells over and over to every manufacturer.

PanchoVilleneuve ST > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 20:31

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I really dig the “tiger nose” thing Kia’s been doing lately.

IanZ - limited-slip indifferential > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 20:33

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I have to say I like the Kia. It was weird to me at first cuz’ it’s so different than the previous model, but it’s really grown on me. Like a fungus. I dig the 4 square foglights.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 20:36

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Just to keep it fresh they took the rims from the Forester XT.

LJ909 > PanchoVilleneuve ST 05/15/2016 at 20:37

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It actually works on this really well.

LJ909 > IanZ - limited-slip indifferential 05/15/2016 at 20:38

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Yea in person its surprisingly handsome.

Ssfancyfresh > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 20:45

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I saw one of these new Kia’s on the highway last week. Made me do a double take. It’s pretty handsome going down the road.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 20:48

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They look nothing alike to me, IMO...

The headlight shape, that’s about it? Maybe the overall body shape (show me an SUV/Crossover that DOESN’T have that same body shape nowadays...)?

The grills and bumper designs are completely different, as are the foglight designs, mirrors, and front valance...?

The Tribeca hood is longer as well...larger engine under there.

Steve in Manhattan > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 20:50

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Not nearly as bad as the Tribeca. Interesting that I saw my first Tribeca in ... Tribeca. Probably a decent vehicle, but along the lines of the first Pacifica - weighed too much, and shit mileage. But Kia has its shit together.

Racin'Jason001 > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 20:51

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I don’t like the new Sportage. If they made it look like the last generation, and put new tech and such in it, I would like it better.

fhrblig > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 20:53

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I do like the Kia, but it does sort of remind me of this.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 20:57

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I think it looks a lot better in person.

Tapas > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 21:14

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Hmm....good question.

*Focuses into a mighty squint in the general direction of Kia’s HQ*

Ok....yeah wait, I got something.......nope, its just some gibberish. I don’t speak Korean.

LJ909 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 05/15/2016 at 21:22

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I was just talking about as far as the front fascia.

LJ909 > Racin'Jason001 05/15/2016 at 21:24

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The last gen was alright. I hated the rear lower bumper reflectors though.

Racin'Jason001 > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 21:30

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Yeah, I agree.

Jayhawk Jake > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 21:41

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These cars look nothing alike. At all

Amoore100 > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 22:36

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I really wanted to hate the new Sportage since it took the classy understated looks of the last one and tossed it in a blender with some ice cubes (see fog/running lights). Now, I must admit, it’s growing on me. Especially dat ass.

Vicente Esteve > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 23:03

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In person it works so much better than in pictures. It looks german in a good way.

M54B30 > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 23:08

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They should’ve just put the Sedona’s front end on it

mazda616 > LJ909 05/15/2016 at 23:10

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This is what I see when I look at that Kia.

Nauraushaun > LJ909 05/16/2016 at 07:26

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I think they nailed it. Not so different to the Tribeca, but much less offensive.