EXCLUSIVE: 001 SPIES FIRST Shots Of The HOTTEST Car We Don't Get On U.S. Soil

thats nice I can say this is the most origninal car I seen from a Korean company. I was going to say it has the audi A4 taillights but if it does or doesnt its a nice looking car.

I don't see anything original here or special is just another Copy and Paste and a real mix shake from real original brands like Mercedes, BMW and Audi with this tails lights , this is a easy way to design cars take the best angle of all and them make their creature.

the Koreans have no shame. (excuse me if it sounds racist but i'm only talking car here). both Hyundai and Kia are nothing but a bunch of plagiarists, making a living out of the great efforts of the rest of the auto world. they don't get my respect at all.

As long as you support something as hideous as the gtr, or nissan in general (all ugly), your opinion will remain worthless, so sit in the corner and STFU.

you make no sense, twattedtwice. my stated facts (which are shared by many) are not based on what i like or dislike. in fact, i will tell you, this is not a bad looking sedan. However, every line that was used to "design" this car was STOLEN from several car designs and that is BS. And I say they have no shame because they even had the nerve to copy the lights of the Audi A4 and pasted them onto this compilation-of-other-manufacturers-designs car. Therefore if you are a car enthusiast you will not support nor respect the work of these THIEFS. Do us all a favor and stay in that lonely corner that you're begging and crying at to prove your point because you know that you support the wrongdoing of these plagiarists. and you know what happens to plagiarists? they fail.

Oh, and about Nissan... there signature is performance and every hard effort that goes into designing most of their vehicles speaks of performance (something Hyundai/Kia don't/cannot have because is awfully hard to plagiarize on performance), and performance for me is art like the one in the GTR or the Z (i'm a proud owner of a 370Z), among others.

This is Kia cadenza it is very nice car and sales very much good here in Kuwait. It looks like Audi and fully loaded costs about $27000

Nice design, I do not care about if the looks like the other cause all cars will have the same aero trend cause it is necessary to get maximun fuel economy..the car looks great compared to anything..and I can't recall a japanese car with better appearance than this..

Does anyone really care not having this car as an option?

^^^Excuse me? I would rather Kia drop a few vehicles in their line-up if we could have this in return.

*Note: Im speaking for myself

knock yourself out!

FWIW, this car is the replacement for the Kia Amanti and should be available in the fall of 2010.

Tha Kia Amanty was another MONSTROSITY Mercedes wanabeeeeeeeeee ha ha ha and this new one is the next, just copy and paste and a great mix of Audi,Lexus, Mercedes old tech and BMW, not credit no merit for them, Korean must uses theirs brains.

I thought it was a new saab

Wow! That's a Kia? How about they stop importing every POS they ship here now and bring over just the K7. It would really help improve Kia's image.

When you Copy and Paste is so easy to improve what ever you want to improve lol their is another thing they can fix and is prestige, history ,legacy and fame. Let see wht they can do about it. lol.

I think it's very bland...the front reminds me of a Malibu and the back, an Audi

Imagine that, a "bland" sedan. They should have moved the cabin to the front, placed the engine on top, and put all four wheels at the rear. Now that would be exciting, though I'm not sure that's what you were after in a sub $30K sedan. Oh well, there's always the J.C. Whitney catalog for you; they've got a nice assortment of fake portholes, wings, and altezza lights that'll make it anything but bland.

Wow, with this and the upcoming Optima I think I see a Kia dealership in my future...

You know that the K7 is the Optima replacement right?

The Kia Cadenza, or Kia K7 in South Korea, is Kia's new full-size car to replace the Kia Opirus/Amanti[1]. Sales begin as a 2010 model elsewhere, and in the United States and Canada, as a 2011 model.

The Cadenza use the new front wheel drive Type-N platform[2] with MacPherson front suspension and multilink rear suspension. Cadenza will be offered with a new three gasoline engines ranging from 165 horsepower to 290 horsepower for the 3.5 liter Lambda, included the new 2.4 litre Theta II with gasoline direct injection (GDI) and 201 horsepower.

The Kia Cadenza was designed by Kia design chief Peter Schreyer who was chief designer at Audi and uses Kia's new corporate grille, Tiger Nose.

The K5 is the Korean equivalent for the U.S Kia Optima. The K7 is the Korean equivalent of the upcoming Kia Amanti.

Another hot korean product that's a body blow to the dullards at honyota. I bet every new Hyundai and Kia makes them wince and bite their fingernails.

Better come with it, geeks making geekmobiles--Hyundai/Kia is going to crush you.

ignorant POS. you make me sick. Korean auto makers make me sick. they are worst than those kids in school that graduated due to their great efforts of cheating, lying, and stealing. you know how much work it takes to design a car? it takes many years. This car should be called Piracy.

I know Kia landed the former design head from audi, but still, I wish he'd leave audi's ugly design trends with them. Things like the stupid LED running lamps and brake light design are bad enough on audi's, no need to ruin Kia's new design language with them too.

What design language are you talking about? Most of their cars a copy and paste of other brands.

Oh...! I get it now, you mean the design language of Lexus, Audi, BMW, MB and Infiniti ; )

Agent001

This has been getting sold here for the past 5 months lol. My uncle bought one, and I really like it. Its called the Kia Cadenza here.

It's not available in the USA yet.

You must be from another country.

001

Wow! Kia and Hyundai are on a roll!

Let me see, Kia copy the Lexus side chrome at the bottom of doors (side view look like a Lexus IS/GS and what else? The rear taillights from Audi A4 and exhaust is from the Lexus LS460.

Honda and Toyota have completely missed the boat on automotive exterior design. It's amazing that the Koreans can design such great looking cars and back 'em up with outstanding 10yr/100,000 mile warranties.

All those people bashing Hyundai/kia Know deep down in their hearts that they are lying to their souls...Hyundai/kia have arrived nd deres nuffin anyone can do about it, talkless of some silly comments.....

It easy to make good looking cars when all they have to do is copy and paste other company design. FYI I think I keep my G37 coupe Pearl White for the now and will NEVER buy anthing from Kia or Hyundai.

Why get a Kia/Hyundai when I can get a BMW, MB, Audi, Lexus, Infiniti and Acura. If Kia and Hyundai want me and others car enthusiast to buy their car, they better stop copying and pasting.

It look nice because you see Lexus and Audi in it.

Hello GTR35 allow me to introduce myself, my name is JTZ and I'm going to get cars you never thought in your life copied. Take the 2009 Chevy Mailubu's headlights coming from the Mercedes C class. The Tundra, VW Iroc concept and Lancer's face. Take the Mazda Tribute's headlights and the Honda Ridgeline's. Take the 2004 Toyota Avalon and the 2007 Saturn Aura's headlights. Copying? I'm just getting started. The 2009 Honda Pilot's backend came from the Scion XB's. The Pontiac G8's greenhosue came from the 2005 Nissan Altima's. The 2010 Ford Taurus' front came from the 1999 Nissan Altima's. Don't forget about the Chrysler 300 taking after the Rollsroyce. Oh and the three triplets Prius, Insight and Leaf. Oh I'm not finished I can get cars from Acura to volvoo. Copying? What about these 3 thrplets: Volvoo 3 door, VW Iroc cocnept and the Honda CR-Z. 2007 Toyota Camry headights came from the Acura TL's. The Civic's headlights came from the Pontiac GTO's. Now lets get alllllll SUVS with slanted C pillars: Honda Passport, Isuzu Rodeo, Chevy Blazer, 1st generation Lexus RX, 1st generation Acura MDX, Buick Redevous, 2012 Ford Explorer, 1st generation Chevy Equonox, 2nd Generation Chevy Equoniox, Mercdes M class, Saab 93b, Toyota 4 Runner, Ford Escape/Tribute but only the 2003 Kia Sorento was the copycat.

SUVS with C pillars slanted but pushed back at the rear. Suzuki XL-7, Chrysler Pacifica, 2nd generation Lexus RX, Toyota Venza, Hyundai Veracruz, 1st generation Acura RDX, 1ST GENERATION Infinti FX, 2nd generation Infinti FX, Mercedes R, 2nd generation Saturn Vue, but only the 2011 Kia Sorento is the copycat.

The 2012 Ford Explorer copied the 2005 Kia Mesa. The Chevy Cruze's greenhouse copied the 2006 Hyundai Sonata.

SIDE PROFILES: Mazda 3 hatch, Toyota Rav-4, Pontiac Vibe, Jeep Campass, Mitusubishi Outlander but only the Kia Cee'd was the copycat.

Next Volvoo tail lights: Honda Cr-v, Saab, old Lancer Hatch, Nissan Leaf but only the Kia Cee'd SW was the copycat.

Cars that have the Rand Rover's A pillars, Mini Cooper, Suzuki Swift, Ford Flex, 2012, 2011 Infinti Q Ford Explorer that new Toyota Sports car that was revealed last year in Japen, Hyundai Veloster, but only the Kia Soul was the copycat

Cars with the 1992 Ford Taurus' greenhouse: Saturn L300, 2002 Subaru Legacy, 2004 Infinti M, 2005 Buick LaCross, and 2011 Infitni M sedan but only Hyundai and Kia is copying

Sedans with slanted C pillars: 2005 Toyota Camry, 2005 Pontiac G6, Caddy CTS, 2005 Honda Accord but only the Forte was the copycat

The 2nd generation ACURA MDX'S tail lights came from the Audi but only the K7 was the copycat.

2006 Kia Rio 5, Mercedes R hint tail lights.

2005 Toyota Camry's headlights came from the 2004 Mercedes C Class but only the Daewoo was the copycat back in 2003


The Lancer copied the Lexus Is. The 2008 Outlander's backlights came from the 2nd generation Lexus RX. The 2010 Outlander copied the VW Iroc concept as

Oh I'm not finished, I'm just getting started. The new Honda Accord coupe's talights came from the Audi A6's. The Mitsubishi Eclipes copied the 2003 Kia KCV-3 concept. Now what? The 2010 LaCross' tailigths copied BMW while the greenhouse is nothing but the 2007 Saturn Aura's. I'm jtz, I been through all blogs from Autoblog, Edmunds, Leftlane News, and Kia World shutting everyone up becuase I can get any make and design. I can get cars you never thought in your entire life looked alike. For example, the face of the Toyota Venza came from the 2008 Ford Edge's. The Honda Fit looks like the Chevy Aveo.

The Koreans have no shame huh? So why did the Pontiac G6's tailights come from the Scion TC's. Why does the exterior of the G6 look like the 2005 Camry? Kia and Hyundai is only copying? Why is it that the new Lagacy's headlights copy the Infinti G sedans'. The Koreans' are only copying? Why does the Toyota IQ look like a Smart? Why does the latest Toyota Celica's headlights look like the Nissan Z's. Why is it that the Nissan Z's greenhouse look like an Audi TT's?

Cars with Circular headlights. Dodge Neon, Subaru, WRX back in the late 90's, Porche 911, Mini Cooper, Jeep, Toyota FJ Cruizer.

Did I say they 2010 Taurus' face came from the 1999 Nissan Altima's.

The 2011 Nissan Quest copied the Ford Flex.

Oh I'm not done, Time for me to get Mercedes. Mercedes has some kind of CUV that copied the 1st geneation Toyota Highlander. The VW CC is a click an paste of the Mercedes CLK. The Nissan Rouge's headlights copied the Buick Enclave's. The Chevy Traverse's headlights copied the 2nd generation Infinti FX 45's.

I'M JTZ I can get any make and model. I pop up out of nowhere. I can get at least 5 cars that copied Audi's grills, I can name 25 SUVs with the same slanted C pillars. I can name 5 cars that uses Volvoo's tailights. The Chevy Malibu's exterior copied the 2003 Acura TL's. The back of the Chevy copied the Mitsubishi Dymanite as well as BMW. The Mutstang, Camero and Challenger look alike. copying? I'm just getting to the bone of it all I have yet to begun to get into the marrow. Let me know if I'm lying, becuase if you don't see the Honda Ridgeline's headlights in the Tribute, then I need to go to the eye doctor.

Plagiarists is what GTR35 said. Only the Koreans are doing it huh? Yeah so the Maliubu's headlights didn't come from the Mercedes C class? The Tundra, VW Iroc and Lancer's face didn't copy each other.

Come on GTR35 WHAT YOU GOT TO SAY NOW?

Hey GTR35, I Know at least seven cars that uses the Land Rover's side grille and the Soul wouldn't be in that list.

"Tha Kia Amanty was another MONSTROSITY Mercedes wanabeeeeeeeeee ha ha ha and this new one is the next, just copy and paste"

So what about the Jaguar and the Bentley?

Cars that copied BMW's greenhosue, Infinti G sedan, 2009 Honda Accord, 2009 Subaru Legacy. Also take the 2009 Accord sedan's backend and look at the 2007 nissan Altima's. Can you tell the differance between the Accord and legacy from the side? The front of the 2004 Honda CR-V is also on the 2004 Lexus GX.

The Ford 500's greenhouse came from the Audi A6's. The Ford 500's tailights came from the Pontiac Grandprix's. The 2011 Infinti M greenhouse came from the 2009 Chevy Impala's. Come on GTR35 where you at now? I told you I can get any make and model. Mercedes has a $80,000 SUV that looks like a Hummer. The Jeep Comander also looked like a Hummer. 2009 Nissan Sentra and the Dodge Caliber hint tailights.

Where y'all at now? A day ago I saw commets saying, "Hyundai and Kia copying everyone." Ever since I posted I don't see anymore. Why is that?

The Chevy Orlando looks like the Iszuzu Axiom with the Borrego's tailights. If It where a Kia people like GTR35 would say, "Kia copied the Axiom" but since its a Chevy and not a Kia people like GTR35 is going to act like it's orignal. I don't care, I'll put everyone design on the kitchen table coming from Acura, Volvoo, Toyota, Suzuki, Infinti, Mercedes, Lexus, Honda, Chevy, Buick, Jeep, Chyrlser, Saab, Saturn, Ford and Smart. If you'll going to put Hyundai/Kia out there, I'm putting everyone else out on the kitchen table too. Just like I did on Burlapps, Edmunds, Autoblog, Leftlane, Motortrend and now Autospies. What was the result after I posted on other sites.... people STFU!!!

Ain't no one saying nothing now huh? If I never came along it would have still be commets like, "Hyundai and Kia is always copying everyone else." Can't say nothing huh? Tell me the Chyrlser 300 is orignal.

Oh look the Saab 9-5 sedan has the Land Rover A pillars, from Mini cooper, the Suzuki Switft, that new Toyota sports car revealed last year, Hyundai Veloster and the Kia Soul. But only the Kia soul is the copycat. The Ford Flex and 2012 Ford Explorer also have those same A pillars. Just like the 2012 Nissan Quest and the new Infinti Q. Will that's 11 different cars with the same A pillars. But only Hyundai and Kia copy.

I know its GM and all but I have to bring this up. It seems when Hyundai and Kia look too much like each other people complain. What about the Terrain's tailights comeing from the Buick Rendavous? What about the Cruze and the LaCross's headlights? What about the LaCross' greenhouse coming from the 2007 Saturn Aura? The 2009 Nissan Maxima's grille came from the Infinti Q SUV. If Hyudnai and Kia still did this people would complain while ignoring that others are doing it too.

This blog is quiet now. It was so active before I appeared.

jtz u're not alone keep it up!!...i got ur back...

2004 Lexus GX and 2004 Honda CR-V hint face

That's right put everyone's else designs on the kitchen table and people can't say nothing. It's quiet just like after I posted on Edmunds, Leftlane, Burlapps, Autoblog and Kia World.

hello everyone I's me JTZ and I came back to tell you I forgot to list somemore copy cats. The Infinti EX's greenhouse is nothing but a higher version of the Subaru Legacy hatch's.

Chevy Traverse's headlights came from the 2009 Ford Focus'. The Traverse' tailights copied the Infitni FX's.

jtz7

after going through the first 15 or so of your comparisons I started laughing and couldn't finish them. Your conclusions are almost as vague as saying x copied y because x has 5 lug nuts and so does y.

Yep Joe_Limon, the sentence, "the Koreans are only copying" is bias and I can prove it. Hey I got to do what I got to do in order to shut HKAG haters up. Mazda Tribute and Honda Ridgeline hint headlights. Kia Mesa concept, Saab 9-4X and 2012 Ford Explorer hint exteriors. Chevy Cruze and 2006 Sonata hint greenhouse (pillar designs). 1999 Kia Carens, 2010 Honda CR-Z hint rear pillars. Mitsubishi Eclipse and Pontiac G8 hint tailights. 2009 Mazda 6 and 2005 Lexus ES hint tailights.

Will now its time for me to get up out of this blog and go somewhere else where people think only and Hyundai and Kia are copying since everyone who hates HKAG STFU just like on Edmunds, Left Lane, Autoblog, Motortrend and Kia-world.