The first images of the Pop were recently released by Kia and this follows the several teaser images that Kia had given out earlier. The basis of this model from the South Korean auto giants is to draw attention of the masses towards electric vehicles, especially in the urban areas. Although the concept is looking at spreading awareness about electric vehicles, Kia is making no compromise in terms of design. It and has been designed by Peter Schreyer.

Apart from spreading awareness about electric vehicles, Kia, with this car will look to enter the lucrative European market that is witnessing a great demand for micro sized cars. Kia has already proved that it is very capable of using this technology during the Chicago Auto Show where it showcased the Ray concept. It is a really good concept considering the kind of environmental issues we are facing of late and such cars could be very handy when it comes to save energy and limit the carbon emission.

At 118 inches, Pop is a very small car and Kia has adopted some of the finest technologies of modern time that blends perfectly with incredible design to offer a great car. The car is equally impressive in the inside as the exterior. 

The Kia Soul’ster was unveiled at the Detroit Motor show this year and has managed to catch the attention of a lot of people all over the world. The car’s original design and the unique exterior makes it stand out from the rest of the crowd. Kia could really carve out a niche for itself if it continued to manufacture such original design.

The Soul’ster concept has a wide range of options when it comes to choosing the engine size. It comes with a 1.6 as well as a 2.0 liter engine. Kia is also planning to provide a 1.6 liter turbo diesel engine which would deliver a high amount of torque at a relatively low amount of fuel. However, the power of the car does not match its incredible looks and does not seem enough for a 4×4. The engine is not very promising when it comes to offering a high performance.

The USP of the car is the sense of fun and adventure it displays and the 2-piece top which keeps the front and the rear seating exposed. The exterior of the car has LED headlights, dual chrome exhaust pipes and a 19-inh alloy which make it look ominous. The car has been wonderfully designed to keeping in view the needs and demands of the consumers and provides utility as well as practicality. It bears a resemblance to the Hummer and its production can soon become a reality.

The new 2010 Forte Koup will arrive in the showrooms this summer and it will be available in EX and SX trim. The EX model of Forte Koup will feature a 2.0 liter four cylinder with 156hp and 144 lb ft of torque. It will also come wit a five-speed manual and sixteen-inch aluminum wheels.

On the other hand, the SX model of 2010 Forte Koup will be upgraded with a 2.4 liter four cylinder to provide 173 hp and 168 lb-ft torque. It will feature a six-speed manual and an optional five-speed automatic. The SX model will come with 17-inch wheels and stiffer suspension tuning along with sport cloth seats sporting red stitching and leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

Both the models of 2010 Forte Koup will feature standard entertainment equipments like a six speaker audio system with steering wheel mounted audio controls, satellite radio capabilities, Bluetooth and USB and auxiliary input jacks.