Kia Kue

Kia Kue
Overview
Manufacturer Kia Motors
Production 2007 (Concept car)
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Related Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Veracruz
Kia Sorento
Powertrain
Engine 4.6L 400 hp (300 kW) V8
Transmission 5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 114.2 in (2,901 mm)
Length 186 in (4,724 mm)
Width 75.9 in (1,928 mm)
Height 63 in (1,600 mm)

The Kia Kue was originally unveiled as a concept crossover SUV during the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It is similar in design to the Hyundai Santa Fe platform, and it may also share the same platform used by the Hyundai Santa Fe and Veracruz in that it, like the Santa Fe, it is a crossover SUV. The concept vehicle seated five passengers.

The Kia Kue was the first car to win a Design Award for a Korean company. This concept was awarded with "Eyes on Design Award" for Design Excellence at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. The Kia Kue has front and rear butterfly doors and it is the first and only concept car in the crossover SUV class to have front and rear butterfly doors.

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