Monstri mecanici: Kia Rio "STi" |
This topic is about Monstri mecanici: Kia Rio "STi", the author, f1anatic, wrote about: IT MAKES people do double takes, but don't think the Sport-Pac Kia Rio can outrun the law. The new Rio may look like a Subaru Impreza WRX Sti, but it ... To read more just scroll down
Monstri mecanici: Kia Rio "STi" |
Dec 28 2004, 07:05 PM
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Subaru Anti-Hero Group: Moderator Posts: 5.323 Joined: 13-May 04 From: F 1 World Member No.: 25.368 |
And it drives through two wheels, not four. The sales and marketing personnel at Kia's importer, Ateco Automotive, have come up with the kit and it has worked the brand's dealers into a frenzy. The Sport-Pac adds $3000 to the price of a regular Rio ($14,990 drive away). It comes with Pedders sports suspension along with the body kit and a non-functional bonnet scoop. The sporty Rio runs the regular 71kW 1.5-litre engine and takes 15 seconds to go from 0-100km/h. By comparison, the $55,130 four-wheel-drive turbo WRX STi that it mimics has 195kW and can dash from 0-100km/h in 5.5 seconds. On the STi the scoop forces air into the intercooler to feed the turbo, but the Rio's scoop is just there to look cool. The Rio also has what is described as "a World Rally Championship-style rear wing", even though Kia does not have much of a rally heritage, or even a car in the WRC. Subaru spokesman David Rowley says: "We are confident that people will be able to distinguish between this car and the WRX. For a start, there is a slight difference in the acceleration figures. "All I can say is that imitation is a serious form of flattery." Kia says it did not intend to model its Sport-Pac on the Subaru WRX. Kia spokesman Edward Rowe says: "It's just a coincidence." He says the sporty Rio has been designed to mimic all rally cars, not just the Subaru. "Subaru, Citroen and Ford all have cars in the WRC with wings and scoops like that, not just Subaru," Rowe says. Kia is confident the Sport-Pac will be popular with young people who want a car that looks fast but who can't afford to buy or maintain a car such as a WRX or a Lancer EVO. "This conversion won't affect people's insurance premiums and that is quite important for people who are 25," Rowe says. "It is also very affordable." Oh...wow ! Pai...ma scuzatzi ca am publicat in Engleza...dar...PINA UNna alta...admiratzi acest monstru mecanic. -------------------- Schumi drive it like you stole it !
2005 Subaru Legacy GT ; 2009 Subaru Forester XP ; 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
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Dec 28 2004, 09:05 PM
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workaholic * * * * * * Group: Moderator Posts: 11.052 Joined: 4-August 03 From: Bucuresti Member No.: 14.854 |
pics buzzed , unathotized access , sorry
poti face ceva ? -------------------- |
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Dec 28 2004, 11:18 PM
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specialist Group: Moderator Posts: 10.684 Joined: 29-March 04 From: Oradea (Bihor) Member No.: 23.122 |
Oh my f---ing god... nu am vazut imitatie mai... imitativa... de cand a murit dacia si oltcit .... acum pe bune, daca mi-ar fi aratat cineva poza asta inainte de citirea articolului atunci as fi zis ca ceva dement a inlocuit sigla subaru cu cea de kia... oricum eu ma indoiesc de succesul comercial al unui asemenea model... e ca si cum ti-ai lua un tricou "Adibas" sau "Neke"...
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Dec 29 2004, 01:45 AM
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specialist Group: Membri Posts: 521 Joined: 16-October 04 From: Bucuresti Member No.: 34.419 |
Trust me ! |
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Dec 29 2004, 01:53 AM
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Subaru Anti-Hero Group: Moderator Posts: 5.323 Joined: 13-May 04 From: F 1 World Member No.: 25.368 |
Hai mah...chiar nu ai cumpara asa ceva ? -------------------- Schumi drive it like you stole it !
2005 Subaru Legacy GT ; 2009 Subaru Forester XP ; 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
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Dec 29 2004, 09:55 AM
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novice Group: Membri Posts: 48 Joined: 2-May 03 From: Sibiu Member No.: 12.022 |
Stirea e destul de veche.... iata ce se mai spune intr-un alt articol (o mica completare la cele spuse de f1anatic):
QUOTE KIA RIO SPORT-PAC ADDS A NEW EDGE - JUNE 26, 2003
Kia dealers are offering a new style and handling edge for the Kia Rio sedan with the launch of the Rio Sport-Pac, which provides the Rio with a new, aggressive stance on the road and boosts the Rio's handling and roadholding. Starting with a Kia Rio Sedan in Rally Blue Mica, the Kia dealer-fitted Sport-Pac adds 15" x 6 ROH Strada alloy wheels in gold, fitted with Bridgestone P195/50 VR15 Potenza G3 tyres. The suspension is up-rated with Pedders "Sports Ryder" sports springs which both lowers the body and provides a more sporting suspension response. The Rio Sport-Pac is completed with a Talon bonnet air scoop and World Rally Championship-style rear wing. The Kia Rio Sedan is presently available for a recommended retail price of $14,990 drive away and the Kia Rio Sport-Pac will be offered by Kia dealers with the additional equipment available with a recommended retail price totaling $3038 including GST, plus fitting. |
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Dec 29 2004, 10:08 AM
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specialist Group: Moderator Posts: 10.684 Joined: 29-March 04 From: Oradea (Bihor) Member No.: 23.122 |
Huo kia !!! sa faca producatorul body-kit din asta porcesc... cu priza de aer, eleron si jenti furate de la subaru... nu ca mi-as fi dorit vre-odata kia dar asta e inca un motiv sa nu-mi cumpar asa ceva ... Si cer 3000 de parai pt un body-kit care costa maxim 2000 cu produse aftermarket... c'mon... cred ca daca s-ar fi dat un kia rio sedan pe mana unor tuneri priceputi ar fi iesit ceva mult mai frumos si in mod sigur mai original...
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Dec 29 2004, 10:17 AM
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novice Group: Membri Posts: 48 Joined: 2-May 03 From: Sibiu Member No.: 12.022 |
...si niste poze de la lansarea din 2003:
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Dec 29 2004, 10:18 AM
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novice Group: Membri Posts: 48 Joined: 2-May 03 From: Sibiu Member No.: 12.022 |
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