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The wraps have come off the Kia Koup - the company’s first ever two-door coupe.

The car was unveiled at the New York motor show and closely resembles the KOUP concept, which starred at last year’s event.

It will be available with two engines, a 2.0-litre DOHC four-cylinder, producing 156bhp and 144lb ft of torque, and a 2.4-litre in-line four, with 173bhp and 168lb ft of torque.

The Koup uses the same front-drive platform as the four-door Forte, with independent front suspen...Read the full article

 It looks pretty smart. Shame about the name though. I just think of Knorr's soup!

A tuned version of their 2 litre diesel could possibly sell in Europe.

 This car's front looks like a US Honda Civic with giant air intakes added to the front. The resemblance is amazing....

Ceekay:

This car's front looks like a US Honda Civic with giant air intakes added to the front. The resemblance is amazing....

From that first picture, definitely.

It does look distinctly US market, but with a few changes I think they could sell it in Europe if they could get the suspension set up tuned well enough for our tastes.

More evidence Kia is becoming a mainstream player.