One of the best sources of design inspiration for an automaker, can often come from looking in the past. In the midst of recent auto shows, Kia thought it would be fun to remember some of its favorite concept cars. They're the models that capture the future direction of the lineup, so it's not a bad idea to reevaluate the features that made each one special. Today on our Kia blog we are bringing all of you in the East Petersburg, PA area on a brief journey back to when these concepts came to life.
First up is a convertible couple that was unveiled in 2003. It was known as the 2003 Kia KCV-3 Concept, and demonstrates a design that was created to reflect multiple emotions. With its fun, sporty and modernized look, drivers could be surrounded by fantasy with innovative technologies like a built in DVD and MP3 player. It featured an airplane-like air-intake on the front fascia, and the interior was made unique with an asymmetrical design for both the left and right sides of the vehicle. These were very eccentric ideas for that time, demonstrating Kia's bold design philosophy.
Next we travel to 2004 when the Mojave (KCV-4) Pick-Up Concept was born. Kia enjoyed dabbling in the pickup segment. The model's rugged design was so well received that it actually was used to inspire the Kia Mesa concept, which then was transformed into the Kia Mohave production model. The crafty name was inspired by the Mojave Desert and all of the captivating beauty that it represents. The rounded body lines and futuristic interior were ideas that had never before been seen in a pickup truck, which is how the Mojave earned itself a special place in the history of Kia concept models.
As you can see, whether a model remains a simple idea or makes it into the new Kia lineup, there are specific design details that play a significant part in the creation of other vehicles. They are simply building blocks that later become the models we have come to know and love here at Lancaster Kia. To check them out for yourself, come schedule a test drive, today!