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Does Kia's new CR-V killer look more like a Lexus inside? Official images leaked

Agent001 submitted on 07/28/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:44 PM
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Does Kia's new CR-V killer look more like a Lexus inside? Official images leaked

The Kia Mesa will launch at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show in September.

Early images of the interior have been leaked and they are impressive.

The look more like the inside of a Lexus than a Kia.

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bimmermike2 - 7/29/2007 9:51:23 AM

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It's nice to know that your surgery went well! Not everyone can have a frontal lobe labotomy procedure one day and the next be talking shit again!!!

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mikeydred20 - 7/29/2007 10:42:17 AM

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The filt that just came out of your mouth, your right maybe. No why in hell this interior is nicer than an Acura, why because there's fake old man wood on the gear shift console? Acura has the best interior design layouts out of all the Japanese luxury brands, sometimes they just don't use the best of material choices. I would rather see aluminum used throughout their whole lineup, forget wood every one has wood, leave that for grandma and grandpa vechicles.
This will not come close to the new crv that looks good and handles excellent. My girfriend just pick one up with the optional rear scoop/spoiler and although it's no MDX is looks good, and it certainly is not no shit/junk Kia or Hyundai whoever tries to imitate.

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bulldogz - 7/30/2007 9:34:38 AM

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bimmermike2, sit inside of an X3 or 3-series and tell me that it screams luxury. The materials aren't even entry luxury, and many car mags have stated that. And forget Acura, any company that offers a wood steering wheel as an option that isn't even real wood, on their flagship of all things is embarrassing.

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DiamondJim - 7/30/2007 11:52:09 PM

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surgery comment was hilarious!

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Qwazywabbit - 7/31/2007 10:26:46 AM

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X3 i agree with, 3 series you are wrong. most of the publications in print and online all say they like the luxurious feel of the 3. "It is tasteful and understated, as a sport sedan should be." Car and Driver.

I think they did a great job with this. Hyundai is really coming on strong.

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Qwazywabbit - 7/31/2007 10:27:30 AM

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I meant Kia.

thepassionatepursuit - 8/2/2007 8:26:28 PM

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That was beyond classic.

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aeyjay - 7/29/2007 2:29:12 AM

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The interior looks like it was inspired by a late 90's LS400. The wood surrounding the shifter looks very Infiniti (of today). The center console buttons look very Toyota Camry (latest model).

Basically, it looks like a Kia (Korean Imitatation Autos)

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SevorbeupstryIsBack - 7/29/2007 2:59:50 AM

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That interior is a mix of everything. It's rubbish. I want personality.

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rg12345 - 7/29/2007 12:39:51 PM

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You can not compare this interior to the C Class interior. You must be crazy to even think about it.

SevorbeupstryIsBack - 7/29/2007 4:19:00 PM

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Name one KIA that has a personality.

SevorbeupstryIsBack - 7/30/2007 11:54:10 AM

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You are a joke.

Like for instance this Kia, the Opirius or whatever
http://www.autoweek.nl/images/Articles/1659/opirus1.jpg

OOwh look at that strong personality. Distinctive design, nice wheels, ..

Rupert - 7/29/2007 7:39:33 AMView My AgentSpace

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With that cheap and nasty wood it looks more like a Lincoln.

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mikeydred20 - 7/29/2007 10:45:27 AM

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I felt the same why can someone please post a picture of the MKX next to this rubbish what's its name? Looks identical to a Lincoln interior. The flat gauge cluster from a 70's Buick has to go.

IS3andME - 7/29/2007 8:24:17 AM

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Do you actually think the production Kia is going to have that? It won't, it's a Kia.

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Matthew1 - 7/29/2007 5:04:44 PM

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It is the production version.

Htay7500 - 7/29/2007 8:52:18 AM

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"CRV killer" wow thts amazing.

(note the sarcasm)

the CRV sells like hotcakes and it doesnt have such a flashy interior like this...

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bimmermike2 - 7/29/2007 9:56:31 AM

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Htay they are jumping to conclusions, it's a dependable spacious user friendly vehicle with a minimal depreciation rate. Your mom made a good choice. Oh I forgot, economical too.

Htay7500 - 7/29/2007 6:34:34 PM

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yes I know mike...

seriously, I'd rather see a plain jane interior here. making it look like a "lexus" would be totally out of the question if you are trying to make direct competition w/ the CRV. please take a try at the CRV. it looks boring but the materials and quality are great, however I prefer the older CRVs like my moms and up to 06. shit, theres even a table in the back under the carpet as you take out the tools to fix a spare tire. thts one killer feature!!! and is the also best selling SUV in its class.

atomicbri - 7/29/2007 10:30:07 AMView My AgentSpace

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Well its nice I guess for the segment it will compete in. Kia has never peaked my interest in the slightest except the C'eed convertible show car. Otherwise just more of the same from the Kia. Will be interesting to see how much of this does make it to production.

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rgeSK - 7/29/2007 12:40:12 PM

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It's "piqued", not 'peaked'.

Your internet grammar lesson brought to you today by Kia Motors. Kia -- the power to surprise, but more often -- disappoint.

atomicbri - 7/29/2007 5:41:50 PMView My AgentSpace

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Guess I know not to trust my automatic speller before hitting submit next time!

gtdude19 - 7/29/2007 1:41:34 PM

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wow Agent001 you need to check your info. the Kia Mesa is a Chevy Tahoe competitor, not a CR-V competitor. It is a body on frame, fullsize SUV, not a cute ute.

http://thecarblogger.blogspot.com/2007/07/leaked-pt2-kia-hm-interior-images.html

I think you misread this article from TheCarBlogger, where it compared the Mesa's interior to the CR-V's, having "a slight scent of the 2007 Honda CR-V".

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Kinger - 7/30/2007 8:10:42 AM

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And it seems you've never been inside a BMW...

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david989 - 7/29/2007 6:28:49 PM

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Lexus interiors are better than Bentley or Maybach interiors.

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SevorbeupstryIsBack - 7/30/2007 11:55:01 AM

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and david989 is smarter than Hawkins?

bmwdrvr - 7/29/2007 7:11:20 PM

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i might be wrong but isnt this post wrong...the kia mesa is kias full size suv it is no where near a CR-V competitor, thats why it has an interior that looks like that....it seems like a bad time to bring out a full size suv but thats what the Mesa, a full size suv in the mold of a tahoe, or armada

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bmwdrvr - 7/30/2007 8:53:38 PM

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i noticed, i had got deboosted by the of course idiots in the room that dont want to hear the TRUTH, OR THAT THEY ARE WRONG. but fine ill put proof that YOU are WRONG, IF YOU POST CHECK YOUR FACTS.

"""This upcoming SUV will most likely feature a traditional body-on-frame structure similar to your average Chevrolet Tahoe or Ford Expedition. """

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=121059

adamsaf723 - 7/30/2007 1:16:33 AM

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The only problem with companies like Kia and Hyundai is that they build a car to compete with these luxury brands, but only build them to be as good as them. Like the Veracruz... the RX350 is getting redesigned next year, good job rivaling a car with 4 years of dead technology in it. Now they are building a "CR-V killer." I just don't understand these Korean mindsets.

And to everyone else commenting, granted Lexus materials are incredible, and on par or better than many German manufacturers, they don't compete against the Super Ultra Luxury market, you are in a different pricing league. It's the same with Kia; these materials aren't even in the same ballpark as Lexus, or granted, even Honda.

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Will_ - 7/30/2007 12:35:33 PM

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I guess it's fun for all the haters to believe that Hyundai and Kia are going to "kill" Toyota and Honda. Comedic geniuses these Agents are!

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chewy - 7/30/2007 3:40:45 PMView My AgentSpace

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This thing is Ford Expedition in size with a V8. Very far from the CR-V.

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mikeydred20 - 7/30/2007 5:51:10 PM

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Personally bulldogz, I wouldn't buy a wood steering wheel. Unlike the Escalade that no oher wood other than the steering wheel is real. Acura obviously feels it's more important to worry about electronics than wood. Lets be honest if you didn't know from reading that the wood steering wheel on the RL was fake you couldn't tell. Bet you probally taught the Escalade's other wood components were real too right?

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farabira1 - 7/31/2007 8:57:55 AM

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Just as Merc is way beyond the reach of Lexus, Lexus is likewise, way beyond Hyundai.

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Qwazywabbit - 7/31/2007 10:33:04 AM

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fara, I think merc is by far THE luxury car to have. But I have to take issue about Merc being out of reach of Lexus. I think they are closing the gap. Because they are so strong, it is pushing the companies into a tighter twist of competition,therefore giving us better and better choices in the market.

Hyundai is coming on strong too. Kia is, and will always be, a joke.

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mikeydred20 - 7/31/2007 6:21:53 PM

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Lexus is actually realiable unlike Mercedes! What makes Mercedes so special anyways? I'm tired of all these status whores.

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