This stylish entry level 2-door coupe concept from Kia is powered by a twin-turbo direct-injection 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine which pumps out 290 bhp and 289 lb.-ft. of torque. Based on the subcompact Rio platform, the front- drive Koup is directly aimed at such sporty coupes as the Honda Civic Si.

The front of the car features a large lower intake flanked by chromed inlets for the cross-drilled Brembo brakes. The Koup's flanks have sharp character lines, while the rear finishes off with a conventional trunk, giving the car a traditional coupe silhouette.

The Koup's roof is all-glass, giving the sporty interior a light and airy feel. The front sport bucket seats are clad in materials that contrast with the rear seats, adding to the performance aura of this 4- passenger sports coupe. The Koup's instrument panel has a wraparound cockpit design and showcases the 6- speed automatic transmission with steering-column-mounted sequential shift paddles.

Other touches include carbon-fiber accents on the chin spoiler, rear diffuser, headlamp lenses, cowl panel and outside rearview mirrors. The 19-in. alloy wheels also feature carbon-fiber accents on the spokes.

The Koup's independent suspension has variable damping control, and the concept car is also fited with onboard navigation and adaptive cruise control.

Overall, the KOUP concept proves that Kia might finally be getting its stylistic act together, despite some of the derivative design cues that this too-close-to-production two-door is sporting.

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