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Originally Posted by Schnauzer
The xR in the picture is turbocharged.
The brand is Kia with trim named xR. There is no copyright problem using xR in such cases. If there were, we would deal with it in Korea and not in Germany. Many vehicles have use of various trim branding among companies including SX, LX, GL, GLS, etc. It would matter if we were naming the vehicle "xR" but it is a Cee'd with the xR trim.
Yes, the Cee'd is a pure European product BUT final say on its development comes through our HQ in Seoul and not vice versa as you think. I do not care to argue the point because it is not important. Let's be happy we have lessen our control to Europeans! The best move we have made in years!
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Hey Schnauzer,
No argument at all - we are Kia friends!
Your explaination of xR is enlightening. I was not aware it was possible to use xR trim in Europe.
Is the xR CRDi you show with VGT, or is it gasoline with turbo? Or is it linear supercharged, with belt drive? Personally, I think the 2.0-litre CRDi will be a favourite in Europe - we need to see it on the roads with low suspension, 18-inch rims and rear xR spoiler.
You are right - Europe is growing and now with the design of Peter Schreyer - pro_cee'd and ex_cee'd are the stars of the future!
Kia needs a coupe...