Value for money and seven-year warranties aren’t sexy selling points but dressing them in smart design has proven a winner for Kia’s mainstream models. But can the same really support a move against premium marques where brand snobbery is king? Even without that obstacle how can Kia expect to build a BMW-beating sports GT at the first attempt?
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