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malta1 · 01-17-2011, 12:49 PM

Hey guys check it out, This is the "R" Package exclusive to Canada.

Kit package includes:
"R" Badging
"R" Branded Door Sills
AEM Perf. Drop in Filter
Performance tuned axle back exhaust
Eibach Lowering Springs 1.3 inch drop
18 inch Fast Wheels by Europa
Yokohama S.Drive Rubber 225/40/18
H.I.D Lighting
Custom Stripes
Tinted Windows

This kit makes the KOUP look pretty sick!!! Not sure why it's not available in the U.S? Good thing is you can work this kit out in your purchase and it is fully covered under the KIA warranty!

KoupCoupe · 01-17-2011, 05:18 PM

Sooooo....did you buy one?

This has been out for a while now...and talked about on the forums...pretty pricey too...check how much it costs -- and hardly any performance gain at all.

malta1 · 01-17-2011, 07:05 PM

I actually sell KIA and we have this one in our showroom, but I am buying a full load 2011 KOUP SX within the next few weeks, still trying to decide on colour and which tranny to go with. I know the performance gains are minimal and it is a bit pricey with this kit but I get it at cost which helps.

mschiavoni · 01-19-2011, 12:10 AM

(01-17-2011 07:05 PM)malta1 Wrote: I actually sell KIA and we have this one in our showroom, but I am buying a full load 2011 KOUP SX within the next few weeks, still trying to decide on colour and which tranny to go with. I know the performance gains are minimal and it is a bit pricey with this kit but I get it at cost which helps.

2.4L, 6spd manual, trust me Wink

shifts smoother than the 5spd, plus they're more fun overall

i used to work for a kia dealership, in the detail shop. drove both around for fun and those were my favorite

malta1 · 01-19-2011, 05:49 PM

(01-19-2011 12:10 AM)mschiavoni Wrote: 2.4L, 6spd manual, trust me shifts smoother than the 5spd, plus they're more fun overall

i used to work for a kia dealership, in the detail shop. drove both around for fun and those were my favorite

Well the 2011's all have 6 spd tranny's now, tough call. Plus the 6 spd auto comes with a smart key and push button start. I know thats minor but it adds a nice touch.

Chino Koup · 01-19-2011, 08:50 PM

It keeps getting sweeter with each feature on the Koup "R" and the stance is looking good too. Would be a fun ride to get some seat time at my old favorite track WSIR- Willowsprings. Burn-Out

mods to match the Koup "R" are harder to resist looking at posts like this one! Confused

Kenny C · 01-19-2011, 09:41 PM

Looks good. Not a fan of the stripes though.

How much are y'all asking for that Koup?

malta1 · (This post was last modified: 01-19-2011 09:43 PM by malta1.)

The more I look at the R Package the more i'm convinced that it's a must have item. Subtle touches transform the car. I would love to test her out on a track.

We are asking $25,000 Canadian, it has 16,000kms on the odometer

To be honest, neither am I.

mschiavoni · 01-19-2011, 09:50 PM

so the price translates to $25,100 USD with the odometer translating to 9,940 mi. thats ripping someone off, IMO. sorry to say

malta1 · (This post was last modified: 01-19-2011 10:02 PM by malta1.)

Well it sounds like alot but you have to remember even though our canadian dollar is stronger then the greenback right now our original MSRP is $5000 more then the US to start off. Thats why canadians are pissed off.

Right now a 2011 Koup SX with 6 spd manual is $24,595 canadian before taxes, freight and all the other crap. Once all of that is factored in your looking at a $30,000 car.