Kia Concord
| Kia Concord | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors |
| Also called | Kia Capital (SWB Version) |
| Production | October 1987 – June 1995 (Concord) March 1989 – December 1996 (Capital) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwasung Plant, Hwasung |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact Sedan (Capital) Mid-size Sedan (Concord) |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Doors | 4 |
| Related | Mazda Capella (GC) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 3/4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm (99.2 in) |
| Length | 4,550-4,570 mm (179.1-179.9 in) (Concord) 4,430-4,480 mm (174.4-176.3 in) (Capital) |
| Width | 1,705-1,720 mm (67.1-67.7 in) (Concord) 1,705 (67.1 in) (Capital) |
| Height | 1,405 mm (55.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,140-1,180 kg (2,513-2,601 lb) (Concord) 990-1,100 kg (2,183-2,426 lb) (Capital) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Kia Credos (Concord) Kia Sephia (Capital) |
The Kia Concord is a four-door sedan produced by South Korea's Kia from 1987. It is a license-built version of the 1982 Mazda Capella, and all versions accordingly used Mazda four-cylinder engines. The Capital/Concord lineup underwent a series of facelifts, eventually becoming the "New Capital" and "New Concord" in marketing material. Production of the Concord ended in 1995, while the cheaper Capital continued until late 1996. In 1996, Kia replaced the car with the Kia Credos, which they based on the Mazda GE Platform.