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The Kia Mesa first broke ground at the North American International Auto Show in 2005, when the KDC-III Mesa concept was unveiled. The production version, expected in 2008, shares the drive train and separates chassis construction with the smaller Sorento. Kia had the option of stretching the Sorento itself, but rather decided on an all new model that will sit in the range above the Sorento. Kia has needed a larger vehicle with more seating capacity, although some in the industry are wondering whether it is such a wise move in light of fuel prices and the current climate of many other manufacturers fitting hybrid drive trains to their large SUVs.
The concept car has a six cylinder engine under the hood, although Kia has confirmed that a V8 will be able to fit in the engine bay.
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