The Kia Concord is a four-door sedan manufactured and marketed by the South Korean multinational car manufacturer Kia from 1987 to 1995.
History of the Kia Concord
First introduced in April 1987, the Concord received the carburetted 99 PS (73 kW) 2L petrol FE engine. During 1988, the engine program was expanded considerably, with the 72 PS (53 kW) 2L diesel "RF" added in April, a 1.8L (F8) in May, a fuel-injected version (called the 2.0i DGT) added in July, and finally, an LPG powered 1.8 for taxi usage added in August. This expansion allowed Concord to better compete with the Hyundai Sonata. The DGT's name was a reference to the digital dashboard with which it was fitted. After the 1991 facelift, the engine program was somewhat restricted, but in March 1992 a comparatively powerful DOHC version of the 2.0 was added, with 139 PS (102 kW) at 6000 rpm. The smaller and simpler Capital continued a little while longer as a low-priced alternative when the production of the Kia Concord ended in 1995.
Price
The price range for a used Kia Concord varies based on the trim level you choose.
Specs and Performance of the Kia Concord
Engines:
- 2.0L DOHC
- 1.8L
The Kia Concord's 2.0L engine delivers 137 hp (102 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 133 lb-ft (181 Nm) of torque at 4,000 rpm. Kia marketed the Concord as a front-wheel-drive (FWD) vehicle, and it was available with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Dimension-wise, the Kia Concord sedan measures 4,570 mm (179.9 in) long, 1,720 mm (67.7 in) wide, and 1,405 mm (55.3 in) high. Its wheelbase measures 2,520 mm (99.2 in) and has a curb weight of 2,650 lbs (1,200 kg).
Release Date
The Kia Concord was in production between 1987 to 1995. With the 1995 introduction of the Kia Credos, production of the Concord came to an end.