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Kia launches the 2025 Ray EV starting under $21,000
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Oh Christ why is it so ugly
I thought the box-shaped car fad died out 10 years ago
Functionality. Based on the built in bed in the picture I'd say they have a head start on the market.
Utility never goes out of style
It's literally a miniature Kia Soul which is hilarious. I don't think it looks that bad and the boxy design is quite functional.
Not in Asia. Still very trendy in a lot of countries here. Might be ugly outside, but it sure optimizes size and comfort inside.
For that reason I'm annoyed at large SUVs losing their boxiness in recent years. Like, I get it for sedans and stuff, but if I'm driving a big SUV my main concern is utility (you know, the U in SUV) and a curved back side makes it that much harder to fit my grandma's kitchen table in the back when I give it to my cousin.
Kia saves money by not having any designers in the company, they just steal other car shapes from years ago