Kia Has Never Built A Real Sports Car, Except For The One Time It Literally Did

Summary: Kia’s Vigato was a rebadged Lotus Elan M100 sold exclusively in Japan during the 1990s. This front-wheel-drive roadster, powered by a 1.8-litre naturally aspirated engine, represents Kia’s only genuine sports car venture. A low-mileage example recently appeared at auction.

Brands mentioned: Kia, Lotus, OZ Racing, Yokohama, Mitsubishi, MOMO