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Kia officially launched the 2025 Ray EV in Korea with the same low starting price of under $21,000. However, the new model year gains additional features. With incentives, the entry-level electric car can be bought for as little as $15,000 (20 million won).

The “New Kia Ray” was reborn as an entry-level EV last year. After opening pre-orders last August, starting at around $20,500 (27.35 million won), the Kia Ray EV secured over 6,000 reservations in less than a month.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Oh Christ why is it so ugly

I thought the box-shaped car fad died out 10 years ago

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Not in Asia. Still very trendy in a lot of countries here. Might be ugly outside, but it sure optimizes size and comfort inside.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 month ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

Utility never goes out of style

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Functionality. Based on the built in bed in the picture I'd say they have a head start on the market.

[–] [email protected] -5 points 1 month ago

Kia saves money by not having any designers in the company, they just steal other car shapes from years ago