Less than 24 hours before the doors open at the 2011 edition of the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show and Kia Motors has revealed a pair of tricked concept models that will make their debut in Las Vegas.
Both the Rio 5-Door Surf and the Forte 5-Door Hockey were built in partnership with Antenna magazine.
Starting with the 2012 Rio, the surf-themed tuning project features a sunset-metallic golden-brown paint along with a custom body kit with a front splitter made of wood that matches the surfboard on the roof, and rear fascia with center-mount exhaust. A set of 17-inch three-piece gold wheels and a Thule roof rack that holds the surfboard complete the look.
As for the interior, Kia says that the Antenna-tuned Rio gets custom seats, dash and door panels upholstered in brown and beige plaid waterproof bathing suit fabric, a wood grain center console, and headliner upholstered in dark brown suede with a towel holder [sic..].
However, one of the most intriguing features of the surf-themed Rio is hidden in the boot as Antenna modified the rear hatch area to hold a retro gaming console that plays 80’s-style arcade games, a retro-looking record player, mood lighting, and shelves to hold various items such as sandals and clothing.
Antenna’s second project car is the hockey-themed Forte five-door hatchback. On the outside, the car gets an aviator gray exterior paint with 18-inch blue wheels, custom body kit and front bumper sourced from the two-door Forte Koup with carbon fiber accents and LED lights, quad tailpipes, a carbon fiber roof and a lowered suspension.
Naturally, the Forte study features a custom hockey stick holder that stretches from the boot through the center of the vehicle into the cabin. The rear seat bench was replaced with a pair of bucket sport seats while other highlights include the rubberized flooring designed to simulate the floor outside a skating rink, custom drink holders and a pair of 7-inch TV monitors that are integrated into the front headrests and wired to a PS3.
In addition, Antenna fitted a mini air hockey table on arms that slide out for game play into the trunk area.
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