Kia Soul'ster concept

Kia unveiled a two-door concept based on the recently released Soul at the 2009 NAIAS. Called the Soul'ster, the four-seat concept's elemental design was inspired by basic, utilitarian vehicles like the International Scout. It is the first vehicle born out of Kia's newly opened design center in Irvine, California.

For additional details on the concept and to see our own unique photographs, read our 2009 Detroit Auto Show Highlights.

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Audi Sportback concept

Audi unveiled the Sportback concept at the 2009 NAIAS today. With systematic refinements to the brand's characteristic design elements, the five-door model offers a glimpse at the Audi's future design vocabulary.

The Sportback concept - which measures 4950mm long, 1930mm wide and 1400mm high - features a pronounced coupé-like silhouette and a large rear hatch, providing access to a 500-liter trunk. According to Audi, the vehicle is 'boldly progressive for the luxury class'.

Check out the gallery below for more images of the Sportback, and be sure to read our 2009 Detroit Auto Show Highlights for more details on the five-door luxury concept.

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Cadillac Converj concept

Cadillac surprised the press today when it revealed a new 2+2 concept called the Converj.

In his introduction to the concept, GM Vice-Chairman Bob Lutz said the vehicle was "pushing the envelope on design quality, and efficiency - everything that makes a great design great".

Conceived at GM's Advanced Design studios in Coventry, UK, by a design team led by Simon Cox (Director of GM Advanced Design UK), the project was brought to realization in the US under the leadership of Dave Rand, Executive Director of GM Advanced Design.

For more details on the 2+2 concept from GM's luxury division read our 2009 Detroit Auto Show Highlights. And check out the photo gallery for computer-generated images of the Converj concept.

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