The Kia Kue was originally unveiled as a concept car

Concept car

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 during the 2007 North American International Auto Show

North American International Auto Show

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 in Detroit. It is similar in design to the Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. Named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, it was introduced for the 2001 model year as Hyundai's first SUV, released at the same time as the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute and Pontiac Aztek...

 platform, and it may also share the same platform used by the Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. Named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, it was introduced for the 2001 model year as Hyundai's first SUV, released at the same time as the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute and Pontiac Aztek...

 and Veracruz

Hyundai Veracruz

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in that it, like the Hyundai Sante Fe, is an SUV. The concept vehicle seated five passengers.

The Kia Kue was the first car to win a Design Award for a Korean company. This concept was awarded with "Eyes on Design Award" for Design Excellence at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show.