01/07/2008 03:15. In an interview with Automotive News , Lee Hyun-soon, research and design president for Hyundai-Kia, revealed that the Spectra compact sedan will be replaced next summer by a car based largely on the Kia's Koup Concept (pictured) from this year's New York Auto show.  The two door version will follow the release of the sedan a few months after, while the hatchback model will only remain on sale in Europe as the cee'd.

"We believe the coupe will sell better than the hatchback," Lee said during last week's design center opening, explaining why the hatch isn't a part of the U.S. product mix at present.  Lee further mentioned the Spectra... // MotorTrend Magazine