Hmmmm yes, Kias remind me of....well, actually they are so cheap and terrible, they don't remind me of anything.
Also, I'm pretty sure the ZX2 is lighter and cheaper than a Focus, so it is quicker, I know this for a fact. A lack of aftermarket makes them not the prime choice for sport compact tuners though. The auto tranny is weak, but the manuals are pretty good. And they ZX2 doesn't have, what is it, 10??, recalls on it. It's a little more reliable than a Focus, and god knows (this will be my opinion) it looks a helluva lot better than a Focus. And no matter which car you get, get a stick. It is stupid to get a auto unless that is the only choice availible.