This is Kia’s new luxury flagship sedan that has just gone on sale in Korea and will be launched in a number of key overseas markets (excluding the UK) in the fourth quarter of this year.
With a 200.0-in. overall length and 120.0-in. wheelbase, K9 offers generous front and rear occupant space. Overall width and height are 74.8 in. and 58.6 in., respectively, creating a spacious cabin environment.
Initially, the Kia K9 will be available in some overseas markets powered by an upgraded 286-bhp Lambda V-6 3.8-liter MPI engine, with a 329-bhp 3.8-liter GDI engine joining the global engine line-up next year.
This all-new Kia will premiere a range of advanced luxury features and technologies, including fully adaptive all-LED headlamps, Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), radar-based Blind-Spot Detection (BSD), a 17-speaker Lexicon (by Harman) sound system, Smart Cruise Control (SCC) and an Around-View Monitor (AVM) with four cameras.
Every K9 comes with Kia’s all-new, in-house developed, 8-speed automatic transmission. The wide spread of gear ratios should ensure brisk acceleration and refinement, while shift-by-wire (SBW) technology with a joystick control delivers fast, smooth gear changes.
“K9 is all about elegant simplicity, balanced proportions and simple surfaces,” says Kia’s chief designer, Peter Schreyer. “The class-leading long wheelbase, the prestige distance, large wheels, sharply upright short overhangs and a long sweeping shoulder line all work together in a harmony to give K9 a sporty, athletic proportion and a confident stance quintessential to a premium large rear-wheel-drive vehicle.
“K9 is a clear signal of our intention and determination to compete head-to-head with the European luxury brands. And for Kia, our customers, and for me – this car is like a dream come true,” concludes Schreyer.
But when it comes to naming cars the Kia may have some way to go, just let’s just hope it doesn’t prove to be a bit of a dog. Especially since the U.S. is a prime target for this new car.
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