K9, Luxury Sedan from KIA

SEOUL - Kia Motors took part in the luxury sedan segment with the launch of the all-new K9. K9 sedan will be first launched in South Korea this summer.

In the development, K9 known as KH. K9 will fill the line-up sedan that has been filled by Optima and Cadenza. In South Korea, two variants are known as the K5 and K7.

KIA K9 will come with three engine options, where the first level is the 3.8-liter V6 engine that produces 248kW and 4.6-liter V8 engine that produces 287kW, ​​and the highest option Tau 5.0-liter V8 capable of producing 320kW. All the machines are taken from Hyundai.

K said, do not just mean KIA and Korea, but is taken from the Greek word "Kratos" (which mean forceful, dominance and power). While in English mean "Kinetic" (active and dynamic).

K9 KIA continues to design new DNA KIA, which looks as familiar with the typical car grill and show large luxury cars with superior technology. LED headlamps, with a classic design. Viewed from the front, KIA K9 represents a strong character of the car.

With rear-wheel drive design and architecture, KIA K9 was seen using the same platform with the Hyundai's Genesis sedan. The difference, K9 also features eight-speed automatic transmission. While Hyundai Genesis uses 10-speed transmission. The plan, K9 will be released with prices starting at USD 58 750.

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