Kia continues its gradual move upmarket. The Korean firm has just revealed the brand new K9, its first ever rear-wheel drive saloon that - in size at least - will be a rival for the likes of the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
That name might have unfortunate connotations for English speakers, but it’s going to be changed for export territories. The K9 completes the domestic market ‘K’ series line-up, which currently consists of the K5 (known as the Optima elsewhere) and K7 (Cadenza).
Although from some angles the styling seems to have been rather ‘influenced’ by the 7 Series, the K9 is undoubtedly a handsome car. Indeed, mask the grille and badges and it could easily be mistaken for a European model.
Kia has yet to release any technical details for its new flagship, and for now even the engine and transmission specifications remain a mystery.
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That name might have unfortunate connotations for English speakers, but it’s going to be changed for export territories. The K9 completes the domestic market ‘K’ series line-up, which currently consists of the K5 (known as the Optima elsewhere) and K7 (Cadenza).
Although from some angles the styling seems to have been rather ‘influenced’ by the 7 Series, the K9 is undoubtedly a handsome car. Indeed, mask the grille and badges and it could easily be mistaken for a European model.
Kia has yet to release any technical details for its new flagship, and for now even the engine and transmission specifications remain a mystery.
Related posts:
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