The rise of domestic cars began with the seizure of low-end joint venture cars, and this is also a more pragmatic way to rise. Take the Kia K2, which was a best seller in previous years, which once sold more than 20,000 vehicles a month at its peak, but now? Although the terminal price of low-end models has dropped to more than 50,000, it still cannot resist the decline in sales, and in October 2018, kia K2 sold only 646 units. Another joint venture car fell, once sold 20,000 units a month, the most critical fuel consumption of more than 3 cents, now reduced to more than 50,000 no one wants
The front face of the new generation of K2 adopts a narrower tiger whistle grille, creating a sharp temperament, coupled with the hot stamping "full of stars" in the middle net, which is the portrayal of the target group's pursuit of vitality and dynamic expression. As a representative work of "simple straight line design aesthetics", the new generation of K2 only connects the two sides of the headlights through a chrome trim strip, creating a high-end visual enjoyment, and the interior decoration of the headlights is more complex. Overall, the new generation of K2 is young and fashionable, but it does not lose its high-end and stable performance, and its appearance can be described as climbing to a height.
In terms of interior, the design of the new generation K2 is also in line with the tastes of young people. The new three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, the dashboard adopts a more concise double circle design, and a horizontal chrome trim strip is added between the large-size central control screen and the air conditioner outlet, which is dotted on the all-black center console, and the air conditioning control area is below the central control screen. Integrated multimedia control and other functions, equipped with CarPlay and CarLife mobile phone interconnection function greatly enhance the degree of practicality, there is also a stronger attraction to young people.
Because its positioning is a small car, its body size is 4400 * 1740 * 1460mm, so the size is not outstanding in the same class of competitors, but it is not inferior. The large slip-back roof + a waist line that runs through the body + a pair of multi-width wheels successfully add a bit of sporty atmosphere to its side.
Judging from the rear part of the car, the design of the Kia K2 is also slightly old-fashioned. Although the tail adopts the more mainstream through taillights today, the shape is not beautiful. The use of a fully enclosed exhaust layout successfully positioned it as a family car. Judging from the performance of its appearance part, Kia K2 can only be regarded as decent.
Configuration and functionality is relatively low, the early low-end model rear row or hand-cranked glass, which is still unacceptable for a car, while the overall material is mainly plastic, the overall texture is relatively poor, the configuration is mainly based on the basic configuration, the lack of mainstream configuration, technology configuration, relatively speaking, can meet the standards of family scooters, but it is difficult to meet the needs of young people for configuration.
The Kia K2 is equipped with a 1.4-liter naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 100 hp and a maximum torque of 132.0 N·m, and a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 123 hp and a maximum torque of 151.0 N·m. The drivetrain is mated to a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed manual transmission. The comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 6.0L.