Since Kia opened the K series models, the brand has also created a new flagship sedan based on the series - K9, the first model was launched in 2013, and with the second generation of the model on the market for nearly 4 years, it means that the new car has completed the mid-term redesign.
A few days ago, the new mid-term redesign model was the first to be listed overseas, and the Price in the Korean domestic market was 58 million to 85.5 million won (equivalent to about 302.6-44.60 million yuan), positioning medium and large sedans.
In terms of appearance, due to the fact that the grille of the current Kia family model is designed to be larger and larger, it can also be seen from this newly remodeled K9 that the intake grille of the new car has been adjusted to be larger than before, and it is more square and regular, with the gradually slimming light group design on both sides, making it look more dignified.
As the flagship model, the Kia K9 also basically inherits the changes of the Kia brand in recent years, and it can also be seen from the update of the last two generations of models that Kia has changed in domestic models.
It should be known that Kia K9 was first introduced into domestic sales through imports in 2015, but at that time, 558,000-75.88 million yuan was undoubtedly worthless for a Kia, and finally had no choice but to withdraw.
In addition to the front face, the sides and tail of the Kia K9 can also be seen that the family shape has gradually evolved from a more curved design to a straight line design, so from the side of this K9, you can also see a feeling of an executive-level model, always maintaining a solemn feeling.
In terms of size, the Kia K9 has reached 5.1 meters in length, and the wheelbase is also more than 3.1 meters, which is only a little shorter than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7 Series, so it has basically reached the D-class car class.
In view of the fact that the car is already the flagship model of the family, its interior materials are relatively standard, with a large number of leather and solid wood decorations to highlight the high-end texture of the new car.
And the use of floating giant screen design coupled with more exquisite details, so that its interior atmosphere is not lost to the higher positioning of the GenisesYS G90.
Including the rear row can also give a very luxurious and comfortable ride experience, the sense of riding experience is believed to be no less than the flagship model of the luxury brand.
In terms of power, the new Kia K9 offers a 3.8-liter V6 self-priming engine and a 3.3T V6 turbocharged engine, which means that the 5.0L V8 self-priming engine of the old top-mounted model is eliminated, both matched with the 8AT transmission.
In terms of chassis, Kia K9 adopts a front double wishbone rear multi-link structure, and is equipped with air suspension, of which the V6 version can also optionally install a four-wheel drive system, so the configuration is still relatively rich.
From the perspective of new car positioning and pricing, the car has reached the price of many luxury brands of the same level, but the car is only Kia in China, so it can be compared to volkswagen Hui Ang and other models.
Audi A6L
Guidance price: 41.98-65.60 million yuan
Red Flag H9
Guidance price: 30.98-53.98 million yuan
Geniseith G80
Guidance price: 36.28-45.38 million yuan
Cadillac CT6
Guidance price: 39.97-48.97 million yuan
Volkswagen Hui Ang
Guidance price: 34.00-44.60 million yuan
Although kia K9 is relatively high in pricing, but the configuration it gives is also very rich, it is very worthwhile to be equipped with a 3.8L engine alone, not to mention that from the perspective of Kia product positioning, K9 is also K8 and K7 before K9, so K9 is already a very high-end positioning model.
At present, Kia only has the Kia K5 sedan in China, and because of Kia's performance in China in recent years, it feels that there is no need to introduce higher-positioned models, after all, the domestic more emphasis on brand premium environment, coupled with the setbacks that have been introduced, also proves that Kia's flagship model is not suitable for the domestic environment.
Netizen 1: Even Genises can't sell a few units in China, do you dare to come to Kia?
Netizen 2: I have to say that the Korean car is really beautiful in the face value!
Netizen 3: Kia did not even sell k5 to understand, who dares to make a whole k9?
Netizen 4: Ordinary brands have no market for medium and large cars, and the space for medium-sized cars is enough for families...
Netizen 5: Looking at the interior, I thought it was a change of standard Genises G90...