Priority contract for 2.5 gasoline, 3.5 gasoline, 3.5 LPI
1.6 Hybrid models to be added in the first half
Kia K8./ Photo = Kia
Kia’s new semi-large sedan K8 begins pre-contracting on the 23rd. The K8 will be released early next month.
K8 will prioritize pre-contracts for a total of three models: 2.5 and 3.5 gasoline, and 3.5 LPI. The 1.6 gasoline turbo hybrid model is planned to be added in the first half of the year.
Kia applied the front-wheel-based AWD (four-wheel drive) system to the K8 3.5 gasoline model for the first time in a domestic semi-large sedan. The AWD system determines road conditions and driving conditions in real time, and actively distributes driving power to the front and rear wheels to provide a stable driving feel. An electronically controlled suspension was also applied to the 3.5 gasoline model.
The 3.5 gasoline model and the 3.5 LPI model are equipped with a new 8-speed automatic transmission with a two-chamber torque converter applied for the first time in Korea.
The torque converter that connects the engine and the transmission smoothly transmits the force (torque) generated by the engine to the transmission, and serves to directly couple the engine and the transmission through the damper clutch in the torque converter.
K8 is equipped with Kia’s most advanced driver assistance system’Drive Wise’.
The driving assistance functions applied to the K8 are Highway Driving Assistance 2 (HDA2), Forward Collision Avoidance Assistance (FCA), Smart Cruise Control (SCC), and Remote Smart Parking Assistance (RSPA). In addition, rear side monitor (BVM), rear parking collision avoidance assistance (PCA), rear collision avoidance assistance (BCA), rear cross collision avoidance assistance (RCCA), safety disembarkation assistance (SEA), rear passenger notification (ROA), etc. Supported.
Kia K8 interior./ Photo = Kia
The interior was equipped with a variety of high-end specifications. The ergo motion seat was applied to the driver’s seat for the first time in Kia.
Ergo Motion Seat △’Comfort Stretching Mode’ that gives the effect of stretching while sitting by individually controlling the air pockets △ Changes the driving mode to Sport or adjusts the support of the seat when driving at a speed of 130 km/h. It supports’Smart Support’ that holds the body tightly △’Posture Assist’, which provides a comfortable seating feeling by adjusting the air bag after 1 hour of driving.
In addition to the driver’s seat, the electric height adjustment device and the relaxation comfort seat function have been applied to the first row passenger seat. In addition, for the first time in Korea, the rear part of the first row of headrests has the form of a hanger for hanging bags or clothes.
The intuitive infotainment system is also unique to the K8.
Panoramic curved displays were located in the front of the interior. The Panoramic Display consists of a 12.3-inch dashboard that provides differentiated designs for each drive mode, and a 12.3-inch infotainment system that supports calendar linking schedule confirmation and departure time notification, and’Kia Pay’ for easy payment in the vehicle.
In addition, a 12-inch head-up display (HUD), which has improved visibility by increasing the projected area and graphic size by 50% compared to the previous Kia, was applied for the first time. The head-up display helps safe and convenient driving by clearly showing driving essential information such as advanced driver assistance systems, speedometers, and traffic signs on the windshield.
In addition, the K8 is equipped with a voice recognition function capable of complex control, so that the air conditioner, ventilation/heating seat, and steering wheel heating function can be controlled simultaneously with a single command. In addition, by adding a detailed temperature control voice command function, customers can control a specific temperature desired by a voice command.
Kia K8./ Photo = Kia
The 2.5 gasoline model boasts a maximum output of 198 horsepower and a maximum torque of 25.3 kgf·m. The combined fuel economy is 12.0km per liter. The 3.5 gasoline model has a maximum output of 300 horsepower, a maximum torque of 36.6 kgf·m, and a combined fuel consumption of 10.6 km/L. The 3.5 LPI model has a maximum output of 240 horsepower and a maximum torque of 32.0kgf·m. Fuel economy is about 8.0km per liter based on combined fuel economy.
The exterior color consists of a total of six colors: Snow White Pearl, Steel Gray, Interstellar Gray, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Blue, and Deep Forest Green. Interior colors are available in three colors: black one-tone, brown two-tone and 3.5 gasoline model platinum trim exclusive sand beige two-tone.
The price is based on the individual consumption tax cut △2.5 gasoline 32.79 million to 38.6 million won △3.5 gasoline 36.1 million to 45.26 million won △3.5 LPI 32.2 million to 36.59 million won.
Kia plans to provide △AWD free installation △free drivewise installation including highway driving assistance 2 △golf fitting membership △premium health checkup service to customers with pre-contracts through a lottery.
Shin Hyun-ah, reporter of Hankyung.com [email protected]