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In the first half of the year, the new Starex changed its car name to Staria and was dispatched. It has been 15 years since the launch of the second generation Starex in 2007. Staria takes off the image of the luggage car and becomes more like a passenger. The exterior is based on the semi-bonnet body, emphasizing the line and greatly increasing the area of the window frame to reduce blind spots. It is known that the interior will adopt convenience items such as a user environment and a connected system using a digital instrument cluster and HMI. The dynamometer will be equipped with engines such as 2.5L gasoline turbo for export and the new smart stream 2.2L diesel and 2.4L LPi, which are the flagships. It also adds an EV version for electrification. The drivetrain is based on the front wheel drive instead of the existing rear wheel drive, and a 4WD is also available. Safety items are equipped with a level 2.5 level partially autonomous driving system.
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Avante N also appears. The dynamometer is equipped with a 2.0ℓ T-GDi engine included in the Veloster N, and exhibits a maximum output of 275 horsepower and a maximum torque of 36.0 kg·m. The transmission also combines a 6-speed manual and an 8-speed DCT.
▲Kia Motors
The third generation K7 will be released in the first quarter. The car name was set to K8, which was raised by one class. The new model is expected to increase its marketability by increasing its size compared to the existing K7 and enhancing convenience and safety items. In addition to the existing Smartstream 2.5L gasoline turbo and hybrid, it is equipped with a 3.5L gasoline turbo engine. This replaces 3.0 liter gasoline, and the new 3.5 liter gasoline engine has a maximum output of 294 horsepower and a maximum torque of 36.2 kg·m. And you can choose four-wheel drive from 3.5ℓ gasoline. The K8 is a semi-large sedan based on front-wheel drive, but it can be equipped with four-wheel drive by applying Hyundai-Kia Motors’ third-generation new platform. The GT line and high-performance GT are likely to be added to this.
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The fifth-generation Sportage will launch in the first half. The new model applied the Tiger Face, Kia Motors’ latest design keynote. The extra-large grill and the top and bottom separate headlamps are connected into one. Clamshell-shaped bonnet was applied on the side and flag-type side mirrors were applied. The left and right rear lamps are designed to be thin. The dynamometer is shared with Hyundai Tucson. The 1.6ℓ gasoline turbo has a maximum output of 180 horsepower and a maximum torque of 27.0 kg·m. Diesel has a maximum output of 186 horsepower, a maximum torque of 42.5 kg·m, and the hybrid system’s total output is 230 horsepower.
Kia Motors will introduce CV (codename) that shares a platform exclusively for electric vehicles with Hyundai Ioniq 5. CV refined the design based on the concept car Imagine by Kia that was unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Although it is a crossover model, it has a fastback style. It is reported that through collaboration with Croatia’s electric hypercar manufacturer Limak, an ultra-high-performance vehicle that can accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h within 3 seconds is known.
▲ Genesis
Introducing the eG80, an electric vehicle version of the G80. The design was borrowed from the Mint Concept presented at the 2019 New York Motor Show. It is based on Hyundai-Kia Motors’ E-GMP platform and aims to reach 500km of driving distance per charge using SK Innovation’s battery pack. It is said to be equipped with a level 3 partial autonomous driving system and to strengthen the wireless update function specialized for electric vehicles. The new function is characterized by the ability to wirelessly improve software related to not only navigation but also power, efficiency, driving control system, and connectivity. Genesis plans to prepare EV versions for all products in the future.
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▲ Ssangyong Motor
The first electric car E100 is planned to be released in the first half. However, it remains to be seen whether the launch of a new car can be carried out as planned with the recent legal management application. According to the information released so far, the E100 has been electrified based on the Korando, a semi-medium SUV. The exterior blocks the grill and reorganizes the bumper to increase aerodynamic performance. Another feature is that the hood is made of aluminum for weight reduction. The interior is equipped with an electronic shifting lever. Equipped with LG Chem’s 60㎾h-class battery, it can run 300~350㎞ per charge. The motor output is at the highest level of 188 horsepower. It is also known that the J100, a mid-sized SUV, is also being prepared.
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▲ GM Korea
The Chevrolet Tahoe, which was exhibited at the Seoul Motor Show in 2019 and expressed its intention to sell in Korea, is finally being released. The Tahoe is a full-size SUV that shares the body with the Cadillac Escalade, and is the second largest product in Chevrolet’s global SUV lineup. The chrome grille that extends horizontally and the large headlamps divided up and down show the presence and the long size of more than 5m catches the eye. The interior is divided into 5 to 9 people according to the trim. Leather was used for the part that touched the body, but the panels used frequently were made of plastic to increase durability. The engines are V8 5.3 liters and 6.2 liters naturally aspirated gasoline. The maximum output is 355 horsepower and 450 horsepower, respectively, and a six-speed automatic transmission is combined. It is characterized by easy towing by utilizing trailer sway control and brake assist. In addition, Chevrolet Traverse and Equinox Facelift will be added.
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