In South Korea debuted a new generation of sedan Kia K9/Quoris

20 March 2018

The car became more and more conservative

In South Korea, was presented the flagship sedan Kia K9. In the U.S. it is also known under the name Kia K900 in Russia — as the Kia Quoris.

In comparison with the predecessor, the wheelbase, Kia K9 stretched by 60 mm to 105 mm. 3 Along with this, the overhangs are smaller, but even taking this into account, overall length has increased by 25mm, up to 5 120 mm. Width was increased by 15 mm to 915 mm. 1 And only the height remains the same — 1 490 mm.

In the new generation of Executive sedan, a larger percentage of high-strength steels, which increased the body stiffness by 46 %.

In South Korea, Kia K9 will be sold with atmospheric engines in volume of 3,8 litres and 5, plus a 3.3-litre turbo. Their output is not specified. For vehicles with V6 (it is 3.3 - and 3.8-liter versions) will be offered optional all-wheel drive. But alternatives eightfold "machine" will not be provided. For the U.S. market, the Kia K900 will offer the same version but without the younger the 3.3-liter engine.

Kia K9 will not set the usual for this segment is the air suspension: it can be ordered even for a fee. As an option, buyers will be offered only electronically dampers.

Kia K9 will be available at home in the next month. Delivery in the United States is scheduled to begin in the second quarter. On the prospects of the new sedan in Russia there is no accurate information.

It is noteworthy that Kia K9/K900/Quoris is not just the most expensive and rare car brand: General circulation of it can compete only supercars and luxury cars. By the end of 2017 in the United States sold a total of 455 such cars in South Korea — 1 553. It is surprising that the manufacturer continues to work hard to develop a new generation with such disastrous results.