MOTORCYCLE AND CARS

Kia K9 Leads In Korea

In Germany, the introduction is not currently planned. The sedan is based on a proprietary platform and is powered by the rear wheels. "The K9 is our first large sedan with rear-wheel drive for more than ten years. This model will bring up a whole new group of modern, forward-looking customers to Kia, "said Soon-Nam Lee, Director of Overseas Marketing Group, Kia Motor Corporation. The car is 5.09 meters long, 1.90 meters wide and 1.49 meters high, the wheelbase of 3.05 meters.
8-speed automatic transmission and V6 gasoline direct injection


At launch, the K9 will be offered with a revised V6 petrol engine from the lambda series. The 3.8-liter engine with variable valve timing (CVVT) and a variable intake system (VIS) has been improved in efficiency and performance, making 290 hp. From 2013 for the sedan also einneuer direct injection gasoline engine available. The six-cylinder GDI also has 3.8 liters and has 334 hp.

The power transmission is standard with a newly developed eight-speed automatic transmission that is actuated electromechanically using a joystick (shift-by-wire). The body consists of nearly 75 percent of ultra-high-strength steel. The suspension comprises at the front and rear axle five-link systems. When electronically controlled air suspension system can select between four modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow.

Entertainment and a VIP Fund

Contribute to active safety include: Adaptive LED Headlights for low and high beams, lane departure warning, radar-based blind spot detection and a panoramic view parking system with four cameras. For comfort features include a head-up display, a 12-inch LCD screen in front, two 9-inch monitors behind, a Lexicon sound system from Harman with 17 speakers and cruise control with distance automatic.


Kia Motors has its new flagship "K9" on the market. The manufacturer provides it first in Korea. From the fourth quarter of 2012, the car used in other countries in trade