K7 is positioned as a medium-sized and large-sized car, but it is not as easy to lengthen as the China market because of its predecessor layout. Although it is a medium-sized and large-sized car, it can only be reduced to a B+ class car once it arrives in China.
K7 has also undergone three generations of changes in the Korean market, but it is reported that the new generation of K7 will no longer use the name of K7, but K8.
Recently, we learned that Kia Motors will make a major change on 202 1. According to the official of Kia Motors, the replacement model K7 will be released in the first half of 20021,renamed K8, and a brand-new Kia logo will be introduced. In addition, "Kia Motors" will be renamed "Kia".
K8 is made by KIA 20 16? Motors) applied for a trademark. After listing, K8 will still enjoy the platform architecture with Hyundai Yazun.
Judging from the imaginary picture that has been exposed at present, the size of K8' s front radiator grille has been greatly expanded, and new geometric patterns have been inserted into the grille. In addition, diamond decorations are added on both sides of the front bumper, which can be used as daytime running lights and turn signals. This is a new design that Kia Motors is trying.
The design of the C-pillar is still very smooth, and a unique three-dimensional pattern is added to the C-pillar.
In terms of power, K8 will be equipped with Smartstream? 2.5 and 3.5 gasoline naturally aspirated engines. ? Maximum output power of 2.5 liter gasoline 198? Hp, maximum torque 25.3? Kgm, and the maximum output power of 3.5 liters of gasoline is 294? Hp, maximum torque 36.2? Kgm. In addition, it will be equipped with a 1.6 liter gasoline hybrid engine.
Kia K8 will be mass-produced in March, 20021year, and will be launched in April-May. At present, Kia Motors' Huacheng factory is undergoing a large-scale production line reorganization. Preparations for production and sales licenses are also accelerating.
Remarks: The above picture shows Yazun on the left and K8 imaginary picture on the right.
Since Hyundai Motor has established a luxury brand Jennisseth, Hyundai Yazun is the highest-end car under Hyundai, and? Besides Kia K7, there is also a K9. On the left is Yazun, and on the right is the imaginary K8. As can be seen from the figure, the positioning of the two cars is somewhat different. Yazun takes the luxury route and K8 takes the sports route. And sports is also the development route that Kia has been running through in recent years.
Remarks: The left side of the above picture is K7, and the right side is K8 imaginary picture.
On the left is cash K7, and on the right is imaginary K8. You can find that the design is brand-new, and the new big mouth is bigger and more domineering. Headlights are narrower, thinner and sharper. However, it is unlikely that the new K8 will be listed in China. Because of its high-end positioning, Kia is re-establishing its high-end brand image in China through K5 Camcool.
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