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THE INVESTOR
March 29, 2024

Automobiles

Preorders open for Kia K9 flagship sedan

  • PUBLISHED :March 20, 2018 - 10:13
  • UPDATED :March 20, 2018 - 10:13
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[THE INVESTOR] Kia Motors on March 12 began to receive preorders for its K9 flagship sedan in a move to boost its domestic sales this year.

The K9 sedan, the first fully-revamped model in six years, comes with a package of advanced safety technologies and luxurious interior with a simple, elegant design, Kia Motors said in a statement.

Available in the domestic market are three versions of the new K9 sedan with a 3.8-liter gasoline engine, a turbocharged 3.3-liter gasoline engine or the top of the line 5.0-liter gasoline engine, the statement said.

The models come basic with nine air bags and can be bought at the starting price of 55 million won (US$51,000) with the price going up to 94 million won depending on options.

Under the concept “Confident Richness,” the all-new K9 sedan is equipped with ambient interior light, the finest leather and cushioning, and advanced infotainment systems that include a 12.3 inch navigation system. The car is sold as the K900 in North America and Quoris in other markets.

Kia said after the car‘s domestic launch, the K9 will gradually be shipped to overseas markets, such as the United States, within the year.

By Song Seung-hyun and newswires (ssh@heraldcorp.com)

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