Korean brand launched an advertising campaign for its new KIA K8 2022.
South Korean automaker released the first video teaser KIA K8 2022. Also, the South Korean media reports that the interior design will be officially presented in the first week of March. Kia K8 is a completely modified (under the code name GL3) the model of the current K7 of the second generation (under the code name Yg).
The car body has become more than before, and also improved comfort and safety features. In addition, it is equipped with much more luxurious characteristics than the existing K7. The design is also completely different from the existing model.
The current K7 has undergone Facelifting in June last year with the launch of the K7 Premier. Kia K7 Premier, the first model with cosmetic restyling, released after the second generation of the second generation K7 in January 2016, was equipped with an advanced design and outstanding characteristics, such as a 2.5-liter gasoline engine, a new multimedia system and a digital dashboard, but even that It was not enough to defeat Hyundai Grandeur.
In the news salon, we see a completely digital instrument panel and probably there is another widescreen larger screen. This digital cluster shows a very simple graphics, so you can use any test mode for graphics. Also added the rotary gear selector, the same as K5, Sorento or Carnival.
K8 will present a 3.5-liter gasoline engine in addition to the existing 2,5-liter gasoline models SmartStream with a capacity of 198 hp. and hybrid models. It replaces the existing 3.0-liter gasoline engine and boasts high performance. The new gasoline engine of 3.5 liters has a return to 300 hp A version with a 3.5-liter LPI will offer 240 hp
In particular, for the first time the K8 will have the option of a full drive for a 3.5-liter gasoline engine, as well as a version of Hybrid with turbocharging. It is expected to be different from Hyundai and will demonstrate a stable craving through the use of a full drive, which is usually used in high-performance cars as Stinger, or SUVs such as SORENTO. Based on the same engine as Sorento, the 1.6 TURBO HYBRID + electric motor produces 230 hp