Kia Quoris maybe coming to SA?

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Known as the ‘K9’ in South Korea and the ‘Quoris’ for export markets, Kia’s flagship executive sedan is set to go on sale in overseas markets towards the end of 2012. Whether the Kia Quoris will grace South Africa with its presence is largely unknown although Kia SA are apparently ‘considering it’. 

The Quoris is fitted with a 2.8-litre V6 engine that produces 213kW and is mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Other engine options such as a direct injection engine, a V8 or even a turbodiesel option may be on the cards at a later stage, but who knows?

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News Source: IOL Motoring

Kia K9 launches attack on European Luxury Brands

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Korean auto manufacturer Kia is taking progressive steps to challenge luxury European brands with its newest flagship sedan, the K9, which is currently on sale in South Korea.

The rear-wheel drive Kia K9 is not small either, with similar dimensions to the BMW 7-Series, it stands at 5.09m in length and 1.9m wide, riding on a 3m wheelbase. Kia has also packed the K9 with features such as adaptive LED-only headlights, blind-spot detection system, all-round view monitor with four cameras and a 17-speaker Harman audio system.

This is what Kia’s chief design officer, Peter Schreyer had to say about the K9, “K9 is a clear signal of our intention and determination to compete head-to-head with the European luxury brands”.

The K9 is currently powered by a 3.8 litre V6 engine capable of 213kW and a 246kW direct injection 3.8 litre engine is expected to join the range next year.  Will the Kia K9 grace South African roads? At this point Kia South Africa have not made any promises but have said that “We are looking into it”, at least. In the meantime, South Africans can feast on the new Kia Rio sedan now available in South Africa.