Kia K8 Pre-Orders Reach 18,015 Units on First Day...Kia Sedan Sets New Record

K5 Sedan First Day Pre-Order Record Broken with 7,003 Units

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Je-hoon] Kia announced on the 24th that the first-day pre-order volume of the K8, which began pre-orders nationwide on the 23rd, reached 18,015 units. This exceeded the previous record of 7,003 units set by the 3rd generation K5, Kia's sedan with the highest first-day pre-orders, by over 11,000 units.

According to Kia, the first-day pre-order volume accounts for approximately 44% of last year's domestic sales of the K7, which totaled 41,048 units. A Kia official stated, "Thanks to the strong interest and support from many customers on the first day of K8 pre-orders, we achieved a new pre-order record," adding, "The K8 is not only Kia's first new model but is also expected to cause a significant shift in the domestic sedan market."

Meanwhile, the K8, the successor to Kia's existing mid-to-large sedan K7, features a luxurious interior and exterior design, stable driving performance based on powerful powertrain capabilities, and boasts a quieter and more comfortable ride. It also offers Kia's most advanced driver assistance system, comfortable seating space for all customers, Meridian premium sound system, panoramic curved display, and other outstanding features.

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