by Woo Sooyoun
Published 02 Apr.2024 08:53(KST)
Kia announced on the 2nd that it has launched the 2024 model year K9, the updated version of its flagship sedan K9, and has begun full-scale sales.
Kia enhanced the 2024 K9's interior and exterior design to be more luxurious and applied new convenience features to strengthen its product competitiveness. In particular, the exterior design features a newly applied horizontal pattern radiator grille and 19-inch dark sputtering wheels, along with new interior and exterior color options, elevating the flagship image.
Additionally, the horizontal pattern applied to the large radiator grille, combined with the thinner chrome bezel around the edges, gives a stable and wider appearance.
The K9's exterior colors are offered in a total of five options, including the new Pebble Gray. The interior colors now include two new options, Marsion Brown and Misty Gray, making a total of four choices.
Furthermore, Kia has newly applied customer-preferred and safety features such as the After Blow (air conditioner moisture dryer), Type-C USB ports (located inside the front and rear seat consoles), and a vehicle fire extinguisher starting from the base trim of the K9.
In addition, Kia operates the front passenger Ergo Motion seat for the first time in its lineup and standardizes the front passenger memory seat from the Masters trim, securing passenger comfort befitting a flagship sedan.
The selling prices for the K9 are as follows: for the 3.8 gasoline model ▲Platinum 59,330,000 KRW ▲Best Selection I 66,650,000 KRW ▲Masters 73,950,000 KRW ▲Best Selection II 82,100,000 KRW. For the 3.3 gasoline turbo model, the prices are ▲Platinum 65,880,000 KRW ▲Best Selection I 72,410,000 KRW ▲Masters 78,700,000 KRW ▲Best Selection II 86,850,000 KRW.
A Kia official stated, "The K9 has acquired enhanced product value through the application of best-in-class premium features and additional interior and exterior colors," adding, "With its more luxurious product appeal, it will deliver differentiated satisfaction to customers."
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