by "Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
Published 02/05/2017 at 01:21
by "Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
Published 02/05/2017 at 01:21
Tags: Kia
STARS: 1
I’m expecting it to be about the same size as the current car, however it will be riding on a stretched version of the K platform that is under the Stinger and derived from the Genesis Coupe (not the H platform under the G80 and G90). That should cut the weight by 300 lbs and create a vastly more sport oriented driving manner. In fact the VIP rear passenger options will likely all disappear. It also seems it will get some Stinger design cues and, due to the platform change, should gain AWD and the 3.3T V6 without any option for the Tau V8. We should also see the 311 hp, 3.8L V6 as the starting engine but there is a chance of the K900 receiving the 255 hp, 2.0T 4-cyl as well to go against the CT6 if need be.
I should also let you all know the K9 has been out since like 2012. Like the Kia Cadenza, the US got the cars upon their refreshes. So completely new cars. All this is speculation of course and lately it seems that Hyundai-Genesis and Kia have stopped staggering their lineups and have been given freedom to compete directly with one another at every level. So this new K9/Quoris/K900 may use parts that were supposedly “exclusive to Genesis.” We shall see.
G’night, Oppo. I’m done like a second year senior taking a practice quiz in a 100 level course.
"LJ909" (lj909)
02/05/2017 at 02:57, STARS: 0
Already? No one buys these things. Its Kia’s Phaeton. Last year they sold 834. For the whole entire year. Last month they sold 34. Im not making that up. Unless they are using how good it sells in Korea as justification for bringing it to the US I see no point. They should just let Genesis handle the luxury stuff. Not to mention the Cadenza does luxury Kia way better than the K900.
On another note though if you want one used and not too old, K900's from about 2015 are way cheaper than a comparable (and pretty much badge engineered/platform shared) Equus.
"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
02/05/2017 at 08:07, STARS: 1
They are just leverage for gaining and KEEPING sponsorships. The Korean cars are all over NFL, NBA, FIFA, LPGA, and every sport including mtultiple team specific offshoots. Perception is the number 1-9 problems for Hyundai and Kia since when you look at them they are exactly the same as any other automaker, problems and achievements included. Would Kia bring over two Korean market sedans halfway through their lifecycles just to show on the field/court? Wouldn’t it be crazier NOT to?!