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  • William Maley
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    By William Maley •

    Why Hello There Kia RWD Flagship

    William Maley

    Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com

    February 27, 2012

    A few weeks ago, Kia released some teaser sketches of their new K9 RWD flagship. The sketches revealed a lot of BMW influence along with some cues from the Optima and GT Concept.

    Now, two videos showing a uncloaked Kia K9 running around South Korea have appeared.

    The videos show the K9's design having a lot of BMW influence. The side profile of the K9 looks like a 7-Series. The comparison of the 7-Series continues with the back end. The front end is a mix of 5-Series GT and Kia's GT Concept.

    The new K9 will use the Hyundai Genesis' platform and likely share engines.

    The K9 will go on sale in South Korea later this year.

    Source: Carscoop

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZxW4-7aPwM

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZv1H_s4G4o

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    I have to say this is one ugly turd of an auto. Yes there are clear hints at the BMW body style, but it does not mesh well with the freakin ugly front on this car. I hope the interior is nice as the exterior gets an F for Failure in my book.

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