Kia News: Why Hello There Kia RWD Flagship

[William Maley]

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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[David]

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.

[smk4565]

Looks a little too BMW-like. I wonder how big it is, and I wish it looked more like the Optima. The tail lights on every car are starting to look the same.

[ocnblu]

Whoa, that really borders on a Chinese knockoff of a BMW, it's that close. Too close, imo.

[daves87rs]

That front end looks like it is going to eat me...

[Drew Dowdell]

I like it better than the Eqqus or Genesis...

[Robert Hall]

It has a similar greenhouse to the Optima, which is a rather handsome sedan (much nicer than the ugly Sonata, IMO). I assume it will be similar in size to the Genesis..

[Z-06]

Classic originality.