It’s been known for a while now that Kia is planning to enhance its range with a flagship sedan model, which most refer to as the K9.
While the South Korean automaker has yet to confirm the name, what it did do is drop the first official sketches and details on its upcoming proposal in the in the large sedan segment.
For the time being, Kia tells us that the car known by its internal designation “KH” will be the company’s first ever rear-wheel drive sedan and it will go on sale in Korea by June this year with launch timings for other markets including North America to be confirmed at a later date.
The “KH” will likely share its platform architecture with Hyundai’s Genesis saloon, though Kia is keeping a lid on information regarding the possible engine options. Nevertheless, we’d say that the Genesis’ 3.8-liter V6, and 4.6-liter and 5.0-liter V8 units are prime candidates.
The South Korean company says that the design concept behind KH is “distinctive, modern and classic”. At least from these renderings, certain details like the headlamp “eyebrows” and the styling of the rear end remind us of BMW‘s latest creations.
Kia added that the KH will be equipped with the latest technological gizmos.
Soon-Nam Lee, Kia’s Director of the Overseas Marketing Group, commented, “Our all-new flagship sedan integrates all of our key capabilities such as design, performance, high-tech features and infotainment into one striking model.
“Although launch timings for overseas markets are yet to be confirmed, this all-new rear-wheel drive large sedan will definitely become the leading model of our line-up around the world, showcasing the best of the best of Kia,” Lee added.
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