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Motor vehicle
Kia K8
2022 K8 Hybrid (pre-facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerKia Corporation
Model codeGL3
ProductionApril 2021 – present
Model years2022–present
Assembly
DesignerKarim Habib
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size car (E)
Body style4-door sedan
Layout
PlatformHyundai-Kia N3 platform
RelatedHyundai Grandeur/Azera
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorPermanent magnet synchronous
Transmission6-speed automatic
8-speed automatic
Hybrid drivetrainPower-split hybrid (HEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,895 mm (114.0 in)
Length
  • 5,015 mm (197.4 in) (Pre-facelift)
  • 5,050 mm (198.8 in) (Facelift)
Width
  • 1,875 mm (73.8 in) (Pre-facelift)
  • 1,880 mm (74.0 in) (Facelift)
Height
  • 1,455 mm (57.3 in) (Pre-facelift)
  • 1,455–1,480 mm (57.3–58.3 in) (Facelift)
Curb weight1,540–1,765 kg (3,395–3,891 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorKia K7/Cadenza

The Kia K8 is an executive car manufactured by Kia. Based on the Hyundai Grandeur, it is internally designated, ‘GL3’. Replacing the K7/Cadenza, it was released in April 2021 in South Korea.

Overview

The Kia K8 was first offered for sale on 8 April 2021 with an online launch. Pictures of the K8 were released on 17 February 2021. Features include a driver-center layout with a curved display and 12-inch head-up display, updated infotainment plus HVAC systems, lighting synced with the navigation system, driver's ergo motion seat, and multi-function center armrest and headrest.

It is similar to the mechanically identical seventh-generation Hyundai Grandeur/Azera twin.

  • Side view (pre-facelift) Side view (pre-facelift)
  • Rear view (pre-facelift) Rear view (pre-facelift)
  • Interior (pre-facelift) Interior (pre-facelift)

2024 facelift

A refreshed K8 was revealed in South Korea on 9 August 2024.

  • 2024 K8 Hybrid (facelift) 2024 K8 Hybrid (facelift)
  • K8 Hybrid Rear view K8 Hybrid Rear view
  • Interior Interior

K8 Hybrid

Kia K8 Hybrid was released on 4 May 2021, offering a 1.6-litre turbo hybrid engine in addition to the conventional engine, 17-inch machined-face wheels, an emblem that indicates the vehicle is electrified, and a dedicated cluster graphic.

Powertrain

The K8 will be offered with a 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 300 PS (296 hp; 221 kW), or the base 2.5-litre inline four making 198 PS (195 hp; 146 kW). An optional 3.5-litre LPI (Liquid Propane Injection) engine will be offered that makes 240 PS (237 hp; 177 kW). It is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, which is claimed to improve the V6 engines’ fuel economy by up to 6 percent.

Specifications
Model Displacement Transmission Power Torque 0–100 km/h
(0-62 mph)
(Official)
Petrol
Smartstream G2.5 GDI 2,497cc 8-speed automatic 198 PS (146 kW; 195 hp) @ 6,100 rpm 25.3 kg⋅m (248 N⋅m; 183 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,000 rpm
Smartstream G3.5 GDI 3,470cc 300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp) @ 6,400 rpm 36.6 kg⋅m (359 N⋅m; 265 lbf⋅ft) @ 5,000 rpm 6.9s
Hybrid
Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI Hybrid 1,598cc 6-speed automatic 230 PS (169 kW; 227 hp) @ 5,500 rpm 35.7 kg⋅m (350 N⋅m; 258 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,500–4,400 rpm
LPG
Smartstream L3.5 LPi 3,470cc 8-speed automatic 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp) @ 6,000 rpm 32 kg⋅m (314 N⋅m; 231 lbf⋅ft) @ 4,500 rpm

Sales

Year South Korea
2021 n/a
2022 45,650
2023 40,437

References

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  10. Padeanu, Adrian. "The New Kia K8 Is a Daring Sedan in an SUV World". Motor1. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
  11. "Kia launches hybrid variant of K8 sedan". 《Yonhap News Agency》. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  12. "기아 K8 제원 - 승차감 좋은 대한민국 대표 준대형 | 기아 공식 사이트".
  13. "기아 K8 하이브리드 제원 - 승차감 좋은 대한민국 대표 준대형 | 기아 공식 사이트".
  14. Kia. "Sales Results | IR Library | Kia Global Brand Site". Kia. Retrieved 2024-02-25.

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