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Kia has started marketing a super luxury model capable of dealing with a Mercedes S-Class However, the trouble is that this car, called K9, currently only sold in Korea.

In Europe, we have ‘used’ to Kia models are becoming more proficient in design, quality, technology … but also his fore-stripped segments models ‘general’: urban, compact, all the way … However, Kia also manufactures super luxury sedans like the K9-name as the car gets in Korea.

This is a rear-drive model made on a new platform, which features a simple yet elegant appearance, its elongated bonnet, thereby allowing the engine as far back as possible, and generous proportions. In fact, Kia measures 5,090 mm long, has a wheelbase of 3,045 mm … while the width and height are a total of 1,900 and 1,490 mm respectively. Despite its generous size, it is surprising how good aerodynamics, with a CX of 0.27.

The K9-will receive a new name in foreign markets where the band-, has a 3.8 engine six-cylinder petrol with two power levels: 290 and 334 hp. In both cases, the gearbox is eight-speed automatic.

Thanks to said motor in retracted position and the rear axle drive, make sure that the weight distribution is very good … which together with a very rigid body and advanced electronically controlled suspension should ensure a very good performance and quality Tread very good, the problem is when you have the likes of the Audi A8 or BMW 7 Series.

Among the technologies that may include the model highlights the possibility of including LED headlights completely, warning system for lane departure, Detection of objects in the blind spot mirrors-with-radar, intelligent cruise control that maintains the distance with the carrier before us and a vision system to control the peripheral environment of the vehicle with the help of four cameras. Nor need an interior fitted with a large central screen of 12.3 inch TFT, a HUD device that projects information onto the windshield in front of the driver’s eyes, an entertainment system for rear seats with individual 9.2-inch screens, audio equipment for 17 channels and 17 speakers signed by Lexicon … In addition, the rear seats will have two seats configuration equipped with ventilation, adjustable back …

The Korean car company Kia Motors has launched in its home market a new model, the K9, which allows the company to enter a new segment and becomes the flagship of its range of vehicles.

The K9 is a new rear-drive sedan, which is already in South Korean dealerships with a starting price of 35,500 €, but that will be sold in key markets outside of South Korea during the fourth quarter of 2012.

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It will be available with an engine of 290 hp 3.8-liter Lambda with a mechanical 3.8-liter GDI with an output of 334 horses to choose from four circulation modes (Eco, Normal, Sport and Snow).

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The Kia K9 thus becomes the highest-end model and the first rear-wheel drive vehicle that uses its own platform.

The new Kia Rio has achieved five-star Euro CAP, which was partly achieved through the whole range has standard stability control, which some rivals cannot say. Bring front airbags, front and side curtain front and rear. It also has electronic brake distribution and hill start assistant serially from the basic finish. The 1.4-liter Cedi is mounted only in the finishes Drive, Concept and Emotion, not in the Basic Access.

Our unit has a fully equipped Emotion with features such as automatic climate control, cruise control and speed limiter, rear parking sensors and automation for lights and wipers. The multifunction steering wheel is leather wrapped and is also enjoying a well-wrapped shift knob in the same material. All versions equipped with onboard computer, but not the big screen with circular – Supervision – Emotion finish.

Differences also lie in other finishes riding electric windows for all four windows, electrically folding mirrors, hands-free headset or alloy wheels of 16 inches. All versions have USB connectivity / iPod and MP3 CD radio. The differences with the finish Drive – 810 € cheaper – lie on the wheels, automatic lights / mirrors or transport aid items in the boot, as the network sujetaobjetos.

With Emotion and finishing equipment quite abundant, as we have seen, the Kia Rio 1.4 Cedi costs € 15,100 today. I think the more interesting the finished version Drive, since the differences with the Emotion does not go far beyond aesthetics or basic functionality.

Main rivals

Kia Rio 1.4 Cedi the 90 hp and finish rival Emotion is practically all upper B-segment vehicles. Although depending on the intended end use some people also might see as a rival to a Nissan Micro or Toyota Yards, compare us with rivals limited to around 4 meters in length with similar engines. His main rival in my opinion is the Renault Clio, an institution in the segment, and profuse in trade discounts.

Evolution and Finished eco2 1.5 dice 90 hp is more efficient than the Rio, consumes 4.0 l/100 km on average and has superior performance on paper. Their equipment is slightly higher, adding integrated Tom-tom Live on the provisioning of Kia. With all this costs € 15,245, € 145 more than the Kia. The interior quality is slightly lower and the Kia space level is higher. Another rival to consider is the Seat Ibiza 1.6 TDI engine of 90 hp.

The Spanish utility is below the Kia quality and space, as we saw in-depth testing. However, engine 90 hp 1.6 TDI has better performance than the 1.4 Cedi and an average consumption of 4.2 l/100 km, and a greater pleasure to use. As for equipment, the version with the pack Style Cup level gets Kia Rio, but at a price of € 16,650. We cannot forget the 207, even when on the point of recall.

Its 1.6-liter Hid 92 hp has good power delivery and low consumption steadily, as we saw in another test it thoroughly. The front seats of the 207 are as wide as those of Rio but you cannot say the same for the rear. In practical terms the qualities and approaches the Korean Peugeot and almost reaches match. Consumes an average of 4.2 l/100 km approved. With the Active equipment and options that put Kia level cost € 15,820.

However, being about to retire is likely that units can get very good price, very strong discounts that could decant the price in their favor. Finally, we compare it with the Opel Corse, one of the best-selling utility in Spain. With Cosmo 1.3 CDTI engine and 95 HP gets an average consumption of 4.4 l/100 km, but we know that the Fiat motor home is one that achieves the lower real consumption of the market.

Matching equipment costs € 14,720, but less broad and its qualities are lower, but has a big trunk and optimal access. Finally, we would like to make the comparison with the gasoline engine of 109 hp that the Kia Rio offers in its range, but does not offer Emotion finish. The comparison in the finish Drive is a conclusion that is more performance based engine and diesel will be amortized on this in about 110,000 km.