Kia Motors, South Korea’s
second-largest automaker, said it would begin accepting preorders for its
upgraded midsize sedan, the all-new K5, from Monday.
The
second-generation of the K5,
set to go on sale in mid-July, comes five years after the first version’s
launch in 2010. The vehicle features an upgraded design and improved engine
features.
The new
K5 comes in two models,
featuring differing design schemes ― the K5 Modern Extreme and the K5 Sporty Extreme.
There
are five engine types available, including the 2.0 gasoline, 2.0 and 1.6 turbo,
1.7 diesel and 2.0 LPI engines, the company said. The two turbo engines are
available only for the K5 SX
model.
The
carmaker is planning to launch a hybrid electric vehicle by the end of this
year and a plug-in hybrid EV model by early next year to expand the engine
lineup to seven.
In
particular, the 1.6 turbo and 1.8 diesel engines, equipped with a dual-clutch
transmission, boast improved performance and fuel efficiency. The turbo engine
flaunts a maximum of 180 horsepower and a fuel efficiency of 13.4 kilometers
per liter, which surpasses the gasoline engine’s 168 horsepower and 12.6 km per
liter fuel efficiency.
Moreover,
the K5 features
the first wireless cellphone charging system and autonomous breaking system to
be installed on a Korean midsize vehicle.
The
gas-powered models are priced between 22.35 million won ($20,000) and 29 million
won, the 1.6 turbo models sell for between 25.1 million won-28.5 million won
and the 2.0 turbo models for 31.05 million won-31.45 million won.
Kia Motors is offering up to
800,000 won in benefits to those who order the K5 by September ― including premium
JBL bluetooth speakers worth 200,000 won and no monthly service charges for
those who install the UVO 2.0 navigation program.
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