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{{Infobox automobile
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Kia K8 (GL3)
| name = Kia K8
| image = Kia K8 Hybrid GL3 HEV Snow White Pearl (1) (cropped).jpg
| image = Kia K8 Hybrid GL3 HEV Snow White Pearl (1) (cropped).jpg
| caption =
| caption =
| manufacturer = [[Kia]]
| manufacturer = [[Kia]]
| model_code = GL3<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 Kia K8 - Full Change GL3 Interior & Exterior |url=https://happymotorshop.com/blogs/news/2021-kia-k8-full-change-gl3-interior-exterior |access-date=2023-12-03 |website=Happymotors |language=en}}</ref>
| production = 2021–present
| production = April 2021<ref name=rel/><ref name=rel2/> – present
| designer = [[Karim Habib]]
| designer = [[Karim Habib]]
| model_years = 2022–present
| model_years = 2022–present
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*South Korea: [[Hwaseong, Gyeonggi|Hwaseong]] ([[List of Kia design and manufacturing facilities#Hwaseong Plant|Hwaseong Plant]])
*South Korea: [[Hwaseong, Gyeonggi|Hwaseong]] ([[List of Kia design and manufacturing facilities#Hwaseong Plant|Hwaseong Plant]])
*Uzbekistan: [[Jizzakh]] ([[List of Kia design and manufacturing facilities#ADM-Jizzakh|ADM-Jizzakh]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kia.ru/press/news/380/|title = В Узбекистане начались продажи седана Kia K8}}</ref>}}
*Uzbekistan: [[Jizzakh]] ([[List of Kia design and manufacturing facilities#ADM-Jizzakh|ADM-Jizzakh]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kia.ru/press/news/380/|title = В Узбекистане начались продажи седана Kia K8}}</ref>}}
| class = [[Executive car]] ([[E-segment|E]])
| class = [[Executive car]] ([[E-segment|E]])<ref name=KiaK8Eman/>
| body_style = 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
| body_style = 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
| layout = {{unbulleted list
| layout = {{unbulleted list
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| engine = {{unbulleted list
| engine = {{unbulleted list
| '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
| '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
| 2.5&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Smartstream Engine#G4KN|Smartstream G2.5]]'' [[Gasoline direct injection|GDI]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
| 2.5&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Smartstream engine#G4KN|Smartstream G2.5]]'' [[Gasoline direct injection|GDI]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
| 3.5&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Smartstream Engine#G6DT|Smartstream G3.5]]'' GDI [[V6 engine|V6]]
| 3.5&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Smartstream engine#G6DT|Smartstream G3.5]]'' GDI [[V6 engine|V6]]
| '''Petrol [[Hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid]]:'''
| '''Petrol [[Hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid]]:'''
| 1.6&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Smartstream Engine#G4FT|Smartstream G1.6]]'' [[Turbocharger|T]]-GDI I4
| 1.6&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Smartstream engine#G4FT|Smartstream G1.6]]'' [[Turbocharger|T]]-GDI I4
| '''Petrol [[Autogas|LPG]]:'''
| '''Petrol [[Autogas|LPG]]:'''
| 3.5&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Smartstream Engine#L6DC|Smartstream L3.5]]'' LPi V6
| 3.5&nbsp;L ''[[Hyundai Smartstream engine#L6DC|Smartstream L3.5]]'' LPi V6
}}
}}
| motor = Permanent magnet synchronous
| motor = Permanent magnet synchronous
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}}
}}


The '''Kia K8''' is a [[Full-size car|full-size]] [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]] manufactured by [[Kia]]. Replacing the [[Kia Cadenza|K7/Cadenza]], it was released in April 2021 in [[South Korea]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Brad|title=Kia Previews All-New K8, Successor To The K7 / Cadenza|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2021/02/kia-previews-all-new-k8-successor-to-the-k7-cadenza/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Carscoops|date=17 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Golson|first=Daniel|title=Kia K8 sedan replaces the Cadenza with wacky styling and a new logo|url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/kia-k8-cadenza-sedan-debut/|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Roadshow|language=en}}</ref>
The '''Kia K8''' is an [[executive car]] manufactured by [[Kia]]. Based on the [[Hyundai Grandeur]], it is internally designated, ‘GL3’.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thekoreancarblog.com/2020/11/27/2021-kia-k8-rendering/|title=2021 Kia K8 Rendering|publisher=Korean Car Blog|date=November 27, 2020}}</ref><ref name=KiaK8Eman>{{cite web|url=https://www.emanualonline.com/blog/kia-k8-will-replace-the-k7-cadenza-in-style/|title=Kia K8 will Replace the K7/Cadenza in Style|publisher=eManualOnline}}</ref> Replacing the [[Kia Cadenza|K7/Cadenza]], it was released in April 2021 in [[South Korea]].<ref name=rel>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Brad|title=Kia Previews All-New K8, Successor To The K7 / Cadenza|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2021/02/kia-previews-all-new-k8-successor-to-the-k7-cadenza/|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Carscoops|date=17 February 2021}}</ref><ref name=rel2>{{Cite web|last=Golson|first=Daniel|title=Kia K8 sedan replaces the Cadenza with wacky styling and a new logo|url=https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/kia-k8-cadenza-sedan-debut/|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Roadshow|language=en}}</ref>


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
{{Multiple image
{{Advert section|date= May 2022}}
{{Multiple image | align = left | direction = vertical | width = 220
| align = left
| direction = vertical
| image1 = Kia K8 GL3 Aurora Black Pearl (2) (cropped).jpg
| width = 220
⚫
| caption1 = Rear view
| image2 = Kia K8 GL3 black (8).jpg
| image1 = Kia K8 Hybrid GL3 HEV Snow White Pearl (2) (cropped).jpg
⚫
| caption1 = Side view
⚫
| caption2 = Interior
| image2 = Kia K8 Hybrid GL3 HEV Snow White Pearl (3).jpg
| caption2 = Rear view
| image3 = Kia K8 GL3 black (8).jpg
⚫
| caption3 = Interior
}}
}}


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. <ref>{{Cite web |date=February 17, 2021 |title=K8, a modern innovative sedan, heralds the newly transformed Kia brand |url=https://www.kianewscenter.com/news/all/k8--a-modern-innovative-sedan---heralds-the-newly-transformed-kia-brand/s/53fb9849-4821-4449-8208-08d0cadb8c14 |url-status=live |access-date=August 4, 2022 |website=kianewscenter}}</ref> 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,<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Kia K8 sedan features Ergo Motion driving seat, advanced connectivity features - AutoTechInsight |url=https://autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com/news/5260101/new-kia-k8-sedan-features-ergo-motion-driving-seat-advanced-connectivity-features |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com}}</ref> and multi-function center armrest and headrest.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The high-tech Kia K8 reimagines and transforms the sedan class|url=https://news.hyundaimotorgroup.com/MediaCenter/News/Press-Releases/The-high-tech-Kia-K8-reimagines-and-transforms-the-sedan-class|access-date=2021-04-09|website=news.hyundaimotorgroup.com|language=ko}}</ref>
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. <ref>{{Cite web |date=February 17, 2021 |title=K8, a modern innovative sedan, heralds the newly transformed Kia brand |url=https://www.kianewscenter.com/news/all/k8--a-modern-innovative-sedan---heralds-the-newly-transformed-kia-brand/s/53fb9849-4821-4449-8208-08d0cadb8c14 |access-date=August 4, 2022 |website=kianewscenter}}</ref> 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,<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Kia K8 sedan features Ergo Motion driving seat, advanced connectivity features - AutoTechInsight |url=https://autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com/news/5260101/new-kia-k8-sedan-features-ergo-motion-driving-seat-advanced-connectivity-features |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com}}</ref> and multi-function center armrest and headrest.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The high-tech Kia K8 reimagines and transforms the sedan class|url=https://news.hyundaimotorgroup.com/MediaCenter/News/Press-Releases/The-high-tech-Kia-K8-reimagines-and-transforms-the-sedan-class|access-date=2021-04-09|website=news.hyundaimotorgroup.com|language=ko}}</ref>


It is similar to the mechanically identical [[Hyundai Grandeur#IG|sixth-generation Hyundai Grandeur/Azera]] twin.
It is similar to the mechanically identical [[Hyundai Grandeur#GN7|seventh-generation Hyundai Grandeur/Azera]] twin.


{{Clear|left}}
{{Clear|left}}


== K8 Hybrid ==
== K8 Hybrid ==
Kia K8 Hybrid (battery energy? pure electric range?){{citation needed|date= May 2023}} 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 electric, and a dedicated cluster graphic.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kia launches hybrid variant of K8 sedan|work=《Yonhap News Agency》|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210504004400320|access-date=May 4, 2021}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kia launches hybrid variant of K8 sedan|work=《Yonhap News Agency》|url=https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210504004400320|access-date=May 4, 2021}}</ref>


== Powertrain ==
== Powertrain ==
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!Torque
!Torque
!0–100&nbsp;km/h<br />(0-62 mph)<br />(Official)
!0–100&nbsp;km/h<br />(0-62 mph)<br />(Official)
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|-
!colspan=6|Petrol
|-
|-
|Smartstream G2.5 GDI
|Smartstream G2.5 GDI
|2,497cc
|2,497cc
| rowspan="3" |8-speed automatic
| rowspan="2" |8-speed automatic
|{{convert|198|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} @ 6,100 rpm
|{{convert|198|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} @ 6,100 rpm
|{{convert|25.3|kgm|0|abbr=on}} @ 4,000 rpm
|{{convert|25.3|kgm|0|abbr=on}} @ 4,000 rpm
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|-
|-
|Smartstream G3.5 GDI
|Smartstream G3.5 GDI
|rowspan=2|3,470cc
|3,470cc
|{{convert|300|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} @ 6,400 rpm
|{{convert|300|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} @ 6,400 rpm
|{{convert|36.6|kgm|0|abbr=on}} @ 5,000 rpm
|{{convert|36.6|kgm|0|abbr=on}} @ 5,000 rpm
|6.9s
|6.9s
|-
|-
!colspan=6|Hybrid
⚫
|Smartstream L3.5 LPi
⚫
|{{convert|240|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} @ 6,000 rpm
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|{{convert|32|kgm|0|abbr=on}} @ 4,500 rpm
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|
|-
|-
|Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI Hybrid
|Smartstream G1.6 T-GDI Hybrid
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|{{convert|35.7|kgm|0|abbr=on}} @ 1,500–4,400 rpm
|{{convert|35.7|kgm|0|abbr=on}} @ 1,500–4,400 rpm
|
|
|-
!colspan=6|LPG
|-
⚫
|Smartstream L3.5 LPi
|3,470cc
|8-speed automatic
⚫
|{{convert|240|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} @ 6,000 rpm
⚫
|{{convert|32|kgm|0|abbr=on}} @ 4,500 rpm
|
|}

== Sales ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!South Korea<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kia |title=Sales Results {{!}} IR Library {{!}} Kia Global Brand Site |url=https://worldwide.kia.com/int/company/ir/archive/sales-results |access-date=2024-02-25 |website=Kia |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2021
|46,741†
|-
|2022
|45,650
|-
|2023
|40,437
|}
|}
† = Includes both the Cadenza/K7 and K8.


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
{{Commons category}}
* {{Official website|https://www.kia.com/kr/vehicles/k8/microsite.html}}
* {{Official website|https://www.kia.com/kr/vehicles/k8/features}} {{in lang|ko}}
* {{Official website|https://www.kia-uae.com/showroom/k8/features/}} (UAE)
* {{imcdb vehicle|make=Kia|model=K8|Kia K8}}


{{Kia}}
{{Kia}}

Revision as of 04:12, 17 April 2024

Kia K8
Overview
ManufacturerKia
Model codeGL3[1]
ProductionApril 2021[2][3] – present
Model years2022–present
Assembly
DesignerKarim Habib
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)[5]
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)
Length5,015 mm (197.4 in)
Width1,875 mm (73.8 in)
Height1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Curb weight1,540–1,715 kg (3,395–3,781 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’.[6][5] Replacing the K7/Cadenza, it was released in April 2021 in South Korea.[2][3]

Overview

Side view
Rear view
Interior

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. [7] 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,[8] and multi-function center armrest and headrest.[9]

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

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.[10]

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[by whom?] to improve the V6 engines’ fuel economy by up to 6 percent.[citation needed]

Specifications[11][12]
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[13]
2021 46,741†
2022 45,650
2023 40,437

† = Includes both the Cadenza/K7 and K8.

References

  1. ^ "2021 Kia K8 - Full Change GL3 Interior & Exterior". Happymotors. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  2. ^ a b Anderson, Brad (17 February 2021). "Kia Previews All-New K8, Successor To The K7 / Cadenza". Carscoops. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  3. ^ a b Golson, Daniel. "Kia K8 sedan replaces the Cadenza with wacky styling and a new logo". Roadshow. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
  4. ^ "В Узбекистане начались продажи седана Kia K8".
  5. ^ a b "Kia K8 will Replace the K7/Cadenza in Style". eManualOnline.
  6. ^ "2021 Kia K8 Rendering". Korean Car Blog. November 27, 2020.
  7. ^ "K8, a modern innovative sedan, heralds the newly transformed Kia brand". kianewscenter. February 17, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  8. ^ "New Kia K8 sedan features Ergo Motion driving seat, advanced connectivity features - AutoTechInsight". autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  9. ^ "The high-tech Kia K8 reimagines and transforms the sedan class". news.hyundaimotorgroup.com (in Korean). Retrieved 2021-04-09.
  10. ^ "Kia launches hybrid variant of K8 sedan". 《Yonhap News Agency》. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  11. ^ "기아 K8 제원 - 승차감 좋은 대한민국 대표 준대형 | 기아 공식 사이트".
  12. ^ "기아 K8 하이브리드 제원 - 승차감 좋은 대한민국 대표 준대형 | 기아 공식 사이트".
  13. ^ Kia. "Sales Results | IR Library | Kia Global Brand Site". Kia. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
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