At the same time, Kia also announced its product plan for 2024. The new Kia EV6 and new Kia EV3 will be released in the second quarter, the new Kia K4 and the new Kia K8 will be released in the third quarter, and the new Kia EV6 will be released in the fourth quarter. GT and the new SPORTAGE.

In terms of power, it is expected that the Kia EV9 GT will be equipped with dual motors and adopt four-wheel drive. The 0-100km/h acceleration time will be within 4 seconds. The chassis, suspension and braking system will also be upgraded.

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The agreement mentioned that Hyundai Motor and Kia will work with Baidu to build a new business ecosystem in the fields of intelligent connected cars, driverless driving, intelligent transportation systems, and cloud computing. The two parties also decided to develop regulatory compliance solutions using Baidu Intelligent Cloud, and plan to explore new products and future new projects and new business models suitable for artificial intelligence.

Hyundai Motor stated that manufacturing and providing optimal mobility equipment and solutions that can be used by everyone is the goal of SDx (Note: Software Defines Everything). In the future, it will strengthen strategic cooperation with Baidu and strive to build China’s intelligent network. Automotive Ecosystem.

During the previous Guangzhou Auto Show, Kia China Chief Operating Officer Yang Honghai said that Kia is cooperating with leading Chinese technology companies such as Baidu and Tencent to bring a car experience that is more suitable for Chinese consumers’ habits. In order to meet the intelligent needs of users, Kia cooperated with Baidu Wenxinyiyan to develop a new car-machine system, obtained an L4 autonomous driving license in China, and started road tests.

Yang Honghai emphasized that Kia will never withdraw from the Chinese market. Kia has always attached great importance to the Chinese market and will pay more attention to it in the future.

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Kia Sonet SUV is equipped with L2 intelligent driving assistance system, which covers urban commuting, high-speed driving, rural roads and other road conditions. It provides FCA forward collision avoidance assist, FCW forward collision warning, LFA lane keeping assist, LKA lane departure prevention assist, etc. Intelligent driving function.

Among them, the forward collision avoidance assist can identify vehicles, pedestrians and two-wheelers, support active braking at a minimum speed of 5km/h, and support active braking at a speed of 130km/h when facing dynamic obstacles.

In addition, the Kia Sonet SUV is equipped with a high-precision front camera, and officials say that “the lane keeping assist function supports stable and centered driving at speeds exceeding 170km/h.”

At the same time, Sonet is also equipped with intelligent driving assistance configurations such as LDW lane departure warning, ISLA intelligent speed limit assist, DAW driver attention warning, HBA high beam assist and cruise control.

Note: The Kia Sonet SUV Car Comfort Edition does not come standard with intelligent assisted driving systems, but is optional.

In terms of smart cockpit, the Kia Sonet SUV is equipped with a 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel (comfort version is 4.2 inches) and a 10.25-inch multimedia touch screen. The luxury smart version is equipped with Kia Connect & Baidu Intelligent Interconnection System 3.0, which supports voice Control, real-time online navigation, remote control, car-home interconnection, online entertainment and other functions.

In addition, the car also supports voice control dual-tone zone speech recognition, OTA upgrade, mobile phone wireless charging, smart key, one-button start, BLE mobile phone Bluetooth key and other functions.

In terms of appearance design, the Kia Sonet SUV adopts Kia’s “Bold & Wild” design concept. The front part uses the family-style tiger roar design, supplemented by Star-Map star map LED headlights and high-gloss black front grille chrome plating.

The side part of the car adopts a simple body waistline design with 16-inch aluminum alloy mirror wheels (the comfort version has 16-inch crystal-cut wheels) and an overhead load rack design, giving the vehicle a sporty feel; at the rear part, Sonet adopts a simple design style and is equipped with Star-Map LED combination taillights.

In addition, the Kia Sonet SUV is available in three single-color body colors of Pearl White, Aurora Black, and Olive Green, and two two-tone body colors of Pearl White/Black and Dynamic Red/Black.

The Kia Sonet SUV has a panoramic view and an ultra-high ground clearance of 181mm, and supports four driving modes: sport, comfort, economy, and smart. The car is also equipped with a 1.5L Smartstream engine + IVT transmission power combination, which officials say “takes into account both power and fuel economy.”

The vehicle has a length, width and height of 4110 x 1790 x 1625mm, a wheelbase of 2500mm, a displacement of 1497CC, a minimum ground clearance of 181mm, a fuel tank capacity of 45L, and a WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption of 6.29L/100km.

In terms of riding experience, the Kia Sonet SUV’s leather seats adopt an ergonomic design and are wider and thicker. The front seat headrests are 4-way adjustable and the rear seat headrests are 2-way adjustable. The chair adopts a folding design (6:4) to improve the utilization of space in the car.

The car is equipped with 6 airbags as standard, and is equipped with front and rear parking distance warning (PDW-F/R) and a rear camera. At the same time, the entire series comes standard with safety configurations such as uphill and downhill assist systems (HAC/DBC), rear display display (RVM), body stability system (ESC), and tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

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The dimensions of the new car are consistent with the current Kia EV5 model, with length, width and height of 4615/1875/1715 mm respectively, a wheelbase of 2750 mm, and a curb weight of 2230 kg. The front suspension is MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension is multi-link independent suspension. shelf.

The application information shows that the new car uses Fudi lithium iron phosphate battery, is equipped with Vitesco Automotive Electronics front motor with a peak power of 160kW, and Shanghai Automotive electric drive rear motor with a peak power of 73kW; the tail mark shows that the dual-motor four-wheel drive version is named Kia EV5 GT.

The Kia brand YQZ6461GTWBEV pure electric multi-purpose passenger vehicle is a new model developed by Jiangsu Yueda Kia Motors Co., Ltd. This product is a new model based on the YQZ6460BEV (Note: the current EV5 single-motor version) by replacing the battery pack system and drive motor configuration.

For reference, the current single-motor Kia EV5 model provides two battery packs of 64.2kWh and 88.1kWh. The CLTC cruising range is 530 kilometers and 720 kilometers respectively, with a guide price of 149,800-225,800 RMB.

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In terms of appearance, the new car adopts the latest styling style of the Kia brand and incorporates Kia’s new “Bold & Wild” design concept. The narrow-striped front grille and 7-shaped light clusters create a sense of fashion. At the same time, the trapezoidal design of the air intake below also appropriately increases the sportiness of the vehicle. Of course, the new brand LOGO is also hung on the front edge of the engine compartment cover to create a sense of refinement.

At the rear, the new car uses a Star-Map star map LED light set, and has a vertical shape design on both sides. Together with the black plastic anti-scratch guard at the lower rear bumper, it enriches the visual layering. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4110/1790/1625mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2500mm. In terms of body color, Sonai has 5 body colors: pearl white, aurora black, olive green, pearl white (black top/two colors), and leaping red (black top/two colors). In terms of wheels, the new car will provide 16-inch wheels.

Although the positioning is relatively entry-level, it still adopts a family-style interior design. The dual-screen design can enhance the sense of class in the car. In addition, a small number of physical buttons are retained below the central control screen, which can adjust the multimedia and air-conditioning systems. At the same time, the air-conditioning outlet, which is similar to a rounded rectangle, also appropriately enhances the youthfulness of the vehicle. In terms of intelligent configuration, Kia Sonai will be equipped with L2 intelligent driving assistance system.

In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine model G4FL produced by Jiangsu Yueda Kia Motors Co., Ltd., with a maximum power of 84.7 kilowatts. In terms of transmission, the new car is expected to be equipped with a CVT gearbox.

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Specifically, Kia’s domestic and overseas sales reached 18,665 vehicles in March 2024, a year-on-year increase of 94.5%. In the first quarter of 2024, cumulative sales at home and abroad reached 50,038 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 76.9%. Looking at the domestic market, Kia currently has 9 models on sale, but the best-selling Kia K3 had retail sales of only 1,089 units in February.

It is also understood that starting from April, Kia’s EV5 export model has begun mass production at the 4.0 smart manufacturing plant in Yancheng, Jiangsu, and the new car will be sold to Australia and other countries. Yueda Kia’s exports will increase to more than 80 countries in 2024. At the same time, the newly added export model Sonet is mainly sold to Central and South American countries such as Mexico, Dominica, and Colombia. At the end of March, the first batch of K5 export models was sold to Uzbekistan, and 12,000 units are expected to be exported in 2024. Yueda Kia officially stated that it will strive to achieve the annual export target of 170,000 vehicles and plans to build the Yancheng, Jiangsu, factory into Kia’s global export base.

In 2023, Kia formulated a medium- and long-term development plan for the Chinese market. It is expected that by 2027, a total of 6 pure electric models will be launched; by 2030, the annual sales target of pure electric models will be achieved at 180,000 units, with sales accounting for 40%. According to the plan, Kia’s flagship electric SUV, EV9, will be launched in China in 2024.

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Kia EV5 is Kia China’s first domestically produced pure electric model, positioned as a compact SUV. There are currently 6 models on sale, with a price range of 149,800-225,800 RMB. The car is built on Kia’s dedicated electric vehicle platform E-GMP.

Kia EV5 continues the design of the concept version in terms of styling, adopting Kia’s new design concept of “Opposites United”. Details such as the unique headlights have been continued, making it highly recognizable. In terms of battery life, the domestic market currently offers 530km and 720km battery life versions.

In addition to promoting the overseas export of EV5, this year, Kia has also added new export models such as Sonet, K5, and Shiba Extension. The export countries will also increase from more than 50 countries in the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Central and South America, etc. to more than 80 countries. Stabilize the development pattern of “domestic sales and export sales go hand in hand”.

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“Kia K4 hatchback version”

“Kia K4 sedan version”

Judging from the official pictures released on site, the hatchback model will still adopt the design of the sedan model on the front face, and the overall look has very good sports attributes. The rear of the car will adopt a hatchback shape, with a straighter roofline and an extended roof spoiler. Other designs, including taillights and rear apron, will continue to look like the sedan version.

In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with 1.6T and 2.0L engine options. The 1.6T engine has a maximum power of 190 horsepower and a peak torque of 264 Nm. The transmission system is matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission; the 2.0L engine has a maximum power of 147 horsepower. , with a peak torque of 179 N·m, and the transmission system is matched with a CVT continuously variable transmission.

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From the appearance, the new car adopts Kia’s new design language. The headlight group has a very sharp shape and is equipped with slender LED daytime running lights. The front of the car is equipped with a blackened air intake grille, which is integrated with the lines of the headlights, further widening the visual width of the front of the car. The lower surround is equipped with blackened air intakes, which are matched with two-color large-size five-spoke wheels, which well reflects the sporty attributes.

Looking at the side of the body, the new car adopts a fastback shape, and the body lines are very smooth, which not only enhances the sense of movement but also helps reduce the drag coefficient. The lines of the side windows end abruptly at the C-pillar, which looks very recognizable. Looking at the rear of the car, the new car seems to be equipped with through-type taillights, but in fact only the L-shaped areas on both sides can be lit.

In terms of interior, the new car is built using Kia’s new design language, using a dark green color scheme, and is equipped with a newly designed double-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel. The Kia LOGO is not centered, and the shape is very avant-garde. The new car is equipped with a full LCD instrument panel and a large-size LCD central control screen, but the center console still retains some physical buttons to facilitate the operation of commonly used functions.

In terms of power, according to foreign media speculation, the new car is expected to be equipped with 1.6T and 2.0L engines. The specific power parameters are not yet clear and may be announced during the New York Auto Show. In addition, gasoline-electric hybrid models will be launched in some areas in the future.

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Judging from the preview images, the appearance of the 2025 K4 has obvious changes compared with the current Forte. The design of the new car borrows some elements from the K3 model released last August. The K4 adopts a Cadillac-like drooping headlight design, making the overall style more fashionable and avant-garde. In order to give everyone a clearer understanding of the design details of the K4, we have adjusted the brightness and exposure of the official images.

It is noticed that the most eye-catching detail in the trailer is the K4’s C-pillar design. Just like the previously exposed spy photos and renderings, the K4’s rear door handle is cleverly hidden at the bottom of the C-pillar, and the shape of the rear window is also very special, as if part of it is hidden behind the rear fender. This bold innovation The design continues Kia’s style in recent years.

The new K4 appears to have grown in size compared to the Forte. In recent years, Kia has been naming its models using a combination of letters and numbers, and the K4 follows this convention. Previously, Kia has renamed the Optima to the K5, the Cadenza to the K7, and the latter to the K8. After 2021, Kia K900 and Stinger models have also been discontinued.

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