Kia's Top-End K9 Sedan Gets Stylish Upgrade

The Kia K9, previously known as the K900, is Kia's largest and most luxurious sedan.

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The 2024 model, updated in South Korea, features minor visual changes and improved standard equipment.

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Initially launched in 2018, the car received a significant update in 2021,

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not offered in the US, and now has a second, more subtle facelift.

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Design updates include a refined grille with a thinner chrome bezel and-

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horizontal pattern, new 19-inch alloy wheels, and a "Pebble Gray" color option.

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Inside, there are new color schemes, USB-C ports, a fire extinguisher,

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improved air conditioning, and new Ergo motion seats in high-end models.

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The car retains its six-cylinder engines: a 3.8-liter with 311 hp and a turbocharged-

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3.3-liter with 365 hp, both with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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The 5.0-liter V8 option was dropped in 2021.

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In South Korea, the 2024 Kia K9's price ranges from 59.33 million won for the base model to 86.85 million won for the top trim.

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