In the new Shanghai salon, the new Kia K2 sedan was represented, which received its name by analogy with the Korean tank K2 Black Panther. It is believed that this is nothing more than a copy of the Hyundai Solaris popular in our country.
The new sedan was created on the new platform (on the same as the Hyundai Solaris sedan) and, according to the manufacturer, is focused on the Chinese market. The new car will be produced at the Dongfeng Yeda Kia factory, which is located in Jiangsu. In the Chinese market, cars will be represented with two types of body (hatchback and sedan). The launch of the production of the sedan took place in June, and the hatchback will begin to be collected in August.
In China, where Class B car sales are 16 percent of the total share, this novelty should provide the manufacturer with a leading position, due to its stylish design and quality. After the models of Europe specially created for the market entered the market, namely, MPV Kia Venga and Kia Cee’D and cars for the northern United States, the emergence of a car created for the Chinese consumer says that the Korean corporation wants to be a leading brand on the world market.
Despite the fact that the KIA K2 from the technical side almost completely repeats the Hyundai Solaris, in particular the identical wheelbase 2577mm, the size of the machine is 4370x1700x1460 mm, the model still has some unique branded features that are able to attract the buyer.
The elegant appearance of the KIA K2 is somewhat echoing with the KIA Optima class-D, which, incidentally, has recently been awarded for its design. The interior of the new items corresponds to the external design, where the main role is played by high -quality decoration, impeccable materials and a complete orientation towards the driver of the car.
Regarding power units, this model will also be as Hyundai Solaris, will be presented in two modifications: a four -cylinder gasoline engine whose volume is 1.4 liters and 1.6 liters, 107 and 123 liters. With. respectively. The transmission will be both mechanical and automatic. There is a chance that soon this model can be seen in the car dealerships of our country.
