The new Kia K7 SUV has been launched on the Chinese car market.
Price starts at 179.800 yuan and ends at 244.800 yuan. The K7 is the new
flagship SUV for Kia in China. It is based on the current third generation Kia
Sorento, but with a flashier grille and different lights and bumpers.
The KX7 is
made in China by the Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia joint venture. Engines are 163 hp 2.0, 188 hp 2.4, and a 241 hp 2.0
turbo, all mated to a six-speed automatic. The entire range is front-wheel
drive except for the range topping 2.0 turbo DLX which comes with 4WD.
The interior is updated and looks surprisingly nice
for a Kia. Lots of leather and even some wood. The pedals are perforated for
extra lightness and thus speed. The infotainment system is housed in a large
standing pod on top of the center stack.
The touch screen itself however is not very large;
just 8 inch and the graphics look outdated. But it has Apple CarPlay and Baidu
CarLife.
This is the five-seat variant and Kia will also
offer a seven-seater. Passengers on the third row however better be small as
there won’t be much space. Dimension size is 4730/1890/1730 mm, and wheelbase is 2700 mm.
