Kia K9 / K900 (RJ) Sedan (2018-2021)

MSRP 59900 USD76% Neofiliac
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Product Overview

Kia K9 / K900 (code RJ) is the South Korean automaker's latest take on traditional full-size luxury sedan in production since 2018. It was available with V6 and V8 engines that displaced 3.3 to 5.0 liters.
Owners will probably enjoy the powerful naturally-aspirated V8 the most. Unfortunately, it was no longer available in RWD form.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Kia K9 II comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.
The K9 received a minor facelift in 2021, with the discontinuation of the V8 and a larger front grille being the main differences.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Superb styling with elegance and sportiness
  • Naturally-aspirated V8 still available
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
Cons
  • Kia is getting addicted to AWD

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Specifications

3.3 T-GDI3.3 T-GDI AWD3.8 GDI3.8 GDI AWD5.0 GDI AWD

Capacity

Passengers5

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size245/50 R18, 245/45 R19 98W, 275/40 R19 101W245/50 R18, 245/45 R19 98W, 275/40 R19 101W245/50 R18, 245/45 R19 98W, 275/40 R19 101W245/50 R18, 245/45 R19 98W, 275/40 R19 101W275/40 R19 101W

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1490 mm / 58.7 in
Size | Length5120 mm / 201.6 in
Size | Width1915 mm / 75.4 in
Track Width | Front1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1629.0 mm / 64.1 in1639.0 mm / 64.5 in
Track Width | Rear1639.0 mm / 64.5 in
Weight2015.0 kg / 4442.3 lbs2085.0 kg / 4596.6 lbs1915.0 kg / 4221.9 lbs1985.0 kg / 4376.2 lbs2165.0 kg / 4773.0 lbs
Wheel Size18 in, 19 in18 in, 19 in18 in, 19 in18 in, 19 in19 in
Wheelbase3105 mm / 122.2 in

Performance

CO2 Emission199 g/km213 g/km192 ~ 196 g/km204 ~ 207 g/km231 g/km
Fuel Economy11.5 L/100km / 20.5 MPG (combined) | 13.5 L/100km / 17.4 MPG (urban) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway)12.3 L/100km / 19.1 MPG (combined) | 14.2 L/100km / 16.6 MPG (urban) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (highway)11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (combined) | 12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (urban) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (highway)11.9 L/100km / 19.8 MPG (combined) | 13.7 L/100km / 17.2 MPG (urban) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (highway)13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (combined) | 15.6 L/100km / 15.1 MPG (urban) | 10.5 L/100km / 22.4 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
EngineG6DHG6DHG6DJG6DJG8BE
Engine | Displacement3.3 L / 203.9 cu-in / 3342.0 cc3.3 L / 203.9 cu-in / 3342.0 cc3.8 L / 230.5 cu-in / 3778.0 cc3.8 L / 230.5 cu-in / 3778.0 cc5.0 L / 307.4 cu-in / 5038.0 cc
Engine | Power370.0 hp / 275.9 kW @ 6000 rpm370.0 hp / 275.9 kW @ 6000 rpm315.0 hp / 234.9 kW @ 6000 rpm315.0 hp / 234.9 kW @ 6000 rpm425.0 hp / 316.9 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output110.7 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in110.7 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in83.4 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in83.4 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in84.4 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque510 Nm / 376.2 lb-ft @ 1300-4500 rpm510 Nm / 376.2 lb-ft @ 1300-4500 rpm397 Nm / 292.8 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm397 Nm / 292.8 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged direct-injected petrol V6 engineTurbocharged direct-injected petrol V6 engineNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 engineNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 engineNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V8 engine
Transmission | Gears8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability20182018201820182018 ~ 2021
Debut2018 New York Auto Show
Made InSouth Korea

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