Kia VG Flagship (now updated with new pics)
10-07-09, 06:14 AM
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The Korean automakers are on a mission, they are coming off the porch to play with the big dogs. I think they will be able to hold thier own too, competition is good and they are getting attention which in turn (I hope) will make the current players step their game up.
10-07-09, 06:48 AM
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. Lexus needs to improve on it with the next-gen ES.
10-07-09, 07:46 AM
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And A friend of mine has a 2002 F-150 with 200K miles on all original parts besides belts. No maintenance other than fluids and tires...
I HOPE Hyundai/Kia could run 100K miles. Although, I have a friend with a Tiburon (auto) on it's second tranny at 80K miles
I HOPE Hyundai/Kia could run 100K miles. Although, I have a friend with a Tiburon (auto) on it's second tranny at 80K miles
My dad's 2002 Hyundai Sonata currently has over 125k miles on it. All he did was change out the oil (some basic low grade stuff), change out the tires and a timing belt. That's it.... oh and brake pads and brake fluid. The damn thing keeps on going and going... it never broke on him. He has never visited a Hyundai dealer since he got the car. There was no need for a service. That thing is built like a tank.
10-07-09, 08:16 AM
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I think you are giving the Koreans too much credit. Hyundai is at a point where it will need to spend some money on new divisions, more R&D, more design studios and better dealership in order to continue climbling. I doubt very much Hyundai will be bigger than Lexus in 5 years. In fact, I would not be surprise if Hyundai climb start to level off in the next few years.
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or k7...
Kia Motors is set to launch an all-new premium executive car, code-named "VG", this November in South Korea. Previewed earlier this year at the Seoul International Motor Show with the KND-5 Concept, the Schreyer-designed sedan will slot between the Optima/Magentis and Amanti/Opirus when it hits the showrooms later this year. Kia Motors has recently confirmed that the Korean-market "VG" will be named "K7" and will be the first vehicle in the line-up to adopt the brand's new alphanumeric nomenclature system.
The K7 will be available with a wide variety of fuel-efficient four- and six-cylinder engines, including a 2.4L Theta II inline-4 and a 3.5L Lambda II V6. The 2.4L four-cylinder engine will feature Kia’s latest direct injection gasoline (GDI) technology and generate 201 horsepower. The more potent 3.5L V6, also found in the new Sorento, produces 279 horsepower and 247 lb.ft of torque. In the Korean market, the K7 will also be available in a smaller 2.2L inline-4 configuration. All engines will be mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The forthcoming K7 sedan will be equipped with a plethora of innovations and features including LED headlamps and taillamps, available ventilated front seats, parking guide system, rear heated seats, panoramic sunroof, and lane-departure warning system.
The K7 will share the same front-wheel drive configuration as the next-generation Hyundai Azera/Grandeur (HG). Rumors also report that a Haldex all-wheel drive configuration will also be available.
The domestic-market K7 sedan will reach Korean showrooms late November of this year, while North American and European sales are scheduled to commence in mid-2010. Stay tuned for frequent spy shot and information updates in the weeks to come.
Kia Motors is set to launch an all-new premium executive car, code-named "VG", this November in South Korea. Previewed earlier this year at the Seoul International Motor Show with the KND-5 Concept, the Schreyer-designed sedan will slot between the Optima/Magentis and Amanti/Opirus when it hits the showrooms later this year. Kia Motors has recently confirmed that the Korean-market "VG" will be named "K7" and will be the first vehicle in the line-up to adopt the brand's new alphanumeric nomenclature system.
The K7 will be available with a wide variety of fuel-efficient four- and six-cylinder engines, including a 2.4L Theta II inline-4 and a 3.5L Lambda II V6. The 2.4L four-cylinder engine will feature Kia’s latest direct injection gasoline (GDI) technology and generate 201 horsepower. The more potent 3.5L V6, also found in the new Sorento, produces 279 horsepower and 247 lb.ft of torque. In the Korean market, the K7 will also be available in a smaller 2.2L inline-4 configuration. All engines will be mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The forthcoming K7 sedan will be equipped with a plethora of innovations and features including LED headlamps and taillamps, available ventilated front seats, parking guide system, rear heated seats, panoramic sunroof, and lane-departure warning system.
The K7 will share the same front-wheel drive configuration as the next-generation Hyundai Azera/Grandeur (HG). Rumors also report that a Haldex all-wheel drive configuration will also be available.
The domestic-market K7 sedan will reach Korean showrooms late November of this year, while North American and European sales are scheduled to commence in mid-2010. Stay tuned for frequent spy shot and information updates in the weeks to come.
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