Kia has announced the launch of its all-new 2025 K8 facelift, replacing the name 'Cadenza' with this more attractive and stylish model. The car features a new exterior design and an improved interior.
Improvements to the 2025 Kia K8
The improvements start from the front where the design has been radically modified, including vertical headlights that give the car a futuristic appearance, along with an LED light strip connecting the headlights.
At the rear, the rear bumper has been modified, while the taillights remain unchanged.
Additionally, the interior has received high-quality materials with new ambient lighting, and the new Kia K8 comes equipped with 10 airbags as standard across all trims.
Engine Options and Performance Figures
The Kia K8 2025 model is available in Korea with a variety of engine options, which include:
2.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 195 horsepower and 248 Newton meters of torque
3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine with 296 horsepower and 359 Newton meters of torque
3.5-liter liquefied petroleum gas engine with 237 horsepower.
1.6-liter hybrid engine with a total output of 227 horsepower and 349 Newton meters of torque. These engines are available with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive systems.
Kia started taking orders for this attractive new sedan in the Korean market in August, with local prices starting at $27,300 before taxes.

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