|
||||||
| Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions Discuss all other cars and automotive news here. |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
02-29-2012, 03:37 PM
|
#1 |
|
(ﾉಥ益ಥ)ﾉ
Join Date: Jul 2011
Drives: 2015 Series Blue BRZ
Location: Bronx
Posts: 1,393
Thanks: 930
Thanked 625 Times in 365 Posts
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
First look at the the 2012 Kia K9
On the heels of sketches published earlier this month, Kia now has revealed the first official images of its new full-size, rear-wheel-drive sedan. Set to launch in Korea during the first half of this year, the large sedan carried the codename “KH” during development but will be called K9 in its home market. The vehicle’s availability, name, and launch dates for export markets will be announced later this year.
 Not bad for the new Kia 5-serie- I mean Kia K9 :P Here's the C&D article: http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...-and-info-news
__________________
 "Sweet Subaru, sweet Subaru, send your BRZ unto me, for the roads of the unworthy must be baptized in speed and glory." ~Zaku |
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 03:53 PM
|
#2 |
|
Elite Padawan
Join Date: Mar 2010
Drives: '15 WRX, 15 GLA250, and 2 feet
Location: Shoreline, WA
Posts: 3,498
Thanks: 197
Thanked 250 Times in 159 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Who was the idiot who swapped out the BMW badge and grill for KIA? LOL
rear quarter profile is so 3rd gen GS.
__________________
Dark
|
|
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 04:14 PM
|
#3 |
|
(ﾉಥ益ಥ)ﾉ
Join Date: Jul 2011
Drives: 2015 Series Blue BRZ
Location: Bronx
Posts: 1,393
Thanks: 930
Thanked 625 Times in 365 Posts
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Poor BMW
 , first the Chrysler 300 (Royce Phantom), then Chevy took their angel eyes for the camaro and now this.
__________________
"Sweet Subaru, sweet Subaru, send your BRZ unto me, for the roads of the unworthy must be baptized in speed and glory." ~Zaku |
|
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 06:19 PM
|
#4 |
|
Delights in pure handling
Join Date: Apr 2011
Drives: Zoom Zoom
Location: KS
Posts: 4,854
Thanks: 0
Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Will they use the V8 in this from the Genesis?
|
|
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 08:30 PM
|
#5 |
|
Kuruma Otaku
Join Date: Dec 2009
Drives: Mk3 Supra with Semi-built 7MGTE
Location: Greater Vancouver (New West)
Posts: 6,854
Thanks: 2,398
Thanked 2,265 Times in 1,234 Posts
Mentioned: 78 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Dual-quad square headlight projectors are what caught my eye after the instinctive 'BMW ripoff!' reaction.
__________________
 Because titanium. |
|
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 08:34 PM
|
#6 |
|
GL 86!
Join Date: Mar 2011
Drives: Maybe FR-S... maybe not
Location: NA
Posts: 356
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
"I just bought a K9!"
"Oh, what kind of dog?" |
|
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 08:53 PM
|
#7 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Drives: 2013 Subaru SWP BRZ Limited 6AT
Location: Darkside
Posts: 1,862
Thanks: 526
Thanked 305 Times in 207 Posts
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Wow! Those are LED headlights. Nice!
__________________
Man Law#17:A man in the company of a hot, seductively dressed, woman MUST remain sober enough to fight!
MODS: AVO tubes + filter, Cusco (F) strut brace w/ MC brace, Perrin CBE, Subaru OEM trunk tray, Grimmspeed front license re-locator & hood struts and Beatsonic rear cam. |
|
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 09:21 PM
|
#8 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Drives: 91 Corolla (dd) S14 (daily drifter)
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 460
Thanks: 139
Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
A Korean car called "K9". Ironic?...Yes, Hilarious...indeed
|
|
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 09:32 PM
|
#9 |
|
Hook 'em
Join Date: Nov 2011
Drives: 2013 BRZ
Location: ATX
Posts: 1,950
Thanks: 68
Thanked 152 Times in 79 Posts
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
The headlights are the first thing I noticed. Not really a fan of the design but Kia sure has stepped up its game over the last decade.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
02-29-2012, 11:47 PM
|
#10 | |
|
(ﾉಥ益ಥ)ﾉ
Join Date: Jul 2011
Drives: 2015 Series Blue BRZ
Location: Bronx
Posts: 1,393
Thanks: 930
Thanked 625 Times in 365 Posts
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
__________________
"Sweet Subaru, sweet Subaru, send your BRZ unto me, for the roads of the unworthy must be baptized in speed and glory." ~Zaku |
|
|
|
|
|
03-01-2012, 03:51 AM
|
#11 |
|
NO FI?! (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻
Join Date: Feb 2010
Drives: BMW e92 330D
Location: Cheshire, England
Posts: 362
Thanks: 34
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
anyone notice the maserati-style vents on the front wings?
 lol
__________________
 |
|
|
|
|
03-01-2012, 06:13 AM
|
#12 |
|
Elite Padawan
Join Date: Mar 2010
Drives: '15 WRX, 15 GLA250, and 2 feet
Location: Shoreline, WA
Posts: 3,498
Thanks: 197
Thanked 250 Times in 159 Posts
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
The headlight housing is Mercedes Benz current headlight style "ripped off". This is Kia version of Genesis sedan.
__________________
Dark
|
|
|
|
|
03-01-2012, 06:39 AM
|
#13 |
|
Gundam Meister
Join Date: Oct 2011
Drives: A Gundam
Location: Westchester County, NY
Posts: 2,685
Thanks: 320
Thanked 1,010 Times in 510 Posts
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Kia is stepping it up the past 10 years. I guess they really really paid attention to what Euro car makers are designing. I guess people will complain it is basically a 5 series but I'm not.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| HPI RC Scion FRS 2012 | JDM-dono | Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum | 62 | 12-12-2015 08:38 AM |
| 2012 Audi TT-RS | tranzformer | Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions | 12 | 03-15-2012 08:59 PM |
| 2012 ARC Regulations | coyote | AUSTRALIA | 4 | 12-05-2011 01:48 AM |
| 2012 Camry | 1660 | Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions | 1 | 09-01-2011 02:29 PM |
| Interesting take on 2012 GT-R | bofa | Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions | 84 | 08-29-2011 06:38 AM |
2013 Subaru BRZ
