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.
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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.
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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.
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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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