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“Han Taiwan Trends 370” Kia’s best mixing system, test drive Kia K8 mixed version

From the serial product sequence of Kia, K8 is not the top model, and there is a flagship model above K8. But because Kia K8 is the latest listing, and it is still a new model launched after the brand LOGO and brand positioning, therefore, Kia has given a hopes for K8.

The Kia car named “S Plan” for the Mid-Term Development Strategy. This means that Kia Motors will be positioned from traditional automakers, transform into electric cars manufacturers and new roles of mobile travel service providers.

Therefore, the Kia K8 mixed version is a new energy vehicle for the latest and high-end administrative levels of Kia.

In terms of appearance, it is very atmospheric, and the length of the body has exceeded 5 meters in terms of body size. It reached 5015 mm. The wheelbase is 2895mm. This size is similar to the standard wheelbase A6L and BMW 5 Series size. But A6, BMW 5 Series will extend the wheelbase after 5 Series to China, so the wheelbase is not so big compared to these extended models.

The Na K8’s China network design is very complicated, using a diamond design, and it is also equipped with a shiny, similar to the cyclone dart. Shape chrome-plated decoration. In the middle of the Chinese network, it is a camera. This camera has hidden. If you don’t look carefully, you can’t find this camera.

And Kia K8, in fact, a large blurred concept, combining the Chinese network with the head of the head, so it is visually The overall sense of man is very strong, this design is called “boundless network model” in the official. In addition, its China.com has extended design, with a rhombic light having 10 LEDs on both sides. Just like a flashing small star.

The entire body side seems veryElegant and stretch, the roof to the perfect transition of the car tail arc shape, and a small tail is formed over the car. At the same time, the lower half of the body has a chrome-plated decorative strip, from the front wheel extending, and finally extends to the rear wheel plate.

So, although the body size is large, it will not give you a very cumbersome impression, and this car also uses 19 inches. Rim.

The design of the vehicle tail is the design of the penetrating taillight, and when the tail brake light is lit, it is one A small triangle brake light is connected together.

below the tail of the car, bilaterally single-oriented exhaust ports are surrounded by chrome decorative strips.

In terms of interiors, the latest design style of Kia cars is also reflected in the latest design, comfortable and luxurious is the design theme of interior atmosphere.

The first is to use two 12.3-inch coated screens on the dashboard, and this screen is also a curved screen, which is convenient for the driver to watch. The design of two coils is also a recent design style of the Nary cars, including domestic K5 Kaool and Jialu, which is about to be listed.

The lower part of the center console is a full touch air conditioning control panel, but the adjustment of the independent air conditioning temperature of the left and right double temperature regions is still used. The knob is very convenient.

There is also a shifting mechanism that uses the knob shape, and the same design is the same as that has been domestically produced, but the position of the block is more, it will be more convenient.

The shape of the steering wheel is a conventional triangular shape, but two types of leather material stitching are used on the steering wheel, and there is chrome plating. Decoration, let the steering wheel also embody more advanced feelings.

in the seatAspect, Kia K8 uses the seats from Jiegi Si Si, the front seats have the function of the seat massage. It is said that the massage also considers the human blood circulation, so that you can relieve your fatigue when driving long distance. Moreover, when switching to a motion mode or a speed above 130 kilometers, the lateral support of the seat will be automatically inflated, and the package is improved on the side of the driver.

In the back row, there is also an air conditioner of the independent temperature zone, and the selection of the seat heating and the selection of the seat ventilation is also sealed. There is also a USB charging interface.

In communication, a hybrid version of the cylinder straight turbine pressurizer is mounted in the SMART STREAM 1,598 CC. It has a continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) technology, which is more focused on improving fuel economy. The maximum output is 180 ps, ​​the maximum torque is 27.0kgm. And combined with 60 ps (44.2 kW) / 264 nm motor. The maximum output power of the system is 230 hp, the maximum torque is 35.7 kgm.

The 6-speed automatic transmission is used in the gearbox, and the front wheel drive form is used.

Many people may think that its 6AT is relatively backward, and it is indeed, and now there is no 6 gear of the large cars in the market. More, now 7AT, 8AT, or even 10at has been popular, will the 6AT gearbox will be general?

In fact, because there is a mixed system, this 6AT performance is still very conscientious.

When the rest state is started to fully accelerate, when the speed is switched to the second gear at 50km / h, when the 80km / h will switch to three stops, 120km / h will switch to Four gears.

In the process of normally traveling, the speed of the vehicle will always remain at a lower level to save fuel consumption.

Even in a state of urgently accelerating, the hybrid vehicle also exhibits a smooth acceleration. Moreover, the version of Kia K8 hybrid is three heavy seals in the entire vehicle, to alleviate the feelings of passengers in the car, and increase the density of the sound absorbing material, thereby there is a significant decline in noise.

According to the data published by the subfender, the integrated fuel efficiency of this car is 17.6km / L.

In the suspension, the suspension structure of the multi-link after McFesson is used. The damping of the damper is relatively long. The overall suspension setting is biased, which is also the most commonly used administrative level sedan. Settings.

In addition, K8 also has a relatively good advanced driving assistance, and also adds a heading display to support the naked eye 3D function. At the same time, 9 airbags are equipped. It is also quite in place in terms of security.

In the price side, the pricing price of Kia K8 mixed version is 36.98 million won ~ 42.87 million won, equivalent to RMB 21.75-2521 million. The price is equivalent to the harmonic mix of the country and Camry. But the size, luxurious sense of K8 is much higher than the two cars.

In fact, the strength on the middle and large sedan is much higher than many independent brands. In addition to mixed models, K8 also has two fuel types, 2.5L natural gas intake engines, and 3.5L V6 natural intake engines, match 8AT gearboxes.

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