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Description: Speaking on the new Quoris, Thomas Oh, Kia's Executive Vice President, explains that "the name of our new flagship sedan hints at the attributes at the very heart of the vehicle. The word &a...
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Developed in 2008 the BMW had designed and planned the new model of the seven series in the mid 2006 when BMW introduced the face lift on the earlier model
http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/05/03/2012050301423.html Developed in 2008 release a few months ago in Seoul.
I strongly doubt that BMW would copy from Kia and if it were to be designed first why did it take so long to come out the new 7 series came out in 2009 where as this Kia in 2012 and not even for sale yet so I think that Kia are the ones who copied
I don't care what anyone says this is a complete rip off of a BMW 7. It's obvious with the lights body panels and other styling details. I believe that they have been gunning for BMW from the start. Be original, Cadillac did it.
The K9 was in the works long time ago. Here in Korea, it is very expensive. Around 70k base and close to 90k full option. It is really a big car with so much tech and luxurious features. If you get a chance to see it at motor shows go inside of it.
people are so dumb when they get on their looks like soap box..this came out before the new 7..do some research. just because BMW is the better known company doesn't mean they were the ones copied.
hey vincent u must not know this but this car was out before the 7 series redo.. there just changing the name.. who copyed who?
A complete rip off from a BMW 7 series. Everything from the grill, the eyelid headlights, the proportion, the side profile, the rear end, the interior, the shift knob, even the head up display is s copy. SHAME on you Kia!
I saw this car in a mall couple of weeks ago and it looks stunning, great job kia u earned my respect :p
Yea never mind, this doesnt look good, after looking at the next photo, I've changed mind lol
It's not a bad looking car FORSURE, but I don't like Kia's grill that they have on there cars at te moment... But don't get me wrong, this is a pretty nice car for te price, Ben if there are other cars I'd buy first
ch has the same swooping out shape as most bmws have, which looks really nice but it seems they just followed a design path taken by bmw but put their own flare and interpretation on it. Dont get me wrong though, i really like this car
I think it looks really nice but many aspects were taken from the 7 series like the front fascia with lower air intakes which looks identical almost, the gear lever which is electronic and the same as in the bmw, but also the whole center console whi
not bad at all, ive driven every model they have, i currently own. 2010 koup sx, still drives like its brand new and looking at an optima now, i really liked the rio, thats a fun little hatch back for turns but just to slow for daily life for me. i cant wait for this now.. and since kia is supposed to be a sportier counter part to hyundai they should off a true manual with that v8 option
Description: "Our decision to give this striking new sedan an unconventional name means it will stand out even further from the established crowd, driving Kia sales in what is a new segment of the global auto...
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A lot of people on here need to do their research. This vehicle was designed well before the BMW 7 series that they claim it was ripped off from. People who dislike the brand, have probably never driven one of the vehicles being made today.
I think it looks great, sure it seems like it has some 7 series influences, but the 7 looks great, so that's not a bad thing at all! At least it is miles better looking than the genesis, which IMO, is one of the most boring looking luxury cars
yea they just need to change the inside of the headlights, and this design has been around for awhile, before the new 7 series, its based of an existing model thats been around for a couple years.. this is just a face lift basically
This car is pretty nice for a Kia. But I could not find myself even putting it on my shopping list. It looks like a replica of a BMW 7 series and I think that is what make the car look weird in a way.
the headlight shape is fine but what is going on inside them, i love me some kia but those lights ruin it
This is a cool looking small car. I think it looks better than my S 65 Amg which is stock. I don't want to mess with what the Germans do beautifully.
My Phantom and Ghost are both stock and they look pretty cool, but this is just plain awesome.
Lol u can't compare this to the seven series in any way, the seven series is it a different class and destroys this car
Just go sit in one. I am sure you guys will think it is far more comfortable than the BMW 7 series. The 7 series uses mostly fake leather in compliance with the EU laws. The K9 is 100% real fine leather.
most of those german companies have the same setup interior wise i dont really care for them but exterior wise germans got it right same with the japanese
Yah but like you said BMW interiors are very good quality. I like Audi interiors a little more I think.
It's still too bland for my taste. But I feel they designed the rear and front better than a BMW. I wouldn't own a Kia, but they are doing one heck of a job right now.
i think this looks better then a bimmer minus the inside of the headlights and i think bmw onteriors are one of the most bland and boring interiors, they may be of good quality materials and build but just so boring to look at
Is it just me or does this look just like a 7 series? The back does and so does the front lower facia.
I really, really hope they bring it to the US,
It would be much better if they called it the Chorus.
Edmunds said its one of the worst car names ever.
"core" and "quality"... Right
Um...I am not a fan of the name at all
It's not derived in any way from whore?