Everyone here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis was watching intently when one of our major German rivals endured a large amount of criticism when they began placing very large-sized grills on their cars. We believe that it was ultimately for the better, as it may have been the beginning of a distinct visual and engineering trend. Kia has since introduced the K8 to replace the Cadenza and gave it the quite noticeably extra-large treatment for its prominent Tiger Nose grille.
Flanked by sharp headlights and connected to a fantastically-sculpted hood, the K8 possesses a distinct look and upper-end charm that is noticeable when you first see it coming. Even car lovers who are looking for an athletically-stanced and muscular model will appreciate the K8's sense of charm and elegance: it is similar to the excitement you experience when the trip to a formal ballroom or other celebratory soiree allows for a dress-up night. The Cadenza was a massive change in Kia's design language when it debuted 5 years ago, and the character line present on the K8 finishes overall with a look that will certainly be well-received and have you hopping online to see when the Symphony will be performing soon!
When asked about the origins of inspiration for the K8, global designers stated some of the inspiration even came from the most technically-advanced yachts in the world, a fitting source for a car that will be inspirational for anyone who has an enthusiasm for the finer things in life. The sedan that Car and Driver claimed “could be a worthy competitor to the likes of the Lexus ES”, it appears to continue with a transverse-engine layout, and front-wheel-drive. The final measurement of the K8 is 197.4 inches, and images show in detail the diamond-like lattice pattern on the grille and full-width light bar.
There is also a chrome trim-piece that starts at the front from the LED DRLs and continues below the doors, and a metallic ornament just above the fuel cap. The fastback roofline and rear taillight design derives inspiration from both the souped-up Stinger and K5, and will not at all be a car you'll miss while on the road. We are expecting to get our first official peek at the K8 this spring during March or April, and in the meantime have several accomplishments to be proud of via the J.D. Power Awards. This year we stole the show in terms of the quality, dependability, performance, and both dealership sales and service awards, remaining a benchmark source of safety and longevity for your next purchase!
