[Hyomun financial newspaper reporters standing in South Korea - one large, above last year gave a large passenger car sales accounted Granger. In November last year, thanks to a toktok enjoyed, such as the "new car effect" April sales of nearly 20,000 units since the release of the new Grandeur (hereafter Granger IG).
But Granger previous sales IG No. 1 in this market was the K7. Last year, the second generation model, the all-new K7 'and drag this sensational popularity also went out of the way individual consumption tax cuts headwinds. Kia Motors will showcase while the '2017 K7' 19 1 month and notice the fierce struggle supremacy of the year and Granger IG.
◇ 2017 K7, zoom specs with a new technology
K7 2017 model year, was equipped with a large amount of new technology compared to existing models. LKAS (driving the steering assist system), DAA (reckless driving warning system), such as advanced driving and safety technology and Full LED zoom head was applied the advanced exterior design lamps and 19-inch wheels, such as sputtering dark. Here the 2.2 diesel model ISG (Idle Stop & Go, Idle Limiter System) include new application and 2.4 a new IT / convenience features such as gasoline models battery charging efficiency, improve fuel efficiency through hunger T-map mirror links, Apple ka play was greatly enhanced .
LKAS and DAA is Kia's autonomous navigation based technology brand 'Drive Wise (DRIVE WISE)' the desktop to the "Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) ',' emergency brake assist system (AEB) 'sides, then" it applied to existing models collision avoidance assistance system with a security technique such as (Smart BSD) 'supports the safe driving of a driver. 2.2 sikyeotgo to minimize unnecessary diesel engine driven ISG add a 2.4 petrol models were applied to the new long-life battery charging efficiency improvements.
As a result, 2017 K7 was improved fuel economy compared to conventional models. Diesel fuel consumption of 2.2 based on 2017 K7 is up to 14.8km / L. 2016 K7 (14.3km / L) can run up to more than 0.5km / L. CO² emissions also represents the maximum 5.0g less 128km / g than 2016 K7 (133.0km / g).
Other resources are the same or similar. · The maximum output torque is equal to 202 horsepower, 45.0kg.m, a maximum vehicle weight of 1685kg 40kg heavier than in 2016 (1645kg). Vehicle size is equal to the total length 49700mm, width 1870mm, height 1470mm.
If the price is 10 000 3090 ~ 3975 yuan. By ▲ 2.4 petrol model is the 3090 ~ 3290 10 000 10 000 3310 diesel million won ▲ 2.2 ▲ 3.3 million won ~ 3590 ~ 3975 Gasoline 10 000 3560 10 000 million won ▲ 3.0 LPi 2610 ~ 3240 yuan.
Kia official said, "the all-new K7 has been a steady love of the customers with superior marketability and ingenious design," he said, "enhances the marketability greatly will be able to further enhance our position as Republic of Korea representative gave a large three through 2017 K7".
◇ target 2009 Lexus shouting debut
· K7, which gave a large and established itself as a big leader has emerged and declared he would compete with Lexus in Japan in 2009. Kia K7 previously had been held only 'Opirus' in the large car market.
The first generation was launched in 2009 K7 who appeared in three models. VG240 (engines: Theta II 2.4MPI, fuel efficiency: 11.8km / L), VG270 (Engine: MU 2.7MPI, fuel efficiency: 11.0km / L), VG350 (engine: Lambda 3.5MPI, fuel efficiency: 10.6km / L) that is that. The first generation model years 2010 haegan 42 544 price palrimyeo got the response of our customers.
About three years after the November 2012 K7, Kia unveiled the facelift (partial change) models. "The New K7 'vehicle named the first-generation model, compared naeoegwan design changes, enhanced the marketability through the application of basic customer preferences specifications.
Especially New K7 is 5mm longer than the first-generation model to the battlefield 4,970mm, presented by the current size of the vehicle inside and more concise improved operability and enhanced a sense of luxury to the center fascia design, analog clock, high-end Napa (NAPPA) leather seats including advanced materials were applied everywhere. Driving comfort system, "Advanced Smart Cruise Control '▲ steering wheel, automatic control with parallel parking assistant that" parking steering assistance system' ▲ lane departure when warning lights and sound to the driver to warn that "lane departure warning system '▲ rear collision when a variety of convenience features such as "rear shock mitigation system" to protect the passengers were also equipped en masse. Driving mode integrated control system, 8-inch navigation (including rear camera), aektyun premium sound system, which was the applicable specifications LED daytime running lights, including the first-generation model was fine trim only applies to the entire base trim.
As a result of the new K7 · The maximum output torque (2.4 GDi model basis) than the maximum output 201 horsepower, with (hp 180, 23.5kg.m VG240 model based) existing models 25.5kg.m 31 hp, maximum torque of 2.0kg. m was strengthened. Fuel efficiency is 11.3km / L.
Since launch more new K7, Kia unveiled last year, the second generation K7. Since its launch in 2009 the second generation model introduced in seven years, the all-new K7 'is domestic cars first eight-speed automatic transmission with front wheel, 3.3 lambda Ⅱ improved engine applications, implementing the best fuel economy in its class diesel R2.2 diesel engine applications, the maximum class wheelbase to offer ample interior space and relaxing (wheelbase), head-up display, Micrel (KRELL) was equipped with premium sound, power trunk, etc.
Major funding (2.4 GDi model based), the maximum torque output of 190 horsepower, 24.6kg.m and fuel economy is 11. km / L.
At the time Kia's side, saying, " 'all-new K7' is a premium implementation of merchantability and as many customers to new car that has expended all the energy to the product planning and development from, launched preparatory steps to ensure that experience," "overwhelming in the future given the large sedan market I'm sure that you present a new paradigm, "he said.
◇ bounded blocked Granger IG blast
K7 but again confirming the position of the large car market leader, gave a large showcase while the second-generation model last year, this year is expected to launch a fierce quarrel with the leader Granger IG. Last December, 17 247 units 'hit' sales are recorded Granger IG 15 086 price sold in January for a new car because the effect is scary. Granger compared to IG sold more than 2 consecutive months 10 000 K7 situation is one of only two months 9906 sales.
As well as price competitiveness in the K7 is difficult to say ahead of Granger IG. Granger IG 3055 is 10 000 ~ 3870 yuan. 2017 K7 (3090 ~ 3950 10 000 million) this situation is a bit more expensive. Accordingly, the K7 unveiled the vehicle model year changes have been noticed if you can overcome the flurry of Grandeur IG, which reaffirmed the historical reputation.
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