Kia K8 2025 Review: An Updated Sedan with a Touch of Luxury

The first-generation Kia K8 after the 2024 facelift has become even more modern and technological. This full-size sedan, which replaced the K7/Cadenza model, is aimed at the South Korean market and some regions, offering a combination of elegant design, powerful engines and advanced systems. Let's consider the key aspects of the updated version. You can add individuality and functionality to your car with the help of tuning the Kia K8, and if you need accessories for another model, you can familiarize yourself with our range at the link .

Technical specifications

Engines :

• 2.5-liter gasoline, 198 hp, 248 Nm.
• 3.5 liters , 240 horses, 314 Nm.
• 3.5-liter V6, 300 hp, 359 Nm.
• 1.6-liter turbo-hybrid, 230 hp (with electric motor).

Other parameters:

• Transmission : 8-speed automatic.
• Drive : Front or all-wheel drive (AWD, optional for 3.5 V6).
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h : ~7.5 sec (2.5 l), ~6.5 sec (3.5 l).
• Fuel consumption : 5.1 l/100 km (hybrid), 9-11 l/100 km (gasoline).
• Dimensions : Length - 5050 mm, width - 1880 mm, height - 1480 mm.

Equipment

• Safety : 10 airbags, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, pedestrian detection.
• Comfort : Heated/ventilated seats, three-zone climate control, OTA updates.
• Multimedia : Two 12.3-inch screens (tidy + infotainment), Meridian audio system.
• Additionally : Head-up display, Ergo Motion seat with massage, wireless charging.

Exterior and interior

• Appearance : Vertical EV9-style headlights, LED strip at the front, updated bumper without fake exhausts. Extended overhangs (+10 mm at the front, +25 mm at the rear).
• Interior : Redesigned dashboard, soft materials.. Spacious rear seats, but low ceiling due to sloping roof.

The 2025 Kia K8 is a stylish sedan with an emphasis on technology and comfort, although dynamics and noise insulation are inferior to premium competitors.