
기아가 연식 변경 모델 '더 2027 K5'를 출시하며 편의 및 안전 사양을 강화했다. 모든 트림에 USB 단자를 기본 적용하고, 최상위 트림에는 뒷좌석 편의 사양을, 인기 트림에는 대형 디스플레이를 탑재했다. 프레스티지 트림에는 첨단 운전자 보조 시스템이 포함됐다.
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기아는 중형 세단 K5의 연식변경 모델 '더(The) 2027 K5'를 출시한다고 2일 밝혔다.
기아는 모든 트림에 100W C타입 USB 단자와 케이블을 기본으로 적용해 편의성을 높였다.
최상위 트림인 시그니처에는 뒷좌석 높이 조절 헤드레스트(머리받이)와 센터 암레스트(팔걸이)를 적용했고, 인기 트림인 베스트 셀렉션에는 12.3인치 슈퍼비전 클러스터와 파노라믹 커브드 디스플레이를 탑재했다.
프레스티지 트림에는 고속도로 주행 보조, 내비게이션 기반 스마트 크루즈 컨트롤, 전방 충돌 방지 보조(교차로 대향차·정면 대향차) 등 안전 사양을 적용했다.
기아는 초기 구매 부담을 낮춰주는 금융 프로그램과 구매 혜택도 마련했다고 전했다.
기아 관계자는 "세단을 선호하는 고객에게 더욱 경쟁력 있는 선택지가 될 수 있도록 다양한 측면에서 노력할 것"이라고 말했다.

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia participated in the 'Aachen Colloquium 2026' held in Aachen, Germany and announced their future mobility vision through the convergence of AI and engineering technology and explained their R&D innovation strategy through data flywheel and digital twin.

Hyundai Motor Company applied the 1.6 turbo next-generation hybrid system for the first time in Korea to the recently launched 'The New Grandeur', and improved quietness through engine stopping angle control and motor anti-phase control technology. In addition, cutting-edge technologies such as reducing body vibration, improving air resistance coefficient, and installing the latest infotainment platform were introduced.

As a result of a test drive of BYD's plug-in hybrid SUV Sea Lion 6 DM-i, the transition between five driving modes was smooth and the driving texture was close to that of an electric car. It can be a realistic alternative without the burden of charging infrastructure, but the subtle high-pitched sounds can be annoying.

Kia's cumulative sales of dedicated electric vehicles are expected to exceed 200,000 units this month. With the launch of various models such as EV6, EV3, and PV5 and strengthening of marketability, 63,971 units were sold in the first half of this year alone, recording the highest performance ever.

Premium electric vehicle brand Polestar launched the large electric SUV ‘Polestar 3’ in Korea. It is released in rear motor, dual motor, and performance trims, and has a maximum output of 680 horsepower based on the performance trim and can travel up to 486km on a single charge. The starting price starts from 77.9 million won.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on the 2nd that manufacturing defects were found in 146,505 units of 38 models manufactured, imported and sold by six automobile companies, including BYD, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Jaguar Land Rover, Hyundai Motors and Volvo, and that voluntary corrective action (recall) will be taken.