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[174] Korea trend line test drive fourth-generation Kia Wah, Buick GL8 Are you afraid?

Kia Wah, is a subsidiary of Kia MPV is very important, but also in the US market is very popular Kia models, discerning Americans choose MPV when the value of a business is not a demand, but spacious interior space, flexible space layout, and power, the safety of these fixed target. So in the US market selling MPV strength is not bad. Such as Toyota Senna, such as Ka Wah.

Today, Ka Wah has been developed to the fourth generation, in the Korean market after the listing to sell big, new car market sold out the first day of 2306.

The fourth generation Wah first impression is large, the vehicle width longer than the generation of 10mm, 30mm long wheelbase, and front suspension the location is also a more forward. Wah fourth generation is undoubtedly a great size, the length of 5155mm, a width of 1995mm, 1740mm height, wheelbase 3090mm.

The front face looked Kia Wah technology to create a sense is still quite good, in the shape of the front face of the network more complex, integrated grille and headlight contours, the headlight shape is quite deep . The overall sense, science and technology are strong.

of this size is what level in its class it? Is in the wheelbase has gone beyond the Buick GL8ES respect for the land, but also the largest body width. Viewed from the side is still quite burly.

In the interior, Kia Wah design style and K5 very similar just listed, the center console is designed extending transversely, two a 12.5-inch screen in the control, occupied the visual center of gravity of the interior, creating a good sense of technology. The through air conditioning vent, center console vertically spaced apart.

still using the gearshift knob, the center console design is made easier. Kia Wah point of view of the interior neatly from the overall style is not particularly outrageous place, it is also home style.

The most common uses Wah 2+2 + 3 seating arrangement, of course, consumers can choose 9, 11 version. Functional interlayer is very powerful two seats, independent central armrest, the rear seats also ventilation, heating. In addition, independent leg rest.

When the second-row seats recline into the most time, passengers can sleep comfortably. Wah third row can be completely housed below the seat, which is the biggest difference Buick GL8. The Ka Wah, Odyssey, Voyager is in fact the third row of seats can be fully accommodated in the design, from that point, the Buick GL8 it too humane.

In addition the front, middle row, are equipped with independent rear cup holder, the whole car USB charging port seven, three 12V power connector, a mobile wireless charging pad, and a 220V socket .

in terms of smart driving, Kia Wah also support advanced driver assistance L2 + grade, highway driving assistance systems, active braking, ACC adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, lane departure assist these regular features are there.

to take care of the rear passengers, Ka Wah also provides a rear power sliding doors can be remotely controlled, allowing rear passengers to enjoy more honorable feelings.

In power, the Korean market has two power may be selected, respectively, 3.5 liter naturally aspirated V6 engine, turbo diesel 2.2T compression engine. 3.5 l maximum 294 horsepower engine, the maximum torque of 362 Nm. 2.2T maximum horsepower diesel engine 202, the maximum torque of 450 Nm. Transmission lines are full 8AT gearbox.

Korean market is the main push 2.2T diesel engine, of course, this power is unlikely to enter the Chinese market. The future of domestic, it will largely use the 2.0T petrol engine + 8AT gearbox. 2.2T diesel engine, power is not only strong, but also low fuel consumption. In conjunction with 8AT gearbox is also good, of course, inevitably diesel engine noise will be largerBut Ka Wah in the first row with double-glazed windows, how many can make up for some deficiencies.

Kia Wah does not have any competitors in the Korean market, but in the US market, Senna, Odyssey (US Version) Voyager these models are competitors. Ka Wah sold in the US is mainly 3.5-liter gasoline engine. Compared to the US version of the Odyssey, Ka Wah squarer design, but also more big. Odyssey’s ride height is lower, and more convenient to get off on the elderly. Odyssey second row seat supports left and right adjustment, in addition Odyssey third row has a side surface of the vacuum cleaner can be built hidden, also on Senna, Wah these are not available.

At present, Toyota Senna has been determined to be domestic, while Ka Wah also to enter the Chinese market, then by the time the Buick GL8 also can continue to maintain the advantages of it? It is really hard to say.

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