Kia will stop building its K9 luxury sedan after 14 years to concentrate on smaller, more affordable electric vehicles. The model launched in 2012 as successor to the Opirus; sales have declined since 2022 and are projected to reach an all-time low in 2026.
Yet volumes have declined steadily since 2022 and reportedly will hit an all-time low in 2026.
With EVs now commanding center stage, Kia will cease the K9 after 14 years to concentrate resources on smaller, more accessible electric models.
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