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Kia K9: generations and engines

The Kia K9 has been built since 2014 in 2 generations, with 7 engine versions in our catalog (sedan). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Production years2014–present
Generations2
Engine versions7
Power311–425 hp
Body stylesSedan
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Kia K9 generations

  1. 2014–2018

    Kia K9 I (facelift 2014)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 311–420 hp

    Generation specs
  2. 2018–present

    Kia K9 II

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 315–425 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Kia K9 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Kia K9 II2018–present · 5 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
3.3 T-GDI V6 (370 hp) AWD Automatic2018–presentGasoline370 hp (272 kW)376 lb-ft (510 Nm)
3.3 T-GDI V6 (370 hp) Automatic2018–presentGasoline370 hp (272 kW)376 lb-ft (510 Nm)
3.8 GDI V6 (315 hp) AWD Automatic2018–presentGasoline315 hp (232 kW)293 lb-ft (397 Nm)
3.8 GDI V6 (315 hp) Automatic2018–presentGasoline315 hp (232 kW)293 lb-ft (397 Nm)
5.0 GDI V8 (425 hp) AWD Automatic2018–presentGasoline425 hp (313 kW)384 lb-ft (520 Nm)
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