Kia’s luxury sedan Quoris launched in Nigeria

Two weeks back, KIA Motors Nigeria launched its new arrival, a rear-wheel drive luxury sedan, Kia Quoris, which is out to set new standards for advanced design, new technologies and driving performance on Nigerian roads.

Kia Quoris is powered by an upgraded 294 hp Lambda V6 3.8-liter MPI engine, and the normally aspirated twin DOHC 3.8-litre engine is equipped with dual continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) and a variable intake system (VIS). Every Kia Quoris comes with Kia’s all-new eight-speed automatic transmission mated to an innovative SBW(Shift By Wire) technology that helps save space and weight hile reducing engine noise in the cabin.   

Chief Commercial Officer of KIA Motors Nigeria, Mr Sandeep Malhotra, speaking at the launching ceremony which was recently held in Lagos, said the all-new Kia Quoris luxury flagship will power the Kia brand into an entirely new segment of the global automotive market.

According to him, the first modern rear-wheel drive Kia tops the global model range and is a true landmark vehicle for the company, combining stylish design with luxurious comfort, engaging driving dynamics and advanced high-tech features.

He said the name ‘Quoris’ conveys solidity, luxury and high-technology, all resonating together as a chorus. The name is derived from the English words ‘core’ and ‘quality’ and hints at the attributes within the very heart KIA’s new flagship. The decision to adopt this unconventional name means Kia Quoris will stand out even further from the established crowd. We are delighted to bring the KIA Quoris to Nigeria to enable our customers have a feel of this classy, luxurious and high technology model from KIA Motors,” Malhotra said. Kia Quoris is all about elegant simplicity, balanced proportions and simple surfaces,” says  Kia’s Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer.  


“The class-leading long wheelbase, the prestige distance, large wheels, sharply upright short overhangs and a long sweeping shoulder line all work together in harmony to give Kia Quoris a sporty, athletic proportion and a confident stance quintessential to a premium large rear-wheel drive vehicle. To assist Kia Quoris drivers, the new sedan is equipped with PGS (Parking Guide System).

culled from the Tribune

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