‘The 2024 Morning features an electronic parking brake and auto hold as standard across all trims.’

Kia launched the ‘The 2024 Morning’ on the 10th (Monday) to enhance its product competitiveness and has officially commenced sales.

The 2024 Morning is a model year change, featuring the newly added GT line trim that expands customer choices and improves driver convenience with updated specifications.

This newly unveiled GT line of The 2024 Morning incorporates unique design elements to create a more robust image than the standard model.

Its exterior features ▲ an expanded radiator grille and intake grille to emphasize a sporty feel; ▲ front-machined 16-inch wheels; ▲ black high-gloss side sill molding; ▲ a rear bumper with a diffuser; and ▲ GT line exclusive emblems, achieving a distinctive design.

All headlamps, daytime running lights, front turn signals, and center positioning lamps are equipped with LED as standard.

‘The front view of the 2024 Morning.’

The interior features a D-cut steering wheel and metal pedals, creating a sophisticated space unique to the GT line.

The 2024 Morning includes an electronic parking brake and auto hold as standard for the domestic internal combustion engine minicars starting from the signature trim.

Additionally, the front-machined 16-inch wheels and rear disc brakes, which were previously optional, are now standard on the signature trim.

Smart cruise control with stop and go functionality is available as an option for the signature trim, enhancing convenience (previous models did not include stop and go).

Moreover, a sliding center console armrest and C-type USB port, which were previously only available on higher trims, have now been added from the prestige trim onwards to increase customer satisfaction.

‘The D-cut steering wheel of the 2024 Morning.’

Kia has equipped all models of The 2024 Morning with a vehicle fire extinguisher, enhancing safety.

The pricing for The 2024 Morning is as follows: 1.0 gasoline ▲Trendy 13.25 million KRW ▲Prestige 15.00 million KRW ▲Signature 17.25 million KRW ▲GT Line 18.20 million KRW; 1.0 gasoline van ▲Trendy 13.00 million KRW ▲Prestige 13.70 million KRW.

A Kia representative stated, “The 2024 Morning has undergone significant changes, including the addition of the GT line and the implementation of the electronic parking brake, making it the first domestic internal combustion engine minicars to feature such technology. We expect that this new design package and enhanced convenience will provide differentiated satisfaction to our customers.”

‘The interior of the 2024 Morning.’

Lee Sang-jin daedusj@autodiary.kr