Kia K900

Name: 2015 Kia K900
Brand: Kia

EPA MPG: 18 mpg

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First Take

If you long for the return of old-style American cruisers like those once made by Cadillac, Lincoln, Buick, and Oldsmobile, maybe a Korean limo-like Kia's new K900 flagship will give you hope. As today's premium Detroit brands have shifted to the firm-riding, crisp-handling doctrine of European sports sedans, Kia apparently believes there's an under-served US market hungry for the cushy, the plush, and the undemanding.

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EPA MPG 18 mpg

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Features & Specs

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

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5-liter V8 (420 hp)

8-speed automatic

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Model History

2019-2020

2019 Redesign Year

The redesigned, second-generation K900 serves as the flagship sedan for Kia. It is positioned as a value-driven luxury car that promises the features and experience found in prestige-brand rivals at a significantly lower cost. It is motivated by a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6, producing 365 hp. This Stinger-shared engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Power is routed as needed via an all-wheel-drive system. Kia says the K900 is quieter than before. The well-appointed interior offers large screens, plus a 9.7-inch head-up display. The comprehensive suite of safety systems has some interesting features, such as a live video feed of adjacent lanes activated by the turn signal, driver attention monitor, and an exit assist that watches for potential hazards when opening a door. Kia has discontinued the K900 after the 2020 model-year version.

2015-2018

2015 Redesign Year

Kia's flagship is the brand's first rear-drive model and cousin of the Hyundai Equus. It is offered with a smooth and punchy 420-hp V8 with an 8-speed automatic. The K900 is like a traditional freeway cruiser: more comfortable wafting along in a straight line than carving corners. The base infotainment system uses a 9.2-inch screen, and top trims get a 12-inch display. A central controller manages the menus and selections, but it takes some getting used to. The cabin is very roomy. Safety options include blind-spot and lane-detection systems, rear cross-traffic alert, a wraparound camera, and front-collision warning. A V6 was introduced in 2016.