2016 Kia K900 V6 - Redline: Review

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The first-ever flagship Kia dares you to challenger the luxury you know with rear drive, available V8 power, and a back seat with more legroom then some German competitors. It could be worth a look if you're looking for discreet luxury. Those of you used to more exuberant brands will notice some cost cutting inside and the rather uninspiring driving dynamics.

[@__CJ__]

I have the V8. Best car I've ever owned. At 60 mph it is only 7 decibels louder than a Rolls Royce Ghost. I lined the trunk with sound deadener and now it's quieter than any Rolls made. Now that's nothing to shake a stick at. The V8 is the one to get; it pulls like mad and eats entry level Cadillacs for breakfast; also extremely reliable, doesn't drink any oil between changes and made Wards 10 best engines award list twice. I get all kinds of looks from Optima drivers, wondering what it is. Design plays it safe and is not daring like the (great looking) Optima, but looks clean and understated... but better than the more boring looking Equis in my opinion.

[@jaredshelton4718]

I wish I could afford the K900, it's my dream car. I own a 2014 Cadenza SXL

[@jaredshelton4718]

@srthellcat707 I like the new Cadenza models, I wish to upgrade eventually, the unreleased 2020 model is my fav.

[@mozillagenesis]

How much longer will car reviewers bring up Kia's name/status/reputation at the start of the review? At this point, I think most of Kia's perception comes from the car reviewers themselves because the reality is that Kia is on par or better than Toyota, Nissan, or Honda, and have been for a while. I accepted the fact that Kia is a totally different company over 5 years ago. But still, here in 2016, 95% of Kia reviews I've seen still preface with how surprised I'm supposed to be that Kia is where they are. They've been at this status for so long now, people in my experience don't associate Kia with the 1999 Sephia anymore.

[@ladyvee7110]

KIa needs to do what Hyundai finally figured out what they had to do and rebrand their luxury line of cars. Honda, Nissan, and Toyota did that long ago. Unfortunately in the US, it's all about name and status and no matter how luxurious and great quality the vehicle is, if it's tied to a brand perceived for making cheap, or shall I say, inexpensive vehicles, no one's trying to pay top dollar for it. It is what is.

[@xJuanRicoSuavex]

+ladyvee7110 Name over value

[@TassieLorenzo]

KIA cars are certainly well made now. However they mostly still lack the sporty driving "fizz", I would like to see a hot hatch (the Pro Ceed GT is a good start), a sportscar and a supercar from KIA. :)

[@Mast3rAssas5in]

Kias are definitely well made vehicles not doubt about that! But the issue is that they entered a market they never should have, these cars dont sell well because people cant rationalize spending that much money on a kia... personally i would never buy one of these even if they were higher quality (not that they arent already good cars) just because its a kia, i wouldn't spend 60 grand on of these things... also with other competitors entering the market like the continental which personally I think has much better styling and interior these cars will have an even bigger problem selling... I see them pulling this segment from their lineup over the next few years

[@TassieLorenzo]

Mast3rAssas5in I would assume this car is designed for the South Korean market! A country with very high level of national pride. I am sure it doesn't cost them that much to federalize it for the US market. It's not like they are designing it specifically to try to sell it in the USA! They are just giving it a shot, since it doesn't cost them much to federalize the vehicle I guess. :)

[@jeffpuha8187]

For all of you Kia-haters, I invite you to check-out the quality and reliability ratings of the K900. It's among the class leaders in those categories.

[@RomanM803]

how can you hate on a car brand that's not worth hating over??

[@rogercroghan5210]

Read my comments above. I actually own one of these P.O.S.'s.

[@jaredshelton4718]

sure ya do

[@chiefcomplaint1]

Ive been driving Kia Optima's (one got totaled - not my fault; and then got a SX) for about 6 years now. They're great, reliable and looks great. Gas efficiency is awesome. Everyone typically associates Kia with "great value" and it's true. I paid a relatively low price for a fully loaded top of the line Kia Optima. The question just comes down to, for the same price: Would you rather have a fully loaded Kia or a entry level basic luxury car with no added options? Personally, where I live in Toronto, BMW, Audi and Mercedes line the street and are a dime a dozen. They're not really that special at all. There's no point of spending an equivalent amount on an entry level conventionally "luxury"-line cars.

[@metalbeast1998]

"Mercedes like seat controls." Mfw when Lincoln has been putting their seat contols on the door since the early 90s. 😂

[@bassistdc]

I care about the product, not the badge!! Nice car!!

[@c185pilot3]

Just bought one in pearl white. Luxury version vs "Premium". Sold my 740 il... this is damn near a 7 Series at half the cost. My first impressions are very positive and this car turns heads where ever I take it. Everyone so far loves it. Kia badge doesn't bother me. With the V-8 it's a quick as my 740 and i'm loving the price/value equation. Don't care about the naysayers.

[@FrankW1029]

not hating, but that doesn't say much. what year was YOUR 740iL...there hasn't been a 740il since the E38, of course the k900 is better.

[@timmy5949]

“I personally don’t like touch screens it gets your finger print all over the screen” buys a Tesla model 3 🤨

[@PCConditioning]

Keep up the great work. I love your reviews.

[@MrCarGuy]

The top level Kia K900 V8 I found to have a higher quality interior than the last 7-Series and more comfortable in the back than all but the W222.

[@hermit527]

As Mr. Regular from Regular Car Reviews would say, this car would exude "stealth wealth."

[@2old4allthis]

The Kia badge is a subtle anti-theft device

[@j2skillful]

Actually, quite the opposite now lol

[@2old4allthis]

@@j2skillful Yeah, not any more (my original comment)

[@billhayes3853]

This is a great and through review. Like all your views, Great Job.

[@YouTubeuser-yp8qk]

"Uconnect" lol gets you everytime Sofyan

[@muneebk97]

congratulations on surpassing 200,000 subscribers!

[@raversman]

I love your reviews man. Very honest and you tell it like it is no sugar coat.

[@THELOGANHART]

great review one of the best you've done

[@Parliament1mg]

Problem is that targeted buyers of this caliber of vehicle is not really looking for a value. They are looking to ride in style and prestige: which kia and hyundai are not really known for. I like where Hyundai is going with genesis line by creating a new luxury brand. But for now, I would imagine this vehicle will not sell, but will be popular in used car market as reviewer said.

[@jered340]

I have been watching your videos for some time now what I have noticed is that when you do a video your negative opinions seems to out ways the positive options about vechiles you always bash the car company about what you don't like but you really don't give credit sometimes where its due when they have done something really nice. That's just my option.

[@Hakeem418]

He's just like a arguing female

[@vq37zu]

Maybe the car is just bad and does not deserve positive opinions? Just maybe. I mean, it's a luxury KIA. Who the hell cares about buying this?

[@andyjung3387]

+Zuriel Briones yeah you probably can't even afford a K900.

[@vq37zu]

Andy Jung I never said I could. And if I was able to afford it, I would spend those 50k on a mid-range BMW rather than something with a KIA badge slapped on it.

[@Pozzibilitiiz]

The reviews are fine. We're not here to listen to him kiss ass we're here for objective opinion and statements about cars.

[@BAOWINN]

"German competitors, German Competitors, German Competitors, German Competitors..."

[@ryanb4777]

Some competitors.... Some competitors.... Some competitors....

[@yahshaunyahu]

Red line really needs to get a new car reviewer. because this guy is always complaining about what he doesn't like. a good reviewer gives unbiased reviews so that others can come to their own conclusions

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

7 years ago today, I buy 16 Kia K900 sedan.

[@mccraejoey82]

These are still nice and you can get one with low mileage for about 22k which is an absolute steal

[@drewmort7162]

i think it looks far more beautiful than a merc or a bmw

[@sammythatbul1667]

I just bought one last month that just came off lease. Came out of a Genesis g80 lease and really wanted a G90 but they were not matching the price I was looking to be at for a used car. Very similar cars and besides AWD and Lane Keep Assist I must say I really like it so far. It has all the features you need and beyond comfort you’d expect. Most people say they never heard of it when they first see it but are blown away with a closer look. The 2019 version is great looking and I will probably get one in a few years after someone else take the initial depreciation hit. I wouldn’t mind a little bit less of the “KIA” badges all over it.

[@TeamSoBrokesTCG]

Great review as always

[@chanjeon2575]

Loved the review!

[@Barobran92]

I think when it comes to the luxury models, Kia and Hyundai play it too safe with the exteriors compared to their other models. I personally love the Optima SXL, it's really luxurious.

[@DesuVR]

When I see an S-Class: "Just another Benz" When I see a 7-series: "Just another Bimmer" When I see a K900: "Whoa!" Because I have yet to see one on the road.

[@bmwmsport11]

I think Kia and luxury is still a shocker today. I've seen 0 K900s in person, besides 1 at an auto show

[@raversman]

should be more popular on the used car market. Unfortunately the 10 year/100,000 warranty is non transferable.

[@mattstrap9422]

Same my aunt has it and it is nice its almost as nice as my uncles genisis

[@th-l8936]

Hey, great vid. Love your channel and have done for the past year. Can you do a review of a top-spec Mitsubishi Mirage G4 please? Thanks!

[@Tcflohr]

sometimes, less is better. just a little bit of restraint goes a long way.

[@davidj.huntley9118]

I love this damn car

[@baldheadlogic]

I like this car. I think that this would be a great CPO model.

[@zackeryjones2314]

Such gorgeous Korean luxury sedan and it's reliable

[@Hakeem418]

This dude always has a problem with everything. What car he drives?

[@2004cyrus]

He drives a 2016 Mazda Miata. Before that, he owned an Acura ILX.

[@justmy2cents_]

The only thing I don't like is that darn joystick style shifter! Why make something so simple so complicated just to mimic luxury brand BMW? Didn't have to go that route just for style points! Otherwise I really commend Kia for their aggressive styling & daring decision to enter this luxury segment! I'm definitely interested in this vehicle,plus with one of the industries best warranty program how could you go wrong name plate aside!!??

[@MrTblackmon]

120 views within 11 minutes are not bad and I hope one day you will visit a Lincoln dealership to review a Lincoln Navigator Reserve to see how well it does with that EcoBoost V6 against its long-time rival, the Cadillac Escalade.

[@chrisvasquez9825]

guess this will be a great first car for me

[@TravisCyprien]

Nice review

[@wayne1141]

great video

[@JayzBeerz]

Beautiful car.

[@stone69651]

Why does this guy keep comparing this car to an S class or seven series this car is not in that league it's more five series and E class and you get a whole lot more for your money

[@timothycc711]

Bullshit

[@DELOS13]

If Kai continues these luxury cars, they should consider changing the badge to the original one 😁

[@NileshR12]

Wait a min what was the original logo?

[@ilwol1004]

Samething goes on the equus. I'm just looking foward to G90 reviews

[@NiharM77]

Kia's font is actually my favorite car font. Do you know the name of it?

[@butterfaceee]

Do you have a Tesla driving review? I'd really like to see your thoughts on how it feels and drives

[@jmasoncars4452]

will you do a review on the infiniti q50 red sport?!

[@jyounotme]

they still have those autozone side vents

[@aidenchoi8199]

I really can’t tell if you are reviewing or just comparing to other companies....

[@realblocksheldon]

What is going to happen to this car when the Genesis marquee is launched? Seems kind of confusing why they'd keep this when they have a full luxury line.

[@iPPonYoutube]

what's up with that walk around shot? use a stabilizer or something, making me dizzy

[@Friebe1000]

Gotta get the v8 to be a baller like lebron james

[@NileshR12]

9:11 The camera quality actually looks decent here Sofyan

[@miguelsandoval8203]

lol i have the exact same car shown here. color and everything

[@drew62]

Hey when are you going to review the new Lexus RX 350/450h?

[@joshuar4535]

I saw some used ones on trucar for 34k-40k for a year old car!

[@crayxtro6348]

Does it have SPORT MODE?

[@NiharM77]

What song did you use for this video?

[@zackeryparkhurst8455]

Can you do a review on the Nissan Sentra

[@lukehoisington4236]

accord and lacrosse had a big kid

[@Paulog1990]

Just wondering if there is any vehicle door that doesn't have "a pretty solid thunk"?

[@mohdfaiz88]

I wait for Kia K900 with 3.3L twin turbo engine.

[@kn7gez]

Be willing to bet extremely high cost to insure because not many sold and body parts will be scarce. Same was true of Genius first ones anyway

[@vonversace]

hmm, thought kia stop the k900 line due to low sales. beautiful car, loaded .

[@gscindian5284]

I'm guessin car reviewers really are into a manufacturer's status. Why do you need to make another name for yourself as a company when you make cars? Does everyone have to follow the Toyota, Nissan route. They should be proud of who they are and their not so flawless heritage, and just be who they are, "Kia" and "Hyundai!"

[@worshipperoftheallmighty5927]

I'll definitely buy a G80 10 times before this one.....it's a good car

[@trippplefive]

they finally made the shitty looking vents around the lcd look a bit less shitty by giving them sort sort of symmetry.

[@Maximusgat]

tweeter?

[@kanob6440]

So what DO you like ?

[@DjAssassin98]

can you review the Audi a8

[@CW-eu3uc]

when are you gonna due the Honda accord 2016?

[@CW-eu3uc]

i hope la soon

[@jmen8888]

Motor Trend tested this car and they were running highway speeds when the brakes decided to lock up all by themselves. The reviewer said he was lucky nobody was behind him. That said, I will stay away from this brand.

[@jamin2222]

I like the optima more :)

[@natehiger410]

Can u review audi a8l 3.0t please?

[@SimpleRides]

NO! 4.0 twin turbo V8!

[@coopercarpenter9427]

Fist like and comment!

[@LAC32Griffin]

congrats bro! :)

[@deftones2625]

Hey bro do you reccomend the miata cause i was thinking of trading in my g35 coupe for one

[@CKPHH]

Take a look at the Abarth 124 bro it sounds crazy

[@deftones2625]

CKPHH Whao just checked it out sounds mean, good call.

[@2004cyrus]

Sofyan drives a 2016 Miata and says he loves it! It's on his Instagram

[@planedudea380]

Apparently not selling well, looks like people still don't see past the badge, though it is pricey

[@vyseerx]

Car is the second biggest expenditure a person makes, after the home. Obviously every person wants the best, which means different things to different people. Billion dollar automotive industry goes out of their way to make the common man believe that a 5 years old Benz is better than a brand new Kia. Any student of physics would quickly dissociate with that kind of argument. For many more money you pay for a car, more prestigious it is to buy. Mercedes is the most expensive of the three German Biggies. Does it deserve the price over other biggies Audi and BMW. It is all very subjective. Asian competition was put down for obvious reasons. It took a couple of decades for Lexus to be accepted (rather grudgingly) by the industry that it is at par (if not better) than the three german biggies. People ridiculed Genesis as a fancy Hyundai and it is there for a decade, surpassing every one's expectations in terms of reliability. So, auto reviewers are not automotive engineers , they express their opinions just like consumers. It is ok , and they change too over a period of time.

[@kos9091]

that color does NOTHING for this car, in white looks 10x better

[@HydroDiffusionAMV]

I think a lot of why not many people buy this car is because it's a kia. it's a nice car but why get a kia when people in this class can afford a flagship German car.

[@liberalweirdo7886]

HydroDiffusion you can’t afford a flagship German car at this price. Maybe a midsize but not a flagship

[@PeterGregg]

Your hate attitude really comes thru. Better to review the car for what it is rather than bending everything from a point of view with an agenda.

[@pedrofernandez3893]

One yr old, low mile K900's go for $30k around here, why would anyone buy a new one and lose half it value in one year is ridiculous

[@__CJ__]

No way Jose. Used at dealers going for $54k. Your way off.

[@pedrofernandez3893]

Phanthidan H look at the off-lease only website in the Orlando, fl area and you're gonna see them for just over 30k

[@aerialeye7744]

do the tesla p90d

[@markducusin3341]

Sofyan, what are your personal vehicles?

[@2004cyrus]

If I may, he drives a 2016 Mazda Miata. Photos are on his Instagram

[@markducusin3341]

thanks Joshua Rutter

[@user-rb2db5fs7q]

Opening song what name?

[@user-rb2db5fs7q]

***** Thank you very much!

[@TassieLorenzo]

Is this better than an Acura RLX?

[@2004cyrus]

Absolutely- the RLX is not recommended!

[@BTC909]

I agree it makes no sense to buy one of these new. Lease one or wait for one to come off of lease.

[@dregator2]

Very smart.

[@timothycc711]

You lease a German luxury car. You dont lease Japanese or Korean.

[@knightrider1545]

same mpg as pontiac 3800 v6

[@DarilVanHorn]

Apparently I get better fuel economy on my 20 year old Lincoln.

[@leaf4267]

cool

[@ilwol1004]

Great car but the badge on the hood is not tastefull in this segment

[@timothycc711]

Badge snobbish much?

[@gregson8533]

I;ll buy this when KIA implements a Heads-Up Display system like the new Corvettes/Chargers.

[@kakashi88naruto]

Anony Moose it do have heads up

[@QR_Code]

always thought that "k900"" was a horrible name sounds like a bad movie about a dog or some shit

[@daniel55645]

i like it, but I would never spend that much for a Kia.

[@jaredshelton4718]

I would

[@tatiwhite6150]

This is a rolls royce

[@joshuar4535]

I'd take a Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, Audi first, but it's nice Honda needs to make notes.

[@MrTblackmon]

I'll take the Cadillac CT6 over this thing or even the Lincoln Continental Black Label which is $80k and that is a lot of water to swallow all at once.

[@lawlerzwtf]

I'd take a 2016 Accord Sport over this

[@ladyvee7110]

What? No Acura? :-P

[@josediego5259]

+ladyvee7110 acura is weird as shit their old tl was probably like the only nice car they made

[@joshuar4535]

ladyvee7110 This blows Acura out of the water.

[@Fadic4]

It's just pathetic how much Kia copies. They should spend more money on being more coming up with their own shit.

[@KrulciferEdenfelt]

like other brands don't lol. ever heard of inspiration

[@Fadic4]

Javonte Hill there is a fine line between inspiration and straight up copying. Kia crosses that line.... By a lot. You have to be blind not to see it.

[@xJuanRicoSuavex]

+Fadic 4 Then please explain how KIA is "copying"

[@dolzzang]

Are you saying that Peter Schreyer "suddenly" copies other company's design just because he's with Hyundai and Kia (has been for the past 10 years) but not during all those years at VAG? LOL never owned a Kia, don't really like it either but I think that's what you call prejudice. BTW, Luc Donckerwolke who was in charge of designing the Gallardo and Murcielago just joined Hyundai Kia so lets see if they somehow copy Lamborghini design now XD

[@DRAGONIKification]

Copies?wtf)))What are you smoking?

[@KingEden]

Big Companies like Mercedes , Audi , BMW , Honda , Nissan , GM , etc spent hundreds of millions on Reasearch Divisions to invent new things for the auto industry . They invented new engines , new gearboxes , new control units . They have special teams to innovate and innovations costs a lot of monney . Even a single bolt design costs millions . Also they spent very much monney on advertising over the couple of decades -- and the price shows on their cars , every Customer will pay a fraction of that invested monnney into that product , But he pays what he is getting for . New car companies just copy things or just buy the new engines, designs .. they dont invent or they do in a lesser manner , and they didnt spent as much as the old companies and ofc the price and the overall build quality will be lower to some degree. I find comparing a Kia to a S class quite strange .. They are so different in manny ways .. maybe Kia is more reliable , maybe is better in manny ways that a S class or anything on the market today .. but ofc It isnt the journalists Fault that peope Refuse to pay so much for a Kia badge. Manny in some decades Kia badge will value more than a mercedes badge if they invest enough monney into R&D and in advertising

[@CrzyMav]

Optima looks better...