2015 Kia K900 V8 (VIP Package) Start Up, Test Drive, and In Depth Review

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Hello and welcome to Saabkyle04! KZbin's largest collection of automotive variety! In today's video, we get an up close and personal, in depth look at the all new, 2015 Kia K900 V8, equipped with the top tier VIP package.
MSRP pricing for the K900, before options, begins at:
V8 Luxury: $59,900
V8 VIP: ~ $66,000
During this presentation, we will take a 1st person look at what the vehicle is all about beginning with the start up, performance data, fuel economy, the occasional track data, and build quality. Also, I will teach you how to use most of the interior and exterior features. Throughout the video, I will highlight key styling and unique differences about the vehicle, any available options, and of course it would not be an enthusiast car video without the good ole engine portion with rev and exhaust note with interior and exterior perspectives. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.
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[@dylanwelch1052]

My grandparents have this car, they bought theirs about a month ago. They are coming from a 2008 Kia Amita. This is a very slick car. I drove it home from the dealership. I was running 95mph and only felt like I was going 65mph. I love this car.

[@eaglezfan90]

As a former Kia employee, I gotta say this car is pretty amazing considering the price point. We had to train for 2 days on it's features,just to get certified so that we could sell this car. Really nice blend of power and luxury. Great review as always.

[@saabkyle04]

eaglezfan90 Thanks a lot!

[@JWard2]

Any yet many of the V8 K900s engines are blowing up, sadly

[@J-W.-]

Why is everyone hating on this car, I'm 18 and I'd rather have this then a camaro or mustang or wrx. Watching this video made me want to go lease one that v8 is one of a Kind.

[@MrGunzngirlz]

Jonathan Washington​ well see, unlike most people, you actually have a great taste for cars. Kia used to suck, but now they've really really stepped up their game. If this isnt a premium automobile its full on Luxury! I mean 60k gets you so much from Kia or Hyundai. Are they as reliable as the japanese? Not quite but damn close. Are they more reliable than anything the US builds? Absolutely! 

[@orojackson56]

I thought I'm the only one here that likes it. So many people complaining and comparing

[@duckanddodge01]

i died at "one of a kind" hahahahaha

[@J-W.-]

D13H4RD2L1V3 Very true, some people wouldn't be caught dead in a Kia no matter how nice it looks because at the end of the day its still a Kia. Which is sad but alot of people hold on to the past.

[@NeXMaX]

I think if they launched a luxury brand like Lexus for Toyota, it might be more appealing.

[@Underappreciatedclassics]

About 7 years ago I first learned about Kia because of the rio, back then I never in a million years would I have expected a company like this to make such beautiful cars!

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Great video Kyle! Those gauges are so cool and you did a great job giving your driving impressions in addition to your usually good walkthrough of the features. You're really lucky to be getting press cars, hopefully the awesome job you did on this one will encourage Kia and other companies to give you more press cars in the future!

[@KeoniSanchez]

Yeah Subaruwrxfan

[@Terra_Hawk]

I don't know what happened at KIA but ever since last year, their line up has just blown me away. Never considered owning a KIA before and now I wish I had the Soul or Forte.

[@saabkyle04]

***** My wife and I just bought a 2015 Soul Exclaim with the Umber package for her new daily driver while we keep the miles off her Thunderbird. Wonderful vehicles!

[@bootygirl1234]

I must say It's kind of refreshing seeing Kyle's face in his reviews.. different approach.

[@kyleforrest179]

I work for a Kia dealership and I must admit Kia had came a very long way, I was thoroughly impressed when I started working here

[@BDOC99714]

Hyundai/Kia really needs to make a luxury car division.

[@saabkyle04]

thebluexanadu78 That would definitely make sense in the long run.

[@BDOC99714]

***** Yup. I see them releasing the new Genesis and Cadenza and now this one which all look extraordinary. I think Hyundai and Kia has been successful enough to release a luxury car brand now to compete with the Germans.

[@saabkyle04]

thebluexanadu78 I would think they would in the coming years after they see the sales potential of these models.

[@BDOC99714]

***** Let's hope so! I really want to see what Hyundai has up their sleeves!

[@jackrizza99]

***** Would be a good idea since Kia and Hyundai are not known for high end vehicles.

[@eugeneparkerson8110]

After driving a KIA Optima for the last 5 years with absolute 0 issue found, I have no doubt that the KIA K900 is a great indulgent car to get into especially when you are looking for a smart buy. KIAs are honest good cars.

[@jeffpuha8187]

The more I watch this video, the more I like this car. I think it's the best-looking large, premium sedan out there as well. For $66k, with the VIP Package, I'd definitely buy one in a second. I wish I could get one right now. Brand snobbery means nothing to me, and I think many more people would love this car if they honestly compared all it offers vis a vie Mercedes, Audi and BMW, at a much lower price. I'll bet it rides more comfortably than all of them also. The K900 definitely has more room in the front than the Mercedes S-Class, Audi A8, and BMW 7-Series. Lovely car at a bargain price.

[@daniel55645]

now this was MUCH MUCH MUCH better than the boring reviews you've been doing for a while.

[@yecart341]

everyone talking about BMW and Mercedes but KIA won the JD Powers award over all the other brands this year

[@butterflies200089]

I am fortunate to have this car and I would never trade it in for another vehicle! I'm constantly getting compliments on my car!

[@billyh6872]

nice car its crazy how good kia is now they've improved so much

[@sleeksilver]

No one beats your videos, Kyle. The amount of detail and professionalism is always fantastic!

[@FlashManinSpace]

This car has more luxurious features than a top end Benz!

[@pedallion]

You are the best car reviewer ever. Really impressive, natural and genuine. I truly enjoyed every minute of your review.

[@tashalandry15]

Buy a kia and you will never buy another auto brand again KIA IS THE BEST...

[@jaredshelton4718]

Agreed

[@Pube83]

Funny.

[@Windows7Pro2009]

Kia and Hyundai are much better than the *plastic* Mitsubishi.

[@alial-ebrahim2877]

Windows 7Pro2009 yes their cars are more stupid than the 1990’s

[@alexrazmjookhah7625]

Yes!!!

[@fUjiMaNia]

I have to salute the Kia decision makers for going after the looks of top cars and implementing something close for eye candy and getting great sales and on top of that they do make great driving cars. Front Looks like a Jaguar, back looks like a Lexus. Gear and Dial section in the center looks like a mixture between BMW and Benz. Smart people.

[@POLITICALLYRICH]

Kyle you do the best reviews hands down.

[@saabkyle04]

***** Thanks so much!

[@TheGomer84]

Your car reviews are by far the best. Very detailed indeed being an almost 40 min review you cover pretty much any detail one needs to know but watching it the time flies. This car is absolutely gorgeous anybody talking smack about it is living in the stone age. Kia and Hyundai products have come a long ways. Definitely gonna check one out once im in the market for a new car!

[@skydiva1998]

This car is simply amazing!

[@HJUdallReviews]

Kyle, I love how you go from reviewing Ferraris to reviewing a luxury KIA. way to focus on every segment. Keep it up

[@derrickx757]

Even though it is a KIA, I bet it is 10 times more reliable that the German luxury cars. Hyundai and KIA are becoming more reliable every year. Just Check Consumer Reports and JD powers. Having a fancy car means nothing if it is always in the shop!

[@elizabethsonora9650]

agree!

[@elizabethsonora9650]

agree!

[@adgreyx]

BMW and Benz are good but overrated.

[@deanmorara3491]

But Kia‘s and Hyundai‘s have the worst very bad recalls ever, and I don’t know about the Genesis have the same bad recalls though as Kia’s and Hyundai because it was made from Hyundai as a luxury brand.

[@derrickx757]

@@deanmorara3491 Almost every manufacturer has recalls. I must admit Hyundai and Kia has been having some issues lately but you get a great warranty with them. When it comes to reliability I am buying a Toyota, Lexus Acura or Honda. Even Mazda has improved every year as well.

[@TheMrZomboss]

your really doing from what i call a "REAL CAR REVIEW" testing everything and telling every detail about the car and most of all i love how the first you did a acceleration test :D KEEP IT UP :D

[@BentleyMulsanneII]

I would take this over ANY Lexus, Acura, or Infiniti. This car is not boring like the others.

[@Neno8403]

Your grossly ignorant comment shows how much of an idiot you are and why your comment isn't worth any merit.

[@tanwernoorali]

Bentley Mulsanne why would you want a copied car? the rear of it looks like the rear of a 2013 lexus es300, has the same gear selector as a new bmw and prices start at $60,000 no thanks id rather go with lexus, audi, mercedes etc

[@MakeSh00t]

tahrn tej you forgot to say buttons on doors are from Mercedes to. I had kia sorento 12mpg for only 194hp. NO thanks. Btw kia is Hyundai .

[@chek1n]

MakeSh00t what the flying fuck? 12 mpg from a ~200 hp engine? are you sure you didn't mistype that?

[@MakeSh00t]

jeffrey625625 LLOOLL. I HAD HIM 7 MONTHS AND I SOLD IT. NO MISTYPE IT WAS HEAVY, 4475lb

[@BAYAREA_PizzaParty]

Seen one of these yesterday; looks excellent in person!

[@toriano33]

I think this guy should be the new host of MotorWeek once the current host John Davis retires. Great Job!

[@crownr0yalonice]

that song was absolutely perfect for the crescendo in the middle of the video! WHOA.

[@dyerkhalim123]

This car is so beautiful

[@eastlake93]

I heard the same criticisms when Honda, Nissan, and Toyota entered the luxury arena in the late 80's.

[@aaron.hudacky]

This car is amazing. If I were in the market for a new luxury car, I'd only consider the LS or Genesis as a competitor. I'm very interested to see how maintenance costs play out over time. If the Kia and Hyundai are actually reasonable to maintain, they will have a good advantage over their German rivals. Below I read a comment that if you buy a luxury car you should expect to pay for maintenance. I feel differently. If a car is truly well built and engineered, it will perform exceptionally while remaining durable and economical to maintain, regardless of which market segment it is intended to be sold in.

[@occultdestroyer]

You have some of the most detailed reviews about cars in general. Worth the time watching your videos. Keep making more please!

[@lidsman2221]

Kyle, I have you thought about buying one a K900? I know from what you said you really liked this car a lot. Thanks for the video!

[@saabkyle04]

lidsman2221 I would consider this if I had the money, but we're not at that point yet haha. I cannot fathom spending 60k on anything! :P

[@NewMusicNetworks]

***** 60k for this nip piece of shit?

[@Aku112811]

***** IMO the only reason to consider this car is for the 10 year/ 100,000 mile warranty. Only to consider if you drive lets say 8-9k miles a year.

[@codytavares2156]

***** rather geta Cadillac or lexus

[@soliderarmatang5664]

***** u can get the cla amg for 50,000, with upgrades and taxes (also if you live in canada), and with the spare you can get winter tires, but each and their own, the only reason i would get the kia is because no one else drives it on the road, so you feel exclusive in a way

[@mistrydriver2]

forget your car and driver, your videos are absolutely amazing and more informative then i could have ever imagined. thanks to you i bought my first car, an 08 nissan sentra se-r spec-v. best purchase i have ever made. keep it up man, brilliant.

[@saabkyle04]

mistrydriver2 Thank you so much for watching! I appreciate your feedback, lots more cool things to come :)

[@SAFFY7411]

Go KIA!

[@ApolloTheSunGod]

Kyle I love your videos! They're the most in depth and comprehensible car videos on KZbin and they always cover every aspect of the vehicle. I always know what to expect when watching one of your videos. Thank you for the amazing quality!

[@FjordTrotter]

the strange this is... when you ride a Kia K900 or Hyundai Genesis... you will get a lot, I mean, A LOT of attention from Lexus, Jaguar, Mercedes and BMW owners.. heck even Rolls Royce and Aston Martin owners pay attention to Kias and Hyundais.. Because they cannot fathom how their cars are worth 3-4 times more than something that looks just as elegant [if you don't know the brand, the cars look of equal prestige]. Many of them sob at how they've been duped by the pursuit of brand-image conscientiousness, which does nothing to please the owner but drain him of money that he worked so hard for, that no one wants to give for free, just to buy a car to impress people that don't really care about him

[@robbymarks2]

I don't I care what any 1 says this car is unbelievable......I want one!!!!

[@christopherwalker6056]

This is gorgeous, but that price has really crept up for Kia. I mean, it's still a beautiful car and you get a lot of bang for your buck. This model easily competes with BMW 7 series, Audi's A8 and Lexus and Infiniti flagships.

[@MaxCharpentier]

I'm impressed with Kia..they put a lot of effort in this car.

[@KrulciferEdenfelt]

I'm in love with this car! determined for this to be my next, sorry Volkswagen I'm converting lol.

[@iiplaya]

You're leaving a good company for a bad company... How exciting

[@KrulciferEdenfelt]

+legoscienceboy10p IG bad volkswagen in turmoil for all they're snotty electrical problems which both my volskwagen I've had , have had

[@iiplaya]

***** not it's not because it's korean my relative has a kia and it's pretty off

[@mikeo7830]

+Javonte Hill I'm in the same boat! Giving up my '04 VW Touareg for a '16 Kia Optima. VW is a terrible company, and the Emissions scandal is just a drop in the bucket. There's an electrical issue wrong with my car that causes it to bolt forward after you have to apply the breaks quickly; its like the gears get jammed. People could seriously get hurt, and VW knows its a problem but refuses to recall / repair the problem. I will never buy another VW, new or used.

[@iiplaya]

Micheal O'Key What do you expect?it's a 2004 volswagen!

[@jackfrost9736]

I love the genesis and the k900 so much they're special and properly designed with quality interiors engines are very nice too even the New cheaper optima and sonatas have amazing quality for the price

[@c.m.3198]

Introducing the all-new 2015 Kia Amanti!

[@matthewyim1736]

KIa discontinued the Amanti. The Amanti was Kia's flagship sedan before the K900 was introduced.

[@c.m.3198]

Clearly!

[@c.m.3198]

Matthew's Car Corner The Kia Amanti was a joke and so was my initial comment.

[@moelov4u]

Before you knock it, try it . You will be greatly surprise just how far Kia has come. If you can't afford to finance $60,000 then check out their lease options the V.I.P trim level under a 36 month lease will run you $21564. You would have to have a credit score of 750 and above for the pleasure of the experiance. For those that didn't know the Kia K900 is now is the second generation of this car going by it's original name K9 in Korea release in 2012.

[@dominic4981]

I wonder what kind of VIP would buy this

[@CockatooDude]

One who is tired of having the same car as all his executive buddies.

[@nickw6734]

Figva RS lebron james lmao

[@traviscook16]

Love this car so much! Kia is becoming a very unique brand and has great looking cars. I wish when I talk to people about Kia or Hyundai they wouldnt assume its still a crappy car company. Kia has come a long way!

[@Swantomdisire]

Hey Kyle, great review. Do you think Kia is a good choice for the luxury car market?

[@saabkyle04]

Swantomdisire I do, there's nothing in this class that compares when looking at price and what you get in terms of features.

[@Lambda01]

My sis test drove one of these at the 2015 CAS. It's a phenomenal car. Awesome.

[@lion4124]

Lebron james drives this car, and you all still bitching about it, Hyndaui and KIA are going on the right steps, Mark my words, after 10 years you will see how much quality they become

[@TJJohnson92]

Jamie Kimz Lebron is ENDORSED with Kia lol

[@alexandermilentis2130]

+Alvonte Rogers Ummmm, I doubt you know Lebron James and/or have seen any of the cars he actually drives. Don't flatter yourself Alvonte.

[@wiibaron]

+Jamie Kimz Yeah, so they pay Lebron a million dollars to hawk their car and sell a whopping 2500 this year. Meaning every one of those people paid $400 to a multi-millionaire. Suckers all of them...

[@briany1957]

All you have to do is google and find out the sales volume. 2015 : 2,524 2016 : 834 2017 YTD : 286 The car isn't selling as people aren't buying even though you can grab a steal deal on the car... Maybe it will be just like "Amanti"

[@mplscarsales6652]

You got that right look at mine

[@goththunder1]

I love the k900 I drove it its comfortable easy to drive and it looks great awesome power and I normally go for Japanese but kia has stepped up there game good job kia

[@Jamiemartinez06]

If I drop 66k to get this car, you best believe I'm also dropping that hideous badge lmao

[@alextheodorou2761]

i say the awnser to his question is yes because at 23:53, he mentions how the wood grains stand out in the sun. plus, i really like the taillight design.

[@FastestCores]

Doesn't this car remind you of a Mercedes s and e class

[@saabkyle04]

FastestCores It doesn't really compete against those two. It's more like a Lexus LS or BMW 7 series. In my opinion, the S class is a whole new level.

[@FastestCores]

+Saabkyle04 What is your opinion about the mercedes s class?

[@saabkyle04]

FastestCores I loved the new S class. The technology they offer is phenomenal!

[@FastestCores]

***** what do you mean?

[@Minybuddie]

It makes me think of a Ford Tarus mixed with a Jaguar

[@alexs1429]

After college, and once I have my career set, I might look into Kia's. Beautiful car.

[@Trilluminati95]

Y'all stop comparing it to the German automotive industry. KIA is doing their own thing and this is a very beyond decent car for their first true luxury car and yet talk down on it over one of the most 2 overrated brands in the world. This is KIA's first luxury line to come a little close to the 7 series, S class, & LS it may not out do them at first but just give it a chance at least and it'll get better over the generations it'll hope to see, at least it'll be cheaper to maintain cause of the manufacture name it bares & a 3.8 V8 engine putting out 400+HP with a nice note?? I'd say they're not doing too bad for themselves it could a been worse.

[@xDarkx8xDemonx]

5.0 V8 3.8 V6

[@PreciousAlpschindler]

It’s did have German design because they had German designer to design the K900. Those designer are so awesome with this

[@jeffpuha8187]

Another fine job, Kyle. I never considered a Kia before, but this is a very nice car. I'm glad they went for maximum comfort and ride quality. Too many large sedans try to pretend they're sports cars and end-up being uncomfortable to drive long distances. The K900 is rather like the old Lincoln Town Cars used to be, and that's a good thing as far as comfort goes. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@i3Fable]

Anyone else really hate that steering wheel?

[@TimDaCorgi]

Looks like an impala steering wheel

[@evvrsince]

Looks like sumthing from the 90's

[@cameronlovesevolve]

SIGN ME UP! Who says Kia cant make a luxury car?? Its really striking and modern.. who cares if its not a bmw of a merc? It kinda makes me think about the late 80's linclon town cars. but maybe im just a little crazy. Why not stand out in a parking lot full of lexus and audi's.. you'll have people guessing what it is as they walk up to it in a parking lot. and it'll lead to a great conversation when the badge comes into view. This will become a classic car in 30 years... you watch

[@NeXMaX]

Although I like the K900, it's still a KIA at the end of the day. Yes, it's a good car, but what would you rather turn up in? A Kia K900, or a Mercedes-Benz S550? I wouldn't be surprised if people went for the K900, but I would prefer the S550 simply because KIA still has an image problem. I think a luxury division would work. Infiniti worked for Nissan, Lexus worked tremendously well for Toyota and Acura did well for Honda. I would still get a K900 if I had the money, though. Looks like tremendous value for money, though I'll give it some time for it to mature because, like I said, KIA still has an image problem. Maybe this might turn that around.

[@NeXMaX]

I actually really want to have a go in this. If anything, this is a Lexus LS or Mercedes S Class for peanuts.

[@drjd2real]

People need to stop worrying about image provided by a stupid car, and worry more about their bodies. I see the fattest slobs in expensive sport cars. It just looks like you're putting lipstick on a pig. I'd rather date a beautiful girl driving a bottom of the line Kia vs an ugly girl in a s550 Benz. I'd get the s550, but not to impress a woman. Will all these dummies you're trying to impress sick around when the s550 gets repoed and you lose the house.

[@alexrazmjookhah6195]

No they don't they have grown alot so that's enough respect.

[@barnabasloos]

drjd2real ha ha ha lol love the comment that's good

[@lakeseminole]

D13H4RD2L1V3 you won't get a s550 for this price honey. Are you living in a cave?

[@shogun4200]

Best video to date, ***** The new angles, transitions and background was awesome.

[@nickkazandjieff]

Did y'all know that the original car was called the Kia K9? Change the name? How about you add 2 zeros? Kia K900!

[@aaronfrankie16]

I think it's a fresh start for KIA to enter the 'premium market' You know, not many car companies can have the guts to do so And they also did the right thing by sticking to the name KIA. Instead of creating a new luxury brand like Lexus, Acura and Infiniti ( Toyota, Honda and Nissan) Despite their previous crazy past, sometimes it's good to just learn, think and prepare for the future The K 900 proves that

[@MrRangerZr1]

The emblem looks like fancy mailbox letters....lol

[@TobyWilks]

For this step up of Kia, I must say it does looks amazing.

[@SouthwestAirlines335]

This reminds me of a BMW mixed with a Kia to make an ultimate luxury sedan!!

[@VOIDRAMPAGER]

Are you ok?

[@MrGovenator1]

TheAllMirageChannel LMFAO

[@ATRichard]

I like it a lot. I've been a fan of many newer KIAs lately, from roughly 2011 to present, especially the Optima. Buick has also undergone a similar brand image transformation in the past 5 years or so. I do think KIA needs to strongly consider changing their logo now tho from a marketing standpoint. Where some older brands like Oldsmobile may have changed their logos too often when there was no need to, people obviously still associate the current KIA logo with the brand from the 90's and early 00's. And it's a completely different company now. They deserve the respect they've longed for for creating a product like this for thousands less than the main competition to the K900. Selling a KIA for $60-70k is still gonna be a tough one... But then again, $60-70 grand is a lot for ANY CAR, not just a KIA. People are just "brand blind". Nevertheless, great review of an equally great car.

[@TheBlazePlays]

Quietest v8 I've ever heard

[@papayaman123]

Hey Kyle I really liked that you included night shots of the interior! I hope more of your reviews had this! :D

[@tehansiriwardana1941]

i would buy the kia k900 instead of a bmw 520d

[@drovid008]

his videos just get better and better WOW

[@NikoBell12]

Why can't people let go of the past. It isn't 2004 anymore, it's 2014. Kia is no longer a crap company.

[@Capnamerica84]

I still wouldn't pay 70k for a Kia.

[@NikoBell12]

TimDJ84 Because it's a Kia. But if it were a Lexus you wouldn't hesitate would you? You're what a like to call a dumbass consumer.

[@icantw8]

But it's still a Kia. And their recent "overhaul" is all because of 1-2 people who recently joined the team. Funny thing is though, they're not even Korean.

[@timothywells4027]

I so agree Kia has come a long way. They are much better.

[@NikoBell12]

Ghazi Al-Baghdadi They do make good looking cars. The guy who designs them used to design cars for Audi I mean just look at the A6.

[@MrGusisawesome]

Production and editing is really professional, great review... Well done Kyle!

[@VolkswagenGamer]

Okay Kia if you want to go upmarket change that god awful badge. Its unimaginative and just bleh...

[@saabkyle04]

VolkswagenGamer Kind of like Hyundai did with the new Genesis. A pretty design overall. I'll have a video on it coming soon.

[@VolkswagenGamer]

***** I agree.

[@FanaticGuide]

***** I think they did that with the Equus too, if I'm not mistaken...haven't seen one in a long time.

[@asrockrpg]

*****, please review 2014 Hyundai Equus. Thanx! The 2014 Hyundai Equus, is the same as with Kia K900's 8-Speed Shift-by-Wire Automatic Transmission with Manual Shift Ability.

[@666cemetaryslut]

Awful model name too

[@masonhardesty7560]

Wow what an amazing video! You should make every video just like this! Love the style. You go Saabkyle!

[@19aas95]

I wonder how much Kia paid him to make a positive review of the car.

[@MotoMario1]

they don't have to, it´s just a nice car. Here in germany some car reviewers write reviews like they are paid from the german car manufacturers, so the german cars are better than all other EVERY fuc*ing time... it´s unbelievable. German car magazine: Volkswagen > Ford - Amarican magazine: Ford > Volkswagen. Simple as that.

[@evvrsince]

Its a nice car he dosent need to be payed

[@rgrndu]

Nice car regardless of the manufacturer. I'm more impressed that it's a Kia. Great review. Your reviews keep getting more polished and professional looking Kyle. Congrats on your growing popularity and influence. I'm glad auto manufacturers are taking notice of you and your work.

[@PinoyShuffle]

66k and KIA shouldn't be in the same sentence..

[@manicmontage5751]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Rome1017Lights]

Yet 66k is ok for Dodge, Chevy, Toyota and Ford. Why do people still think so lowly of Kia..

[@skydiva1998]

Why not? If other car manufacturers can make luxury cars why can't KIA? Are they any different other than they made no so great cars back in the day? They are trying to change and this car is a great example of that.

[@manicmontage5751]

I see what you're saying, as of present times I just don't see a Kia with the brands like Mercedes, Lexus, Bmw, etc. don't get me wrong it's a sharp looking car and is probably a real well built one but I would never drop 65k on a Kia. 10 years from now I be eatting my words but as of now they're not for me.

[@DemonsSoulsSuperPro]

Sam Mehta A Kia has nowhere near the same brand cache as a BMW, Lexus, or Mercedes.

[@acd2163]

The 2019 K900 Is So Beautiful In And OUT!!!

[@IIXRATEDIIHiTMAN]

Looks like somebody tried to describe a quattroporte to Kia over the phone...

[@IIXRATEDIIHiTMAN]

The name isn't the most elegant thing either. K900, K9? Are they suggesting its a dog?

[@symawd]

IIXRATEDIIHiTMAN No, Kia's Korean nomenclature is: K3= Forte K5= Optima K7= Cadenza K9= K900 They should have went with Quoris which is what their original plan was.

[@MrGovenator1]

IIXRATEDIIHiTMAN Now that you mention it, it does looks similar.

[@laskos02]

Hahaha

[@blvckfiretrvpfire15]

Lmfao literally

[@umustdie1000timz]

Just the detail that went into that interior is insane for a kia never thought I'd see the day where a kia looks better than a Benz or beamer haha still take the q56 Eau Rouge any day tho

[@illest2111]

Front looks like an Bmw 6series and the Back looks like an Bmw 7series and the Interior like the New S class

[@Bergstaller01]

The main thing is, with cars with so many electronic features, when one system goes down, it's a ton of money to fix it. This includes top end to low end cars.

[@LongrunQBJK]

looks like a cross between a Ford fusion, BMW 7 series and a Lexus LS all in one...

[@LongrunQBJK]

just an observation.. not bashing KIA. It's a quality car for its price range

[@briany1957]

Trust me, it is great for first few weeks then you start to find odd things. buttons are not in right places so you have to figure out all different things.. Auto stop button and drive mode button are right next to each other but drive mode button, you can put your finger then boom you could select the drive mode. However, you have to push and hold the auto stop button for a good second to activate that. I thought I did at the stop light, reaching something in the back seat and hit the car in front of me... It was not activated... I learned my lesson so when I use auto stop button, I hold it for 10 seconds, look at the dashboard to confirm then let the brake pedal go.... K900 is a knock off luxury car.

[@MinCArmaniTrusclair]

Kia has come correct in every aspect of this Luxury flagship car. I love the white leather option in a luxury car ! I would love to see a rack and pinion steering option on this car ! I personally don't like the drive by wire option only.....

[@ScenicMirage]

The steering wheel looks like that of a 1999 Ford Windstar, lol.

[@dymproductions]

Dunno why all the hate. The car itself looks really good, especially for the price. I agree that Kia needs to be make a luxury car division though.

[@jelly1928]

lol its funny. All you defending Kia have to explain to the entire world why it's a nice car. With Lexus, Bmw, Merc. you just say the name and people know your status.

[@mattjohnson6227]

jelly1928 Everyone thought Toyota was crazy for Lexus. After all, they made econobox cars for YEARS. Kia will be fine.

[@jelly1928]

See, this is what you don't understand. You cant just get up one morning and impulsively decide to make a change a car company to make it a luxury company. It needs to have heritage and history. This is where Hyundai fails. Lexus/Infiniti/Acura were born luxurious, not just an impulse.

[@unknownunknowns]

+Hamann I'm just wondering what is 'luxury'? I ask because you can get heated seats in a Kia compact.

[@jelly1928]

Luxury isn't necessarily features or upgrades in a car. Its the heritage. Its the fact that with cars such as BMW, Lexus, Benz etc, you get a sort of respect when you tell people you drive one of those cars. You may be thinking, who cares what people think. If youre one of those people who dont care, then you dont care, but a very high majority of people buy these cars, not just for the luxury aspects but also the name and the prestige of saying that you own of those cars. Its more of a pride thing.

[@unknownunknowns]

+Hamann I suppose you're right. There are people who buy them because of the name and then pay a high price to maintain them; I just hope I don't have to bail them out with my tax dollars because of their poor decisions. Anyway, I'm glad that Kia made this car so maybe these brands can make their cars mean SUBSTANCE more than 'heritage'.

[@0534204645]

Firstly, I didnt like its desgin but when i see it on realy life i ve driven to have 1. It s realy huge car.

[@LevvyyEdits]

that steering will is just hideous

[@LevvyyEdits]

Ghazi Al-Baghdadi shit im stupid lmao, wheel. Im from the fucking boonies.

[@carlowilliams3700]

Levvy they should make more wood trimming and a 3 Spoke.

[@DarilVanHorn]

This guy is the only one that makes sense on his reviews.

[@TheDonkyPuncher]

Why are KIA and Ford vehicles looking more and more similar these days?

[@CTjacob13]

They always have. I noticed it with the old Kia Sedona. They looked similar to the Ford Windstar at a glance.

[@PreciousAlpschindler]

Ford Fusion look like Aston Martin lets sink that In

[@MalamIbnMalam]

The way you review things Kyle puts Motorweek to shame. You are very detail oriented.

[@DemonsSoulsSuperPro]

Lexus LS is like ten times better than this crap

[@MarimbaNation]

I'll tell you what, I'll give you the choice of a fully loaded K900 (about $66K in car) and 300 individual $20 dollar bills (out of your own bank account) in the passenger seat, or the absolute bare minimum LS460 (about $72K in car) and pocket that $6,000 right in front of you. What's your choice?

[@DemonsSoulsSuperPro]

Young Knives Lexus all day. I'll pay more for a quality luxury car from a reputable automaker vs some Korean junk.

[@ShaunMMX]

Zoe Thompson Have you even own a a recent Kia or Hyundai?

[@MarimbaNation]

Sounds good to me, hey I have a horse I'd love to sell you, got three legs but it's name Bentley!

[@DemonsSoulsSuperPro]

Young Knives I'll take a crappy Bentley over a premium Kia any day.

[@FishFind3000]

Lol saabkyle04 I like how you have a royaltyfreemusiclibrary on your phone or whatever you used to play the music I though that was both funny and neat

[@saabkyle04]

FishFind3000 Yep! :)

[@danielchoi7298]

hey, japan cars are not good. because design is ugly and safty is bad. but Hyundai and Kia design is perfect and very safe

[@Man-ex8vx]

Why is the Toyota Camry the best-selling sedan in America then? Whoop! Whoop! Korean cars are generally copies. The Kia looks like a fucking Bentley that raped a BMW. Did you know that the early Hyundais were actually Mitsubishis? A Japanese company actually gave a head start to your car industry, and you still say Japanese cars are not good? Your English needs a lot of work. You don't say "Japan" cars... It's "Japanese" cars. When you say "safty", do you mean "safety"? English is my 2nd language, and I know it better than you do.

[@keunsiklee6335]

マックス Man So.... Tell me the names who buy Mitsubishi, Mazda, Sony, and Panasonic these days. Just being honest.....Even Chinese companies make better products than Japanese now.

[@Man-ex8vx]

Keunsik Lee Chinese products are not always are better. You know that they put asbestos in their cars, right? They are #1 in making knock-offs too. Japanese camera brands dominate nearly 90% of the whole market. FujiFilm, Canon, Lumix, ETC. All of those companies you have mentioned are still very popular. Many friends I had that worked in retail can verify that. You just don't want those companies to be popular. Your argument is flawed. Get out.

[@keunsiklee6335]

HaHa. Very Funny.. Have you heard about SmartPhone? The ones made by Apple, Samsung, HTC.. People take pictures now with those things.. Oh.. Sorry Japanese company can not make any of those.. Looks like you still live in 90s. Come on, Bro.. It was 20 years ago. Too sad.

[@Man-ex8vx]

Keunsik Lee meanwhile japan has 22 nobel peace prize winners. korea only has ONE...

[@NEONPARADlSE]

Excellent review! I am really enjoying your new format combined with your previous one. It really works!

[@saabkyle04]

SierraLima1470 I think so too! Just need to work on getting more press cars. I simply cannot make the road test format at dealers unless I am able to spend a few hours with it. Sometimes I can, like with the 2015 M3, but I hope to expand that in the future.

[@theredline]

***** We feel your pain on press car access... nice job on your presentation in front of the camera :)

[@MrPrankUser]

v8 is too much... a v6 is enough...

[@saabkyle04]

MrPrankUser A V6 will be available later this year.

[@MrPrankUser]

***** Great! seeing ur videos makes me upset, i live in brazil and our cars are incredibly pieces of shit (only the most expensives ones are good, 80, 150k) in america i see the difference.

[@MrPrankUser]

***** PS: and even cars are ridiculously expensive... Brasil, a country for rich people.

[@saabkyle04]

MrPrankUser Wow, I didn't realize that! Very interesting to see how markets differ in different countries :)

[@MrGovenator1]

Ya, but if you have the money, and you have the engine developed all ready. Why not? LOL

[@bucketslash11]

***** i liked the privacy lighting and how you can control the interior lighting, that's something the others haven't thought off