2015 Kia K900 - WR TV Walkaround

Much like the Hyundai Genesis, of which the K900 is the mechanical twin of the outgoing 2014 model, Kia is fighting an uphill battle to convince luxury car buyers to overlook a badge commonly associated with economy cars and give this sedan a chance. Fortunately for the Korean automaker, it has two very effective strategies in play: make a good car, and substantially undercut the sticker price of similarly equipped models of its rivals.
Like the V8-powered Genesis (both current and outgoing), the K900’s drivetrain consists of a direct injected 5.0-liter motor which outputs 420 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque, and routes that power the rear wheels by way of a ZF-sourced 8-speed automatic transmission. It’s enough to get the 4500-pound K900 to 60 mph from a standstill in a respectable 5.5 seconds while returning fuel economy numbers of 15 mpg in the city and 23 mpg during highway cruising.
Scott McKee, Kia’s PR director, says that the K900 is focused around "at-ease luxury" rather than the tautness of many of its Germanic counterparts, with effortless comfort taking top priority much in the way it did in the American luxury sedans of yore. Items like a configurable 12.3-inch TFT gauge cluster, front and rear individual climate controls, and heated/cooled seats all around are amenities one might expect to see in a vehicle made for the 1% set, but even loaded to the gills with every conceivable option including the VIP package, which adds items like a 16-way adjustable driver's seat, a full color heads up display and a 360-degree Surround View parking system, the K900’s MSRP hits a comparatively paltry $66400.
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[@kanob6440]

Unlike most people who get on the internet just to say negative comments, I actually drove one of these. I them because it looks kind of different from most cars. It has a few similarities here and there, but the overall quality and style of the car is really nice! Kia has came a long way from the cars they used to put out back in the day. I was turning heads everywhere I went with this one lol

[@navarro543]

did your steiring well tun as well when you get a bump?

[@b1zzler]

well shit, that's a nice looking goddamn kia

[@jeffpuha8187]

In my opinion, this is a beautiful car, both inside and out. I think it's the best premium sedan on the market, all things considered. I hope to buy one. For $66k, with the VIP package, it's a real bargain.

[@marvinm8446]

The car is awesome 👍👍👍

[@dexon777]

wow interior fantastic,i didnt expect that

[@parkerhowell7304]

I'm sure it's a lovely car but at this price point most people would choose a more German or american (cadillac) options with a known luxury name. Just my two sense.

[@LukasStgm]

do you have a new cam? looks amazing and an absolutely beautiful car too!

[@sowyer22]

It's like they are not aiming the Genesis at all! :)

[@dkim2039]

They're not. The Genesis competes with the MB E-class, Lexus' GS, etc. The K900 competes with Lexus' LS, Hyundai's Equus, etc.

[@sadfgsadfsa]

Back kinda reminds me of the 7 series / lexus LS just a bit

[@sadfgsadfsa]

***** not really. 2006 civic coupe doesn't remind me any other car...

[@kimtunghoo]

Exterior : 20% BMW series 5 + 80% Nissan Teana Interior: 90% BMW + 10 % Mercedes

[@markmarshall39]

they need to loose those side vents, takes away from the car, could be wrong though

[@lowkeylaw]

from the side.. it kinda reminds me of maserati

[@grabir01]

I thought so too.. With the Grill and everything Looks a lot like a Massi.

[@barnabasloos]

It's nice god I wish you would of said something

[@romario_garaias]

What camera do you use?

[@candyandy5200]

Specs?

[@FameCaptain]

What's the point of all those engine coverings? I mean comon

[@PaulsPlace]

Reduce engine noise in the cabin, I don't like em either but you ain't necessarily buying a luxury car for engine noise.

[@kabirtapadar]

Srry Mr.Stripes I guess was wrng

[@CivilAviation1]

Finally asian cars start to look like german cars, like

[@grabir01]

KIA hired former VW engineers to design their bodies.

[@CivilAviation1]

The rear looks like a 7 series

[@grabir01]

It is a nice looking car for sure.

[@abofouadalhashoosh8523]

+CivilAviation1 very good

[@ajharmon864]

That's what happens when kia got owned by Hyundai, and Hyundai acquired the designer from Bentley, designer from Audi and designer from lambo

[@vonzo7878]

Jaguar?

[@clover7359]

This or two Optimas .... hmmm ...

[@Lolman240]

Sooooo get this car if you don't want the fancy badge and engine of a German car.

[@sevakstepanyan6407]

This bmw?

[@Ireliar2024]

In my country, the engine is a V6 :( jajaja

[@minogoda]

oh look Toyota copied KIA in the shape of the tail lights in the Toyota Camry !!

[@xxfaybelxx]

this is like an illegal copy of a movie.

[@xxfaybelxx]

Pedro Pedrosoy thank you sir. have a good day.

[@aaronsu8763]

Just like Samsung who likes to shamelessly copy other designs this company will likely to fall just like Samsung.

[@navarro543]

this car is a fuking big boat thaths do not have the ability to absorb bumps.simple as thath.

[@kabirtapadar]

Luk like copy from bmw

[@egiziane22]

I don't like it it's to much like a BMW