2016 Kia K900 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The car fit for King James returns for 2016 looking to bring more of the nobility into its realm. After an impressive first year in the U.S. that saw the Kia K900 win the praise (and endorsement) of Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, the Korean behemoth comes back to the U.S. with a new engine and a new price tag. If you had your eye on a K900 last year but didn't want to shell out almost $55k for the V8, you can now get a V6 trim for just below the $50k mark.
When it launched for the 2015 model year, many thought the K900 wouldn't be able to compete with the German luxury establishment. But while Germany has indeed remained firmly in charge of the luxury market, the K900 made some inroads—most notably with the endorsement of James, who bought a K900 and loved it so much he offered to do commercials for Kia.
Under the hood, the 2016 K900 offers two engine choices—the new 3.8-liter 311-hp 6-cylinder or the returning 5.0-liter 420-hp 8-cylinder. Both engines send power to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Opt for the 6-cylinder and you'll see fuel economy numbers of 18 mpg city/27 highway/21 combined, while the 8-cylinder will return 15/23/18.
The K900 is offered in three trims, starting with the V6 Premium. When Kia calls this car "Premium," it means exactly what it says. On the inside, the first thing you're likely to notice is the gigantic 9.2-inch touchscreen display, which allows you to access the voice-activated navigation system, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a 14-speaker sound system. Other interior features include park assist, cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity, tri-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, power rear window and door sunshades, leather seats, a 12-way power driver's seat, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated rear seats. Outside, you'll get a power sunroof, hydrophobic front windows, rain-sensing wipers, dual exhaust, power-folding mirrors, and heated rear glass. And while the K900 makes its name on being luxurious, Kia didn't skimp on safety, either. Standard safety features include a backup camera, dual front airbags, front and rear side-mounted airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, electronic brakeforce distribution, a brake assist system, and hill start assist.
Jumping up to the midrange V6 Luxury, the most notable additions are Nappa leather seats, a 900-watt 17-speaker Lexicon Discrete Logic7 audio system, paddle shifters, and wood trim. The optional V6 Luxury VIP Package can also be selected, which adds a 16-way power driver's seat, power-reclining rear seats, a heads-up display, autonomous emergency braking, and a 360-degree-view monitor.
If you really want the royal treatment, take a gander at the V8 Luxury. For the princely sum of $61,900, you get an upgraded 12.3-inch touchscreen display, a 360-degree-view monitor, a blind-spot detection system, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-departure warning. Another $6,000 will also get you the V8 Luxury VIP Package, which includes quilted Nappa leather seats, autonomous emergency braking, power-reclining rear seats, a heads-up display, and a 16-way power driver's seat.
For what it offers, the K900 is one of the most competitively priced cars on the market today. Starting at more than $21,000 less than the BMW 7 Series (one of its biggest competitors), the K900 sports an impressive package any luxury buyer who likes a bargain should consider. Like every Kia, it comes with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, something luxury buyers should take to heart, given the usually high cost of repairs for their cars. If you're a luxury buyer looking for a stately, nay, royal sedan capable of seating 5 in exquisite comfort, don't overlook the K900 as you seek out the next addition to your stable.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Air filtration: ionizing · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Camera System: Front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.91
Engine
Alternator: 200 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: integrated exhaust · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: UVO · Infotainment screen size: 9.2 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Air filtration: ionizing · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · Pandora internet radio · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Lexicon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 17 · 900 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 14.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Camera System: Front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.54
Engine
Alternator: 200 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: integrated exhaust · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: UVO · Infotainment screen size: 9.2 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse