This year marks twenty years of Kia in the U.S. And what better way to celebrate this milestone than by doing what the brand has done best...building a full-sized V8-powered rear-wheel drive luxury sedan!
You're definitely not the only one to find fault with that sentence above. Yet, Kia plans to boldly, "redefine consumer perception and expectations of the Kia brand," with its new flagship vehicle, and its first foray into V8 rear-wheel drive power, the 2015 Kia K900.
The K900 boasts a 5-liter, 420 horsepower V8 engine and a list of creature comforts seemingly longer than its 119.9-inch wheelbase. Only those accustomed to a diet of lobster and caviar would find anything missing on the K900. Standard features include premium Nappa leather upholstery, genuine wood trim, heated and ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a panoramic sunroof, Kia’s UVO infotainment system, a 9.2-inch display, navigation, front- and rearview cameras, front and rear parking sensors, tri-zone automatic climate control, rear-seat climate controls, rear cross traffic alert, a lane departure warning system, LED headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels, a 17-speaker Lexicon surround-sound audio system, a USB port, Bluetooth, HD Radio and satellite radio.
Those who crave that extra level of control behind the wheel are sure to be impressed with the K900's eight-speed automatic transmission, complete with a manual-shift feature.
Kia has not forgotten that elegant styling is also crucial to success in the luxury car market. The K900 possesses sleek lines and a large, distinctive grille that looks as stylish as it does aggressive. And most importantly, the K900 does not come across as a watered-down imitation of its European rivals.
While the K900 might be seen by some as the anti-Kia, it still very much lives up to the brand’s reputation for incredible value. With a starting price of $59,500, the K900's features to dollars ratio is streets ahead of many exotic competitors.
Kia's ambitious new flagship vehicle is being showcased among very distinguished company throughout the remainder of 2014, with the brand taking the K900 to major jazz, arts, craft, boats and wine festivals, and perhaps most significantly, the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in San Francisco.
For those who are looking for luxury but with fewer trips to the gas station, a V6 K900 is also on the way. 'Challenge the luxury you know'TM and talk to Barnett Kia in White Bear Lake about the new K900 today.
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