2015 Kia K900 review

1. Refined looks 

With its wide stance, streamlined lights, and distinguished contour, the 2015 Kia K900 is a dashingly handsome vehicle. It comes in six classy colors, including a deep metallic indigo and chocolate brown, as well as off-white and black with pearl finishes. A black-tinted panoramic sunroof with a power-retractable sunshade is optional on the Premium V6 trim and standard on the Luxury V8 trim. The V6 trim has 18-inch alloy wheels, and the V8 has 19-inch chrome finish alloy wheels.  

2. A powerful engine 

The 2015 Kia K900 is an impressive machine. The Premium V6 trim ups the luxury sedan game with a 3.8L V6 engine capable of hitting 311 horsepower and 293 lb-ft of torque. But the Luxury V8 is in its own class with a 5.0L V8 engine that packs 420 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque. The EPA-estimated fuel economy of the V6 is 18 mpg in the city and 26 on the highway.

3. Bumping audio 

Both the V6 and V8 trims come with a powerful stereo system that blows many other vehicles — and even some home audio systems — out of the water. It’s a 900-watt Lexicon Discrete Logic 7^® surround-sound audio system with 17 speakers, a 12-channel digital sound processor, a power amplifier, and a subwoofer. The 2015 Kia K900’s built-in infotainment system — complete with a 9.2-inch touchscreen — has Bluetooth^® connectivity and USB and aux jacks inside a concealed compartment above the automatic shifter. It also has AM/FM radio, a CD player, and SiriusXM^® satellite radio compatibility.   

4. Optional driver-assist features 

Both the Premium V6 and Luxury V8 trims have front and rear camera displays, as well as front and rear parking sensors, a parking guide system, a traction control system, hill start assist, and electronic brake-force distribution. After that is where the trims diverge. The V8 trim includes blind spot detection and lane change assist, lane departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alerts, whereas those features are optional add-ons for the V6. Optional on both trims are smart cruise control, surround view monitor, and head-up display.    

5. Comfort in every corner 

With the 2015 K900, Kia delivers an exceptionally comfortable luxury sedan. First, the seats: Both the Premium V6 and Luxury V8 trims have four leather-trimmed bucket seats, plus a small rear middle seat with a fold-down center armrest that contains temperature control buttons and knobs for the back passengers. All seats are heated by default, and the front seats are also ventilated. As for space, front seats offer a luxurious 45.9 inches of legroom without compromising back-row comfort.