Used 2019 Kia K900 for sale 

The K900 comes in one trim only, i.e, the V6 Luxury trim. It gets a standard 3.3-liter V6 with a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system. The standard 19-inch wheels manage to soak up most of the undulations without breaking much sweat. The level of customization on offer is what makes it more engaging. The Haptic Steering feedback, which works in conjuncture with Lane-Keep assist, is a nice trick to keep you alert on long boring highway journeys.

As engaging and luxurious as the front row gets, the K900’s second row is equally accomodating with a boatload of amenities. The VIP Luxury package gets you power-adjustable rear seats and ventilated outboard rear seats and a three-way automatic climate control, instead of the dual-zone climate control. All in all, the 2019 Kia K900 is loaded and if ticked the right boxes, then can be a pretty serious luxury vehicle. But quality issues sometimes come in between and that makes it a hard choice, especially when its competitors are concerned.

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Go for the V6 Premium variant of the K900. It actually makes more sense. It strikes the perfect balance between power and fuel economy and has a good amount of equipment on board. At $49,900, this variant of the K900 will give you a luxurious experience and at the same time will not come hard on your pocket

The 3.3-liter V6 is mechanically the same unit, found in the Genesis G90 and the Stinger GT. The new V6 produces 376 lb-ft of torque as early as 1300 rpm and revs all the way up to 6000 rpm, with a peak power of 365 horsepower.

The eight-speed automatic transmission from Hyundai works smoothly distributing power to all four wheels at all times. The standard AWD on the K900 can vary the torque distribution from front to rear, and Kia claims that it is a bit rear-biased.

The K900 and the Genesis G80 have the same power and torque figures because they use the same engine sourced from Hyundai. The K900 otherwise beats both of its American rivals, the Cadillac CT6 and the Lincoln Continental in terms of power figures. The Kia K900 delivers marginally low torque figures when compared to the Cadillac CT6 but delivers 13 lb-ft of torque more than the Lincoln Continental.

How fast is the 2019 Kia K900?

The Kia K900 goes from zero to 60 mph in just 5.0 seconds flat, half a second quicker than its previous iteration. Despite being a 4738-pound sedan, it can hit the quarter-mile mark in just 14.7 seconds.

There is no car in the competition that does 0-60 mph in under 6 secs while the quarter-mile timings for all the cars are almost similar.

How does the 2019 Kia K900 Ride and Handle?

Most of the owners of the Kia K900 won't be driving it and will prefer to be chauffeured around while they are being pampered by the luxuries offered in the back seats. Even then if you ever wish to get your hands on the wheel, you will find the K900 a little big and heavy on the road while you maneuver it around the traffic. The power-assisted steering wheel is a little bit on the lighter side and lacks the feel, yet it allows you to dive into the corners confidently. You certainly cannot expect a sports car-like driving with this car.

Back seat riding experience is something that should bother you and the Kia K900 does deliver a smooth, quiet, and bump-free ride. The MacPherson struts and the rear torsional beams make sure that you don't hear any creaking or rattles even when you the sharpest of the potholes and speed bumps.

Braking

The Kia K900 requires solid brakes in order to ooze the confident driving experience. The K900 comes with 14.2 -inches brake calipers with four pistons at the front, and 13.4-inches with single-piston calipers at the rear. This helps the car comes from 60 MPH to a complete halt at a distance of 115 feet thanks.

The Kia K900 is not the best car among its rivals when braking power is compared. The Lincoln Continental is the one with the better brakes among the lot while Genesis shares the brakes with the Kia. The Genesis has the best stopping distance figures followed by the Lincoln, the Kia, and the Cadillac.

The Kia K900 is not the best car among its rivals when braking power is compared. The Lincoln Continental is the one with the better brakes among the lot while Genesis shares the brakes with the Kia.

The Kia is not the best car when it comes to fuel economy. Driving in the city the K900 can only go 17 miles per gallon while on the highway it can travel for 25 miles for every gallon of fuel. This car offers a combined efficiency of 20 miles per gallon.

The Cadillac delivers the fuel efficiency numbers of 25 mpg since it has the smallest and the most underpowered engine. The Lincoln Continental delivers a combined efficiency of 20 mpg, equal to the Kia K900.

When you hop inside, the K900 does feel plush and upmarket. For a moment you even might forget that you are in a Kia. The gauges, screens, and the buttons on the dashboard have thoughtfully placed the plastics used are of good quality and there is no shaky equipment on board. Overall, Kia has designed the interiors of the car to offer you the best possible the ride experience. This car is equipped with leather upholstery and power-adjusted front and rear seats. The seats at the front and the rear are heated and ventilated while you have to extra to get reclining rear seats.

The K900 can practically carry only 4 people although you can fold the armrest in the second row to accommodate the fifth passenger. With passenger volume figures of 110.8 cubic feet, this is the most spacious car in this segment. The headroom, legroom, and shoulder room are great so that you can easily stretch yourself and you don't get fatigued during long journeys.

In spite of not being the longest car in the segment, the K900 manages to create the best room on the inside. The rivals of the K900 are not even close to it when it comes to comparing seating and comfort.

Infotainment System

Kia has offered some high tech gizmos with the K900. It comes loaded with a large 9.2-inch touch screen display, satellite navigation, front and rearview cameras, Bluetooth, satellite radio, and rear seat controls. Also, you get an excellent 17 speaker audio system that delivers great audio clarity.

Interior Features

• 12 way adjustable front seats.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Turn by turn navigation system.

Cargo Space

Being a full size luxury sedan, the K900 has a lot of boot space on offer. With 15.9 cubic feet of trunk volume, it can easily swallow a couple of golf bags and you can still have some volume unoccupied.

The Lincoln Continental has the largest cargo volume at 16.7 cubic feet while the Cadillac and the Genesis have lesser cargo space when compared to the Kia K900.

The Kia K900 is a big and heavy sedan. It weighs about 4297 lbs. The K900 is 200.6 inches long, 74.8 inches wide, and 58.5 inches tall.

These dimensions ensure that you get that extra bit of room on the inside and you get an upscale riding experience. Also, the K900 has the best in a class ground clearance of 5.7 inches just so that doesn’t scratch your bumper on a speed bump.

The Cadillac CT6 is the longest car in the segment at 204.1 inches. The Lincoln happens to be the widest car at 75.3 inches. The Genesis though happens to be the shortest and the least wide car in the competition. 

Kia K900 is built to carry the rich and important people. Now Kia knows that most people buying a car in this segment would give safety great importance and so meet their expectations Kia has stuffed this car with lots of safety features. Some of them are listed below.

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Side Impact Beams
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• UVO Luxury Services Emergency Sos
• Front And Rear Parking Sensors
• Blind Spot Detection Blind Spot Sensor
• and Rear Cross Traffic Alert Rear Collision
• Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
• Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Rear Side-Impact Airbag
• UVO Luxury Services
• Rear Child Safety Locks
• Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
• Back-Up Camera
• Front Camera

Kia K900 vs Cadillac CT 6 

The Cadillac CT 6 Standard is almost five grand costlier than the Kia K900 and also has an underpowered engine under its hood. The Cadillac loses on the equipment front to making the Kia K900 the clear winner of the comparison. The Cadillac only scores on the Kia in terms of fuel economy.

Kia K900 vs Lincoln Continental 

This is where the competition gets tough. The Lincoln only 6 horses deficient to the Kia and almost has the fuel efficiency ratings. Moreover, the Lincoln is 4 grand cheaper than the Kia and also offers better boot space.

Also, there are only slight differences in the equipment that is on offer. If you can compromise a little bit on the interior space, then go for the Lincoln and you get that Lincoln badge on your car just to add up to your snob.

The K900 is the complete package. It is well balanced on all the fronts and is a very likable car. This luxury sedan is a no-nonsense car and it means business. It looks and feels upmarket inside and out. All in all a brilliant product from Kia and a great value for your money. The only thing that might disappoint some people is the Kia badging but hey, people are to turn their heads around when they see an unusually large and plush car with a Kia logo on it!