Everybody needs to give Hyundai and KIA their props this year. I’m disappointed in Infiniti and Acura because they have been halfass compared to Genesis and the Korean premium platform
KhoiKO I agree. No reason infiniti and acura shouldn’t be up there by now.. LCD screens, updated models, etc. just overall they’re relying on sales. I drive Infiniti but as a customer of the future I expect better. I’m not going to spend 50 grand on a new sedan if it’s not competitive
D Nice I own a Q50. I love the car! Problem isn’t their lineup. It’s the people in their corporate office. No reason that In 2018 their top of the line models have the same 10 year old interior. No reason there’s no Apple CarPlay. Yes the sedans and Coupe is handsome, but people aren’t going to spend 40k on an Infiniti unless they’re loyalists. I went to the San Francisco autoshow and expressed how I felt to the product specialists and they didn’t listen at all
@@MichaelLesesne if you are a brand snob that's unfortunate. The car manufacturers are ever changing and toyota and honda are not always the best at what they make. Kia and hyundai have been rated higher than toyota last 2 years.
Yeah most people who buy new cars don't really have much "cash". You're smart not to buy it though. $60,000+ for a car that isn't a limited edition enthusiast car is asking for 50% depreciation in the first 3 years.
If You Read This nope I’ve driven a much more expensive bmw before and I actually prefer a loaded genesis over it. Plus it’ll last a lot longer than any of those German junk. I’ll stick to the genesis and even the k900. 🤷🏻♂️
@@adriananzano2292 lol no I’m a senior specialist for a multi million private held company. I’m far from poor but I’m not gonna be the one financing a car I got financial literacy
listen to the guy!! He sounds like he just stumbled out the bar before making a video... kinda hard to take him seriously, but many people unfortunately do. I wouldn't trust him with my bicycle
@Tyler Wilson oh I completely agree with you. They used to be cheaply made vehicles. And had a reputation for being cheap. But that isn't and honestly hasn't been true for at least 10 years now. Scotty is living in the past.
Chris Capaccio just wouldn't buy one new. Not sure how these hold value or how well they lease. When I sold cars we had a Kia store and 2016 new k900's were around 73k. 1-2 year old k900's were going for 34K with 17k-26k miles.
@@SonyEnthusiast he is another brand snob. I can admit I love Audi. But I give credit when it is due. And Kia definitely deserves this one! I love this!
I've been waiting for this review for a long time!!! This is SOOO going to be my next car. My 2012 Kia Optima SX was fantastic. My 2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 is....okay. But this K900 checks EVERY box for me. Right on!!!!!!!!!
I bought a 2019 (in cash) as a Christmas present 🎁 for myself 😏. Pearl white/ beige interior / VIP package. I’m not a BADGE SNOB. This car drips of VALUE. Plus NO AUTO MAKER CAN COME CLOSE TO MATCHING THE WARRANTY. ✅✅✅. I bought it based on Alex On Autos review. 👍🏻
@@carsaregood911 if you keep it more than 6 .ears, it doesn't matter. And considering it is probably 50% less than a mb s-class or bmw 7 series, so it's value is already built in. The only better value I'd say is the Lexus LS, which costs 15k more, but is probably more reliable and holds its value better
@@MichaelLesesne I have owned Kias and Jeeps. All the Wranglers except my 2007, SUCKED. My recent lease 2018 Wrangler, has been a failure. Never getting a FCA product again. I currently own a 2018 Stinger GT2... And it's by far one of the best vehicles I have had. I've driven it over 18k miles and no problems. I have owned a 2016 Sorrento (no issues, traded it for the stinger, over 60k miles on it, 2014 Soul! (Great hatchback, 50k miles, computer failed after someone hit me in a parking lot. My next purchase will likely be the kia Telluride, when its released. Or the Hyundai Kona EV. American car companies have lost me as a customer.
It's just like $40,000 stinger outperforming $90,000 porsche panamera. Whatever kia charges, the German equivalent would cost twice. So k900 in German terms $120,000.
Suggestion: Many car makers have ambient interior lighting that can really make a car look great when driving in it at night. In future vids, can you sneak in a clip of what the car interior looks like at night?
This car is so perfect and worth every penny. Kia did copy some of the design elements from the competitors but I hope the competitors copy the warranty from Kia without any extra money. Thank for your video.
As always, great review! Very informative and comprehensive. I think I enjoy watching how much fun you are having in each test drive just as much as learning about each vehicle.
I hope as long as this sells well in Asian markets, they continue to import this to the US. This sort of legit luxury for 65k is undercutting just about anything you can directly compare this to. Sadly, finding one used in a few years will be difficult, even if depreciation is as expected.
I don't care if a car looks vanilla. Most people would rather not be noticed. You don't drive on the outside, you drive on the inside. And the K900 is top-notch on the inside.
The k900 is just amazing. I’m loving it and I’d even say, just a hare over the genesis. Just swap the Kia logo for the Korean K logo and they’ve got a winner. If they added reverse auto braking, and improve the fuel economy, I’d take it in a heartbeat.
"The Stinger's Big Brother?" If you're talking about in terms of design.. then it looks more like the big brother Forte to me.. (and is that really a bad thing?) Regardless, the K900 is still one of the most underrated cars I can think of. Glad to see Kia keeping it alive!
Along with the warranty it's awesome car...for some of us it's definitely good to be able to afford something that nice and comfortable and not break the bank, it's nice to see something different than the usual luxury cars🙂
I'm a Lexus guy as I first drove a 2017 IS200t F-Sport & currently a 2016 GS350 F-Sport & this Kia has a nicer interior than all of the current Lexus models IMO. Both of my Lexus' have red interiors which I love, but I would go with a caramel brown interior like this Kia for my future car. Too bad this car was discontinued as well as many other sedans the past few years. I've always been a sedan guy. I purchased five vehicles so far as they've all been sedans.
It's amazing how far Kia has come. I think they're now out Japanning the Japanese makers. And I appreciate an appearance of something only those in the 'know' would recognize. Sometimes, it's a good thing not to attract too much attention....Yet, still have a car which make one smile every time you bury the pedal and slam through a sharp, bumpy curve...That being said, I still would want a manual transmission...sigh...
With the Cadillac XTS, CT6, Chevy Impala, Buick LaCrosse, amongst a few other big American sedans being completely discontinued for this coming year it's good to see carmakers like Kia continuing to deliver the big ass sedan that some of us want.
I saw this car here in Chicago. All I have to say it held my attention long after it was gone. Looked amazing and nothing like on the market at the moment.
My best REDLINE REVIEW of 2018 year, 💯. I am in love with this car and I am speaking it into existence for me to own, one day, no matter the length of time. I want this car 👀(I see you k900) 💕(two hearts beating as one ❤).
A few years back I would have never considered Kia or Hyundai. Now, I'm thinking that I would go for one of these, or a G90, slightly used to save a lot on it. Amazing quality for the money!
I bought a Kia Cadenza just over a year ago, and trust me when I say this, the quality the of the car is excellent! Everything is done really well and much nicer than the Toyota, Honda, and other similarly priced brands. The car looks more expensive than it actually costs, which is awesome. Kia and Hyundai are now on a whole new level
Kia, Hyundai and Genesis are the automotive world's best kept secret. More bang for your buck! Just got a 2019 Kia Optima SX turbo. Love the car! Would love to own a K900!👍👍
The problem is when people like you Sof say "its alot of money for a Kia" and turn right around and buy or lease a 75 thousand dollar lexus or 90 thousand dollar Porsche. Why would you damn near purchase a car which is the cost of a condo or modest house when you can get the K900 and the house? The K900 will still be working after the warantee runs out unlike most German brands
DJEddieXZ Sofyan doesn’t like Lexus,so keep Lexus out of this,it started out just like the Genesis & has its people already...Sofyan is a Tesla & Porsche snob...He on the other hand will NEVER buy one never mind all the talk.
Can you stop with the German unreliability talk. The early 2000s is over. German brands are reliable now. More reliable then damn Chrysler And Dodge. Take care of your cars and stop driving them till something breaks maybe you won’t feel that way
@@Playb0ymari Lexus are far more reliable, however Kia is right behind them...... then comes the German vehicles. but youre right take care of your car and it'll take care of you.
I'm really sad that Kia discontinued this model for the 2021 model year but it only had 305 sales in 2020 🤦🏽♂️🙄. This looks better than the refreshed G90 to me lol
When worked at Kia we couldn’t give away the first gen K900s the only ones being driven were used by employees. We sold a few Kadenzas though and a ton of Optimas and everything else sold pretty good. Hopefully this second generation sells more since it seems they’ve addressed most of the style and material issues associated with the original model.
As the owner of a 94Limited Buick Roadmaster with the corvette engine in it.I have to give kia there props this is one nice kia big body saden and has lots power and is Hi-Tech and the interior is not what u would expect from Kia
Kia gets a bad rap. Sure, when they started they were all just cheaply made beaters, but they've improved markedly over the years. They should now be recognized for making reliable, quality cars at affordable prices. Let's not forget that Mercedes, Audi & BMW all went through a cheap phase as well. Cases in point: the early M class suv for Mercedes (poor styling, cheap look), 90s Audi s4 was plagued with mechanical issues (one person i know went through 3 of them all with the same issue) and the BMW Z3 was just hideous.. (Z4 wasn't much better). These are all my opinion. This kia could be styled better, for sure, but they didn't start as a luxury company and they're doing some good things.
I don't understand why people like adding nonessential complexity to cars. All those devices have a limited lifespan and they all will break down eventually. Will you repair them all or will you just junk your car? I value simplicity and durability. That said, this Kia is nice looking.
What an amazing vehicle. Truly blown away. I would much rather have this over a new BMW or Mercedes for the same price. It’s understated which I like, and you get a lot for your money because you don’t need to pay for ‘the brand’.
I really like the design..but interior, just look at the doors - can't compare with the MB or BMW...back in 2007 I crossed shopped 2008 MB 550 with a Lexus 460h..the MB was $98k, the Lexus over $100k..it took less than 10 seconds to understand Lexus' interior was not on par with the MB's interior. I remember I just looked at the seat dials on door and I was out of there - I believe the trend continues now as well. Having said that, I really like this Kia..love the design...MB's V8 is a monster...comes with a huge maintenance bill as well, exactly the reason most people dont get the MB...its not a Kia or a Toyota.
Really looks like a 7series BMW and an S-class Benz. Almost looks like an LS Lexus on the door panels! I am very pleased what Kia did. I also agree it would be awesome with the massage seats and panoramic roof. Great review as always Soyfran!
Lol..German cars are far better than those Koreans shit. Most people would buy a BMW Audi or an Mercedes than this piece of shit. Just because you can't afford it doesn't mean you have to bash it
Aryan sharma Those germans are not twice better than the koreans to justify their almost double the price tags. Go do some research, sit in one of these bfor bringin ur hatred over here.
I bought a brand new 2015 Optima and I love it. I don't care if people look down on me for it. Forget them and enjoy your car, because what matters is what YOU think.
I’ve been keeping my eye on a Stinger as the next car but the K900 is stealing my attention. If I were to buy right now locally it would be the K900 since I’m finding better deals. Kind of amazing to see a one for below $50k locally brand new
I love kia as a brand & how far they've come. However saying the kia k900's interior blows away the interior of the all new Lexus LS is a pretty bold statement. Thoughts anyone?🤔🤔
NOFATCHICK1 these reviews and the shit talking comments are fun to watch, but at the end of the day people are going to buy what they want to spend their money on :)
I agree with ya. Kia has definitely stepped their game up, but Lexus is at the top of Asian luxury. Kia has to actually move some units to contend in my opinion.
@@805NAVE I actually sat in the Lexus LS this past Sunday at the L.A auto show & was thoroughly impressed, however I didn't check out the kia k900, so I can't compare them both, but I highly doubt the k900 is more luxurious. Yet alone the the kia k900 interior being able too "blow away the interior" of the Lexus LS like sofyan claimed.
21:41 someone PLEASE tell me what this feature is called in the dash. I want to know what levels does kia include this on or if it's just the highest trims? But I don't know what it's called to research it.
It's a shame that these cars depreciate like crazy and they aren't cheap anymore. Any money you save buying it initially, instead or a more premium brand you loose when you sell it
chappy2121 Nope. Look at the depreciation on an S Class or a 7 series. It’s no different than this. Look at the XJ and be amazed it’s even worse than Kia.
If a different car depreciates $20.000 less but costs $30.000 more to buy in the first place you still lose $10.000 more money on it and less on the Kia.
Different people may disagree about this statement, but, you should turn that depreciation to your advantage. What I’m saying is, do not buy one new, buy one that’s like a year old and pay half the price. Just check out the Genesis sedan from 2016. It used to be like $45,000, but you can buy them now on CarMax.com for half of that. And they’re still in brand new condition. Depreciation is not always a bad thing LOL.
I would buy one in a heartbeat. Wait after one is leased it'll be for sale around 25k. Also, Kia knows that this model isn't going to sell well in the United States, but most people don't know that it doesn't cost Kia that much to send a few of these models over here. They sell more in the Asia, some or Europe, and the Middle Eastern market
Wow! My first reaction...this is a Kia!? I'm very impressed. I've never seen a rear seat as feature packed as this. They've really stepped up their game!
This car will outlive any Mercedes/BMW/Audi... Hands down.
And rolls Royce
@@rafsoto24 No !! Rolls Royce Get Restoration Not Crushed
Everybody needs to give Hyundai and KIA their props this year. I’m disappointed in Infiniti and Acura because they have been halfass compared to Genesis and the Korean premium platform
amari w. Acura is half ass for real. They need something new, something fresh. Not just chasing grill design. Shit played out.
KhoiKO I agree. No reason infiniti and acura shouldn’t be up there by now.. LCD screens, updated models, etc. just overall they’re relying on sales. I drive Infiniti but as a customer of the future I expect better. I’m not going to spend 50 grand on a new sedan if it’s not competitive
Infiniti has been the biggest disappointment in the car industry over the past few years
D Nice I own a Q50. I love the car! Problem isn’t their lineup. It’s the people in their corporate office. No reason that In 2018 their top of the line models have the same 10 year old interior. No reason there’s no Apple CarPlay. Yes the sedans and Coupe is handsome, but people aren’t going to spend 40k on an Infiniti unless they’re loyalists. I went to the San Francisco autoshow and expressed how I felt to the product specialists and they didn’t listen at all
I’ve heard Kia and Hyundai’s reliability has greatly improved. I like how they both now offer 100,000 mile powertrain warranty
Okay, KIA and Hyundai are killing it! Never thought I would say that...
I KNOW, RIGHT!💯👍🏻
... And you shouldn't. 👌
That's when you know the car world is getting better.
@@MichaelLesesne if you are a brand snob that's unfortunate. The car manufacturers are ever changing and toyota and honda are not always the best at what they make. Kia and hyundai have been rated higher than toyota last 2 years.
I agree I'm debating which one they killing Mercedes and bmw especially for the price
I like the conservative exterior for some reason. I think it’s because the interior is so awesome and I like cars that offer stealth wealth.
Evan J I agree.
I love luxury cars that don't shout for attention. personally if I had the cash I would buy this
I wouldn’t
@@LiquidSm0ke yea some people like the attention or being in the spotlight
finance it then if no cash
Yeah most people who buy new cars don't really have much "cash". You're smart not to buy it though. $60,000+ for a car that isn't a limited edition enthusiast car is asking for 50% depreciation in the first 3 years.
Just lease it lol
I will prefer this car and Hyundai geniuses instead of BMW, MERCEDES or AUDI
Saad Khalid Drive in an all new 7series or s-class and you will take you comment back immediately Lmaoo.
But this is a steal used def worth it
@@ifyoureadthis343 People say the difference isnt far apart. The difference isn't worth 40k+ the price
If You Read This nope I’ve driven a much more expensive bmw before and I actually prefer a loaded genesis over it. Plus it’ll last a lot longer than any of those German junk. I’ll stick to the genesis and even the k900. 🤷🏻♂️
they’d all break down long before the kia
The K900 is very underrated. Many people bought the Kia Optima a few years ago and I doubt they even knew the value of the K900 brings
Genesis is good too, i see more of them
@@dannyp9090 very true
@@MaxSpeedMike My family has a V8 Genesis G80 at home!
@@dannyp9090 they have good taste :)
I've had the 2011 redesigned Optima for past 8yrs . ....thinking of moving up to the K900!
Omg! 16:15 in and I'm smiling. Kia has left Ford, GM and all of the other brands in the dust
Cheaper than a BMW but feature packed. Good job Kia
Kai Probably more reliable, too.
If you mix Kai, it says Kia
aayan goverski shut up you mook
@@LiquidSm0ke lol have u looked at ur name.
aayan goverski nope ! Peace out bye order 66
KIA is gradually becoming more of a Luxury brand. Big ups
Not luxury but creating premium cars in all segments.
omg this is stunning. I actually love the looks. And the interior is first class. Really underrated car. Good job Soyfan
Chris Fame first class ? Are you poverty line
@@joshuahodge3387 says the one who drives an E90, peak poor lol
@@adriananzano2292 lol no I’m a senior specialist for a multi million private held company. I’m far from poor but I’m not gonna be the one financing a car I got financial literacy
Love that speedo limiter pointer looks like lightning revving wow
Like the headlight design. Makes it unique compared to its competitors. The interior is really nice!
I've seen multiple reviews on the k900 and I'm only watching this because you are reviewing it. I love watching the cars you showcase!!
The emblem needs to be completely redone. It just has a "cheap" look to it. Just an emblem, but it matters
No its just we've associated the brand with the word "cheap"
They want to build brand equity with that old logo for some reason. I'd say use the Korean logo on the luxury models in the U.S.
@@luisperez5462 Ok.. And what is one of the easiest ways to reinvent a brand? A new logo..
I agree I think they should just design a logo for their luxury cars , not create a whole new brand but just a more elegant logo for the k900 .
What matters is will it be reliable, not a metal badge
Scotty: “Im not a Korean car fan”
Me: Go home Scotty you’re drunk.
listen to the guy!! He sounds like he just stumbled out the bar before making a video... kinda hard to take him seriously, but many people unfortunately do. I wouldn't trust him with my bicycle
@Tyler Wilson oh I completely agree with you. They used to be cheaply made vehicles. And had a reputation for being cheap.
But that isn't and honestly hasn't been true for at least 10 years now.
Scotty is living in the past.
he is only a fan for toyota ... even if they produce a bicycle and call it a car ... it will be the best for him
Scotty says they're endless money pits!
Hopefully more people will buy the K900 now. The world is full of brand snobs.
Chris Capaccio Thank you couldn't have said it better
Chris Capaccio just wouldn't buy one new. Not sure how these hold value or how well they lease. When I sold cars we had a Kia store and 2016 new k900's were around 73k. 1-2 year old k900's were going for 34K with 17k-26k miles.
Chris, what kind of phone do you have?
@Mr. Commonsense we'll see when he replies back... Hopefully he's not a hypocrite...
@@SonyEnthusiast he is another brand snob. I can admit I love Audi. But I give credit when it is due. And Kia definitely deserves this one! I love this!
Wow. That blind spot view while changing the lane is just awesome.. the man who had that idea ... Probs dude.
Greetings from Germany.
Honda has had that camera since 2014
@@jimburke9371 Not Here in Germany. Honda isn't that popular here. Me, I don't know any body who rides one
Honda only has it on their passenger side.
Kia has been killing it with their new vehicle designs! Watch out Toyota and Honda, Kia might bite you in the nuts.
Kia already did that with the optima back in 2011. Now in 2018 both camry and accord seem to have taken cues from the 2011 optima
Yeah, the 2011 Optima did take the industry by surprise. Although, it seems the Accord and Camry have taken back their crowns.
Roshiar Fares I know. I own one. ;)
Sam Lung not really, the camry and the accord have the highest sales and its been that way for a long time now
@@toyotahachiroku8509 You forgot the Sonata.
I've been waiting for this review for a long time!!! This is SOOO going to be my next car. My 2012 Kia Optima SX was fantastic. My 2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 is....okay. But this K900 checks EVERY box for me. Right on!!!!!!!!!
More like the Stinger's dad.
Ok Acura, it's no excuse now. This interior is nice, take notes (RLX)
Acura is a premium brand not luxury lol
I would take this over the competitors hands down it looks more experiencive then it actually is beautiful good job Kia 👍👍👍👍👍
especially the bmw 7 series
Just take off the Kia badge
H Maccas why are you calling people names
H Maccas well to me it's not a shitty old Kia it's a Korean luxury car that will still be running in ten years you can't say that about German cars
Buy one used, the depreciate so incredibly bad it’s unreal. But a 2014 or so is a great deal used. Can be found easily for $25k with very low miles.
Love the blind spot check in the gauge cluster so cool, great review, huge improvement over first gen k900!
I bought a 2019 (in cash) as a Christmas present 🎁 for myself 😏. Pearl white/ beige interior / VIP package. I’m not a BADGE SNOB. This car drips of VALUE. Plus NO AUTO MAKER CAN COME CLOSE TO MATCHING THE WARRANTY. ✅✅✅. I bought it based on Alex On Autos review. 👍🏻
@derrik tie It'll drop of value as well lol
@@carsaregood911 if you keep it more than 6 .ears, it doesn't matter. And considering it is probably 50% less than a mb s-class or bmw 7 series, so it's value is already built in. The only better value I'd say is the Lexus LS, which costs 15k more, but is probably more reliable and holds its value better
You realize you could waited 1 year and bought a 2019 for like 38k instead of 60 right?
Andre Z ... you spend your money as you wish and I’ll spend mine as I wish. ✅
@@robyoungquist5803 OK buddy. I guess you got money to throw away then do you. Wealthy or not it's a stupid financial decision
Badge need to be remade. Maybe a simple elegant K for kia?
K...... Mart😝
It's been like that in KDM.
They have a blue Kia logo in South Korea, but I agree....
Maybe they should do a Cursive KIA design. I own a Kia, but they need to update the logo
@@matty1053 you own a Kia, sorry to hear that.
@@MichaelLesesne I have owned Kias and Jeeps. All the Wranglers except my 2007, SUCKED. My recent lease 2018 Wrangler, has been a failure. Never getting a FCA product again.
I currently own a 2018 Stinger GT2... And it's by far one of the best vehicles I have had. I've driven it over 18k miles and no problems.
I have owned a 2016 Sorrento (no issues, traded it for the stinger, over 60k miles on it, 2014 Soul! (Great hatchback, 50k miles, computer failed after someone hit me in a parking lot.
My next purchase will likely be the kia Telluride, when its released. Or the Hyundai Kona EV.
American car companies have lost me as a customer.
It starts from $ 60‘000!!! So crazy! How is that possible?? You‘d have to pay about 100k on top for a similar german car! Amazing!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
L 05 ct6 starts 59000 sth
L 05 I’ll tell you how! It’s a turd sprayed with sprinkles!!!
The Germans make you pay for the "honor" of having their badge.
It's just like $40,000 stinger outperforming $90,000 porsche panamera. Whatever kia charges, the German equivalent would cost twice. So k900 in German terms $120,000.
@@wagrj5738 ct6 is only equivalent to stinger. K900 is much more higher spec.
Now I’m thinking to buy one to feel the next luxury level this car can give
They have to change the kidish logo other than that this car is extremely nice
Dirty Dan Lit they should use their Korean badge honestly
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@@immanueljustin5122 he is right though.. KIA logo is kind of bad. But korean version is nice
Immanuel Justin “kidish”
@@MrJagfootball63 Must be kidding right
Suggestion: Many car makers have ambient interior lighting that can really make a car look great when driving in it at night. In future vids, can you sneak in a clip of what the car interior looks like at night?
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KIA is coming tf with it. 🔥🔥
This car is so perfect and worth every penny.
Kia did copy some of the design elements from the competitors but I hope the competitors copy the warranty from Kia without any extra money.
Thank for your video.
Wow! They really did make some improvements!
I love how simple it is on the outside!
KIA badge became symbol of quality and value. I think KIA badge is proud mark of success. No need to change symbol of such great success I think.
As always, great review! Very informative and comprehensive. I think I enjoy watching how much fun you are having in each test drive just as much as learning about each vehicle.
I hope as long as this sells well in Asian markets, they continue to import this to the US. This sort of legit luxury for 65k is undercutting just about anything you can directly compare this to. Sadly, finding one used in a few years will be difficult, even if depreciation is as expected.
"Acura could really take a page out of Kia's book." Damn, Kia has really stepped it up.
I like the undercover styling. When you’ve got it going on, you don’t have to flaunt it.
not stinger's bigger brother because K900 emphasize on comfort/ride quality/noise control. its more like Genesis G90's little brother.
It shared everything with the Stinger though, not the G90. So it's essentially a larger more comfortable Stinger.
Its Cadenzas big brother
I don't care if a car looks vanilla. Most people would rather not be noticed. You don't drive on the outside, you drive on the inside. And the K900 is top-notch on the inside.
Sunshades in the back....passenger seat moves hella forward,.. this car was made for sex.
My man!
I wouldn't mind getting pounded in the back seat of one of these
Own a 2015... love it. I will be picking one of the 2019s up. Fabulous car, elegant, ...very well done.
The k900 is just amazing. I’m loving it and I’d even say, just a hare over the genesis.
Just swap the Kia logo for the Korean K logo and they’ve got a winner. If they added reverse auto braking, and improve the fuel economy, I’d take it in a heartbeat.
I dont understand why you want to change it over to the K logo. Are you embarrassed to be driving a Kia or something?
I’ve been waiting for this review on the ‘19 K900 since forever! Thank you!
"The Stinger's Big Brother?"
If you're talking about in terms of design.. then it looks more like the big brother Forte to me.. (and is that really a bad thing?)
Regardless, the K900 is still one of the most underrated cars I can think of. Glad to see Kia keeping it alive!
Agreed.
It has the same engine as the Kia stinger, that's what he is reffering to.
Along with the warranty it's awesome car...for some of us it's definitely good to be able to afford something that nice and comfortable and not break the bank, it's nice to see something different than the usual luxury cars🙂
I actually like the design of the wheels. It look classy & elegant
I'm a Lexus guy as I first drove a 2017 IS200t F-Sport & currently a 2016 GS350 F-Sport & this Kia has a nicer interior than all of the current Lexus models IMO. Both of my Lexus' have red interiors which I love, but I would go with a caramel brown interior like this Kia for my future car. Too bad this car was discontinued as well as many other sedans the past few years. I've always been a sedan guy. I purchased five vehicles so far as they've all been sedans.
If I could afford it I'd trade in my 2013 Optima for the 2019 K900
I want this car so much. I have a 2014 Kia Cadenza SXL and absolutely love it. Can't wait to upgrade to a K900.
It's amazing how far Kia has come. I think they're now out Japanning the Japanese makers. And I appreciate an appearance of something only those in the 'know' would recognize. Sometimes, it's a good thing not to attract too much attention....Yet, still have a car which make one smile every time you bury the pedal and slam through a sharp, bumpy curve...That being said, I still would want a manual transmission...sigh...
With the Cadillac XTS, CT6, Chevy Impala, Buick LaCrosse, amongst a few other big American sedans being completely discontinued for this coming year it's good to see carmakers like Kia continuing to deliver the big ass sedan that some of us want.
Finally a luxury flagship sedan with keyfob remote start.
(Neither S-class, 7series, nor LS500 have it)
These three cars have this feature but top variant
OMG Those blind spot images in the guage circles is by far the coolest, most effective safety tech I have ever seen! WOW!
I hope the fact it's a Kia makes it depreciate faster so I can buy a used one on the cheap in a few years 🤑
Andrew Schulz smart man
Not only the depreciation but the warranty is the icing on the cake.
@@Tampa0123456789 the warranty shortens unless u buy used cpo
Test drove this car today. It is absolutely amazing.
I was surprised how nice the 2018 KIA Cadenza is. The K900 is gorgeous.
Whenever I think of any kind of vehicle, Kia is one of the FIRST brands that comes to my mind
But redline review is one of my first choice to see these reveiws
I saw this car here in Chicago. All I have to say it held my attention long after it was gone. Looked amazing and nothing like on the market at the moment.
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Lol Kia surpassed Maserati in luxury. WOW
Actually surpasses acura infiniti cadillac and maybe audi on some models
5:37 “No cars were blown up in the filming of this review...” lmao loved this and the car.
KIA should launch its luxury brand, This car has a good level but It would be difficult to pay the price for a KIA.
My best REDLINE REVIEW of 2018 year, 💯. I am in love with this car and I am speaking it into existence for me to own, one day, no matter the length of time. I want this car 👀(I see you k900) 💕(two hearts beating as one ❤).
Blind spot screen when signaling??! WOW!!
A few years back I would have never considered Kia or Hyundai. Now, I'm thinking that I would go for one of these, or a G90, slightly used to save a lot on it. Amazing quality for the money!
I WISH they kept the V8 engine with 420 HP
I bought a Kia Cadenza just over a year ago, and trust me when I say this, the quality the of the car is excellent! Everything is done really well and much nicer than the Toyota, Honda, and other similarly priced brands. The car looks more expensive than it actually costs, which is awesome. Kia and Hyundai are now on a whole new level
The LS500 & the s class is the best
luxury look luxury interior smoothness Isolation & interior quality
Kia, Hyundai and Genesis are the automotive world's best kept secret. More bang for your buck! Just got a 2019 Kia Optima SX turbo. Love the car! Would love to own a K900!👍👍
The problem is when people like you Sof say "its alot of money for a Kia" and turn right around and buy or lease a 75 thousand dollar lexus or 90 thousand dollar Porsche. Why would you damn near purchase a car which is the cost of a condo or modest house when you can get the K900 and the house? The K900 will still be working after the warantee runs out unlike most German brands
DJEddieXZ Sofyan doesn’t like Lexus,so keep Lexus out of this,it started out just like the Genesis & has its people already...Sofyan is a Tesla & Porsche snob...He on the other hand will NEVER buy one never mind all the talk.
Can you stop with the German unreliability talk. The early 2000s is over. German brands are reliable now. More reliable then damn Chrysler And Dodge. Take care of your cars and stop driving them till something breaks maybe you won’t feel that way
@@Playb0ymari Lexus are far more reliable, however Kia is right behind them...... then comes the German vehicles. but youre right take care of your car and it'll take care of you.
@@penvon i thought sofyan loves lexus and toyota their japanese brands of course he likes them
Andrew White Unfortunately he does not.He loves Honda/Acura though & Mazda.
I'm really sad that Kia discontinued this model for the 2021 model year but it only had 305 sales in 2020 🤦🏽♂️🙄. This looks better than the refreshed G90 to me lol
Something tells me that this car will be more reliable than it's European premium competitors. However I think the future of luxury drive is electric.
I like that when you put the blinker on and the camera turns on
Its not bad. I wouldn't call it the "K900". I'd call it a K-Series. Like the "KS"
I could care less about the name. It could be called the Kia Ramalamadingdong. I'll still drive it
Robert Lee James Welch the original korean version is actually named k9
When worked at Kia we couldn’t give away the first gen K900s the only ones being driven were used by employees. We sold a few Kadenzas though and a ton of Optimas and everything else sold pretty good. Hopefully this second generation sells more since it seems they’ve addressed most of the style and material issues associated with the original model.
This guy has the best videos/presentation anywhere. Subscribed.
As the owner of a 94Limited Buick Roadmaster with the corvette engine in it.I have to give kia there props this is one nice kia big body saden and has lots power and is Hi-Tech and the interior is not what u would expect from Kia
Kia gets a bad rap. Sure, when they started they were all just cheaply made beaters, but they've improved markedly over the years. They should now be recognized for making reliable, quality cars at affordable prices. Let's not forget that Mercedes, Audi & BMW all went through a cheap phase as well. Cases in point: the early M class suv for Mercedes (poor styling, cheap look), 90s Audi s4 was plagued with mechanical issues (one person i know went through 3 of them all with the same issue) and the BMW Z3 was just hideous.. (Z4 wasn't much better). These are all my opinion. This kia could be styled better, for sure, but they didn't start as a luxury company and they're doing some good things.
Very good review, never knew KIA has this car until today after watching your review
I don't understand why people like adding nonessential complexity to cars. All those devices have a limited lifespan and they all will break down eventually. Will you repair them all or will you just junk your car? I value simplicity and durability. That said, this Kia is nice looking.
What an amazing vehicle. Truly blown away. I would much rather have this over a new BMW or Mercedes for the same price. It’s understated which I like, and you get a lot for your money because you don’t need to pay for ‘the brand’.
I really like the design..but interior, just look at the doors - can't compare with the MB or BMW...back in 2007 I crossed shopped 2008 MB 550 with a Lexus 460h..the MB was $98k, the Lexus over $100k..it took less than 10 seconds to understand Lexus' interior was not on par with the MB's interior. I remember I just looked at the seat dials on door and I was out of there - I believe the trend continues now as well. Having said that, I really like this Kia..love the design...MB's V8 is a monster...comes with a huge maintenance bill as well, exactly the reason most people dont get the MB...its not a Kia or a Toyota.
The Lexus LS is way more luxurious than this car. This car isn’t bad but Kia versus Lexus? Lexus wins hands down
Dave you could buy two k900s for a price of LS
LS has a bland and weird interior. Exterior does stand out a lot ( in a intresting way).
The LS is not and it cost 40k more. I have looked at both. You are way off base.
Really looks like a 7series BMW and an S-class Benz. Almost looks like an LS Lexus on the door panels! I am very pleased what Kia did. I also agree it would be awesome with the massage seats and panoramic roof. Great review as always Soyfran!
If depreciation hits this car severely like the last generation then I will get it.
I'm going to wait for that to happen as well
@derrik tie Well Imma find out later on in the future 😂😂
Fantastic review! That interior is outstanding! Can’t believe it’s a Kia!
Kia/Hyundai over any German crap.... Koreans rocking right now
German crap? Any German competitor (S-class/7series and A8) is still better...but nice car, they did a good job
Lol..German cars are far better than those Koreans shit. Most people would buy a BMW Audi or an Mercedes than this piece of shit. Just because you can't afford it doesn't mean you have to bash it
Aryan sharma Those germans are not twice better than the koreans to justify their almost double the price tags. Go do some research, sit in one of these bfor bringin ur hatred over here.
I bought a brand new 2015 Optima and I love it. I don't care if people look down on me for it. Forget them and enjoy your car, because what matters is what YOU think.
Kia's been kill'n it!!!
I’ve been keeping my eye on a Stinger as the next car but the K900 is stealing my attention. If I were to buy right now locally it would be the K900 since I’m finding better deals.
Kind of amazing to see a one for below $50k locally brand new
Yes I am finding the same situation you speak of. MSRP is $64K and I'm finding them for $50 to $52k
I love kia as a brand & how far they've come. However saying the kia k900's interior blows away the interior of the all new Lexus LS is a pretty bold statement. Thoughts anyone?🤔🤔
NOFATCHICK1 these reviews and the shit talking comments are fun to watch, but at the end of the day people are going to buy what they want to spend their money on :)
@@Playb0ymari that has nothing to do with my comment lol.
I agree with ya. Kia has definitely stepped their game up, but Lexus is at the top of Asian luxury. Kia has to actually move some units to contend in my opinion.
Yeah I totally disagree with him lol. I’ve sat in the New LS at 5 different Lexus dealers (lol) and that literally blows this out of the water.
@@805NAVE I actually sat in the Lexus LS this past Sunday at the L.A auto show & was thoroughly impressed, however I didn't check out the kia k900, so I can't compare them both, but I highly doubt the k900 is more luxurious. Yet alone the the kia k900 interior being able too "blow away the interior" of the Lexus LS like sofyan claimed.
21:41 someone PLEASE tell me what this feature is called in the dash. I want to know what levels does kia include this on or if it's just the highest trims? But I don't know what it's called to research it.
It's a shame that these cars depreciate like crazy and they aren't cheap anymore. Any money you save buying it initially, instead or a more premium brand you loose when you sell it
chappy2121 Nope. Look at the depreciation on an S Class or a 7 series. It’s no different than this. Look at the XJ and be amazed it’s even worse than Kia.
You lose a ton more money buying the competition. You have more money to lose starting higher lol
chappy2121 Every car in this class depreciates horribly. If you like being fiscally responsible then buying any kind of luxury sedan is a bad idea.
If a different car depreciates $20.000 less but costs $30.000 more to buy in the first place you still lose $10.000 more money on it and less on the Kia.
Different people may disagree about this statement, but, you should turn that depreciation to your advantage. What I’m saying is, do not buy one new, buy one that’s like a year old and pay half the price. Just check out the Genesis sedan from 2016. It used to be like $45,000, but you can buy them now on CarMax.com for half of that. And they’re still in brand new condition. Depreciation is not always a bad thing LOL.
I would buy one in a heartbeat. Wait after one is leased it'll be for sale around 25k. Also, Kia knows that this model isn't going to sell well in the United States, but most people don't know that it doesn't cost Kia that much to send a few of these models over here. They sell more in the Asia, some or Europe, and the Middle Eastern market
The car looks like Audi, BMW, Bently, and Mercedes all had an orrgy one night, and now we do not know whos the father.
I don’t like stinger 1 bit due to numerous reasons but this K900 looks like they did their homework and put together damn good car.
Stealth Wealth. I want one!
Excellent review man! Though I think I still enjoy the LS's cabin over this, but by no means is this interior anything less than impressive.
The only thing stopping this car from selling is the badge.
Wow! My first reaction...this is a Kia!? I'm very impressed. I've never seen a rear seat as feature packed as this. They've really stepped up their game!
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