Kia revealed today at the 2013 LA Motor Show the new K900, which is their first rear-wheel-drive sedan, as well as their new V8 flagship. The Kia K900 is going to be available with a 5.0-liter V8 Tau engine that develops 420 hp. The Kia K900 V8 is equipped with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), dual CVVT variable valve timing, and an 8-speed transmission with three settings (Eco, Normal and Sport). Kia will sell the K900 with a smaller 3.8-liter Lamba V6 engine too. This version develops 311 hp and it comes with the same gearbox. The Kia K900 has a 119.9-inch wheelbase, 19-inch alloys, LED headlights, DRLs, fog lights and rear lights. For the interior of the K900, Kia chose a heated leather steering wheel, Nappa leather, dark charcoal poplar-wood trim parts, a 12-way adjustable driver's seat, an optional 16-way power adjusted driver's seat, and a panoramic roof.
The equipment list of the Kia K900 includes a 12.3 inches full-color LCD screen, a TFT instrument panel, a Head-Up Display (HUD), a Blind Spot Detection System (BSD), a Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and a 900-watt Lexicon high-fidelity audio system with a 12-channel digital amplifier, 17 speakers, and an inverted subwoofer.
The Kia K900's safety systems include, among others, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), and an Around View Monitor. Here you can review the Kia K900's complete details and specifications. Its price and availability are going to be announced at a later date.
Kia K900 presentation:
