Modern and Elegant, the K900 Signals a New Era for Kia and Advances the Brand to New Levels of Sophistication
- Highly intuitive and advanced technology combine with superb
craftsmanship and materials to boldly announce Kia’s entry into the
rear-drive premium-luxury sedan segment
- All-new V8 flagship debuts with 420 horsepower1; V6 model produces 311 horsepower
- Flagship Sedan Accompanied by Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance
IRVINE, Calif., February 11, 2014 –
The all-new 2015 K900 is poised to challenge the rear-drive luxury
sedan segment with an extensive list of standard equipment, world-class
accommodations, premium driving dynamics and stunning design that will
redefine consumer perception and expectations of the Kia brand.
“This year marks Kia Motors’ 20th anniversary in the U.S.
market, and the all-new K900 is a symbol of how far the brand has come
and the next bold example of the challenger spirit that has benefitted
Kia over two decades of growth and maturation,” said Michael Sprague,
executive vice president of sales and marketing, KMA. “Kia’s rise over
the last five years has been fueled by a willingness to challenge the
status quo with vehicles such as the Optima, Sorento and Cadenza, which
have brought new and more affluent customers to our showrooms and
dramatically raised the profile of the brand while maintaining our value
proposition. The K900 is the next logical progression for Kia. It
demonstrates what Kia is capable of and will help redefine what the Kia
brand stands for.”
Offered with a V6 or a V8 engine, the K900’s list of standard
equipment will feature first-class accommodations and advanced
technology. The range-topping V8 equipped with the VIP Package will add
additional luxury amenities including reclining outboard rear seats.
The K900 Premium V6 will launch at a later date with an available Luxury
Package and Technology Package. The all-new K900 V8 Luxury and V8 VIP
are expected to go on sale during the first quarter of 2014 with a V8
Luxury model starting at $59,5002 excluding $900 in destination charges. Pricing for the V6 model will be announced closer to launch.
The K900 comes with a three-year, 37,500-mile complimentary scheduled
maintenance program at participating Kia dealerships. Covering the
first five service visits, the complimentary scheduled maintenance
program is available to customers who either purchase or lease a new
2015 K900 and complete the maintenance work for their vehicle at
participating Kia retailers. As an added benefit, K900 customers may
enjoy the use of a Cadenza or K900 loan vehicle during their service
visit3. The no-cost scheduled maintenance program, which
excludes wear and tear items such as tires and brakes, complements Kia’s
industry leading 10-year/100,000 mile new-car warranty and Roadside
Assistance program4.
Elegant Exterior Design
The first glance of the
K900 is designed to leave an indelible impression. The long 119.9-inch
wheelbase and wide 63.8-inch front and 64.1-inch rear track of the V8
translate to considerable road presence. In profile, the swept rake of
the greenhouse, subdued cut lines along the doors and high rear deck lid
lend a muscular tension to the sheet metal. The K900 V8’s standard
19-inch multi-spoke chrome wheels are shod with 245/45R-19 tires up
front and 275/40R-19 tires at the rear.
Kia’s signature grille resides nearly vertically in the smoothly
contoured front fascia. A chrome halo surrounds the dark chrome inner
elements, which hints at the power and potential behind it.
Airflow-smoothing underbody panels mounted beneath the nose, engine bay
and cabin help reduce drag and improve efficiency.
Standard on the V8 are adaptive LED headlights. With 16 LED bulbs
providing powerful, natural light for enhanced luminosity, the beams,
which adjust to follow the bends in the road, shimmer beneath crystal
clear lenses that pull back deeply into the front fenders. Soft-glow
LEDs frame the multi-faceted headlights. Mounted low and at the far
corners of the nose are sleek LED daytime running lamps and LED fog
lights. Similar use of LED technology can be found at the rear of the
K900. The trapezoid taillights offer defused LEDs for the brakes and
bright LEDs for the turn signals. A tasteful chrome bezel cuts high
across the K900’s standard powered rear deck lid, adding elegance and
lending visual width. The standard power and heated rearview mirrors
integrate auto dimming, LED turn signal indicators and Blind Spot
Detection System (BSD)5 in a smooth, aerodynamic form that
helps reduce wind noise. The rear bumper is accented with fully
integrated dual chrome-tipped exhaust ports that mimic the shape of the
taillights.
Opulence Within
Open the door to the all-new K900
and the same sense of elegant sophistication can be found within the
luxuriously appointed cabin. The three-spoke leather-wrapped steering
wheel is substantial and features controls for audio, cruise control,
entertainment, and vehicle information. A heated wheel is available on
the V6 and standard on the V8. Standard high-grade leather is found
throughout the cabin on the V6, which can also be optioned with soft
Nappa leather in black or white with contrasting piping. The V8 K900
arrives with standard Nappa leather. Soft-hue LED interior illumination
is standard across the K900 line. Genuine walnut (with black Nappa
leather) or poplar (with white Nappa leather) wood trim sweeps across
the dash and door panels, beautifully complementing the richness of the
interior and is available on the V6 and standard on the V8. A 12-way
adjustable driver’s seat, including power lumbar support, is standard on
both the V6 Premium and V8 Luxury models, and a 16-way power adjusted
driver’s seat features power headrests and cushion extender for added
thigh support as part of the V6 Technology Package and the V8 VIP
Package. The front seats feature standard multi-stage heating and
ventilation for individualized comfort in all climates.
The K900’s executive-class accommodations continue at the rear of the
cabin. Standard features include multi-stage heating for the outboard
seats. Accessing a panel within the center armrest, rear-seat
passengers also have the ability to control the vehicle’s ventilation
system and may even fold the back cushion of the front passenger seat
forward with the touch of a button. K900 passengers may also operate
the standard power rear window sunshade, and retractable rear side
window sunshades are standard across all models. A full-length
panoramic roof with power retractable sunshade is standard on all V8
models. Opting for the V8 VIP Package takes rear seat comfort to
another level. Both seats offer multi-stage heating and cooling, have
the ability to independently recline and incorporate power lumbar
support and lateral headrest adjustability.
Sophisticated, Intuitive Technology and Safety
Well
known for providing intuitively placed controls and easily accessible
technology, Kia continues this tried-and-true practice in the 2015
K900. On the V8 VIP, front and center for the driver is the largest TFT
instrument panel ever offered in a Kia vehicle. At 12.3 inches, the
full-color LCD screen is at once easy to read and easily configurable,
featuring different themes depending on the drive mode selected. Also
included with the V6 Technology Package and V8 VIP package is Kia’s
first Head-Up Display (HUD). The innovative full-color,
height-adjustable display “floats” just over the leading edge of the
windshield providing the driver important information such as vehicle
speed, turn-by-turn navigation, and alerts including the Blind Spot
Detection System (BSD)5 and Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)5.
First-class in-car entertainment comes standard in the form of a
900-watt Lexicon high-fidelity audio system, the most powerful and
advanced system ever offered by Kia. An audiophile’s dream come true,
the Lexicon system features a trunk-mounted 12-channel digital
amplifier, 17 speakers, including a center channel and an inverted
subwoofer located in the rear parcel shelf. The inverted design helps
reduce encroachment into the trunk. The speaker arrangement is custom
designed for the interior of the K900 to optimize sound quality for
every seat in the house. Standard infotainment features include Bluetooth®6 hands free accessibility, HD RadioTM7, three-month complimentary SiriusXM satellite programming8 along with AUX and USB ports conveniently accessed through a soft-close genuine wood-covered panel in the center console.
The audio system, along with standard navigation and Kia’s exclusive UVO eServices9
telematics software, are all viewed through a 9.2-inch full-color
screen that is accessed through a new standard Driver Information System
(DIS) found in the center console. Using a simple rotary knob
surrounded by intuitively placed direct-access buttons, the DIS falls
naturally to the driver’s right hand, allowing immediate access to the
K900’s wide range of advanced systems, including entertainment and
voice-command navigation functions. All K900s come standard with a
power-operated trunk lid. A slim credit-card-style smart-key entry
system that welcomes the vehicle owner by automatically extending the
outside rearview mirrors and activating perimeter lighting is standard
on all but the V6 Premium.
Front and rear park-assist sensors and cameras are standard across the line for enhanced confidence and convenience5.
Auditory cues notify the driver as the vehicle approaches an object
with the tones emanating from the speaker located closest to the object.
The parking display also indicates distance to the object via green,
yellow and red lines, providing a visual aid to the driver. The V8
comes standard with Kia’s first Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system5,
which provides an audible warning to the driver if oncoming cross
traffic is detected from the rear while the K900 is in Reverse. Working
in conjunction with RCTA is Blind Spot Detection (BSD), which is
standard on the V8 and available in the Technology Package on the V6.
Opting for the VIP Package nets the new Surround View Monitor system5,
which utilizes four discreetly placed wide-angle mini-cameras at the
front and rear and within the outside rear view mirrors. The cameras
provide a crystal-clear view of anything within several feet of the
K900, providing potential safety benefits as well as easier maneuvering
in tight spaces.
A Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) is standard on the V6
Technology Package and both V8 models. The camera-based LDWS monitors
the K900’s position and provides an audible warning to the driver when
the vehicle begins to drift too close to the lane markers. First
introduced on the Cadenza, the K900 is available with radar-based
Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC)5. Included within the V6
Technology Package, and VIP Package on the V8, ASCC adjusts vehicle
speed to help maintain a set distance to the vehicle in front and even
has the ability to bring the K900 to a full stop. For added
convenience, the system will also automatically accelerate the vehicle
once traffic allows.
The K900 introduces Kia’s first use of Advanced Vehicle Safety Management (AVSM)10.
Integrating the control of various vehicle monitoring systems,
including the Electronic Stability Control (ESC), seatbelt mechanisms
and multiple warning systems, the AVSM can alert the driver to danger,
pre-pressurize the braking system and activate the Pre-Safe Belt (PSB)
system11, depending on the anticipated level of a collision
risk. If a potential collision is detected, AVSM warns the driver in
three stages: an audible alarm, a visual warning on both the HUD and TFT
LCD cluster and a cinching of the front seatbelts.
Flagship Performance
A flagship should be
equipped with the proper running gear, and the all-new 2015 K900 lacks
for nothing. The K900 introduces the first V8 engine offered in a Kia
sedan. The Tau DOHC all-aluminum 32-valve five-liter engine produces
420 horsepower. The engine is designed for efficiency with Gasoline
Direct Injection (GDI) and dual CVVT variable valve timing on both the
intake and exhaust. A special tuned air intake improves airflow while a
roller-type timing chain and Teflon® coated crank oil seal
reduce frictional losses. The fast-heating catalytic converter helps
reduce emissions and is of a lightweight design. The V8 is mated to a
new smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission. Shift mapping
is variable depending on the driver-selectable settings of Eco, Normal
and Sport, and each mode also adjusts the electric steering’s
sensitivity.
The 3.8-liter Lamba V6 produces 311 horsepower, making it the most
powerful V6 in the Kia lineup. A three-step Variable Intake System
(VIS) is designed to provide optimum low- and mid-range torque. Similar
to the V8, the Lamba V6 features GDI and CVVT technology to help
improve efficiency. A variable-load oil pump maintains optimum pressure
at both low and high speeds. Like its more powerful sibling, the V6
also is mated to the same eight-speed transmission with gear ratios
tailored to best match the engine application.
An advanced five-link fully independent front and rear suspension
soaks up road imperfections while also managing to communicate what’s
happening at each corner. Mounted on a sub-frame to isolate road
shocks, the front suspension has coaxial coil-spring shock absorbers and
a new friction bearing in the steering column to enhance straight-line
stability and steering precision. At the rear, the suspension sub-frame
also houses the differential, and the coil springs and shock absorbers
are separate units, allowing for negative camber for improved cornering
ability.
The rear-drive layout of the K900 encourages spirited driving, and
the solid chassis, consisting of 75 percent high and ultra-high tensile
strength steel, utilizes advanced manufacturing methods that result in a
body shell with exceptional strength and torsional rigidity.
The K900 V8 includes as standard equipment staggered P245/45P-19
front and P275/40R-19 rear tires on 19-inch chrome alloy wheels while
the V6 rides on 18-inch alloy wheels shod with P245/50R-18 tires. NVH
is kept to a minimum with standard laminated front and side window glass
and generous use of sound reducing materials.
About Kia Motors AmericaKia
Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia
Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA proudly serves as
the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and LPGA and surpassed the
500,000 annual sales mark for the second consecutive year in 2013
following the launch of seven all-new or significantly redesigned
vehicles. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles, including the
flagship K900 rear-drive sedan, Cadenza premium sedan, Sorento CUV, Soul
urban passenger vehicle, Sportage compact CUV, Optima midsize sedan,
Optima Hybrid, the Forte compact sedan, Forte5 and Forte Koup, Rio and
Rio 5-door sub-compacts and the Sedona minivan, through a network of
more than 765 dealers across the United States. Kia’s U.S. manufacturing
plant in West Point, Georgia, builds the Optima* and Sorento* and is
responsible for the creation of more than 14,000 plant and supplier
jobs.
Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is
available at its website – www.kia.com. For media information, including
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1 With use of premium gasoline
2 Starting prices are manufacturer's suggested retail
price (MSRP), which excludes destination and handling fees, title,
taxes, license fees, options and retailer charges. Actual prices set by
retailer and may vary.
3 Cadenza or K900 service loan vehicle is based on availability at time of service visit to a participating Kia dealership.
4 The Kia 10 year/100,000- mile warranty program includes
various warranties and roadside assistance. Warranties include
powertrain and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Basic). All warranties
and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for details or go to
kia.com
5 The Surround View Monitor, Advanced Smart Cruise
Control, Blind Spot Detection, Lane-Departure Warning and Rear Cross
Traffic Alert Systems are not substitutes for proper and safe driving,
parking, and/or backing-up procedures. Always drive safely and use
caution. These systems may not detect every object behind or alongside
the the vehicle or in the vehicle’s blindspot or direction of travel.
Always drive safely and use caution. These systems may not detect every
object behind the vehicle or in the vehicle’s blindspot or direction of
travel.
6 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Kia
is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners. A compatible Bluetooth® enabled cell phone is
required to use Bluetooth® wireless technology.
7 HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and "Arc" logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation.
8 Sirius services require subscriptions, sold separately
after 3-month trial included with vehicle purchase/lease. Subscriptions
governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement at siriusxm.com© 2011 SiriusXM
Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of
SiriusXM Radio Inc.
9 No subscription fee for UVO eServices. No charge for the
UVO eServices app. App uses your smartphone cellular data service.
Normal cellular service rates will apply. Always drive safely and use
caution.
10 No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive responsibly.
11 PSB available only on K900 V8.
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