2016
Kia K900
Kia
has announced a series of upgrades for the US-market 2016 K900, which is known
as the K9 in South Korea and the Quoris in global markets.
Alongside
the existing 420 HP 5.0-liter V8, Kia has added a 3.8-liter V6, rated
for 311 HP, which is now offered as the entry-level version. The V6 is
connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear
wheels, returning a fuel economy of 17
mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 20 mpg
combined.
Besides
installing a new powertrain on the 2016 model, the South Korean brand announced
a series of visual modifications for the car too, which include a revised
grille, updated rear end design with chrome trim, different taillights, a new
rear bumper and reshaped exhaust pipes. Wheel choices include 18-inch rims for
the V6 and the 19-inch for the V8.
The
flagship sedan's interior is mostly carried over, but the company mentions an
improved navigation system, working together with a 9.2-inch high-def touch
screen, premium audio and UVO Luxury Services, allowing owners to control the
climate system, to remotely start / stop the engine and to lock / unlock the
doors using their smartphone app.
US
pricing for the 2016 Kia K900 V6 hasn't been released yet, but it will cost less
than the US$ 54,500 2015MY Premium V8, the previous entry-level version.
