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Meet the New 2019 K900
The Total Transformation of Kia | Meet the New 2019 K900 #K900 #KiaFamily
Kia has been on my mind for quite a while now. I have worked with the brand for several years and I am still constantly enamored with their innovation and design. I have driven the majority of their cars and have even gone to help a few people purchase a Kia here in Georgia because I am known as the Kia woman. Kia has integrated itself into our family lifestyle so much so that our son (a new driver) asked for a Kia for his first car. He did his research and decided that a Kia Optima…or Soul…or Cadenza…or anything Kia will work for him. We hope that you enjoy this The Total Transformation of Kia | Meet the New 2019 K900 post.
Kia Awards and Innovation
Kia has undergone a total transformation in the past several years which has garnered many awards. Kia's vehicles offer award-winning reliability. In 2016, J.D. Power and Associates ranked their overall model reliability #1 in the United States — making them the first non-luxury automaker to do so since 1989. To meet this milestone and make a more satisfying driving experience for its customers, the company has made quality an ongoing obsession.
Innovation is another area where they have excelled. One of its most innovative vehicles, the 2017 Kia Niro, recently made it into the Guinness World Record book, averaging the lowest fuel consumption for a cross-country trip. See other notable moments for Kia.
Get to Know the Kia Family of Vehicles
Kia offers a full, exciting lineup of innovative vehicles. From compacts and SUVs to full-size sedans, there are plenty of options. To truly understand the magnificence of the K900, it's important to check out the entire Kia US lineup to get a feel for design, style and more. The K900 will absolutely strengthen this award winning global brand.
2018 Kia Rio – photo courtesy of Kia media
Kia Rio
With the Rio, a compact offering, Kia has blended fun with functional. The Kia Rio combines active safety systems, a stylish design, and standard features such as 15-inch alloy wheels that defy its price tag.
2019 Kia Forte – photo courtesy of Kia media
Kia Forte
The Kia Forte is another compact offering — one that is geared for lovers of tech. Offering an available infotainment system, the Forte even allows you to use Google Maps. There’s also a rear camera display and heated and ventilated seats. And while it’s sporty and fun, the Forte also offers active safety features like an advanced airbag system and reinforced body.
2019 Kia Optima – photo courtesy of Kia media
Kia Optima
The Kia Optima is a mid-size sedan offering sleek styling, class, and performance — not to mention trailblazing technology. Available in both Hybrid and Plug-In models, it also offers advanced features like autonomous emergency braking and smart cruise control. And to top it off, the 2016 Kia Optima was awarded Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com Midsize Car Best Buy Award.
2018 Kia Cadenza – photo courtesy of Kia media
Kia Cadenza
The Kia Cadenza, offers unrivaled style, technology, and a luxurious interior. An exceptionally quiet, smooth ride and advanced voice recognition technology provide an exceptional driving experience. As a contender for the 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year award, reviewers gushed about the Kia Cadenza responsiveness, refinement, and premium interior.
2018 Kia Soul – photo courtesy of Kia media
Kia Soul
The Kia Soul compact, first offered in the U.S. in 2010, has a distinctive look and features that outclass its rivals — like HID headlights, ventilated and heated seats, and push-button start. It’s also available in an EV (electric vehicle) version. The 2016 Soul was named one of the 10 coolest cars under $18,000 by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. And for two years in a row (2015-2016), the Soul was the highest ranked compact multi-purpose vehicle in initial quality.
2018 Kia Niro – photo courtesy of Kia media
Kia Niro
One of the company’s SUV crossover offerings is the Niro. A recent addition to their lineup, the Kia Niro is an innovative vehicle. And it’s a record-breaker — in 2016, it received a Guinness World Records title for the lowest fuel consumption by a hybrid vehicle, traveling from Los Angeles to New York City with an MPG of 76.7 MPG. Its innovative technology makes it the first of its kind.
2018 Kia Sportage – photo courtesy of Kia media
Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage is a compact SUV offering a striking design, expanded and versatile cargo space, and optional all-wheel dive. The 2010 Sportage was the Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. And a few years later, it won international acclaim for its design, earning the 2016 Red Dot Award for Car Design.
2019 Kia Sorento – photo courtesy of Kia media
Kia Sorento
Another SUV offering is the Kia Sorento, a mid-size crossover with advanced safety features as standard — not optional. The company has made safety a key focus of the Sorento, and the accolades it has won speak for the efforts. The 2017 Kia Sorento has was not only named one of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s 2016 Top Safety Picks, but was also awarded the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Overall 5-Star Safety Rating.
2019 Kia Sedona – photo courtesy of Kia media
Kia Sedona
Introduced in In the minivan category, the Kia Sedona offers a winning design and uncompromising safety features. One unique available feature is second-row “First-Class Lounge Seating” —reclining seats with retracting footrests, allowing for luxurious lounging. And the Sedona doesn’t compromise on style, upsetting convention for minivans with a design that commands attention. All while being an Institute for Highway Safety’s 2016 Top Safety Pick.
Kia Stinger
The 2018 Kia Stinger is rakishly drawn with compelling styling thanks to the design genius responsible for the original Audi TT. It is low-slung with a fierce face, a long hood, and badass-looking grilles and slots – just enough to draw attention, in a good way. However, the fastback roofline, just like in its competitors, bites on hatchback practicality. The cockpit boasts aircraft-inspired designs complete with upscale detailing. Kia's inherent generosity is seen in the standard and available wood and chrome trims, and in some models, lush Nappa leather seating. All controls are logically-placed and work intuitively.
Kia K900
“…the K900 combines beautifully balanced design with elegant, organic lines and geometric details…introduces a modern air of elegance and gravitas to the full-size premium sedan segment…natural, flowing lines emanate from the grille, rise over the hood, sweep through to the rear flanks and culminate at the rear.”
The Kia K900 is the newly launched, second-generation, flagship luxury full-size sedan offering more powerful options, innovative technology and an exceptional ride. The K900 is built on a new platform, with an extended wheelbase and elongated proportions. The interior is spacious with chrome, metal and top quality leather plus features a panoramic view creating a more open feel. The exterior design inspired by ‘Gravity of Prestige’ design concept and this sedan was designed collaboratively in Kia’s design studios in Korea and California.
Features like the matte wood paneling, Full-time all-wheel drive system, superior sound system and Pantone Color Institute-developed mood lighting themes make this sedan one of the most comfortable and luxurious premium cars that I have ever had the pleasure of driving. The lines are clean and incredibly sophisticated making this sedan look incredibly high end. The large HMI screen, the extremely comfortable (and quiet) cabin and the precision steering made the K900 easy to navigate through the streets of Seoul, Korea. The K900 is really the most technologically advanced Kia offered in a completely immersive driving experience.
Some of the K900 Features:
- engine choices: V6, 3.8-liter GDI, turbocharged 3.3-liter T-GDI and 5.0-liter GDI
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) and Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- analog clock designed by Swiss luxury watchmaker Maurice Lacroix (exclusive to K900)
- Krell audio system or optional Lexicon system
- twin-LED light signature headlamps
- rear LED lamps
- chrome window-line
- leather-trimmed seats
- 12.3-inch Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen
- ambient lighting system developed in partnership with the Pantone Color Institute (64 unique settings)
- heated and ventilated front seats
- 20-way power-adjustable driver seat (optional)
- newly-designed premium navigation system
- dedicated service representative reachable through a VIP phone number
- All Wheel Drive (AWD) system with Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control
So this total transformation of Kia? It has taken years and the dedication to innovation has made Kia a top car maker. You can see the passion in their designs and on the road everyday. Kia is a brand that instead of just being a company, 100% became a lifestyle brand that can fit into any stage of life and at any price point. This Kia transformation causes people to now say, “Wow, it's a Kia!” I hear it every single day and it makes me excited to see what they come up with next.
Kia sent me to Seoul, Korea to preview the K900. All expenses were paid and all opinions are my own.
I am actually buying a new car in the next few weeks and just stumbled your article. I can’t believe how far Kia has some. I used to think of them as cheap & reliable but now there isn’t a kia I wouldn’t want to own. I am heading to the dealership soon and will be test driving several Kia cars.
Kia makes one of the best cars around. Your son picked a good car with the Optima. Very nice car!
Kia has come such a long way over the years! These new models look so expensive! I can’t wait to check them out.
I love my Kia Rhondo! But, would love to trade it in for the Niro. When it’s time anyway,
I love my KIA and would love to trade it in for the Niro. When it’s time to anyway. I have another year or two to go!
It looks like a great car for sure. I didn’t realize they made so many different models. I think the Kia Sportage would be the one that I’d be interested in driving.
I think it is impressive that Kia has so many great cars that are really affordable. It is also amazing how many features the cars have, the interior of them look stunning too!
Luxury and comfort sure goes hand in hand especially when you see this car! It’s really beautiful and it’s definitely worth it. I love all the features!
Never knew that KIA have a lot of cars model and those are really so impressive and its I am sure its all worth it if you are going to pay for this beautiful car.
One Stinger for me please! Seriously…I love how Kia has grown as a company. Kia today to me at least represents quality and performance at an exceptional value.
We have a preowned Sorento that we recently purchased. I love it. While looking for a car to buy I did a lot of research on different automobiles. The Sorento came out as the one we wanted. We love it. Kia makes really nice cars.
When we had Baby #3 I thought my days of cool cars were over. Kia’s got so many options for parents who want a stylish car that works for families.
This is really cool. I’ve never seen the entire Kia lineup in one place. It’s clear that the company has cars for everyone. I have owned four Kia’s and am about to buy my next. Your post makes it so much easier to figure out what to get. Appreciate it.
I LOVE KIA!!! I had a Kia years ago and didn’t know I needed another one until right now. Like you, that Stinger is calling me.
Kia has one of the most comprehensive lineups in the industry. The continue to impress me over and over again. Definitely me next car.
What a great lineup of Kia cars! They have impressed me lately with all their features, especially safety. Something to think about as my kids get older and need cars for college.
Truthfully I am a bit of a car snob and Kia was never on my radar until I stumbled across your article on Twitter. I am going to check out and test drive a few Kia’s on Monday. I had to come back and let you know. Cheers.
I love the new Kia! This is a total transformation and the new car is so classy!
I am just so surprised at how awesome Kia is these days. I never took a second look until now. My dad used to always tell me to drive American cars but they aren’t so pretty anymore. Not like that Stinger or K 900.
Having spent time with Kia over the last few years I have also seen how this company operates, and the terrific reputation they enjoy. And that reputation comes from great ratings! I love their safety records, and I have enjoyed watching the brand rise up the lists for most wanted cars, they work hard at Kia and deserve all the kudos. What a great trip this must have been!
That is a great make of car the k900 looks as good as any luxury car and I am sure the price is good. I will look into Kia for my next car they have a style for anyone.
I have always head such great things about Kias. I would love to check one out one of these days 🙂
You really can’t make a bad decision when it comes to the whole Kia line. Every vehicle looks awesome. Your son picked a great first car!
I have always preferred SUVs, Crossovers or trucks over sedans. I just love the road stability of larger, heavier vehicles and of course, the roomy interiors and baggage compartments. I would love to have a Niro, Sorento or Sportage. Such handsome looking cars packed with features I like! Way to go, Kia!
I test drove the Kia K900 a couple of years ago and thought it was amazing!!! It is such a luxury car!
Kia really does have some amazing cars! I’ve driven a few of them and they are super comfortable, get good mileage and are overall good cars.
Kia is really steppping up their fleets for the years so many good one I would love to test drive a few of them!
What a fabulous lineup of vehicles. We’re not in the market for a new car yet but I’ll definitely have to check out Kia when the time comes.
Looking at these vehicles has given me the fever for a new SUV. The Kia Sorento looks awesome! I will definitely be checking it out!
I do tend to like Kias and they have some really good options for families this year. I’m liking the sound of that K900.
This does look like nice Kia! I love the fancy interior and roomy space!
My husband has a KIA. It has been a great little car. I never knew KIA had so many makes and models! This Sedan looks like a great ride!
The optima is one of my favorites – a classic and easy to drive! I got to test drive it and loved it.
I love the Kia K900! I think this brand of vehicle is awesome in general but I especially love the fact that all the models have great safety features.
I love Kia cars! All these designs look really cool!
My brother has a Kia Nero. He loves it and it looks so nice on the inside.
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