Review: 2019 Kia K900 - Luxury Car Bargain
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- I review the all-new 2019 Kia K900. At about $65,000 the K900 is expensive, but that price gives you an interior that's very competitive with the German cars, while also giving you a larger vehicle than the others. This, combined with impressive driving dynamics when going both fast and slow, makes the K900 an appealing package. Add in their unmatched 10-year, 100,000 mile warranty, and the Kia is the clear value leader, especially for those that plan to keep a car beyond the usual 3 year lease period. What do you think of the K900? Thanks to Kia for providing this vehicle for review.
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You know times are changing when I actually want a Kia, but can't afford it.
Murderface : lmao true!!
I get what you are saying, but KIA, Hyundai, Genesis, BS BS BS - all those brands, they will NEVER EVER be able to compete with other brands unless they start using same materials, same quality control - not only same designers...
WhoCares I’m actually curious. Not that I’m going to purchase a KIA in the near future, but what is it that differs so much? Don’t both manufacturers use faux leather and soft touch material all throughout the car?
@@johnpierson2737 Totally legitimate question: it is not about materials, I am sure if you sat in one you'd feel luxury marerials around you... But, biggest sign there will be issues is: look at the prices and value of those models how they sink after year, two, three... Not about the materials anymore but people simply not wanting to keep them... What goes wrong with those cars only owners can tell us all, but based on market prices there is something off... Then, years of R&D from other brands simply does not get easily tricked - longetivity, reliability, especially from Japanese lux brands is unbeatable (specifically Lexus in mind)...
If I was spending 60-65k I would myself get BMW M550i Xdrive without thinking... Once you see what you can buy for that money, it is a game changer...
@@CasualXCars Do those "materials" include high strength steel in the body? If so, Hyundai and KIA have the highest proportion of high strength steel in their vehicles in the industry. In fact, Hyundai is sometimes characterized as a "steel company that makes cars." Do "materials" apply to interior appointments? If so, it's noteworthy that the nappa leather in my 2012 KIA Sorento that I traded last year showed virtually no wear or sign of use. The same can't be said of my neighbor's BMW with half the mileage. Does "quality control" refer to initial manufacturing faults? If so, it's notable that Hyundai and KIA are #1 and #2 according to JD Power's ranking of brands in 2019.
This thing is stupid good value. In 3 years when these are $30k for CPO they're going to be unbeatable value. Why on Earth would you buy a Camry or Accord when you could have THIS?!
Agree completely.
David Steffen what with 200,000 miles? No thanks
exactly, 2015 model sells for 20k right now with 20~30k miles
America really didn't deserve this.
Not a threat to the German brands. Those are sold on badge alone. However, Toyota has lots to worry. Drive this and the a LS500, and you'll think twice on paying 100k on the Toyota Lexus LS500 when you equip it like the K900. Especially when it doesn't even come with Apple play or Droid Auto at any price.
I think they did a great job with the styling inside out. Great camera angles 👍
When are you going to review the K900?! Please..
@@JTTheITGuy haha I'm not sure my friend hopefully one day
it would've been savage if Matt would've said that "I don't know much about Maurice Lacroix watches, but they're probably a lot nicer than Vincero". I think Matt is too nice for that though.
Kia/Hyundai/Genesis are offering some great options at a more reasonable price. I would still take the Stinger or G80 over this.
They have to because not everyone is sold on the Korean brands yet because of the Japanese have dominated for decades in the U.S. for the Asian brands. The Japanese brands have proven their reliability. Time will tell if Kia/Hyundai (same co.) will be as reliable with all this tech their offering at a reasonable price that undercuts comparable offerings. Chances are they could be cutting corners somewhere else. It would not be a good move for them if they are.
You can get a 2015 one with low miles for like $15k. Literally.
For real tho
SAME THANG W/MY 2015 BMW SERIES BLUE BOOK UNDER 20.000$ .....LITERALLY! TRADE MY 7 SERIES 2015 FOR MY K-900 2019 W/VIP PACKAGE! WARR. NO BODY CAN TOUCH KIA PERIOD.....BMW TRASH! JUS. BAGDE💯
They’re over $30,000 with low miles
I love the k900. It’s a screaming deal at 65K. I’d easily take this over a 5 series or e class or even the a6. The features for dollar and the interior quality is quite impressive. Plus kias long warranty helps out with the deal and I’ve heard kias reliability has drastically improved.
Yeah but nobody will buy them just like the original k900
@@bradenmchenry995 the K9 sells well internationally, Kia is simply throwing a few to the US market. The Stinger and Genesis are becoming stronger in their categories
Wait two years and buy one used for $14,000.
@@_dmfd Exactly no one wants them and the depreciation shows it!
A very underrated car. The K900 maintains the handling aspect of the Stinger (0.95g) while upgrading the refinement. Add some Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires to the K900, and it will out handle the Stinger with ease. This can be applied to most Korean cars in general.
Another buying pro for this and Genesis is that repair cost will be 1/2 as expensive as MB and BMW and there will be far less repairs needed as well.
Your videos are amazing. I don't know why you don't get more views.
It's always something! He's well off though. Some people just aren't interested in certain things but thats fine more for us to take it all in
Jeff Uclyptis wait so Matt’s independently wealthy? I didn’t know that.
@@caglioso oh that's definitely not something I can speak on I just meant his subscriber count and his views are decently well-off
Jeff Uclyptis lol ah ok
It’s the Doug effect, quite much like the qwerty keyboard.
These are great picking up 2-3 years used. On car gurus at this moment there are over 140 used k900s from 2015-2017 around $15,000 ( and under ), under 30,000 miles, maxed out on options, and some with the V8 option. At 4.9 apr $174 a month. That's absolutely insane for what you get
This is a much more substantial car than the 5 Series/E Class. In fact, this car is bigger than the swb 7 Series. It's really a gorgeous car. I don't know if you can buy a more luxurious car for 65K.
Good looking reviewer, also the car!
KIA doesn't expect to sell many K900's in North America. Its target market is Korea and the huge opportunities in other Asian countries, especially in China. In the US the K900 is meant mainly to be a model that draws customers to showrooms where they can see Optimas, Cadenzas, Stingers, and Tellurides. And while the image of KIA as a budget brand has been declining for the last decade, the K900 is meant to bury that image once and for all.
It has been extremely successful in Korea since its introduction (where it's called the K9 and jokes about it being a "canine" aren't likely to be prevalent.) Chauffeur driven vehicles with large, well appointed rear seats are much more popular in Asia than in North America and in the first five months after its introduction in Korea sales of large sedans from Mercedes Benz and BMW dropped by over a third. All in all, the K900, much like the Stinger, is a halo model that suggests what KIA can accomplish.
This is beautiful! I'll wait a couple years to pick up a low mileage one in the $30k range lol if it depreciates anything like the first gen this will be a steal in the used market.
KIA's reputation for low resale is old news and rapidly changing. I traded a 2012 KIA Sorento for the 2018 model last year. The dealer gave me within $800 of the KBB estimate of a Toyota Highlander with comparable trim, mileage, etc. Considering I had paid $6000 less for the 2012 model than the best offer I received from a Toyota dealer for the Highlander, I made out like a bandit.
Used ones are the same price of new
I would love to get one of the 2019-2020 K900s used when they're more affordable.. Right now they're in the $37,000-45,000 (depending on the listing you choose). They're so rare, that they're rarer than most supercars or other luxury cars that you see on the road today. Some peoe might think that's already a steal, but I'm waiting for it to drop to $30k or less lol 😂
These arent going to drop to 30k unless you get one with a million miles on it.
The upgrades they made for this have truly made it a great looking vehicle. The front end on the old one looked bad. This new one all around looks like a true luxury car, one that it is not. I just found a 2019 with 15k miles listed for $40,000. So a few more years on the used market and they'll be a steal of a price. For $40k its still a steal, but would still be a hefty payment. I would never choose a German luxury vehicle over something like this. Just not worth it for value.
I hate to say it but the it's a good thing people buy badges and not quality for their money because in the future when this cars go low in price because people would rather have a BMW that stays 70% of the time at the shop us poor people will be able to finance them.
Maurice Lacroix is s respected Swiss watch company. They make a wristwatch that actually costs more than this Kia, at $68,000; though I suspect the clock in the car is a less expensive quartz watch, maybe $300. I wish more car companies would use actual watch companies for their clocks, rather than just a generic watch. For example, a Grand Seiko in a Lexus.
Love the interior and tech in this car.
Many people thinks Genesis and this Kia K900 will depreciate hard but they don't. Germans and Japanese depreciate just as much or lot more. You can check.
Everybody and their granny has a S class or a 7Series but when they get tired of $500.00 batteries and $300.00 oil changes they smarten up and at least look at this car.
Gorgeous vehicle! The reliability is a 10! This or the Genesis G80 or G90 awesome South Korean luxury vehivle.
I would absolutely choose this over any junk that GM is making these days.
These sell slowly, and some dealers are selling around $45,000.00
Didnt know u had reviewed this vehicle. Had the opportunity to see it in person at a Kia dealer and was very impressed. Too bad it was too much money for me. I ended up buying a Certified Pre-Owned Lexus GS 350 with 8k miles instead. But kudos to Kia for this amazing vehicle. I even like the 1st generation
I could def drink champagne in this car. Very surprised by Kia.
These cars will have Huge discounts and buying one a year from now with almost no miles will be half price
They improved from the 1st gen and it shows across the board, the front end looks Klassy and I really like the tailights as well. The finish on those wheels is oh so nice, no cliche' gloss black wheels either, THANK GOD.
KIA, Hyundai and Genesis aren't going anywhere but UP, get used to it. Wanna see WOW, look up the upcoming G90🥇
The Korean brands have done an outstanding job in the last several years with their luxury cars! I wouldn't pass on one because of its country of origin. And with that warranty...a winner.
It's a pretty good deal now itself, but wait 3 years and it's a killer deal. Yes the German competiton also depreciates BUT you wont get a similar upgraded 6 cyl engine, features tech and importantly long warranty and reliability for the same price.
I mean yes but if you want manufacturers to keep making great cars you have to buy them or lease than new. If not they won't
honestly they should make a coupe version. something like a q60 but with a way better interior and a v8, or something in the shape of a cheap mini s class coupe. also they need to take off that chrome/metal on the door for me shit looks cheapish. sick car though
Depreciation is gonna hit this thing hard. A great used deal though.
Just as hard as it hits all the German cars.
Depreciation hits all cars
It’s great if you don’t care about a badge or resale value.
@@timw2083 not all the same.
On car gurus at this moment there are over 140 listed used k900's maxed out options, some V8, under 30k miles from 2015-2017 for around and under $14,000. That is such an amazing deal.
The 6 dislikes are from people who own BMW 6 series, that just so happen to be in the repair shop. Lol jk great video Matt.
That gauge cluster is awesome. The blind spot cameras with turn signals is genius! I saw K900s all over while in Seoul,no doubt these will sell very well....just maybe not in the US
Seriously thought he was joking about the massage function... then he kept going 😱... shows how much i know about fancy cars!
This is a very nice Kia no joke
Mpg numbers are almost always based on 55% highway/45% city. So if you don't drive that percentage you'll get different
Do you think you will review the new Kia Cadenza which is just beneath the K900?
It will be interesting to see the 2020 Cadenza. I looked at a 2019 version last year but even as a KIA fan I was less than impressed compared to the Honda Accord 2.0L touring model.
I'm a lighting geek and love that they give us working amber rear turn indicators unlike the German makes...
I appreciate your enthusiasm Matt, you truly love your craft as a reviewer. I was a college student when the Lexus came out in 1989 and most people, including me, didn't appreciate the first generation Lexus LS500 and were biased against it as being a "glorified Toyota". Happy that I was wrong and I see both Kia and Hyundai stepping up their game. Only thing I ask is that both Kia and Hyundai increase their dealership experience as service is everything to me.
I don't care about badges. These sell for 54 to 58 thousand. It's worth it.
This car is sick as fukk. The front end looks amazing, the interior is awesome and the turn signal cameras are next level tech(I know there are a couple of companys that did it before KIA, but KIA/Hyundai did it a lot better than them)
I remember some model years of the first gen Kia K900 had a media view they would give you in the gauge cluster so you could see your currently playing media, but maybe they moved that to the Head-Up Display now? That's my guess. Bc Idk what would the other reason they wouldn't have a media view option in their digital gauge clusters
Genesis G90 is from the same parent company and looks even better
Maurice Lacroix is a very good brand, I have a couple of their wrist watches.
Western PA countryside.....love it.
Matt you're pointing out nice feeling soft touch doors and this and that, it better be for $65k.
Much better than BMW or merc or any German brand or even Camry and Accord. $60k!? That's d price of a Camry or a base level bmw here in india!!!
I like the styling more than a Genesis or a Lexus, but I think a Lexus may be a little more refined and better quality.
Kia needs a lux brand called Notkia.
and start selling phones under the same name XD
Like Genesis for Hyundai
NoKia
Kia pro, kia premium
When you want a luxury car that’s not a BMW
BASITH PH bmw is a low class pseudo luxury car. Way too many 3 series, or even less now. I saw an x1 sitting ar a light beside a mazda 3. They looked comparable in size and price.
BMW interior more than Mercedes. Audi steering wheel. Vw profile. They’re really nice though and nicer than Germans in many ways since luxury cars are full of plastic
Reminds me a bit of the current Lincoln Continental on the outside.
The canine hundred! 🐕
Excellent review as always Matt!
Check the back of your right forearm, got a dirt stripe there.
It’s my arm hair.
Matt: This or a fully loaded 5 series -- which would you get?
Personally, I would take a Stinger GT over both. For others, depends how much you value reliability, how long you plan to keep it, etc. The BMW infotainment system annoys me so I wouldn’t want anything in the BMW range currently.
I dont know if you clean the cars or they clean them for you but the thing I like about you is that cars are never dirty when you take close ups. I think if you get some sound deading id help the can like voiceover, youre thorough and way better than doug, it just feels like he doesnt care. Also I think we would like to see the engine bay. good job!
I wish they bring the new Cadenza over here.
gallyun1 virtually nobody knew about the Cadenza. Go buy a used one. Very nice cars. Traded in an A6 for a Cadenza.
Agree distinctive look. 3D wavy Grille is also attractive. Very classy. I like front of K900 is nicer than Genesis front fascia. Reminds me of Bentley, especially tail lights. Beautiful interior; this model is a sleeper, people don't know about it. Key design is nice--most auto journalists do not discuss key design, so I am glad Matt does so. @15:00 hit the start button, "and it starts right up" (a Matt phrase, ? copyright). Also agree that other brands have same fascia through the different models, but this K900 has its own look. Car is on my short list; I currently drive a luxury car that is 17 years old which I might miss, however this car is very nice. I like that is not just another Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, etc. Something about having a bit less common vehicle. Matt...on your price comparisons, as you point out the Kia warranty is much better. Agree G 80 looks a little more muscular and K900 has a more mature look to it........just realized model discontinued, there are 3 new ones left from 2020 at dealers in my state....doubt I will go for it.
Just leased a 2019 k900.. Love it.. the twin turbo is awesome
I wonder what this is worth in about 4 years.. 20k?
2015 models are going for around that. 4 year old 5 Series and E-Class go for about 20k too.
8:40 Heavy Metal.
Love your vids, but I miss what’s up guys subahejwjwbshdhdbdbbWWRX Fan here!!!
Video idea! if you’d think it’d get some views, at the end of every month or every few months do like a best 3 or so vehicles from each class that you reviewed for the month, I would definitely be interested idk about anyone else
I love this K900 but just imagine a E43-like variant of this vehicle for like 70K... That would be amazing!
17:42 😎
If there was a hand talking competition, I would want Matt to enter it and see how he does.
Is Hyundai/Genesis not worried about over saturating the market with similar large cars that look the same?? It seems they are competing with themselves!!
It's not unusual for a manufacturer to offer a pair of vehicles that are similar at the top of their mainstream brand and the base level of their premium brand. The Toyota Avalon and base Lexus models are similar to the Hyundai/Genesis approach. Likewise with Ford and Lincoln brands, Chevy, Buick, and Cadillac models, etc.
My only complaint would be lack of black headliner.
A bargain at 65K, no. But at half-price after a year of depreciation, yep. I'll be waiting until then.
Your going to be waiting a really long time. Its 3 years later and still not half off for a fully optioned used model.
65K? LOL. No thanks....
Kia K900 has a BMW-style cockpit
Love the new Intro with the Mustang Bullit sound and colour in the background
Jesus wtf why is this car so badass, great job Kia and great review!
how many speakers total watts? thanks
900w
17 speakers, 900 watts.
How would you compare it to a LS 460?
17:43
Great review!
Milky is an interesting descriptive word ;)
Get a second hand one after two years for $30g.
You need a new camera my dude, footage looks kinda dated for 2019 no offense
I agree, hoping to upgrade cameras later this summer.
Interior looks better than the 7 series
I prefer the G90 over the K900.
Pulling up next to a top-of-the-line Lexus, Mercedes, BMW or Audi and feeling your inferiority complex blowing out 😂😂
RedPanda or superiority cuz you didn't have to spend 100 k to get the same shit. This is a car for real people who care about impressing themselves, not for phony people who are trying to impress those around them. There was a guy a few weeks ago now that was totally impressed with my car...until he saw the badge(KIA). Then he turned his nose up and got into his Mercedes. Haha, I love when shit like that happens. I started up my car, opened the pano roof, hit the rear sunshade switch, turned on the ventilated seats and fuckin laughed at that guy.
@@redrock861 Like many items you buy, cars include an intangible emotional component. So when you say the "same shit", it's really not the same shit to many Mercedes, BMW or Lexus buyers, because they want the intangible component of owning a luxury auto marque with a long and storied history, and whilst that feeling is intangible, it is absolutely quantifiable from a financial perspective because people are willing to pay for it.
To these people, the badge is equally if not more important than the metal parts and engine that physically make up the car itself. Case in point, is a non-branded handbag made with the exact same materials, in the exact same way and comprising the exact same design as a Chanel handbag, the "same shit" as a genuine Chanel handbag? Physically yes, emotionally no. And since people are emotional beings, that's really what matters in the end.
Dummies like to be financially raped.
Matt, k900 or Volvo S90
nice
Canine Hundred?
Hell no. Maybe a year or 2 old..
The Hyundai Equus is an even better bargain
Considering that Hyundai ceased production of the Equus three years ago that's not surprising.
A facsimile of a E63s 😳
Needs a muffler delete
Is that a casio clock?
I love it
First!! 🙏🙏
RIP Off Mercedes
Yeah and more than likely the quality is not going to match, though German brands are not known for reliability. The M series for BMW should mean maintenance.
STOP saying "If you cover the KIA badges", it's such an old bit with ALL of you YT car reviewers, be THE ONE to break from the herd Matt, your better than that.
I mentioned to you years ago that I stopped my MT magazine subscription because of you, don't follow the herd and "catch phrases"👈
It’s not a “bit”, it’s a disclaimer that sadly needs to be said because the amount of people with knee-jerk “but it’s a Kia” responses shows that a huge amount of people can’t look past a badge unfortunately. That comment was directed at those people to try and get them to be open-minded, as futile as that might be to attempt.
@@MattMaranMotoring I appreciate what your saying Matt but by not bringing it up like everyone else you take the high road or better yet take a more "educated enthusist" approach which infirmly believe you do generally. I don't get the impression alot of DB's follow your channel.
75% of my views come from non-subscribers and random people, so I have to assume that the majority of viewers aren’t experts, which means I have to cover the basics for them. I can’t expect everyone to be car experts and I wish everyone was open-minded and made reasonable comments but that’s not realistic to hope for these days. Come back to this comments section in 6 months, you’ll see what I mean lol.
@@MattMaranMotoring 👏👏
One thing about kia is their resale value is atrocious
tommieboi707 same with any other luxury brand
@@alexmorangelli3319 kia is not luxury.
Kia soul has best resale value in its class.
@Nai `Son you really trying to compare kia to lexus and acura? If so then thats a fail right there already.
Interesting that Kia still sells this after they cloned this model and now sell it as a Genesis G90. They also took the Hyundai '15/'16 Genesis Sedan and cloned that to become the G80. Hyundai stopped selling the Genesis sedan when they launched the brand but I guess Kia did not stop selling the K900. Very weird strategy going on with these brands!