No plans for RHD Kia K900
Rear-wheel drive flagship sedan gets new eight-speed transmission and powerful, more efficient V6, but there's no RHD version for AustraliaKia has revised the flagship model it sells in North America and Korea as a BMW 5 Series competitor.
Still called the K900, the big sedan gets mild cosmetic tweaks that include a revised grille, new tail lamps, a redesigned bumper and more chrome.
Inside, the luxurious cabin carries over mostly unchanged, save an improved 9.2-inch infotainment system that now allows owners to remote start and lock/unlock their vehicle using a smartphone app.
Other new tech for the big sedan is the introduction of adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking. There’s also a new hands-free boot that opens after three seconds if a user stands near the rear of the car with the key fob.
The big news is under the bonnet. Alongside the 313kW 5.0-litre V8, carried over from the current model, there’s an all-new 232kW 3.8-litre V6 that comes with an eight-speed automatic.
The new engine is said to return up to 9.0L/100km on the highway in US tests making it the most Australian-relevant big Kia yet, but unless a right-hand drive conversion is in the pipeline it’s unlikely to come here.
Pricing has yet to be revealed for the new V6, but the entry-level V8 is expected to start from around US $70,000.
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