Kia's K900 Adds V-6 Powertrain for 2016
The 2016 K900 will add a new standard 3.8L V-6 engine that makes 311 hp. New trim grades include V-6 Premium, V-6 Luxury, and V-8 Luxury.

Photo of 2016 K900 courtesy of Kia.

Photo of 2016 K900 courtesy of Kia.
Kia Motors' K900 will add a third engine choice for the 2016 model year, and will now be available in three trim levels, Kia has announced.
The 2016 K900 will add a new standard 3.8L V-6 engine that makes 311 hp. New trim grades include V-6 Premium, V-6 Luxury, and V-8 Luxury.
Kia is adding several new features as standard equipment on its V-6 K900, including navigation, leather seating and a panoramic sunroof.
Exterior enhancements include18-inch wheels for the V-6, 19-inch chrome wheels for the V-8, a revised front grille, and a revised rear-end design with updated chrome trim, exhaust pipes, taillight design and a new bumper.
Other new features include a Smart Power Trunk that opens the trunk automatically when the car senses the key fob near the deck lid for more than three seconds, Smart Shift and Drive, and available Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) that utilizes the front camera and Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) system to adjust vehicle speed to help maintain a set distance to the vehicle in front, and has the ability to bring the K900 to a full stop.
The K900 will get an improved navigation system with a 9.2-inch high-definition touchscreen.
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