Kia K900 Set to Debut at LA Auto Show
Kia has confirmed that its K900 sedan will make its official North American debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.
Built on the same platform as the Hyundai Equus, the Kia K900 is known as the Quoris and K9 in other markets and will be the Korean automaker’s attempt at offering a luxurious sedan at a budget price. The K900 will be offered in the U.S. with V6 and V8 engine options, though official engines have not yet been announced.
Kia K900 Could Cost up to $70,000 in the U.S.
The rear-wheel drive luxury sedan will be Kia’s U.S. flagship model and will be priced from $50,000 but could cost upwards of $70,000 fully loaded. The V6 will likely be the 3.8-liter engine that is already offered in South Korea with around 290 hp while the V8 powerplant is expected to have around 420 hp. Also expected on the K900 is an eight-speed automatic transmission, adaptive LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, a 17-speaker premium stereo system and a head-up display.
Kia hopes to sell around 5,000 units of its flagship sedan next year. Check back as AutoGuide will be reporting live from the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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