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Knockoff or no, I actually like the K9's taillight design better. It's more interesting to look at and isn't nearly identical to the design used on any of their other models.
I don't mind the exterior... It's growing on me. Very stately design however, definitely inspired by the S-Class (which isn't a bad place to take inspiration from). The interior is impressive. Miles better than the previous gen K900 and from a design POV, I think I actually prefer it to anything out of Audi lately. Can't wait to see more once car reviewers are able to get their hands on them for review. Great job, Kia.
Also, as gimmicky as it is, the Pantone interior ambient lighting is a nice touch.
KIA won’t go very far if they are simply copying other brands. It’s not bad for the rear, reminds me of Bentley lights
Genesis copies Bentley wth the winged-badge....why not Kia with the taillights? I don't see where it is a big deal. Almost everyone today, to some extent, copies someone else, somewhere. A truly original design is hard to do nowadays, simply because of the huge number of different designs that have been introduced over the years. No matter what you introduce, you run at least some risk of cloning someone else.
Genesis copies Bentley wth the winged-badge....why not Kia with the taillights? I don't see where it is a big deal. Almost everyone today, to some extent, copies someone else, somewhere. A truly original design is hard to do nowadays, simply because of the huge number of different designs that have been introduced over the years. No matter what you introduce, you run at least some risk of cloning someone else.
MM agree and let's not forget all the standardized environmental and safety constraints imposed on car manufacturers, which further dampens design differentiation.
But man, that front end on the K900 is especially in white, nowhere near the sexier sketch we all were expecting.
MM agree and let's not forget all the standardized environmental and safety constraints imposed on car manufacturers, which further dampens design differentiation.
But man, that front end on the K900 is especially in white, nowhere near the sexier sketch we all were expecting.
I disagree. There are plenty of design risks and original ideas. KIA was quite original IMO to take a gamble on the new Stinger, without any of my comments on whether or not the Stinger is good or not, here is KIA offering a RWD hidden hatch design with a 365 hp turbo, neither Toyota, Honda, GM or Ford offer anything of that caliber. The new Lexus LC and Lexus LS are quite a design departure from what Toyota would normally offer. A7 was interesting at the time. 4 door coupe designs are interesting. The new TT without a center infotainment screen is a risk and a departure from norms.
Genesis copies Bentley wth the winged-badge....why not Kia with the taillights? I don't see where it is a big deal. Almost everyone today, to some extent, copies someone else, somewhere. A truly original design is hard to do nowadays, simply because of the huge number of different designs that have been introduced over the years. No matter what you introduce, you run at least some risk of cloning someone else.
This is a copout argument.
Yes certain similarities are hard to avoid, but the K900 rear is a complete copy of the E-class. It's very deliberate.
They even put the "K900" badge in the exact location Mercedes put theirs. I wouldn't be surprised if its even the same font.
Alex on Autos reviewed one at the NY auto show. KIA has simplified the K900 to a single model: 3.3 TT V-6, 8 speed auto, & AWD. No pricing yet, but guess is in the low $60,000 range which would put it about $10,000 below the G90.
It should have a different/better engine then a Stinger, at least as a option.
It should have a different/better engine then a Stinger, at least as a option.
Why? This is the same engine as most of the G90s have and it is plenty powerful. The V-8 in the G90 has a very marginal performance improvement even on the 0-60 runs. Since sales are going to be low, the single drivetrain makes it easier to stock. Look for only 5 color paint options and 2 or 3 interior colors.
04-06-18, 10:56 AM
especially in white, nowhere near the sexier sketch we all were expecting.
