mmarshall

I'm not a terribly big fan of many of GM's SUVs, either, although I do like the current-generation 2017+ GMC Acadia, particularly in Denali trim. Unfortunately, the Acadia is one of Consumer Reports Ten Most Unreliable new vehicles. And, unfortunately, (as has been discussed here in countless threads and posts), GM isn't giving you very much of an alternative to their SUVs and trucks any more.

For the most part, today's Cadillacs aren't Cadillacs, either.



Then I'll give you one. In plain English, it means the company generally designs a vehicle with a strong structure, parts, and hardware, although sometimes that pays a penalty in weight. I, myself, though, usually don't care about weight. True, all else equal, weight cuts down on handling, steering response, acceleration, fuel-mileage, and braking distance, but it also can make a vehicle more stable, track better, have a smoother ride, and offer more crash-protection.

It has not been one of my favorite Buicks either, despite the quite-roomy third-row seat (for families who need it) and the general plushness of its interior.

Hoovey689

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Delorean DMC-12, Tesla Roadster was by itself for many years, Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) Mono, Hennessy Venom F5. I'm sure the list goes on

bitkahuna

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those are a little more unique (and expensive) than the k900 regardless, it makes no sense for hyundai to create another luxury brand for k900 when they have genesis.

Sulu

You are only one person, and as an enthusiast, you hardly represent the masses, the usual shoppers of Kia vehicles. They just want an inexpensive appliance, something to get them back and forth to work each day, not a fancy, leather-wrapped premium vehicle.

Sulu

But theoretically, Genesis was spawned from and sells Hyundai, not Kia, cars. The K900 would be a redundant vehicle as a Genesis.

Hoovey689

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I agree. I just thought it the statement was a little off regardless of cost.

Toys4RJill

I would say it does. There is a very small and niche market for the US to offer a few premium products from mainstream brands. The K900 is a premium product. Like Avalon, top level VWs, Land Cruiser, GMC and perhaps a few others here or there.

bitkahuna

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fair enough.

i agree, but making another brand for the k900, which would then compete with genesis, doesn't make any sense to me, unless it can be better differentiated.

SW17LS

The S90 doesnt belong amongst these cars, but other than that, I would agree largely with this list.