2017 Kia K900: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Kia K900 is a light safety-equipment update rather than a redesign. Its main change is a standard blind-spot safety package across the lineup.
About the 2017 Kia K900
1st generation, later years before the all-new 2019 redesign.
Kia positions the K900 as its flagship full-size luxury sedan: a rear-wheel-drive four-door built around quiet cruising, generous passenger space, upscale materials, and a long list of standard comfort features. Rather than chasing a sporty personality, the K900’s pitch is value in the luxury space — big-sedan room, premium cabin finishes, and advanced comfort and safety features at a lower price than many traditional luxury-brand rivals.
Premium is the value-focused full-size luxury trim, with a 3.8-liter V6, rear-wheel drive, leather seating, a 9.2-inch navigation system, a panoramic sunroof, and heated and ventilated front seats. The Luxury range spans V6 and V8 versions and adds richer touches such as Nappa leather, genuine wood trim, a 17-speaker Lexicon audio system, and a heated wood-and-leather steering wheel.
What changed, by category
2017 Kia K900 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, GDI, 5.0 Liter / V6, GDI, 3.8 Liter | V6, GDI, 3.8 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Sportmatic | Auto, 8-Spd Sportmatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15–17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23–25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 311–420 hp | 311 hp |
| Torque | 293–376 lb-ft | 293 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.9 cu-ft | 15.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.2 in | 38.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| HID Headlights | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||
| LCD Instrument Cluster | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Subwoofer | ||
| Dual Power Rear Seats | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Reclining Rear Seats | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2017 Kia K900?
The main 2017 Kia K900 change is added standard safety equipment. Blind-spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross-traffic alert became standard throughout the lineup, while Luxury V8 also gained standard lane-departure warning and a surround-view monitor.
Is the 2017 Kia K900 a redesigned model?
No, the 2017 Kia K900 is not a redesign. It remains part of the first generation, and its update is limited mainly to more standard driver-awareness equipment.
Does every 2017 Kia K900 have blind-spot monitoring?
Yes, every 2017 Kia K900 trim has standard blind-spot detection with lane change assist and rear cross-traffic alert. That includes Premium V6, Luxury V6, and Luxury V8 models.
How do the 2017 Kia K900 Premium and Luxury trims differ?
The 2017 K900 Premium is the value-focused V6 trim, while Luxury versions have richer cabin materials and equipment. Notable Luxury features include Nappa leather, genuine wood trim, a 17-speaker Lexicon audio system, and a heated wood-and-leather steering wheel.
Is the 2017 Kia K900 much different from the 2016 model?
No, the 2017 Kia K900 is very similar to the 2016 model. The clearest reason to favor the newer year is its expanded standard safety equipment, since the larger exterior, infotainment, and lineup updates had already arrived for 2016.
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