I found one

Kinja'd!!! "Funktheduck" (funktheduck)
02/19/2015 at 18:12 • Filed to: K900

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While sitting in traffic.

I see why no one buys them. They just look like a normal Kia. If I hadn't noticed the badges I wouldn't have known.


DISCUSSION (9)


Kinja'd!!! E. Julius > Funktheduck
02/19/2015 at 18:16

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I think the idea is that they would be bought by someone who wants a nice car but doesn't care about "making a statement". Unfortunately for Kia, I think most of those people just buy used.


Kinja'd!!! Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ > Funktheduck
02/19/2015 at 18:20

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You got caught.


Kinja'd!!! sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Funktheduck
02/19/2015 at 18:20

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That is the face of a man who has spotted you and is wondering why you are taking his picture.


Kinja'd!!! Funktheduck > E. Julius
02/19/2015 at 18:20

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Maybe. I'm sure it's a nice car. I think Hyundai/Kia should have made a separate luxury brand like Lexus or Acura. They could have the Genesis coupe and sedan, Equus (is that how it's spelled?), and the K900 with a different name.

I would slot the K900 as the "entry" to compete along the lines of the ES, Genesis in the middle. And the other one on top.


Kinja'd!!! E. Julius > Funktheduck
02/19/2015 at 18:22

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Yeah it was definitely a risky move not setting up a separate brand. On the one hand they don't have to bear the actual financial risk of making the investments in the infrastructure, branding, advertisements, etc., but a much riskier business move as opposed to the model pioneered by the Japanese luxury brands.


Kinja'd!!! Jagvar > E. Julius
02/19/2015 at 18:26

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*ahem*

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Kinja'd!!! Funktheduck > Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ
02/19/2015 at 18:28

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Yeah. Luckily traffic started moving a little.


Kinja'd!!! Funktheduck > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
02/19/2015 at 18:31

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Yeah. Oh well. He's a Yankee with paint issues


Kinja'd!!! E. Julius > Jagvar
02/19/2015 at 18:37

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Well played