Luxury sedans are one of those items that it can
be easy to swoon over during the holidays. Graduations are coming up in the
spring, those who have tied the knot are celebrating, and consumers whose needs
are shifting towards a different style are all candidates for an amazing new
vehicle. This past week, Automobile
blog ran a great piece on how the K900 has improved over last year's
model, as the finish and features immediately won seasoned car writer Eleanor
Segura over during her work on the article. She was able to test drive next
year's K900 for two days and nights, and at first glimpse thought that it would
seem more like a day of pampering at the spa than a routine test drive!
The available ambient lighting with custom colors
is one of the reasons why the love for the K900 was so strong: it allows you to
choose from 64 hues, and it was appreciated how far beyond the typical green or
blue you can choose from. The Lexicon audio system is another reason to
appreciate the K900: with a 17-speaker audio system, it does not make room for
any disappointment, powered by 900 watts and properly dispersing the audio
element of holiday cheer.
It's true that a proper luxury car needs a stylish
timepiece in the dash: Mercedes-Benz has IWC Shauffhausen, Bently has Beitling,
and the K900 now sports one from Maurice Lacroix. These elements go very nicely
with the overall feel of the interior, and add a touch of class that really
goes a long way in the aesthetic category. Another super-cool feature of the
K900 is the Instrument-cluster Blind-View Monitor: when you signal to turn or
change lanes to the left or right, the tachometer and speedometer are minimized
in favor of a camera. The engine and vehicle speeds are still visible above the
camera image, and having both views is a nice feature that you don't get on
other luxury sedans.
Then there is the VIP Package, it includes a pair
of switches on the left of the front passenger seatback that gives drivers the
ability to quickly move the front passenger seat, allowing for someone in the
rear to board faster. You can also adjust the backseat separately, allowing
even more room for an important passenger to embark for the ride. Instrument
cluster graphics are one feature that can really add a bright light in terms of
personality, and when you enter the car or shut off the engine, Eleanor loved
the fairy-like character warmly telling you to come back soon.
In busy metros such as St Louis, we know all too
well the sensation of having someone follow too closely: it's somewhat of an
everyday occurrence. In the K900, you can simply roll up the rear privacy shade
when someone gets in your personal space, and when you put the car in reverse,
the shade rolls down automatically, so you can be sure your all-important
backup path is clear. In the drive modes now featured, automatic driver-seat
adjustment is a great additive: for each mode you pick, the seats adjust
themselves to an ample level of support. Level of luxury is definitely a
deciding factor when it comes to selecting a brand new car, and after a test
drive of the K900, you're going to appreciate every single upper-end element
that adds comfort and clout to each drive you take!
