One Thing I Would Change - 2015 Kia K900 Long-Term Road Test

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One Thing I Would Change - 2015 Kia K900 Long-Term Road Test

Why are there fake vents behind the front wheels of the Kia K900? Your guess is as good as ours.

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juddholl10

Normally I'd agree with you, but on your light colored K900 the fender would look too large and blank. On a black car, your argument holds true. But this silver needs to be broken up with a contrasting element. That, and the character line would look silly without a bookend.

tatermctatums

I extremely dislike non-functional vents at any price point. If you've already gone through the trouble of designing it in, at least make it work.

grijon

tatermctatums said:

I extremely dislike non-functional vents at any price point. If you've already gone through the trouble of designing it in, at least make it work.

+1 from me; I have nothing but contempt for fake anything.

yellowmiata

I agree than non-functional kitsch is tacky.
It seems that some vehicles are taking this tackiness even further by piping in (or even worse, using the stereo to create) engine noise (BMW - eyes on you).
On the flip side, I see utility in using sound canceling tech to create a silent, luxurious interior. Does the K900 have this farkle?

schen72

Using anti-noise waves seems to be a very cheap way to make a car quieter. I know most of the modern Acuras and some Hondas use this.