Just about every automaker that established its reputation with value-priced vehicles has expanded into the premium-sedan realm lately. Kia, one of two South Korean companies that market cars in the U.S., is the latest to make that move, with the 2014 Cadenza.
This isn't the first time Kia has reached beyond the compact/midsize sedan market, having introduced the larger Amanti for the 2004 model year. That one lasted into 2009, but no successor was launched.
Kia claims that the 2014 Cadenza "represents the most technologically-advanced [model] ever offered in the U.S. market." Standard and available features include Advanced Smart Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, and a Lane-Departure Warning System. Ready for sale by May 2013, the Cadenza also promises "stunning European-inspired design," according to Kia's marketers.
Power comes from a 3.3-liter V-6 engine that develops 293 horsepower at 6400 rpm, and 255 pound-feet of torque at 5200 rpm. Only one transmission is available: a six-speed automatic with Sportmatic control. As for fuel economy, the Cadenza gets an estimate of 19 mpg in city driving and 28 mpg on the highway.
Measuring 195.5 inches long overall, the Cadenza rides a 112-inch wheelbase and stands 58.1 inches tall. Either 18- or 19-inch tires may be mounted.
Sticker price for the Cadenza is $35,800 (including the $800 destination charge). Luxury and Technology Packages are available, each priced at $3,000.
*Courtesy of TireKicking Today
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