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Kia Motors Announces Pricing For All-New 2014 Cadenza Premium Sedan

Kia’s Flagship Sedan Offers Premium Amenities at a Starting Price of $35,100¹ MSRP

Kia Motors America (KMA) is pleased to announce pricing for its most powerful and technologically advanced vehicle ever offered in the United States.  The 2014 Cadenza will be offered in one trim level with a starting MSRP of $35,100, plus $800 destination and handling, when it goes on sale later this month.  Aside from a unique blend of European-inspired design, dynamic performance and high levels of refinement, Kia’s newest flagship offers class-leading interior room and standard features like keyless entry, advanced navigation system with SiriusXM Traffic² and UVO eServices, Bluetooth^® wireless technology³,an eight-inch touch screen, 550-watt Infinity^®4 12-speaker audio system, Rear Camera Display⁵ and leather-trimmed seats with heat and power adjustment in the front.

In addition to the long list of standard amenities, the Cadenza offers two option packages – Luxury and Technology – both of which advance value to new levels of sophistication.  Priced at $38,100 MSRP¹, a Luxury Package-equipped Cadenza adds more upscale character with a full-length panoramic sunroof and power retractable sunshade, opulent Nappa leather trim with heated rear outboard seats and ventilated 12-way adjustable driver seat, HID headlamps with adaptive front lighting system (AFLS), a seven-inch LCD instrument cluster for superb clarity and customization, a heated steering wheel with power tilt and telescoping capabilities, and two-position memory setting for driver’s seat, outside mirrors, and steering column.  Adding the range-topping Technology Package builds on the Cadenza’s Luxury Package with 19-inch alloy wheels, an electronic parking brake, Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC), a Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) and Kia’s first-ever Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)⁶, all for $41,100.  In addition, the front side windows feature hydrophobic technology, which repels water for enhanced visibility during rainy weather conditions.

“The all-new Cadenza is a world-class Kia for the emerging space between mainstream and luxury and will appeal to discerning shoppers in the market for an upscale sedan,” said Tom Loveless, executive vice president of sales, KMA. “We’re confident that Cadenza’s sophisticated styling, luxuriously appointed cabin and long list of available technology will make it a strong contender in the marketplace.”

The Cadenza’s smooth-revving, all-aluminum 3.3-liter V6 generates 293 HP and utilizes gasoline direct injection (GDI) technology that improves performance while maintaining fuel-efficiency.  Power is seamlessly transferred via a six-speed, sport-tuned automatic transmission, and a sophisticated, fully independent suspension provides the perfect balance between comfort and sportiness.

Courtesy of: Kia Newsroom 

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2014 Kia Cadenza Test Drive

On-Sale Date: June 2013
Base Price: $35,000 to $45,000 (est.)
Powertrains: 3.3-liter V-6, 293 hp, 255 lb-ft; 6-speed automatic, FWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 19/28
What's New: Fresh to the Kia lineup in the United States, the Cadenza is the biggest and most lavishly appointed passenger car in the brand's North American history. The Cadenza shares its front-drive architecture, suspension layout, engine, and transmission with the Azera, Hyundai's premium large sedan, and both cars trace their structural lineage to the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima family sedans. But while the Cadenza and Azera are basically mechanical twins and have an identical 112.0-inch wheelbase, the commonality stops there. As with the rest of the Hyundai/Kia lineup, there is no common sheet metal between equivalent models. The Kia's interior has a more upscale look and feel, plus more standard features than its Hyundai counterpart.
Tech Tidbit: Part of the blind-spot warning system, the Cadenza's new Lane Change Assist uses radar to track the closing rate of cars coming up behind you. If the system deems that a car is approaching too fast for a safe lane change, it activates the blind-spot warning system's audible and visual alerts.

Driving Character: Like its Hyundai cousin, the Cadenza is competent, quiet, and composed in ordinary operation, yet surprisingly willing to tackle hard cornering and quick transitions. Without making invidious comparisons, Kia engineers hint the Cadenza holds an edge in dynamics compared with the Azera, although it's tough to quantify such claims without instrumented testing.

The common 293-hp V-6 delivers respectable acceleration comparable to other V-6 engines in this class, with 0-to-60 performance in the low 6-second range. The six-speed automatic transmission operates seamlessly, and its paddle shifters are effective. The Cadenza's suspension tuning limits body motions in brisk maneuvers. One standout feature of the Cadenza is the exceptionally subdued interior noise levels.

Favorite Detail: Kia is particularly proud of the Cadenza's UVO eServices telematics, a system for controlling entertainment and navigation with your voice. UVO—for "Your Voice"—is a cloud-based program initially developed in cooperation with Microsoft, making it the first Microsoft automotive venture since the introduction of Ford's Sync system. A key distinction versus Sync: UVO is included in the Cadenza's base price and is free throughout the Cadenza's 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty.

Driver's Grievance: Like so many of the new electric-power-steering systems, the Cadenza's substitutes effort for road feel. The driver finds himself or herself making small adjustments to a chosen corner line because the steering conveys no tactile information. A bigger gripe, though, is the loud lane-departure warning system. Its frenzied decibels startle more than they warn, tempting the driver to switch it off—which defeats its whole purpose.

 

Bottom Line: As a Hyundai subsidiary, Kia finds itself navigating a tricky strategy: positioning its clones slightly upmarket from the versions offered by the parent company, even though it lacks parallels for the luxurious Hyundai Genesis and Equus. Despite the mechanical overlap with the Azera, the Cadenza looks and feels a half-step higher on the automotive self-indulgence scale and compares well with the other large, front-wheel-drive luxury cars in this price range. (Kia wasn't ready to release pricing at the Cadenza's California preview, other than to say it will offer the vehicle in one trim level, ranging from the mid-$30,000 range up to the mid-$40,000s with its two option packages.)

The Cadenza's styling, set off by Kia's signature tiger-nose front end, is conservatively elegant. Its interior appointments are top-notch, and the list of standard features is comprehensive. The combination of high chassis rigidity, firm suspension tuning, and new Sachs dampers gives the Cadenza unexpectedly high agility without compromising ride quality.

Courtesy of: Popular Mechanics

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Kia unveils all-new Soul at New York Auto Show

The Big Apple, perhaps America’s most iconic metropolis, played host to the global unveiling of Kia Motors’ most iconic people mover, the all-new 2014 Soul urban utility vehicle, at the 113^th New York International Auto Show.  The signature Soul design is instantly recognizable yet thoroughly fresh, with more than a passing nod to the hot Track’ster concept that was unveiled last year.  

Riding on a new chassis that is stiffer, longer and wider, the all-new Soul has grown up without losing its edge, allowing for more passenger and cargo room while reducing NVH levels. Increased torque and significant suspension upgrades make the 2014 Soul a nimble and agile companion in congested urban environments.  Honoring Soul owners’ fierce individualism, three unique trim levels will be available when U.S. sales are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2013: Base, Plus and Exclaim.

Keeping what made the current Soul special while addressing areas for improvement was no easy task.  As the design team at Kia’s California studio began putting virtual pen to virtual paper, engineers in the U.S. and Korea focused on making Soul a joy to drive. Starting with a solid foundation was a key factor, and the new body enjoys a 28.7 percent increase in torsional rigidity over the current Soul.  With the hard points set, the all-new Soul was boiled down to three focus areas: Maintaining the iconic design while adding modern cues; providing premium features and content; and improving driving dynamics that would make the 2014 Soul more desirable than ever.

Courtesy of: Kia Buzz

Wonder Woman-Inspired Kia Sportage Lassos New York

Kia Motors America (KMA) has teamed up with DC Entertainment and Super Street magazine to build a head-turning Kia Sportage inspired by Wonder Woman’s power, inspiration and sense of equality.  Unveiled today in conjunction with the 2013 New York International Auto Show, this uniquely customized Sportage signals the continuation of a 10-month, eight vehicle partnership between Kia and DC Entertainment based on the iconic characters that make up the Justice League – Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg.  An eighth and final vehicle will be an amalgamation of all seven Super Heroes in one.  Influenced by the artistry of comic book visionary, Jim Lee, the Justice League-inspired Kia vehicles serve as a force for good in the world by raising awareness for DC Entertainment’s “We Can Be Heroes” giving campaign, a relief effort to bring help and hope to people affected by the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa (www.WeCanBeHeroes.org).

“As one of the most well-known Super Heroes in the world, Wonder Woman portrays an impressive balance of power, agility and confidence, all of which are inherent characteristics of the Kia Sportage crossover,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president, marketing & communications, KMA.  “Like the rest of the Justice League-inspired vehicles, this customized Sportage signifies a meaningful collaboration between cars and pop-culture.  And for the first time, here in New York, all seven vehicles are standing together in one place to raise awareness for DC Entertainment’s very worthy ‘We Can Be Heroes’ giving campaign.”

The Wonder Woman-inspired Sportage features a sleek and stylish look thanks to an aero kit which grants a streamlined but powerful appearance.  The red and blue exterior color scheme, accented with stars, was derived directly from Wonder Woman’s outfit, while the gold trim wrapped around the vehicle represents the heroine’s weapon of choice, "The Lasso of Truth."  Up front, Wonder Woman’s eagle chest-plate emblem was creatively integrated into the production grille and is flanked by blue headlight beams, which reflect her piercing blue eyes.  The Sportage’s windshield features a banner portraying Wonder Woman's tiara, and the chrome side panels on the vehicle are graphical interpretations of her invisible jet.  Beneath, the 5-spoke wheel design was chosen to match the stars on the exterior of the vehicle.

Within, red upholstery and dash pieces combined with blue LED lighting were added to continue the Sportage’s exterior color scheme into the cabin.  The custom seats were inspired by Wonder Woman's signature garb and embroidered with her logo, while the cargo area of the vehicle is adorned with stars and an eagle and features a see-through panel, which displays Wonder Woman's tiara, bracelets and glowing Lasso of Truth.

“It’s exciting to join Kia in revealing the final car to represent a member of the Justice League, Wonder Woman, at the New York Auto Show,” stated Jim Lee, co-publisher of DC Entertainment.  “This joint effort to raise awareness for the ‘We Can Be Heroes’ giving campaign continues to be a huge draw for fans across the country, and I’m sure New Yorkers will agree that the new Wonder Woman-inspired Sportage is a ‘must see’ feature at the show.”

Courtesy of: Kia Motors America newsroom