Kia Cadenza

   Not only was the designer Peter Schreyer that Kia imported from Germany. From there also came the parameters that the Korean brand has adopted to build their cars, almost as strong as the Germans most luxurious and traditional. The latest proof of this is the Kia Cadenza. So much for what he presents as the novelty he retires.

The model who left the scene was the Opirus, a luxury vehicle that sported to disguise their disharmony. When it comes to style, they do not seem to children of the same brand. But the differences are also lush in dynamic behavior. With 3.8 V6 engine and front wheel drive, the front did the heavy Opirus out front without much provocation. That's not nearly resembles the neutrality of Cadenza.


                     The engine of the current model, the Lambda 3.5, is smaller but more powerful. Instead of 267 hp, as the Opirus, it yields 290 hp, with slightly less torque (34.5 mkgf against 36 mkgf). This indicates that the output Cadenza is worse than the predecessor, correct? Nein! The drag Opirus was 1725 kg, 1655 kg against the Cadenza, which is smaller (4.97 meters against 5), but more spacious (has more than 5 cm wheelbase). The secret to the best performance, besides weight, is due to the variable valve timing (both for admission and for the exhaust).
Being so superior car to its predecessor, the Cadenza compare the Opirus is mere matter of historical respect. Correct is to confront him with Chevrolet Omega, Chrysler 300C, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Azera future. And for the first time Kia has a model capable of facing the competitors on an equal footing. Even with some advantages.
The first is that the Cadenza is the latest model in its segment. The less complete catalog already includes xenon headlights, six-speed automatic transmission with manual exchanges possible, turn signal lamps and LED, air conditioning, dual-zone, twilight sensor, rain and parking, leather seats, keyless system, ABS, ESP and six airbags. It costs 119,900 dollars. What evaluated, which brings the most double electric sunroof, costs 124,900 dollars. The most expensive, with white interior, sells for 127,900 dollars. Even cheaper than the competitors, and the second largest of its advantages.