Kia Cadenza (photos)

[YEH]

For those of you who haven't already seen these - here are some live shots of the Kia Cadenza (VG) -

I can see the Cadenza stealing a few sales from the Genesis.

 

[QCTLG]

Very, very nice looking car...except for the biga$$ KIA logo on the hood...that has to go!

 

[DesertGen]

Looks like a Kiasis!

 

[jwaters943]

Looks great! If I were in the market today I would consider it over the Genesis to be honest. It's FWD, but will have AWD optional (Haldex 4). Plus my Kia dealership is nice and new (and only 5 minutes from home), whereas my Hyundai dealership is 15 minutes away and seriously run down and in need of a remodel.

 

[sandy]

Where does this fit in the pricing spectrum?

 

[STREETS]

WOW! I like the styling moreso than the EQUUS.
Is it based on the GENESIS? Sharp.

 

[Par Avion]

WOW! I like the styling moreso than the EQUUS.
Is it based on the GENESIS? Sharp.

Nope it's based on the next-gen Azera platform (yes, there will be a new Azera).

 

[jwaters943]

Where does this fit in the pricing spectrum?

Pricing should range from around $25k for a base FWD model to $34-35k for a fully-loaded AWD model. As others have said, this is basically a next-gen Azera/Grandeur in different clothing. The AWD system is the superb Haldex 4 (currently employed on the Cadillac SRX and Saab 9-3).

Speaking of Kia, the next-gen Optima is just around the corner as well and from what I can tell looks GREAT! I love how the windshield shape subtly echoes the grille.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/GeneralFuture/articleId=157907

 

[jailer]

Although maybe not in the exact category as Sonata, I would definitely take this over the Hyundai, as I think the new Sonata just looks like a CHEAP rip-off of the LAST generation Lexus ES. Not even the current one. WTF???

 

[jwaters943]

Hmmm, I think the new Sonata looks great aside from the grille.

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[STREETS]

Looking at my old Genesis photos, the grill on this KIA was from the original GENESIS mock-up intro car.
Like Sandy, curious on the price point.