Kia unveiled the latest version of its Cadenza premium sedan
at the 2013 Detroit Motor Show. It may not look it, but Kia says it is the most
technologically-advanced vehicle Kia has ever introduced in North America.
The reason they think that is because it comes with stuff
like Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC), Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and
Lane-Departure Warning System (LDWS). Deign-wise, while there is nothing wrong
with the Cadenza, it is not exactly cool or pretty. In comparison, the current
Hyundai Azera has a much more interesting design.
In America the car launches with one trim level and one
engine, a 3.3-liter GDI V6 engine developing 293 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and
255 lb.-ft. of torque at 5,200 rpm, connected to a six-speed automatic
transmission.
As for the chassis and suspension, it features a sport-tuned
fully independent suspension with a McPherson strut setup in front and a
multilink rear design. The Kia Cadenza rides on standard 245/45R-18 tires while
245/40R-19 tires are included with the Technology Package.
Standard kit includes leather seat trim, dual-zone automatic
climate control with rear seat ventilation, Smart Key keyless entry with
push-button start, 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat and Bluetooth wireless
technology. There are also two optional packages available.
There is the Premium Package, which adds a full-length
panoramic sunroof with power retractable sunshade, HID headlamps with adaptive
front lighting system (AFLS), 7-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster, premium Nappa
leather seats, a memory enabled 12-way ventilated driver’s seat with seat
cushion extension for unsurpassed comfort, heated front and rear outboard
seats, heated steering wheel with power tilt and telescoping steering column,
as well as a power rear sunshade for enhanced comfort and privacy.
If you get the Technology Package, it adds 19-inch alloy
wheels, electric parking brake and Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC), which
maintains a set distance to the vehicle ahead and can bring the car to a full stop
if necessary. The package also includes water repellant hydrophobic windshield,
a radar-based Blind Spot Detection system (BSD) and a Lane Departure Warning
System (LDWS) that provides audible and visual alerts to the driver should they
inadvertently veer into another lane without using the turn signal.
Courtesy of Motorward.com
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