Kia Cadenza
| Kia Cadenza (VG) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors |
| Also called | Kia K7 (South Korea) |
| Production | 2010–present |
| Assembly |
Hwasung, South Korea (Kia) Oskemen, Kazakhstan (Azia Avto) |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Large / Executive car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Type-N |
| Related |
Hyundai Azera Hyundai Aslan |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4L Theta II GDI I4 201 hp 2.7L Mu V6 200 hp 3.0L Lambda GDI V6 270 hp 3.3L Lambda GDI V6 294 hp 3.5L Lambda V6 286 hp |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,845 mm (112.0 in) |
| Length | 4,965 mm (195.5 in) |
| Width | 1,850 mm (73 in) |
| Height | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,575 kg (3,472 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Kia Amanti/Opirus (U.S. & Canada/Worldwide) |
The Kia Cadenza, or Kia K7 in South Korea, is Kia's large car launched in 2010 to replace the Kia Opirus/Amanti.
The Cadenza uses the new front-wheel-drive Type-N platform with MacPherson front suspension and a multilink rear suspension. Cadenza will be offered with three gasoline engines ranging from 165 horsepower to 290 horsepower for the 3.5-liter Lambda, included the new 2.4-liter Theta II with gasoline direct injection (GDI) and 201 horsepower. A hybrid K7 700h is available in Korea, with a 159 hp four cylinder and a 35 kW electric motor.
The Kia Cadenza was designed by Kia design chief Peter Schreyer who was chief designer at Audi and uses Kia's corporate Tiger Nose grille.
As of January 2014, the sedan is available in South Korea, United States, Canada, China, Brazil, and Middle East.
In January 2013, Kia announced that the Cadenza will be available in the United States. It is Kia's version of the Hyundai Azera. Standard features will include leather seats, Bluetooth, a navigation system, Kia UVO, alloy wheels, and other luxury car features. This will be one of four Korean luxury sedans sold in the United States, the other three cars being the Hyundai Genesis, Kia K900 and Hyundai Equus, which are currently on sale in the United States, and are manufactured by Hyundai and Kia.
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