2017 Kia Cadenza Limited: This Could Serve As The Brand’s Flagship Vehicle

Highlight: The lead interior designer for the Cadenza is John Paxton, Kia’s first black car designer.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $45,290 (base model $32,890)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; rear camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start control system; a traction control system; and an electronic stability control system

Three 2017 Luxury Models Expected To Shake Up The Soft Car Market

Kia Cadenza
Competition: Chevy Impala, Nissan Maxima, Chrysler 300, Ford Taurus, Toyota Avalon and Buick LaCrosse

Volvo S90
Competition: Genesis G80 (Hyundai Genesis), Cadillac CTS, BMW 5-Series, Audi A6,  Infiniti Q70, Lexus GS and Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Genesis G90 (formerly the Hyundai Equus)
Competition: Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8, Cadillac CT6, BMW 7-Series  and Lexus LS 400

New York International Auto Show: 2017 Kia Cadenza, 2017 Nissan GT-R & 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

The 2017 Kia Cadenza offers an optional Maserati-like conclave grille.

Nissan's 2017 GT-R gets an extra 20 horses, bringing the total output to 565 along with a new grille.

The Mazda's MX-5 gets a new power operated targa top. Watch out BMW Z4!

Kia Rides Into Large Car Segment with All-New Cadenza

Highlight: The front-wheel drive Cadenza is based off the same platform as its sibling, the Hyundai Azera.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $41,900 (Base Model starts at $35,900)

Seating Capacity:  5

Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, rear mounted, curtain and side);ABS; electronic stability control; hill-start assist control; a tire pressure monitoring system; LED tail lights; a back-up warning system; a back-up camera; heated power-folding mirrors with a turn signal; and a perimeter approach lighting

Standard Equipment: 18-inch wheels; dual zone automatic temperature control; a push-button keyless starter; power seats; leather seats; heated front seats; tilt/telescopic steering wheel; and a 7-inch screen to house the navigation system

Auto News Update: Kia Goes Upscale with New Cadenza

3 New Luxury Imports Hitting the Streets Soon

All-New Kia Cadenza (replaces the Amanti)

Arrival Date: 2011

What Makes It Special: First Kia to offer a 290-horsepower 6-cylinder engine, 20-inch rims, and a three-panel panoramic roof. The Cadenza will also be equipped with a rear camera, which will be displayed on the rear-view mirror. This could possibly be the most expensive Kia to ever be sold in America, when it arrives.

Estimated Price Range: $30K and up!

Redesigned BMW 5-Series

Arrival Date: Spring 2010
What Makes It Special: A new parallel-park assist system and a distance warning system, which uses sensors to provide a top-view image and frontal collision warning that automatically applies the brakes ...... A hybrid is expected to join the line up in the near future.....
Estimated Price Range: $47,000 and up (should be priced 3% to 5% more than the current model)

All-New Hyundai Equus
Arrival Date: Fall or Winter of 2010
What Makes It Special: A lane departure warning system, adaptive cruise control, heated steering wheel and a rear seat that massages the passenger's back will be standard features on this upscale Mercedes and Lexus fighter ...... Oh, a built-in cooler keeps beverages cold, too. Hyundai will introduce a $100,000 stretched Equus in the near future. Just in case you're not sold on Hyundai or Kia, which is also connected to the brand, being a true luxury player, check out our earlier review of Hyundai's Genesis sedan.
Estimated Price Range: $60,000 and up