2014 Kia Cadenza

[cacicgtp7]

Trying to break into the luxury market similar to what the Hyundai Genesis/Equus has done.

35K starting, 42K fully loaded (although it does have a decent loaded list) wowsers. Looks like a competitor to the Chrysler 300 to me


2014 Kia Cadenza First Test - Motor Trend

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[radioguy6]

I feel if Hyundia/Kia want to be serious in the luxury market, they should startup a new brand like the Japanese did with Infiniti, Lexus, and Acura. $42K for a FWD car that basically looks like a larger, and maybe alittle nicer version of the Optima?

 

[ktraver97ss]

I feel if Hyundia/Kia want to be serious in the luxury market, they should startup a new brand like the Japanese did with Infiniti, Lexus, and Acura. $42K for a FWD car that basically looks like a larger, and maybe alittle nicer version of the Optima?

x2 and I like the looks of the Optima better actually.

 

[BrianG]

I would normally agree with you on the luxury brand creation, but at this point, it would probably hurt them financially and never take off. People already ARE buying the Genesis, Azera, and Equus, and these aren't cheap cars. On top of that, would you buy a "luxury brand" car from Kia or Hyundai, or would you see it as a lame attempt at getting into that segment? Personally, I'd just buy the Hyundai model that is appealing and is not trying to hind behind a brand name.

 

[Bru]

Genesis good. Cadenza bad.

 

[The Broken Regal]

I don't know about the car, but the chick that gets out of the cadenza in the tv commercial... oh my my how my pants get tight!

 

[Angus]

I want to keep saying it as "credenza" like the piece of furniture...

 

[SRT41320]

the genesis is a really nice car... this looks like it will suck

 

[RICH17]

Ugly.

 

[Stink Star]

the genesis is a really nice car... this looks like it will suck

Plus the genesis and Equus are RWD and V8

 

[SRT41320]

exactly!

 

[DOC-Z]

Meh....(on both the commercial and the car). The chick just isn't my type, nor is the car. Looks too much like the rip-off of Ford did with the Aston Martin.

 

[ktraver97ss]

The chick just isn't my type

I am sorry to inform you that you may be a homosexual.

 

[VenomousDSG]

Looks a bit like the new Fusion. Would rather have one of those, fully loaded, and save many thousands.

 

[DOC-Z]

I am sorry to inform you that you may be a homosexual.

Doubtful!!! Now, if Kaley Cuoco was endorsing the new Kia, I might pay more attention.

Sheesh! Just because a guy isn't into chicks who have dark skin/eyes/hair....

I wouldn't give the car a second look, even though the chick IS better looking than the car.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

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[SBTerminator]

Being the UCM for a Kia, VW and Nissan, I drove the new Kia and was impressed. First off, nothing's inexpensive now a days! Lots of cheap shit out there, but its still expensive! The Kia/Hyundai brand try and do a pretty good job of "Bang for the Buck".

Lexus, Infinity both started out as Toyota and Nissan, and YES, Kia/Hyundai do plan on branching out with their Luxury line when the market is ready for it to make sense.

 

[DOC-Z]

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