Kia Announces Pricing for the 2014 Cadenza

Kia announced this week that its reentry into the full-size sedan segment, the 2014 Cadenza, will start at $35,900 (including an $800 destination charge) when it hits dealerships later this month. The sedan — powered by a 3.3-liter direct-injection V-6 good for 293 horsepower and paired with a six-speed, sport-tuned automatic transmission — will be available in one trim level with two available options packages.

The Korean automaker calls the Cadenza, which debuted at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, its "most powerful and technologically advanced" vehicle ever offered in the U.S. It is also Kia's first full-size sedan since the Amanti’s departure a couple of years ago.

"Aside from a unique blend of European-inspired design, dynamic performance and high levels of refinement, Kia's newest flagship offers class-leading interior room and standard features," Kia said in a statement.

Most-Watched Videos of the Week

In its third consecutive week at No. 1, the 2013 Chicago Auto Show debut of the 2014 Toyota Tundra has this most-watched-video thing down cold. Still, the once-dominant Ford Atlas video from the Detroit auto show refuses to budge from second place, and the 2013 Toyota RAV4 video from the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show returns for another visit to the top 5. Check out what was popular this week:

1. 2014 Toyota Tundra
2. Ford Atlas Concept
3. 2014 Ram Promaster
4. 2014 Kia Cadenza
5. 2013 Toyota RAV4

Most-Watched Videos of the Week

The 2014 Toyota Tundra proved to be a cool customer, holding the No. 1 spot for its second consecutive week on our list of most-watched videos and once again keeping the previously dominating Ford Atlas concept at bay. The top video features PickupTrucks.com Editor Mark Williams' introduction of the new Tundra during its unveiling earlier this month at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Other Chicago Auto Show favorites round out the Top 5, with the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel rising one spot to No. 3, and the 2014 Ram ProMaster commercial van and 2014 Kia Cadenza sedan joining the list in fourth and fifth place, respectively. Check out what was popular this week:

1. 2014 Toyota Tundra
2. Ford Atlas Concept
3. 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel
4. 2014 Ram ProMaster
5. 2014 Kia Cadenza

2014 Kia Cadenza Video

The Cadenza sedan will replace the Amanti in Kia's lineup for 2014. It's a bit smaller than the Amanti but the biggest difference between the two is that the Cadenza is much more upscale, inside and out, says Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays.

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Kia's largest and newest sedan goes on sale this spring. Watch the video below.

2014 Kia Cadenza: Photo Gallery

Although Kia's new sedan bowed at the 2013 Detroit auto show in January, we were able to get a closer look at the Cadenza this week at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. 

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The automaker hasn't had a full-size sedan in the U.S. since the Amanti's departure a couple years ago, but this is no Amanti. The Cadenza may be around the same size, but it's more luxurious, with elegant exterior styling and premium interior materials. The front-wheel-drive sedan comes standard with a 293-horsepower, 3.3-liter V-6 and should be at dealerships this spring. Check out the gallery below.

2014 Kia Cadenza: Up Close

The 2014 Kia Cadenza's premium aspirations are clearly evident from its design. Indeed, it draws heavily from the BMW 5 Series despite being dimensionally closer to the larger 7 Series.

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The similarities start up front. The triangular headlight surrounds are topped with white-ish eyebrows, just like the 5 Series, and the hood has the same kind of flowing creases as the BMW. The Cadenza's grille also looks like BMW's familiar twin-kidney design — if the two ports had merged together.

2014 Kia Cadenza at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show

• Competes with: Chevrolet Impala, Ford Taurus, Toyota Avalon, Hyundai Azera
• Looks like: Kia is getting back into the full-size sedan game
• Drivetrain: 293-hp, 3.3-liter V-6 engine with six-speed automatic transmission; front-wheel drive
• Hits dealerships: Spring

Kia hasn't had a full-size sedan in the U.S. since the Amanti's departure following the 2009 model year, but the automaker returns to the segment for 2014 with the debut of the Cadenza, a front-wheel-drive sedan that comes standard with V-6 power. It offers a host of available technology and convenience features, and it hits dealerships this spring.

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For a large sedan the Cadenza has relatively athletic lines. Kia's familiar front grille is set apart from the angular headlights, giving it more prominence than in Kia's other models. The rear is tidy with wraparound LED taillights and dual oval exhaust tips tucked below the bumper.