Kia Cadenza
| Kia Cadenza(VG) | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors |
| Also called | Kia K7 (South Korea) |
| Production | 2009–present |
| Assembly | Hwasung, South Korea (Kia) Oskemen, Kazakhstan (Azia Avto) |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size car / Executive car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Type-N |
| Related | Hyundai Azera |
| 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 (USA/Middle East) |
The Kia Cadenza, or Kia K7 in South Korea, is Kia's new full-size car designed to replace the Kia Opirus/Amanti[1]. It is considered to be Kia's flagship vehicle.
The Cadenza uses the new front-wheel-drive Type-N platform[2] 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.
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.
Gallery
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Kia K7
References
- ^ "2011 Kia Cadenza - Official Photos & Info - Auto Reviews - Car & Driver". Caranddriver.com. Retrieved 2010-10-09.
- ^ "Specification". Carscoop.blogspot.com. 2009-11-24. Retrieved 2010-10-09.