For $40,000, you might be tempted to buy the BMW 3 Series, but that will only get you a semi-basic sedan. Kia has a brand new flagship sedan and even though you can't spend more than $42,000, it comes fully equipped.
The 2014 Cadenza is a new product for the US, but it's actually a facelift of an a model that's been on sale in Korea for a while now.
We thought that you mid-to-full-size sedan buyers might want to take a closer look at the car, so we're bringing you an in depth video review by Saabkyle04. He filmed a car that had both the $3,000 Luxury pack and the $3,000 Technology pack. The first one gets you a panoramic sunroof, HID headlights and trick seats with heating and memory. It also brings a full nappa leather interior and a 7-inch LCD cluster instead of a conventional speedo.
The Technology pack adds even more kit, including the cool 19-inch wheels, blind spot detection, lane departure warning and an electronic parking brake.
The Cadenza is a good alternative if you like awesome standard spec. Its main rivals are going to be the Lexus ES 350 and the Toyota Avalon.
Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida. Full profile
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