Large sedan use to dominate
America’s highways, the large boat like cars that you could fit 6 kids in the
back seat. Gone are those days. American’s have gravitated towards the SUV and
the small compact economical cars. Kia is changing that, they have brought
style and class to the table with the Kia Cadenza.
With the Cadenza now in
its second generation, 2017 brings a completely redesigned model. We first got
to see the new Cadenza at the 2016 New York Auto Show. The Cadenza fills the
gap in Kia’s line-up between the mid-sized Optima and the K900 luxury sedan. It
features attractive and distinctive styling and lots of premium features and
finishes for the money.
Large sedans still
comprised 7.3% of the total light vehicle market ten years ago in 2006, selling
over 1.2 million units. However, industry forecaster AutoPacific estimates that
large sedans will make up a scant 2.3% of the light vehicle market this year,
with just over 400,000 units moving off new car dealer lots. In five years,
AutoPacific forecasts that large sedans will represent just 1.7% of the light
vehicle market, with just over 280,000 units expected to find homes in 2021.
The Cadenza feels a cut
above its competition due to its aforementioned material choices and impressive
feature content. A full-color heads-up display, heated and ventilated front
seats, heated rear seats, a power rear sunshade, a panorama sunroof, and a
360-degree parking camera are all available.
Despite the segment’s
continuing decline, large sedans will continue to have a presence in the U.S.
market for the foreseeable future.
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