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Kia Cadenza I 2.7 V6 (200 Hp) Automatic
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Kia Cadenza:
The Kia Cadenza is a full-size/executive sedan manufactured by Kia. It was launched in 2010 to replace the Kia Opirus/Amanti.
As of January 2014, it was sold in South Korea, United States, Canada, China, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, and the Middle East. A total of four engines were applied to the car as options, including the 2. 4L Theta II MPI engine, 2. 7L Mu MPI engine, 2. 7L Mu LPI engine, and 3. 5L Lambda II MPI engine, and a 6-speed automatic transmission as the gearbox....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Kia Cadenza (I). With 254 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1551 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Kia Cadenza I generation was not tested by Euro NCAP. It did, however, receive a 'Top Safety Pick' rating from the IIHS in the US for certain model years, indicating a good level of safety performance in its primary markets.
2.7 V6 (200 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving and comfortable cruising, though not particularly sporty. The V6 provides smooth power delivery.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is average for a naturally aspirated V6 in a large sedan of this era, not class-leading but acceptable.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Smooth ride quality
- • Strong value proposition compared to rivals
- • Refined V6 engine options (especially 3.5L)
- • Attractive styling for its segment
Cons:
- • Limited brand prestige compared to European rivals
- • Handling is more comfort-oriented than sporty
- • Base 4-cylinder engine can feel underpowered
- • Not available with AWD
- • Resale value might be lower than some competitors
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Kia |
| Model: | Cadenza |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.7 V6 (200 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2013 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 200 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 75.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 254 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Mu / G6EA |
| Engine displacement: | 2657 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86.7 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.8 kg/Hp, 128.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.1 kg/Nm, 163.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1551 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 451 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4965 mm mm |
| Width: | 1850 mm mm |
| Height: | 1475 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2845 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1613 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1611 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 145 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.08 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 215/65 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16 |
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