2014 KIA Cadenza Named ‘International Car of the Year’

Kia scored a big victory when Road & Travel Magazine named the 2014 Kia Cadenza as the International Car of the Year (ICOTY) at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.  This marks the publications 25th anniversary and scores a back-to-back win for Kia; last year the 2013 Kia Optima took the coveted award.

The all-new premium sedan from Kia sports a stunning design and top-of-the-line amenities all at a great value, propelling the automaker into uncharted waters and competing with luxury brands.  The ICOTY award adds yet another accomplishment to the impressive list the Cadenza has earned since it launched in early 2013.

“This year marks Kia’s 20th anniversary in the United States market, and in that time we have become known for taking bold steps.  The 2014 Cadenza is another leap forward for the brand and has brought new and affluent customers into our retail showrooms, people who had never considered Kia before,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of marketing & communications, KMA.  “To win the prestigious ICOTY award two years running is a clear indication that our products continue to offer a world-class balance of design, amenities and value for today’s discerning car buyers.”

“The Kia Cadenza wins in this category for a variety of reason, including Kia’s remarkable effort to emerge in the entry-lux category,” said Courntey Caldwell, editor-in-chief of Road & Travel Magazine.  “Overall, the car is beautiful and affordable, making upscale style and performance attainable to mid-America.  We applaud Kia’s rapid rise from underdog to unbelievable!”

The ICOTY award is the most recent in a string of accolades the 2014 Cadenza has received.  Just a few months ago, the Cadenza took top honors in Motor Trend Magazine’s full-size sedan comparison test and was named to the 2014 North American Car of the Year short list.

You can see the amazing International Car of the Year, 2014 KIA Cadenza today at Huffines KIA Denton.  Visit our showroom at 5150 S. Interstate 35E in Denton, Texas or give us a call at 940-321-2504 and schedule a luxury test drive today!

Could the Cadenza Win 2014 Car of the Year?

All-new for 2014 the Kia Cadenza has exploded onto the scene competing with large sedans including the Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon.  And the Cadenza has a good chance at becoming the 2014 Motor Trend Car of the Year.

21 other contenders are vying for the coveted title, but the Cadenza starts it off right.  The exterior styling was widely praised during the Car of the Year testing and since it’s a KIA, the Cadenza performs well when it comes to value.  And on top of that, the Cadenza already won Motor Trend’s “The Big Test” when compared to other large sedans.

The Cadenza’s 293-hp V-6 was described as lively and the interior delivers a luxury feel.  The KIA Cadenza maybe brand new to the market, but it already has several other vehicles against the ropes in head to head comparisons.  Will it win the 2014 Motor Trend Car of the Year?  We’ll will find out on Thursday, November 7th.

In the meantime, you can come see what all the rave is about by test driving this impressive vehicle at Huffines KIA Denton.  Visit our showroom at 5150 South Interstate 35E in Denton, Texas or give us a call at 940-321-2504 today!