Kia's first attempt at the luxury segment in the U.S. is promising, with the K900 having a high-quality, stylish interior and the brand's signature exterior styling. (See related story: First Drive: Kia K900 Shows Promise.)
The all-new '14 Mazda3 features an exterior design that makes it stand out from its B-segment competition and should help boost sales of the automaker's volume model. (See related story: Mazda Hits Home Run With ’14 Mazda3.)
Glamorous new sedans such as the ATS, CTS and XTS look and feel so avant-garde they betray Cadillac’s nearly 112 years of luxury auto making history. Add the all-new ’14 ELR extended-range electric luxury coupe to the cast.
At the end of the day, the ELR is too heavy and too hybridized to qualify as a serious sport coupe, despite GM throwing some of its best chassis technology under the car.
The hybrid version of Acura's flagship sedan marries high power with high fuel economy, but the car's interior is a mixed bag. (See related story: Acura RLX Hybrid Tech-Tastic.)