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2014 Kia Cadenza Limited Long-Term Road Test


The 2014 Kia Cadenza has Adaptive Front Lighting System. I think I prefer fixed lights. Am I living in the past, or do adaptive headlights simply take getting used to?
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there is also an automatic vertical adjustment, at least in bmw's (and the CX-9 has a manual vertical adjustment).
from bmw's site:
"Headlight beam throw control (a model-specific function) means the front headlights are raised at high speeds and lowered at slower speeds, which results in a wider beam for inner-city driving.
The adaptive headlight range control (a model-specific function) takes into consideration the vertical curve of the road. The headlight beam throw control is lowered when driving over a knoll and raised when the vehicle is in a dip."
I could see the potential for this to be very useful and safe in a more suburban-to-rural area; however, within New York City, with so many cars on the road and more than enough lights already coming at you, this constant flashing is a safety hazard that should be able to be disabled -- and SHOULD be disabled within the city. Pay attention to the road, and you won't need fancy lights.