There are many things to like about Kia’s new Honda Accord/Audi A6-segment Cadenza. It’s attractive, attractively-priced, well-built and well-equipped. In it’s top EX spec, you’ll get a 12-speaker Infiniti stereo system, rear view camera, sat nav and cooling seats, among other gadgets.

That’s from a sensible buyer’s perspective. Rather unfortunately, the stuff evo readers will be more interested in has been given less attention. There’s a distinct lack of composure when you push on. The chassis and body react independently to steering inputs, the former following the latter into corners. The supple suspension can’t control the mass of the body on the tighter stuff and there’s little response from the vague helm.

Another questionable choice is the stiff, 17in low resistance Hankooks, which give up grip far too easily - you frequently end up backing off. It’s almost like the Cadenza is doing its best to prevent you from driving at more than half its limits.

The only favourable sides are the potent V6 (it builds a fair amount of steam), lack of torque steer at the driven front wheels and the ride quality (it’s settled over bumpier roads).

As a lighter, stiffer Opirus replacement, the Cadenza does a decent job of being a refined people mover. On an interesting road, however, its rivals are more capable.