Kia Cadenza
Don’t look now, but Kia is now making a high-end model. This past summer, Kia unveiled the Cadenza, a sedan featuring generous proportions and very modern lines. Only one engine is offered, a 293-hp 3.3L V6 with front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission. And the Cadenza’s rivals aren’t exactly tomato cans: Buick Lacrosse, Lexus ES, Nissan Maxima, Toyota Avalon and its cousin, the Hyundai Genesis.
Kia Cadenza
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$37,895 |
| Fees | CA$1,485 |
| Gas guzzler tax | N/A |
| Monthly payments | CA$713/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.3 l V6 |
| Power | 293 hp @ 6,400 rpm (218 kW) |
| Torque | 255 lb·ft @ 5,200 rpm (346 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | N/A |
| Highway | N/A |
| Combined | N/A |
| Autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/45VR18 |
| Rear tires | P245/45VR18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,971 mm (196″) |
| Width | 1,849 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,476 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,845 mm (112″) |
| Front track | 1,600 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,600 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,660 kg (3,660 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 450 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 6/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 72%(view ratings) |