Kia

Kia Cadenza

Price $36,295 – $45,795
Fuel consumption 8.5 – 11.5 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 73%(view ratings)
The Kia Cadenza is a front-wheel-drive, midsize luxury sedan, now in its second generation on our market. Boasting a long list of equipment for the price, it offers, depending on the version, 19-inch wheels, a Harman Kardon sound system, head-up display, leather-upholstered seats, Nappa leather in the Limited trim level, adaptive cruise control and much more. Its 3.3L V6 is sufficiently powerful and is linked to an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 73%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Quiet ride
  • Powerful, fuel efficient drivetrain
  • Surprising interior space
  • Good equipment for the price
  • Sophisticated style

Cons

  • Lacks prestige
  • Few colour options
  • No AWD for winter
  • Lacks vigor (except in Sport mode)

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