2014 Kia Cadenza Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test

Good

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MPG (up to)

19 City / 28 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

293

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Jorden D

Newer Luxury car styled sedan

It's a luxury style sedan. Very large backseat and nice interior. The backup camera is helpful along with the mirrors coming out and doors unlocking when the key is nearby. Good on gas mileage. Solid black color goes good with tan interior. Nice car all around

Harmony B

Adorable with the comfort of a luxury vehicle

I really haven't had any issues with my car, I really love the size and all the gadgets it comes with. I really like the hands free voice call feature, the GPS and being able to play satellite, CD, radio and iTunes. Or music apps. The seats are very comfortable and the seat warmers are very helpful for my lower back pain.

Donna h

If you take regular long rides, this car is worth it, but don't depend on navigation system.

It's a really nice ride! I love all the room and it's not so terrible on gas! I do have a complaint.... The navigation system is not up to date and KIA wants to charge to update, (couple hundred)!! I feel they should do this for their owners.. Website said they do but service center says otherwise! Very disappointed in KIA for this :(

Chris H

All of the new features it has that cars from 5 years ago did not have.

I like all of the.new safety features. Also the technology integration it has is useful. The ride is smooth and comfortable and I like the design of the car.

Rick White

Domestic Manufacturers Need to Wake Up

This is my 6th vehicle from this manufacturer - all the bells and whistles for less than comparable domestics, plus the amazing warranty. No problems with any of mine!

Freddy K

Great sedan from Kia, you'll love the space but everything clicks.

No problems just regular maintenance, at 60k miles I have changed brakes, and tires. So far so good. Got the car in 2015 and nothing major has gone wrong. Regular maintenance per the manufacturer recommendations everything is going fine so far. I cannot complain about the comfort of the car, the amenities have held up so far no problems besides routine maintenance.

Robert C

Safety, type of oil size of engine.

V6. . Dual sunroof, 19 in rims factory, navigation, XM radio, rear camera, lane crossing, blind spot locator, manual- automatic gear.

Lisa B

One of the best cars I have ever owned!!

I have owned a Honda and a Toyota. My Kia is right up there with reliability, comfort and speed. I was unsure about Kia at first but I am glad I made the purchase. I will buy another Kia when it is time for me to trade this one in. My only complaint is that the ride should be a lot smoother for how big the vehicle is.

Negative Owner Reviews

billie chambers

Not the best car

Ive had my kia cadenza xsl 2014 for about 4 years I like the handling and the way it looks BUT,, it is not worth the price back up camera went out ,,the motor makes noise,blind spot detection on right side stopped working,,brake caliber locked up ,,gas smell in oil thankful it is still under warranty,, the leather on seats is really cheap ,,,my wheels the chrome came off and yes they did replace them,,moonroof seals are junk ..the line fitting to the air conditioner was defected ..mind you we bought it new

Herb V

May be nice but it is still a KIA

While initial quality was very nice it has shown that it is in fact a KIA and is showing It's true pedigree.

Kia Cadenza Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Premium

293 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats

Limited

293 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats

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2014 Kia Cadenza Owner Reviews

4.65

48 Reviews

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73%

4 stars

23%

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1 star

Linda M on April 16, 2021

Cadenza does not get the recognition it deserves.

Smooth, comfortable ride with a plethora of features. I like having the option between sports shift and automatic, too. I was initially hesitant to look at a Kia (brand perception) but the cadenza has really changed my mind. I love the air conditioned/heated seats, heated steering wheel, double sunroof, retractable rear window sunshade and automatic side mirrors. The large, roomy trunk and spacious backseat are a real advantage too. Overall, the car looks like it cost a whole lot more than it did. The car was built for comfort and handling can be a bit sluggish - this is not a sports car. But it gives a nice ride and gets great gas mileage, especially on long road trips. My only criticisms (which might have been corrected in later models) are that there is more cabin noise than I'd like, especially when you are on a Bluetooth call and that I am constantly scraping the front end shield on parking space 'stops'.

Adrian B on March 18, 2021

Kia customer from here on.

Kia cadenza is best car I have ever owned. Luxury abounds in every feature and the quality is easily evident in the 10 year/100k mile warranty. I will be buying another Kia to replace this one when the time comes. Never worried about being stranded in this car!

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Ranks #1 Large Cars by Owners

The 2014 Kia Cadenza has an average owner rating of 4.65 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 9 other Large Cars.

2014 Kia Cadenza

4.65

2014 Toyota Avalon

4.63

2014 Hyundai Genesis

4.56

Ranks #4 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2014 Kia Cadenza has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #4 of 9 other Large Cars.

2014 Chevrolet Impala

35 MPG

2014 Toyota Avalon

31 MPG

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2014 Kia Cadenza

28 MPG

Is The 2014 Kia Cadenza A Good Car?

Yes. Great value. Luxury feel with a bargain price tag. Runs great and never had a problem. Heated seats are a plus!!

Linda M.

It's a very good vehicle. I recently took it on a long road trip and was worried it would give up trouble but it didn't. It was a good trip due to the car. It had Bluetooth so we could switch between... Read More

Daniel J.

How Reliable Is The 2014 Kia Cadenza?

Has been very reliable over the four years I have owned it. Have never had a problem with it. One minor inconvenience is that I have had to change the headlight bulbs at least 6 times over 4 years.

Linda M.

I think it's very reliable. I haven't noticed any issues but every once in a while it does sound funny but that could be to people driving the car that don't know how to drive it. I did/do have issues... Read More

Tamara T.

Is The 2014 Kia Cadenza A Good Value?

Kias in general are a great value. The cadenza is Kia's breakout into luxury cars and I am loving it. I have all luxury attributes for a much smaller price tag.

Linda M.

I don't the cost but I think it was around 65,000? I'm not sure. I thought it was an amazing value. It's been 5 years since I got it and it's still going strong. It's very reliable.

Brittany A.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2014 Kia Cadenza have remote start?

Answer: The 2014 Kia Cadenza was available in two different trim levels -- the Premium and Limited -- and with a number of different options packages. Unfortunately, none of them offered a remote start option directly...

What's the 2014 kia cadenza oil type?

Answer: The 2014 Kia Cadenza will come equipped with a 3.3L 6-cylinder engine that will need to run on synthetic 5W-30 motor oil. It will have a capacity of 5 US quarts when the filter is included. You will be expected...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety