2017 Kia Cadenza Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
20 City / 28 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
290
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Maria P
Great Car! Luxurious look and comfortable!
This vehicle is great! A lot of friends including strangers have complimented the car on how luxurious it looks inside and out. The seats are comfortable however I noticed the leather peeling about 9 months after obtaining the car. Either way I would definitely buy this car again.
accountCircle Paul H
Amazing feel. Beautiful car
I love the way the car drives and feel. The slick interior is very nice to look at. The exterior looks like a Lexus but drives like a Cadillac. Good gas mileage. 8 speed has good pick up. Fast. Black leather interior with the wood grain looks awesome. Highly recommend
accountCircle Charles Rico M
The most technologically advanced vehicle on the road.
Great car all around looks, performance, price it has all the technology that I love and it is a safe vehicle because of it. The technology is to help avoid accidents it drives great, handles perfectly, all kinds of features to make it a pleasurable experience.
accountCircle Brian C
No real problems with the vehicle, other than the back up camera went out and I had it replaced through Kia. It was under warranty so it was no cost to me. The vehicle has a lot of get up and go. Great acceleration and horsepower. The car is very spacious and sleek. I upgraded from the optima and have not regretted my decision.
accountCircle KHAYYAM
MOUGHAL
Best car for the buck. I love the drive and comfort all around looks inside n out. KISA IS THE NEW ROLLS ROYACE
accountCircle Patricia L
It is the best car we have ever owned or leased.
I like the comfort, the safety features, gas mileage, and overall performance, quality, and reliability of the Kia Cadenza. There is nothing I dislike.
accountCircle Dee H
Very user friendly, comfortable and luxurious car fun to drive.
Love the cadenza... It is beautiful, roomy, comfortable seats, fast. My husband is over 6' tall and really a lot of legroom for him even in the back. You can see really good through the windshield, for a short person like myself. All the controls inside are easy to use. The trunk is big enough to fit 3 regular size suitcases plus some carry on... We truly enjoy the car..This is our second lease of cadenza.
accountCircle Brett W
2017 Kia cadenza is larger than the average sedan, have year with a bigger engine. It drives like the larger sedans of years ago.
I have had my car for about five months and I absolutely have been very impressed. Is a premium vehicle, comparable to the other luxury sedans on the market, such as Lexus, BMW, etc., but for a more competitive price point. I'm very impressed & happy with it so far.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Camille H
The safety features were amazing.
My Kia cadenza 2007 is very fast and low in mileage. The vehicle has a lot of great safety features. My Kia cadenza was leased on a four year term with a limited amount of miles that can be used. I recently got rid of my Kia because it was having a lot of technical issues. It was a lot money for that car typically forty thousand dollars. I wanted to trade it in but it was not up for a two year trade in term yet.
accountCircle Dan
Good, BUT...
I have had my 2017 Cadenza for about 18 months. In many ways, it's a Lexus ES 350 knock-off. Lots of very nice features for about $8000 less than the aforementioned benchmark sedan. Aside from two minor recalls of sensors, I've had no trouble with it. However, I can't wait to trade out of it and go back to a mid-size SUV. It's really lousy in winter (likely the tires are to blame) and not a very quiet ride. BUT, the real kicker is the ultra-lousy resale value. Never again will I do any Kia.
accountCircle Cristian P
Second hand car where you can save gas.
Well, I bought my car second hand, and sometimes I have to fix it most of the time. The ac wasn’t working much, I decided to fix that. I do not think it is the car fault. It is just that it is old now. But what I like it is that you can drive long distances with not much gas.

Kia Cadenza Models

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

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Premium
290 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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Technology
290 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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Limited
290 HP 23 MPG 5 Seats
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2017 Kia Cadenza Owner Reviews

4.64
33 Reviews
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5 stars 73%
4 stars 18%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Michael M on June 5, 2021
Great car great in gas durable reliable and will definitely last you.
Gets absolutely great gas mileage. From Florida to Alabama I can make it in one trip with still 30 miles in my tank. Backup camera is great very clear. Comfortable driving and very durable performance. Shows warning signs on the dash when you need an oil change or have any problems.
accountCircle Brett W on March 30, 2021
2017 Kia cadenza is larger than the average sedan, have year with a bigger engine. It drives like the larger sedans of years ago.
I have had my car for about five months and I absolutely have been very impressed. Is a premium vehicle, comparable to the other luxury sedans on the market, such as Lexus, BMW, etc., but for a more competitive price point. I'm very impressed & happy with it so far.
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Ranks #4 Large Cars by Owners

The 2017 Kia Cadenza has an average owner rating of 4.64 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 8 other Large Cars.

1
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2017 Hyundai Azera
4.86
2
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2017 Toyota Avalon
4.77
3
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2017 Nissan Maxima
4.66
4
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2017 Kia Cadenza
4.64

Ranks #4 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Kia Cadenza has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #4 of 8 other Large Cars.

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2017 Toyota Avalon
40 MPG
2
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2017 Buick LaCrosse
31 MPG
3
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2017 Nissan Maxima
30 MPG
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2017 Kia Cadenza
28 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety