2018 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 Kenjah V
This car is a very strong car that you will get for that price.
When I bought this vehicle, at first I kind of doubted that it would have been that great. Later did I know it was the best car ever. I have been using this car for almost two years now and it is still in good shape. It is the best car you will ever drive for that price. Also, it has a sport drive that you can as well use. It is a stronger car and do not consume a lot of gas. If you are looking for something that will last you longer, I definitely will recommend you get this car. Any car will be just fine.
accountCircle Fa M
It is my Kia.. It is my friend...
My car is special for me. It is like my friend. It is really easy to use and very friendly. I feel relaxed just sitting in it. Driving it is so fun. My car is Kia. I love Kia. It is comfortable and very reliable. I am glad I own it. I cannot think of any problem honestly.
accountCircle John L
My beautiful trouble free Kia cadenza.
This is the first new car I ever purchased. I was told Kia is the best. And it turned out they are! My Kia cadenza has been wonderful. Taken many road trips including one up to very near the Arctic Circle. I have had no trouble with my beautiful Kia.
accountCircle Amy G
Nice looking and comfy for road trips.
Extremely comfortable for road trips-quiet, roomy, plenty of USB outlets. The sound system is great. One of the best features is the 360 degree camera for parking. A few other great features are the warning of cars in your blind spots and the ability to keep the car at a specific distance behind the car in front of you.
accountCircle Samantha T
This car is awesome and people should buy it.
The car that I use is very awesome. The way that the car drives is smooth. The car seat a soft but still very nice to sit in for long hours. The ac work awesome. This car is the best choice that I have to make and would tell people about this car. I love this car.
accountCircle Manu S
It's one of Kia's most popular vehicles that everyone is amazed to check out when coming across.
I like that it drives really smooth, Also the seats are very comfortable as well. The design of the whole entire vehicle is just amazing and makes me enjoy every bit of it. I do dislike that sometimes it can be too fast.
accountCircle Ed B
The lane assist has a great feature with this car.
I like the safety features that include the back up camera and the lane assist feature. The cruise control brakes if you get too close to a car in front of you and the truck access set up and automatically is a nice feature. The backseat is very spacious as we were able to take a lot of stuff on a recent trip to Florida back home that we bought. At night the bright lights come on when there’s no traffic coming toward you.
accountCircle David L
Everyone should know this is a luxury car at a small price
I like the style and shape of the Kia. The interior has leather seats and are very rich looking. The engine has great performance at the low end and awesome fuel economy

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tobe V
The Kia cadenza is a comfortable and sleek ride.
The Kia cadenza is a comfortable ride with good fuel economy. It has a spacious interior and tons of storage space in the trunk. I love the sleek interior. I find the visibility is not great. The acceleration can be a bit temperamental. The gas pedal is a bit touchy. It does not feel smooth when you speed up. It is almost a bit jerky.

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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2018 Kia Cadenza Owner Reviews

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accountCircle Ed B on March 28, 2021
The lane assist has a great feature with this car.
I like the safety features that include the back up camera and the lane assist feature. The cruise control brakes if you get too close to a car in front of you and the truck access set up and automatically is a nice feature. The backseat is very spacious as we were able to take a lot of stuff on a recent trip to Florida back home that we bought. At night the bright lights come on when there’s no traffic coming toward you.
accountCircle John L on March 9, 2021
My beautiful trouble free Kia cadenza.
This is the first new car I ever purchased. I was told Kia is the best. And it turned out they are! My Kia cadenza has been wonderful. Taken many road trips including one up to very near the Arctic Circle. I have had no trouble with my beautiful Kia.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Robert W.

Smooth ride, very comfortable. I love the way it handles, very luxurious inside, exterior very nice. We are retired and I wanted a car for short day trips as well as long vacation trips. This vehicle has met both of those needs. It is extremely easy to enter and exit the vehicle. At the end of a long day driving, I do not feel as tired as with past vehicles. I have owned Kia vehicles before and I think that this car will be dependable and last us for many years.

likeFilled Kayla S.

The car is low on gas which is good. The car is low mileage which saves money. The car is actually a fast car for the speeders out there. The car is speed is great for the speeders. The car is long so there's so much room so kids and everything could fit. The car has spacious area for big furniture.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Robert W.

None. I love everything about the vehicle. I have bought the vehicle new and have experienced no problems. I am very observant of the preventative maintenance of the car, and make sure the maintenance is done on its scheduled intervals.

dislikeFilled Kayla S.

The rink is very small which is the only con everything else is pretty good. The trunk is a big factor because that is where most of your shopping things will go, in the funk but say if you wanted to purchase a big item like a TV well then you would have to find a new person to come pick it up or get a uhaul which then costs extra money.

Ranks #1 Large Cars by Owners

The 2018 Kia Cadenza has an average owner rating of 4.82 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 7 other Large Cars.

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2018 Kia Cadenza
4.82
2
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2018 Nissan Maxima
4.69
3
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2018 Chevrolet Impala
4.68

Ranks #3 Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Kia Cadenza has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #3 of 7 other Large Cars.

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2018 Toyota Avalon
40 MPG
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2018 Nissan Maxima
30 MPG
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2018 Buick LaCrosse
30 MPG
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2018 Kia Cadenza
28 MPG

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Safety & Reliability

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*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